'Top Gun' coming to theaters in 3-D

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

It will get my money. I'm in my 30's and have seen the film dozens of times.

3D is here to stay. If you don't like it, vote with your wallet.

Well, if you've already seen Top Gun a dozen times, seeing it in 3D, is not going to make it any better. It'll be the same movie, that you've seen 12 times in 2D!

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by slimdude

Well, if you've already seen Top Gun a dozen times, seeing it in 3D, is not going to make it any better. It'll be the same movie, that you've seen 12 times in 2D!

Don't forget the $31.99 BD price vs. the $9.99 price for the exisiting 2D version.
I'm not against 3D, I just don't see why it has to be pushed so hard down the consumer's throat. Obviously we've all seen(at least I hope we all did) how 3D can be done, sucessfully, in Avatar. On the other hand we've seen how it can flop: Clash of the Titans, Pirates, & Captain America.
With that said, I just wish 3D BD's weren't more expensive than their 2D counterparts. You would think if the studios really want to push 3D, then start selling 3D BD's at the same price. I'm sure that would get people to invest in the tech, at a faster pace.

[Jimmy Smith]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Don't forget the $31.99 BD price vs. the $9.99 price for the exisiting 2D version.
I'm not against 3D, I just don't see why it has to be pushed so hard down the consumer's throat. Obviously we've all seen(at least I hope we all did) how 3D can be done, sucessfully, in Avatar. On the other hand we've seen how it can flop: Clash of the Titans, Pirates, & Captain America.
With that said, I just wish 3D BD's weren't more expensive than their 2D counterparts. You would think if the studios really want to push 3D, then start selling 3D BD's at the same price. I'm sure that would get people to invest in the tech, at a faster pace.

If nobody puts a gun to your head and orders you to buy then 3D is not being shoved down anyones throut. We live in a free market and the industry will always try to sell you the latest thing but nobody is forcing you to buy.

The point of 3D is to make money. Without 3D premiums both in the theater and home market there would be no extra money. Rarely if ever do people go to see something just because its in 3D

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

If nobody puts a gun to your head and orders you to buy then 3D is not being shoved down anyones throut. We live in a free market and the industry will always try to sell you the latest thing but nobody is forcing you to buy.

rickah88 is right! When theaters are presenting 3D movies at more screens, and showing times than the 2D, then 3D is being shoved down the consumer's throats.

[Blu Titan]

Once again stay on topic please. This is not a 2D vs 3D thread. Meaning discuss how Top Gun might look on 3D, will 3D affect the original director's intent, is Top Gun "dated" for 3D, who is handling the 3D conversion, what part of the movie might be/not be enahnced by 3D, will it be shown in sufficient theaters, ect.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Once again stay on topic please. This is not a 2D vs 3D thread. Meaning discuss how Top Gun might look on 3D, will 3D affect the original director's intent, is Top Gun "dated" for 3D, who is handling the 3D conversion, what part of the movie might be/not be enahnced by 3D, will it be shown in sufficient theaters, ect.

Thank you! That's what I've been TRYING to do.

[bhampton]

I've always found Top Gun pretty weak.

If the Blu wasn't $6 at some point, then no way I would own it.

I did watch it ...

I do like 3D,... esp Blu Ray 3D.

(Apologies if it's off topic. I hope there is an audience for this if they go through with it.)


-Brian

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

If nobody puts a gun to your head and orders you to buy then 3D is not being shoved down anyones throut. We live in a free market and the industry will always try to sell you the latest thing but nobody is forcing you to buy.

The point of 3D is to make money. Without 3D premiums both in the theater and home market there would be no extra money. Rarely if ever do people go to see something just because its in 3D

The term "shoved down one's throat" doesn't mean, in any way, a gun is being put to one's head. Apples & oranges there!
When I say "shoved down one's throat" I mean studios are going out of their way to advertise 3D. Actually we don't live in a "free market"...perhaps a free society, but not "free market". If we do live in a "free market", please post directions to this market as many would be interested.
Again, I understand 3D technology costs more...thusly garnering a higher consumer cost. That's why I incorporated the word "wish" in my statement about 3D vs. 2D costs.
Your last statement couldn't be further from the truth! You're not thinking "outside the box" here. People have been going, for years, to places like DisneyLand & Universal theme parks, etc. to see rides/shows in 3D. I understand this is a blu-ray forum, and not a theme park forum...but the thought process still applies.