10 years on, we see the fourth installment of the Ice Age
series coming to the big screen. Being the second 3D movie in the series after Ice Age: Dawn of the
Dinosaurs in 2009, we would expect all the kinks from the previous movie to be
ironed out. Unfortunately, I can’t compare the two… I didn’t watch the previous
movie… But that allows me to make an impartial judgment of this movie right? So
here goes!
Suited for 3D? (what does this mean?)
Animation films like Ice Age are always great for 3D. There is always enough action to keep us entertained, and don't forget the beautiful backdrop of the movie. Ice Age: Continental Drift provides both pirate action and seismic movements of earth shattering proportions. Still deciding on its 3D fit? Let me give you a hand.
Score: 5/5
Filmed for 3D?
After Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, there is no doubt that
this movie was intended for 3D right from the get go. It was evident that a lot
of planning and effort was put into incorporating 3D into the movie. There were
very few scenes that felt flat or looked 2D.
Score: 5/5
Closed Window Experience
From the closed window point of view, the 3D was a joy to
watch. The depth of the 3D was evident almost throughout the entire movie.
There were very few parts that felt 2D. The only scenes that felt a little flat
and didn’t give as much depth were some underwater scenes and the aerial scenes
of mist in the sky. But these scenes were minimal.
Score: 4/5
Open Window Experience
Hmm… Where do I begin? This was the greatest let down for me
in the entire movie’s 3D. Not because there were no scenes that broke through
the movie screen barrier, but because they were half-hearted. There were so
many scenes that were begging to explode through the movie screen and reach out
at the audience! But the amount that actually protruded felt very little. It
was teasing the audience instead of getting in their faces and giving a
full-blooded 3D effect!
Score: 3/5
Naked Eye Test
The blurrier the better I say! I took off the 3D glasses a
number of times during this movie, and the movie was blur every single time.
However, there were a few scenes that just did not live up to the blurriness of
other scenes. These were scenes that felt quite flat for 3D. For these scenes,
it just felt like the 3D glasses helped to correct an unclear image than to add
actual 3D value to the picture.
Score: 4/5
Total Score: 21/25
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
I’m NOT standing on top of a mountain shouting “WATCH THIS
MOVIE IN 3D!” But this 3D movie is well worth the extra dollars you part with.
If you’re a fan of the series, you will enjoy the movie in 3D. If you’re not
much of a fan, you will enjoy the movie in 3D.
Enough from me! Would YOU recommend watching this movie in 3D?
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