Fantastic Four (2015) Never in 3D

[3D4ever]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/fantastic-four

I didn't see anything on the official Fox site above sadly.

The first thing I see on that link is a poster with "in Real 3D and Digital 3D" in the bottom left corner and "in Premium Large Format Theaters" in the bottom right corner (at least on my phone, haven't checked on my laptop).

[Faydar]

Originally Posted by 3D4ever

The first thing I see on that link is a poster with "in Real 3D and Digital 3D" in the bottom left corner and "in Premium Large Format Theaters" in the bottom right corner (at least on my phone, haven't checked on my laptop).

I work at a movie theater and last month Fox sent out new posters for FF that they wanted up ASAP. The only differences between the old and new was that the Real D logo was no longer there and it no longer said See it in 3D. It now only says in premium large format theaters.

[film11]

Originally Posted by Faydar

I work at a movie theater and last month Fox sent out new posters for FF that they wanted up ASAP. The only differences between the old and new was that the Real D logo was no longer there and it no longer said See it in 3D. It now only says in premium large format theaters.

Not sure if it was shot with 3D in mind...but if it was and they dropped it, then it's another reason this mess should bomb.

[Zivouhr]

Certain it was going to be a conversion of 3D, not filmed in 3D. The reshoots reportedly were costly, so rather than 3D, they spent the money on the reshoots instead.

Originally Posted by 3D4ever

The first thing I see on that link is a poster with "in Real 3D and Digital 3D" in the bottom left corner and "in Premium Large Format Theaters" in the bottom right corner (at least on my phone, haven't checked on my laptop).

The refreshed site sadly doesn't have that on it from what I could see.
It would've been nice though to see this in 3D.

I also saw a giant cardboard prop of Fantastic Four August 7, 2015 in Cinemark but nothing about 3D on it.

[dogofwar]

This movie is going to be terrible. The casting is awful and they got writers who aren't even fans of the books to write it. Strong 3D was the only thing that may have made this bearable.

I like Jordan and Teller, they are both terrific actors but they are miscast here.

Just like bad casting has them rebooting Spiderman already, this one is DOA before it even hits the theater.

[levcore]

Big mistake if they're dropping the 3D on this (which it sounds like they are). Will be the first superhero movie since what must be 2010 that's not being released in 3D. I will still check it out but no 3D decreases my interest a bit.

[bud_brigman]

Originally Posted by dogofwar

This movie is going to be terrible. The casting is awful and they got writers who aren't even fans of the books to write it. Strong 3D was the only thing that may have made this bearable.

I like Jordan and Teller, they are both terrific actors but they are miscast here.

Just like bad casting has them rebooting Spiderman already, this one is DOA before it even hits the theater.

What do you mean? You don't like "misanthropic blogger" Hobo Doom?

This movie makes Terminator: Genisys look like genius casting.

[film11]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Certain it was going to be a conversion of 3D, not filmed in 3D. The reshoots reportedly were costly, so rather than 3D, they spent the money on the reshoots instead.

Yess, I know it was a conversion. I was referring as to whether it was shot with that in mind. (Some movies aren't, like CA:WINTER SOLDIER).

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by dogofwar

This movie is going to be terrible. The casting is awful and they got writers who aren't even fans of the books to write it. Strong 3D was the only thing that may have made this bearable.

I like Jordan and Teller, they are both terrific actors but they are miscast here.

Just like bad casting has them rebooting Spiderman already, this one is DOA before it even hits the theater.

so so true.

[Zivouhr]

If the 2015 Fantastic Four movie gets the story right with great character motivation and a powerful villain, then there is hope it could be good even if it doesn't get the comic book details right. I'll be honest, I never read the comics (aside from one issue when I was a kid and was a fan of The Thing) so the casting is not really a big deal to me personally as long as the actors can act believably.

I can understand the comic book fans not liking the changes, but I'm guessing many people didn't read the comics.

Originally Posted by film11

Yess, I know it was a conversion. I was referring as to whether it was shot with that in mind. (Some movies aren't, like CA:WINTER SOLDIER).

I see now, thanks.

[Interdimensional]

I'd interpret it as a lack of faith in the movie rather than a lack of faith in 3-D. This isn't a blow for 3-D.

[xbs2034]

Fox has confirmed its a 2D only release (probably were trying to keep it quiet given rumors they ran out of time and/or money for 3D with the reshoots, but with tickets starting to go on sale had to say something).

http://www.finalreel.co.uk/fantastic...ion-cancelled/

Disappointing, but doesn't bother me the same as making 3D overseas only like some films have done, given there seems to be legitimate production issues involved and the conversion may have had to be rushed/cheap if it were even possible at all.

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by xbs2034

Fox has confirmed its a 2D only release (probably were trying to keep it quiet given rumors they ran out of time and/or money for 3D with the reshoots, but with tickets starting to go on sale had to say something).

http://www.finalreel.co.uk/fantastic...ion-cancelled/

Strongly suspect that the 3D problems are related to what insiders imply about Director Josh Trank.

"great challenges pulling the film together given behavior described by one insider as “erratic” and at times “very isolated.” .........
“like one of these kids who comes to the NBA with all the talent and none of the character-based skills to handle it. There’s equipment he doesn’t yet have.”............
"Trank was sometimes indecisive and uncommunicative."

Source: Inside a 'Star Wars' Firing: 'Fantastic Four' Problems Led to Director Josh Trank's Ouster

[br3ttD]

No 3D, no longer interested. Sorry Fox/Marvel.

[Adam_WM]

They just locked the movie something like 2 weeks ago. The 3D was cancelled most likely because they couldn't finish the conversion in time. It's going to be a disaster - mark my words.

[Zivouhr]

The 3D would've gotten me into the theater. The second trailer is interesting, though not as exciting as I would prefer.

For the new trailer: The best part was when they showed Dr. Doom for a second. The rest of it just showed the hero characters individually most of the time, performing their special abilities alone, with little indication that they were interacting with enemies. I'm on the fence with the trailers, so not sure I'll see it in theaters yet.
It'll depend on how big of a role Dr. Doom has in creating a serious test for these four heroes. This new trailer hints at it, but not sure how far it goes.

They did a nice job with the look of the rock Thing.
Budget was $122m.

YouTube

This is 20th Century's version of Marvel, so it likely won't connect with Disney Marvel.

[dogofwar]

I know it isn't everything but this is sitting at 14% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now RT said Pixels was awful and I enjoyed it. But nothing about this movies looks good. One reviewer wrote, "maybe the Fantastic Four just wasn't meant for the big screen."

Maybe they are right?

[Blu-Dog]

Originally Posted by dogofwar

I know it isn't everything but this is sitting at 14% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Now RT said Pixels was awful and I enjoyed it. But nothing about this movies looks good. One reviewer wrote, "maybe the Fantastic Four just wasn't meant for the big screen."

Maybe they are right?

Fantastic Four was always a soap opera comic strip. It had the best science fiction; and the worst weepy scenes.


All those folks groaning about the casting need to get over it. It's a got dam comic strip, people. Let the thing get a little depth, it shouldn't ruin your Halloween if you change your costume and makeup a little bit.


Films should not rely on 3-D for success. It is an added feature for the film, not the reason for its existence. The lack of inclusion of 3-D is going to really be how it is going forward, especially for smaller features that used to rely on 3-D disc sales for a kick forward after theater runs ended.


4K is really putting the crank on that. Streaming isn't really happening, either, so for juvenile films, it is pretty much the DVD market. 3-D doesn't exist in any of those three formats.


Keep considering the idea of a 4K disc holding a 3-D release. It will save the format, mark my words.

[Blastcage]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

Fantastic Four was always a soap opera comic strip. It had the best science fiction; and the worst weepy scenes.


All those folks groaning about the casting need to get over it. It's a got dam comic strip, people. Let the thing get a little depth, it shouldn't ruin your Halloween if you change your costume and makeup a little bit.


Films should not rely on 3-D for success. It is an added feature for the film, not the reason for its existence. The lack of inclusion of 3-D is going to really be how it is going forward, especially for smaller features that used to rely on 3-D disc sales for a kick forward after theater runs ended.


4K is really putting the crank on that. Streaming isn't really happening, either, so for juvenile films, it is pretty much the DVD market. 3-D doesn't exist in any of those three formats.


Keep considering the idea of a 4K disc holding a 3-D release. It will save the format, mark my words.

What do you mean 3D doesn't exist in streaming? Netflix has some 3D stuff...not much, and most of it doesn't look good, which doesn't help the format much, but it is there.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

All those folks groaning about the casting need to get over it. It's a got dam comic strip, people. Let the thing get a little depth, it shouldn't ruin your Halloween if you change your costume and makeup a little bit.


Films should not rely on 3-D for success. It is an added feature for the film, not the reason for its existence. The lack of inclusion of 3-D is going to really be how it is going forward, especially for smaller features that used to rely on 3-D disc sales for a kick forward after theater runs ended.


Keep considering the idea of a 4K disc holding a 3-D release. It will save the format, mark my words.

The casting isn't a big deal to me as long as the actors are believable with a decent range of emotion, so I agree about that.

It's true that a movie should first be about being a good movie, and then 3D is icing on the cake in the visual department, though for a movie that many 3D fans might not be fully interested in, a strong 3D presentation included can make the difference between seeing it or not. If this was in strong 3D, I would have seen it even with the bad reviews. If the 3D only looked mild in a 3D trailer (no 3D for this film), I would have passed.

I hope 4K includes 3D. The industry should keep in mind though that a lot of 3D fans already enjoy what blu ray 3D can do in 1080p, so if most people don't jump onboard the UHD boat, they should remember not every one is ready to abandon blu ray for quite awhile. Blu ray 3D looks awesome as it is, so we'll see how the 4K sets work out. I believe they're introducing the technology too early. Wait five more years IMO.