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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Do you want to see older films in 3D?
3D seems to be all the rage these days, what with almost every animated film getting the treatment, and a few live action ones (Harry Potter) besides.
Now there’s also a movement afoot to take older films, convert them to 3D, and rerelease them theatrically. Pixar is releasing Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D as a double feature on Oct. 2. Reportedly, 3D issues of Titanic, Star Wars and The Matrix are also in the works.
I wonder, though - is there really that much of a market for this? The Toy Story reissues make sense, because they serve as a primer for Toy Story 3, coming out next June. I’m all over that. I can see Star Wars working, because, well, it’s Star Wars.
But Titanic? And The Matrix? I guess The Matrix would be fun, but Titanic? I dunno. When I’m watching that film, I’m not sitting there thinking, “You know, what this movie really needs is for the iceberg to be in your face!” I’m not sure 3D would be a boon to that particular film. Adding flashy 3D effects to what is in many ways a tragic story just seems … tacky.
So would you be interested in seeing older movies in 3D? Do you want to see any of the mentioned titles in 3D? And here’s something to think about: What older movies would you LIKE to see in 3D? Ghostbusters pops into mind as a fun possibility: Comin’ atcha with crossing streams!
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