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Eddie who? · 11-15-2007, 10:06 PM

I know Paramount is four letter word for Blu-ray fans around the world, but I just finished screening Beowulf in digital 3-D to ensure a quality performance for our sneak preview tonight at 10:00, and all I can say is WOW.

The 3-D effects are spectacular and really hold your eyes to the screen. We ran the film in a 2048 x 804 if I remember correctly. This is a downscaled version of the film presented this way in order for our digital projectors to keep up with the refresh rate for 3-D.

The dialogue and parts of the story leave a little to be desired, but the 3-D does wonders to hold your attention. The scenes at the end with the dragon are especially noteworthy as are certain closeups, i.e. facial fuzz on Robin Wright Penn's character.

Oh, yeah. And Angelina is naked.

Some of the character movement is a little rough at times and lip movement still needs some work. But overall, I left wanting more. Much more. If you decide to give this film a chance, I know you will feel the same. For those who have no choice but to watch it in 2-D, I would wait for the rental. The 3-D is really what will sell this film this weekend.

That's my time. Later.

11-15-2007, 10:06 PM	#1
Eddie who? Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Missoula, Montana	Beowulf in 3-D I know Paramount is four letter word for Blu-ray fans around the world, but I just finished screening Beowulf in digital 3-D to ensure a quality performance for our sneak preview tonight at 10:00, and all I can say is WOW. The 3-D effects are spectacular and really hold your eyes to the screen. We ran the film in a 2048 x 804 if I remember correctly. This is a downscaled version of the film presented this way in order for our digital projectors to keep up with the refresh rate for 3-D. The dialogue and parts of the story leave a little to be desired, but the 3-D does wonders to hold your attention. The scenes at the end with the dragon are especially noteworthy as are certain closeups, i.e. facial fuzz on Robin Wright Penn's character. Oh, yeah. And Angelina is naked. Some of the character movement is a little rough at times and lip movement still needs some work. But overall, I left wanting more. Much more. If you decide to give this film a chance, I know you will feel the same. For those who have no choice but to watch it in 2-D, I would wait for the rental. The 3-D is really what will sell this film this weekend. That's my time. Later.