Originally Posted By lil_kim2005 I'm like Sport Goofy, I have strabismus so I can't see 3D movies anyway... eyes don't line up so it doesn't work. I especially hate it when movies are only in 3D without the option of seeing it in 2D without being all blurred and whatnot.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 From Variety's review: "In fact, the film's overall loveliness presents a conceivable argument in favor of seeing it in 2-D: Even with the strongest possible projector bulbs, the 3-D glasses reduce the image's brightness by 20%. At the very least, the incentive for seeing "Up" in 3-D would seem less powerful than it is for other films." Dang, now I'm REALLY not sure which way I want to see it.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I've seen it in 2D and 3D now. I liked both, but really, seeing it in 2D is just as good. 3D was fun, but it took a good 15 minutes to get used to the glasses and forget I was wearing them!
Originally Posted By greenbean So far, I have yet to read one bad review, not even one mixed review. So that alone is good news! alexbook - you might want to check out some of the new clips, like SaraTonin mentioned, the jungle scenes show the adventure side. After reading about how Carl is looking to fulfill his widow's dream of traveling to South America, the touching side becomes more evident. Amazing to me how they combined, love, loss, adventure and comedy into an animated film...only Pixar! <a href="http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/" target="_blank">http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/</a> Good to hear from someone who has seen it in both 2D and 3D! I agree after a few minutes of Bolt, I didn't even realize I had the glasses on. hmm that Variety argument seems kind of weak in my opinion...sometimes I wonder if critics just want to say at least one negative comment you know? I'm still very curious to see it in 3D for myself. I actually read another interesting article about the spread of 3D films following Cannes. (Up in 3D opened the film festival - brings a lot of credibility to the medium for sure!) <a href="http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=festivals&jump=story&id=1061&articleid=VR1118003537&cs=1" target="_blank">http://www.variety.com/index.a...537&cs=1</a>
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Well, now I'm REALLY confused. From Michael Glitz: "With Up, the 3-D is so essential to the emotional effect of the film, I'd hate to watch it in 2-D, at least for the first time, You'd certainly enjoy it. But you wouldn't know what you were missing. And Up in 3-D should not be missed." From Roger Ebert by way of a Cannes review: "This is a wonderful film," Roger Ebert writes in his "unofficial" review in the Chicago Sun-Times . (He's saving his "official" one for the U.S. opening on May 29. Ebert reserves most of this review for a lengthy criticism of 3D, which, he insists, degrade the vibrant color of animated film. His advice "Find a theater showing [ Up in 2D], save yourself some money, and have a terrific visual experience."
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I completely disagree with Glitz. Did he see it in both? I saw it first in 2D and did not feel as if I was missing a thing. When I saw it in 3D I enjoyed it just as well (didn't notice any color vibrancy lost, but I don't have Ebert's eye), but NEVER thought to myself, "Dang, I should have watched it in 3D first. That ruined it for me, now that I know what I was missing!"
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove >>Really? The only previews I've seen show the house floating away and the boy scout outside the door. Didn't strike me as particularly exciting.<< alexbook, I know way too much more about this movie than I should, and I regret it dearly. I agree: the previews are ho-hum, but believe me....it's totally designed to be that way. I can understand the headache argument, but promise me you will see this movie someday. It's going to be an absolute classic, I promise. You will love it, or your next meal/treat at DL will be on me. (providing we are there at the same time, duh.
Originally Posted By alexbook >>I can understand the headache argument, but promise me you will see this movie someday.<< I'll probably see it on the first or second weekend it's out, but I'll see it in 2D. Sorry.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove No biggie. You will love it. And then you will get your choice of: mean cheesecake, diet Churro, or meal to be named at a later date. Heck, I didn't even know we had a 2D v 3D option. I'm not a purist. I really don't care one way or another.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones The theaters in my area are only showing the midnight screening in 3D, so I guess AMC loses a sale from me and I'll see it in my regular theater. Hooray.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones To be fair, Ebert did not see the movie in 3D at the time of his blog post about Up.
Originally Posted By dshyates OK, I saw it last night in 3-D, and really liked this film. t is very touching AND has tons of action. The 3-D effect isn't overly emphasized, but I think does add a sense of depth that helps add to scenes where you are looking down from great heights.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Will see this tomorrow night and can't wait. Am leaning towards 3-D, if only because I'll have plenty of chances to watch in 2-D when I inevitably buy the DVD.
Originally Posted By utahjosh Saw it last night in 3-D. Wonderful movie! I think it ties with Toy Story 2 and The Incredibles for my favorite Pixar film. I actually cried, I laughed a TON, and was on the edge of my seat. Really a perfect movie for my tastes. I'll be seeing it again in the theaters!
Originally Posted By bAmboo1 Just wanted to chime in real quick about the 2D vs 3D debate. Some people that I have seen posting on another forum I visit that saw the 3D version did NOT get the short before Up, where ALL the people who saw it in 2D DID get the short. Maybe some LPers can confirm or deny this but that is one thing to think about. I saw Up in 2D and the short was really good but I understand that may not be reason enough to not see it in 3D. FWIW I loved Up. I will definitely see it again with other friends to try and spot other Pixar references I may have missed.
Originally Posted By yekcim We went to see the 3D version today. I figured I wanted to see the 3D version first. I'm sure I will see it in 2D many more times. I saw a post above that mentioned that Ebert, the movie critic, was recommending the 2D version because there is a 20% reduction of light/colors that occurs when wearing the 3D glasses. I just wanted to say that I really don't think you'll notice this loss of light when you see the movie in 3D, although I am sure this loss of light could be scientifically measured. If you don't get headaches from good 3D, definitely consider the 3D version. The "3rd D" in this movie is really subtle; you won't ever see anything dancing in front of you just out of your arm's reach. It wasn't like that at all. The 3D in this movie was all all about scene enhancement. It really made you feel the depth of the scenes. One thing that I am sure we can all agree "up"on is that everyone will be able to find something to love about 'Up', whether you see it 2D or 3D!!!
Originally Posted By DyGDisney Just wanted to mention my brother saw it in 3D at his local theater and he saw the short also.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I saw it in 3D and got the short (Partly Cloudy??) before it. It was a great short in the tradition of Pixar's more recent ones. It really amazed what emotion they could display in that amount of time with a comic overtone and no real dialogue (except grunts and such). I really thought that 3D enhanced the overall experience. I didn't notice that it was ever too dark (even in the dark scenes). It added another layer of depth in scenes that you wouldn't even know you were missing without it. There were just a lot of little details that you take for granted, but make it seem so real that it just makes the whole movie (the reflection of the TV on Carl's glasses in one scene and his stubble later on both really stood out to me as tiny things that made it seem so real). Overall, it's a great movie that will do very well in either format. It has a bunch of happiness, but at the same time isn't afraid of being emotional, and even making you feel a little uncomfortable. Ellie is one of my new favorite characters, and she's not even in the film very long, but the way she is presented is top notch. They deal with tough problems in a way to let you know what happened, without ever specifically saying or showing it, which is very hard to do well. The action near the end seemed a little rushed and very different pace than the scenes before it, but that might have been on purpose. Definatley one of my favorite Pixar movies yet, and it's nice to see that they can deliver Wall-E level quality while still appealing to the general masses.
Originally Posted By bobiascastle I really enjoyed this movie. Can't wait to see it again. We saw it in 2D because my daughter & mom get motion sickness.
