Thursday 20 September 2012

DREDD: 3D Judgment Time!


In 1995, we were given a peek into a dystopian future where one man (Sylvester Stallone) was the law. Today, Karl Urban fills the boots of the badass Judge Dredd. Making a comeback after 17 years, it would only be lawful to make this movie in 3D. WARNING: This is not a remake of the Stallone movie. In fact, the plot is very similar to The Raid: Redemption, an  Indonesian movie. How ironic it would be if DREDD is slapped with a copyright infringement suit. Anyway, the trial is over for DREDD in 3D. Judgment Time!

Thursday 13 September 2012

'Resident Evil: Retribution' - Evil Goes Global in 3D!


It's been 10 years since the first Resident Evil movie, and the battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead still continues. Dear Alice, how the hell are you still alive?? But there is a silver lining to this epically long battle. That is to watch the agonizingly slow depletion of the human race in exciting 3D! This fifth installment of the series is the second to be made in 3D. We can only expect the best from 'Resident Evil: Retribution' in all it's gorious (pun intended) gun-slinging, zombie slaying prowess!

Saturday 8 September 2012

29 Februari in 3D.. Malaysia boleh!


For those who are oblivious to cultural products not originating from the West (guilty as charged!), 29 Februari is a film produced by our neighbours, Malaysia. The movie revolves around a man who was born 29 February 1896, and ages only every four years on his birthday. I think it is definitely worth a mention that this is Malaysia's first 3D film! If you were wondering, yes, this movie is in Malay, and no, there are no subtitles. But 3D knows no race, language, or religion. So let's see how the 3D debutant fared!

Friday 31 August 2012

ParaNorman in "Eye-Popping 3D"?


Having worked with Tim Burton in 'The Corpse Bride' and being storyboard supervisor for 'Coraline', Chris Butler is now the proud father of 'ParaNorman'. The director and writer for the latest clay animation film promises his audience eye-popping 3D effects. Quite a bold move for the first time director, and that too for only the second ever stop-motion film to be made in 3D after Coraline. So.. does ParaNorman make our eyes pop? Read on to find out. Full scream ahead!

Thursday 30 August 2012

Step Up Revolution in revolutionary 3D?


'Step Up Revolution' is the fourth addition to the Step Up franchise. Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1? I think I am B2. How the hell are they coming up with more of these movies?? Yet another poppin' and lockin', break dancing movie, with a reused and re-abused plot. But wait, there's more! It's in 3D! This is the second Step Up movie featured in 3D after 'Step Up 3D'. Surprisingly, the 3D element of this movie was underplayed in its advertisements. Was there any reason for that? You might want to read on..

Thursday 23 August 2012

Katy Perry: Part of Me in 3D.. literally!


the 3d guru
Watching 'Katy Perry: Part of Me' would have never crossed my mind if not for its feature in 3D. I didn't know half the songs by her. I didn't even recognize what she looked like. All that has changed now that I have watched her movie. As The 3D Guru, all of that shouldn't, and didn't, matter to me. My focus was on the 3D worth of this movie. At the same time, it is hard to ignore the content of the movie. So now, I can consciously avoid Katy Perry and her music.. Just kidding! Let's see how the 3D fared in this movie.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Did fortune favour Brave in 3D?


the 3d guru
Disney and Pixar venture into a 'Brave' new world that deviates from the familiarity of previous movies like Toy Story or Up. Set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. An archery-loving princess at the forefront. Four armies of warriors boasting an inventory of axes, spears, and swords. Need I go on? I was sold to the 3D potential of this movie, if not the story. Hats off to Disney’s advertising bravado and good luck to Pixar's first princess movie. Fast forward to release day, does Brave live up to its 3D potential?