In this day and age of profiteering, it is no surprise that the movie industry has jumped on the band wagon with its own brand of extortion. My apologies for the sharp-tongued remark. But, such is the impression that the highly successful Finding Nemo presents in its recent 3D release. Production costs are much lower, and prior success of the original movie carries the 3D version on its back. Much like the sea turtles on the EAC! Sweet.. Totally.. Even so, who says 3D conversions can't be good?
Suited for 3D? (what does this mean?)
Let's see.. Finding Nemo ranges from the depths of the ocean to the depths of a fish tank in a dentist's office. Although we are treated to nice views of coral reefs and even a sunken submarine in an underwater minefield, there was a substantial amount of plain ocean water scenes that don't bring out the best in 3D. At the same time, we can't ignore the series of action scenes in this underwater adventure!
Score: 4/5
Filmed for 3D? (Conversion Confession) (what does this mean?)
This time, we have something a little different for this segment. We are treated to a blatant 3D remake of a 2D movie. Instead of rating the planning and effort that was put into filming the movie in 3D, I will assess the conversion process. So, first things first, how do you get a sense of 3D for an underwater scene. There was definitely a lot of thought put into this. There was clever play with foreground and background using reefs and other objects. Then again, in certain scenes, I felt there was a lack of 3D feel because there were no elements to exploit. Very good attempt though.
Score: 4/5
Closed Window Experience (what does this mean?)
To be frank, this element of the movie can easily go unnoticed unless you actively look for it. The depth created for this 3D remake far exceeded my expectations. But many a times, the feeling of depth disappeared. Plus, being a 3D CGI movie originally, maintaining visible depth in the movie was difficult. There were even a handful of scenes that felt no different from watching the 2D movie. That said, there were a few scenes that gives the audience a sense of depth, bringing us onboard the adventure.
Score: 3/5
Open Window Experience (what does this mean?)
There was no scene in this movie that had anything out of the screen. Not one. Nada. Of course there were a number of scenes with things coming straight at you. But none of those scenes crossed the barrier of the screen. Maybe it is one of the curses of a post-converted movie. Well.. This is awkward..
Score: 0/5
The Naked-Eye Test (what does this mean?)
When the 3D glasses are off, all images go blur! Not exactly the case for Finding Nemo in 3D. There were definitely many scenes that were blurred. This allowed the 3D glasses to do its job. But then again, there were a number of scenes that were not very blur or didn't even need the use of the 3D glasses. Or so it seems. The blur of the background is hard to pick up when it is plain ocean water. It is only when you put on the 3D glasses after looking at the image with your naked eye that you notice some depth. But what is the point when the depth is so forgettable?
Score: 3/5
Total Score: 14/25
0 - 14
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Wise man once said… DON’T DO IT!
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15-19
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If you have extra cash to blow… sure
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20-25
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You have my Blessings!
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Final Verdict
If you are reminded of how much you enjoyed Finding Nemo the first time around, you can always rent the DVD from your local video store, sit down with your friends and family with a big bowl of chips and popcorn, and make a movie night out of this delightfully entertaining movie. You can even watch it in Blu-Ray if you're feeling adventurous! The movie is still awesome. The 3D.. not so much.
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