'Top Gun' coming to theaters in 3-D - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

rickah88 · 09-14-2011, 06:18 AM

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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.

crazyBLUE · 09-14-2011, 11:15 AM

And the Bickering back & fourth stops here

slimdude · 09-14-2011, 04:13 PM

Come on guys, enough said! Let it go, because 3D is not that serious.

AutomaticDriver · 09-14-2011, 05:44 PM

I am looking forward to seeing Top Gun in 3D

. My problem is, my theater is crap when it comes to 3D. They never increase the brightness of the screen. So the picture is pretty dark.

If I knew it would help. I may say something to them. But they would probably lie and say," We do increase the brightness.

You can not really argue with them.

Jimmy Smith · 09-14-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3DForLife

I am looking forward to seeing Top Gun in 3D

. My problem is, my theater is crap when it comes to 3D. They never increase the brightness of the screen. So the picture is pretty dark.

If I knew it would help. I may say something to them. But they would probably lie and say," We do increase the brightness.

You can not really argue with them.

I had a similar problem with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The picture was often horribly dark. I really hope that this was simply my theater screwing up and not a problem with the conversion itself. I still have high hopes for the 3D Blu-Ray

The failure of theaters to properly calibrate 3D was one of the primary causes of the failure of 3D in the 50s. Though modern digital projecters are far less error prone then the duel strip projecters of the 50s they are still not completely fool proof. Theaters are really hurting the 3D market when they fail to properly compensate for the dimming of 3D glasses.

Blu Titan · 09-14-2011, 11:41 PM

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 · 09-15-2011, 12:07 AM

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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 · 09-15-2011, 12:26 AM

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

GORT · 09-15-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moleman1138

Son of a ... Why ruin yet another classic with this garbage.

Top Gun is many things. the last thing I would call it is a classic it's kind of like a porno lots of action and music with some acting thrown in.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-15-2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Top Gun is many things. the last thing I would call it is a classic it's kind of like a porno lots of action and music with some acting thrown in.

See!!! Even this is more on topic in this thread than the crap Kryptonic was spewing.

Vincent89 · 09-20-2011, 03:58 PM

I hope they created a new digital master (maybe a new DI 4k).
If they use the current master (2006 master with dnr), the result is s*it.
I'm not interested the 3d edition, but i hope they will release a new remastered blu ray.

Jimmy Smith · 09-20-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

. Personally I think if Lion King, Titanic and Top Gun all bomb in the theaters in 3D you will start seeing less and less new movies coming out in theaters being 3D.. Thats just me

How is that prediction of The Lion King 3D bombing in the theaters working out?

GORT · 09-20-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

Do they really think people are going to see this? The only people that enjoy 3D are younger people that probably haven't even heard of or seen Top Gun in 2D and they think by making this a gimmick it will bring in the $$$!?

3D needs to go away already, I don't see why studios like losing money

Lion King in 3D was #1 at the box office this past weekend by $16 million. just so you know even 2D movies are all about the $$$$.

Wingman1977 · 09-20-2011, 09:55 PM

I'm surprised that no one said "I have a need, a need for 3D".

rickah88 · 09-20-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I'm surprised that no one said "I have a need, a need for 3D".

Or: I feel the need...the need for 3D!

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-20-2011, 10:14 PM

Lion King was successful because a lot of parents wanted to take their kids to see the film on the big screen as they had first seen it 17 years ago themselves. I do believe THAT is the main reason it did so well. Had it been in 2D it would have done just as well. And this is coming from a heavy 3D supporter.

Top Gun and Titanic will have a much more difficult time trying to coerce those kinds of crowds in for ANY theatrical re-run, be it 2D or 3D. Personally, I will never watch Titanic again no matter what kind of incentive they tried to offer. Hell, they could offer to pay me $100 to watch it in theatres and even THAT wouldn't be worth my time. Top Gun, on the other hand, is a very fun film that I would love to see on the big screen AND in 3D no less. So, I'll be there to support its run wholeheartedly.

09-14-2011, 05:44 PM	#44
AutomaticDriver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:488 Blu-ray collection:488 Trading Score:1	I am looking forward to seeing Top Gun in 3D. My problem is, my theater is crap when it comes to 3D. They never increase the brightness of the screen. So the picture is pretty dark. If I knew it would help. I may say something to them. But they would probably lie and say," We do increase the brightness. You can not really argue with them.

09-14-2011, 11:15 AM	#42
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	And the Bickering back & fourth stops here

09-14-2011, 04:13 PM	#43
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	Come on guys, enough said! Let it go, because 3D is not that serious.

09-14-2011, 11:41 PM	#46
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	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.

09-15-2011, 12:26 AM	#48
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	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

09-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#51
Vincent89 Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Near Venice	I hope they created a new digital master (maybe a new DI 4k). If they use the current master (2006 master with dnr), the result is s*it. I'm not interested the 3d edition, but i hope they will release a new remastered blu ray.

09-20-2011, 09:55 PM	#54
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	I'm surprised that no one said "I have a need, a need for 3D".

09-20-2011, 10:14 PM	#56
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Lion King was successful because a lot of parents wanted to take their kids to see the film on the big screen as they had first seen it 17 years ago themselves. I do believe THAT is the main reason it did so well. Had it been in 2D it would have done just as well. And this is coming from a heavy 3D supporter. Top Gun and Titanic will have a much more difficult time trying to coerce those kinds of crowds in for ANY theatrical re-run, be it 2D or 3D. Personally, I will never watch Titanic again no matter what kind of incentive they tried to offer. Hell, they could offer to pay me $100 to watch it in theatres and even THAT wouldn't be worth my time. Top Gun, on the other hand, is a very fun film that I would love to see on the big screen AND in 3D no less. So, I'll be there to support its run wholeheartedly.

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