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I say. For a film I really did NOT want to go see, I admit
doing a total 180 and just fell in love with this movie. I
must say that the 3D effect was the reason me and my friend
Martin went to the Imax theater. At some times you do still
see doubling and have to adjust the glasses for it to work
properly but this happens far and few between. If anyone ever
played with a ViewMaster, then you know how amazingly cool
it is to look at clear 3D pictures. Now think of this times
100 minutes :) Simply amazing.
I was not surprised to see we were only 11 in the theater.
All movies now die a quick death after the first 2-3 weeks.
After playing catch up with my firend, the lights dimmed and
the movie started. I was just blown away. Hats off to Sony
Imageworks for their exceptional work. It is truly jaw dropping.
I know how hard it is techniacally to achieve this realism
and was just blown away. The hair, lighting, snowflakes, the
wolves, the caribou, the ice lake, Santa's factory, where
do I stop LOL. This is simply the most beautifull use of design
and 3D I have seen in a long time. Some of it doesn't quite
work, like th elittle girl. I'm sorry, but she looked more
wooden/stiff then the main character or the Malcom in the
middle little brother look alike :P or was it Jake Lloyd he
looked like LOL depends on the angle I guess :P
The story itself surprised me also, it's actually good and
touching at the end. Ok, so I am a sucker for sentimentality
:) I could have done without some of the sappy songs, especially
when the kids start to sing. Who would do that in real life?
It looked SO much like "hey, lets make some MORE money,
sing some songs and put out a cd" LOL. However, I did
enjoy the score a LOT. Very remeniscent to Edward Scissorhands.
The ending in the village reminds you a lot like a modern
Wizard of Oz, filled with Elves instead of Munchkins. Gee,
I feel like seeing it again as I'm typing LOL.
If you had the same outlook as I did - not interested, looks
boring or corny - please reconsider. Especially if you have
the Imax 3D cinema in your city. You will NOT be dissapointed.
You will be surprised just how enjoyable this movie is. Even
if Chirstmas season has come and gone.
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