Anyone seen Polar Express in 3D yet? - Blu-ray Forum

fuzzynutkila · 10-29-2008, 07:34 PM

I wanted to know if anyone has had a chance to see either of the 2 new 3D releases and how they looked?

jw · 10-29-2008, 07:36 PM

yea last night, kids had to watch it. I didnt partake so all I saw was a blurry image

ckent22 · 10-29-2008, 07:42 PM

I saw Journey to the Center of the Earth 3 D in the theatre. Haven't seen the Blu version yet, but the one in the theatre was pretty cool. I'm guessing both that and the Polar Express will both look amazing.

ckenisell · 10-29-2008, 08:15 PM

Nope. Nobody has.

lobo81865 · 10-29-2008, 08:19 PM

The question I have is has anyone rented it from Netflix? If so, I don't suppose they supply the glasses? I'd like to see it in 3D before deciding whether or not to buy it, but don't know where to get the glasses. I already have the previous Blu-Ray version, and would like to find out if it's worth buying twice--just to get 3D and lossless audio.

trinireb · 10-29-2008, 08:53 PM

I have last night. I must say i was disappointed. When someone came close to the screen there was like a double image and when there were no so close it was at best okay. there were some scenes that had some sort of depth perception but nothing like the real 3d that i saw in the theatre for polar, beowulf and journey. I suggest that no movie be put into 3d until they get the tech right and get rid of those red green glasses that kinda gave me a headache. I much perfer looking at the 2d version with the beautiful colours and the right coulours. with the red green you don"t get accuracy. But i must say I loved the true HD Track.

BergerForLife · 10-29-2008, 09:27 PM

Yup, watched it last night with my girlfriend. It was our first time seeing the movie and we loved it. The Dolby TrueHD track was really nice. We watched it in 3D, and the movie felt like it was an Audio/Video adventure. It felt more like a ride then a movie.

As of how the 3D was, it was pretty nice. Many of the scenes in 3D were very cool, such as the snow scene and the scenes with lots of elves. Of course sometimes the image can seem distorted, and the colors a little weird. However, I did enjoy the 3D and I recommend watching it.

JJBOOGIE · 10-29-2008, 09:59 PM

we are watching this on Saturday night with the kids - really crossing my fingers the 3D effect is cool...so far, most people seem pretty keen on it...

jdmac29 · 10-29-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobo81865

The question I have is has anyone rented it from Netflix? If so, I don't suppose they supply the glasses? I'd like to see it in 3D before deciding whether or not to buy it, but don't know where to get the glasses. I already have the previous Blu-Ray version, and would like to find out if it's worth buying twice--just to get 3D and lossless audio.

I would say I doubt netflix is going to send the glasses.
Google 3d glasses is what I did and I found a website that had some specifically for this movie, about $10 includes shipping.
I purchased the movie and the cardboard glasses are not comfortable and they have very small lenses. I own the hd dvd version but wanted to experience 3d, so far I like it but I just need better glasses to enjoy.

lobo81865 · 10-30-2008, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the suggestion.

DC_Street · 10-30-2008, 01:11 AM

watched it for about 10 minutes in 3d last night and then gave up on the 3d part and switched over to 2d, my eyes have never been good with 3d movies because of my eye's astigmatism, even with glasses I still see a blur on the screen, o well

brett_day · 10-30-2008, 01:21 AM

no but i did just watch the 2d version! absolutely stunning!

JimShaw · 10-30-2008, 01:32 AM

Just purchased the Blu today. I ordered 3D clip on glasses to make sure it is going to be as comfortable as possible.

So, it's going to be a few days before I get to watch.

marine92104 · 10-30-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobo81865

The question I have is has anyone rented it from Netflix? If so, I don't suppose they supply the glasses? I'd like to see it in 3D before deciding whether or not to buy it, but don't know where to get the glasses. I already have the previous Blu-Ray version, and would like to find out if it's worth buying twice--just to get 3D and lossless audio.

If you rent it from Netflix it won't be the 3D version.

I rented it from Netflix & they are only renting the 2D version. The 3D & 2D version isn't on the same disc.

There is a post over at hidefdigest that Blockbuster is doing the same by only renting the 2D version.

Disappointing.

lobo81865 · 10-30-2008, 01:57 AM

Thanks, good to know. I guess I'll just go ahead, and buy it. I do love the movie, and apparently this version is superior the previous Blu version.

ClaytonMG · 10-30-2008, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marine92104

If you rent it from Netflix it won't be the 3D version.

I rented it from Netflix & they are only renting the 2D version. The 3D & 2D version isn't on the same disc.

There is a post over at hidefdigest that Blockbuster is doing the same by only renting the 2D version.

Disappointing.

You mean the original 2D version that was released a while ago? Because the 3D release contains both versions on the same disc.

lobo81865 · 10-30-2008, 03:31 AM

I just checked the site. They are only renting the 2004 Blu edition. Bummer.

marine92104 · 10-30-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

You mean the original 2D version that was released a while ago? Because the 3D release contains both versions on the same disc.

Sorry. I meant to clarify.

Yes. I meant Netflix is only renting the older 2D version & that it's not the new version with the 2D & 3D on the same Blu-ray.

Also if anyone is interested Netflix is only renting the 2D version of Journey to the Center of the Earth.

I was pretty disappointed they're not renting the 3D version of that one also.

bookcase · 10-30-2008, 01:28 PM

I watched a few scenes last night and some of it was really cool: the snow falling and the elves, for instance. But I couldn't get comfortable because I wear glasses, plus I noticed some ghosting. Perhaps if I bought the clip-ons they sell online it would help.

obiwopkenobi62 · 10-30-2008, 11:13 PM

I watched about 5 minutes of the 3D version last night and it was pretty poor. Being that it the old red bluue glasses I wasn't expecting much anyway. To me it didn't even look 3D and the glasses made the picture look too dark. I'll be sticking with the 2D version. I imagine the Journey to the Center of the Earth one will be the same way.

10-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#1
fuzzynutkila Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Germantown, Maryland Blu-ray reviews: 2	Anyone seen Polar Express in 3D yet? I wanted to know if anyone has had a chance to see either of the 2 new 3D releases and how they looked?

10-29-2008, 08:19 PM	#5
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	The question I have is has anyone rented it from Netflix? If so, I don't suppose they supply the glasses? I'd like to see it in 3D before deciding whether or not to buy it, but don't know where to get the glasses. I already have the previous Blu-Ray version, and would like to find out if it's worth buying twice--just to get 3D and lossless audio. Last edited by lobo81865; 10-29-2008 at 08:33 PM.

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10-29-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	yea last night, kids had to watch it. I didnt partake so all I saw was a blurry image

10-29-2008, 07:42 PM	#3
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I saw Journey to the Center of the Earth 3 D in the theatre. Haven't seen the Blu version yet, but the one in the theatre was pretty cool. I'm guessing both that and the Polar Express will both look amazing.

10-29-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	Nope. Nobody has.

10-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#6
trinireb Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	I have last night. I must say i was disappointed. When someone came close to the screen there was like a double image and when there were no so close it was at best okay. there were some scenes that had some sort of depth perception but nothing like the real 3d that i saw in the theatre for polar, beowulf and journey. I suggest that no movie be put into 3d until they get the tech right and get rid of those red green glasses that kinda gave me a headache. I much perfer looking at the 2d version with the beautiful colours and the right coulours. with the red green you don"t get accuracy. But i must say I loved the true HD Track.

10-29-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
BergerForLife Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:26	Yup, watched it last night with my girlfriend. It was our first time seeing the movie and we loved it. The Dolby TrueHD track was really nice. We watched it in 3D, and the movie felt like it was an Audio/Video adventure. It felt more like a ride then a movie. As of how the 3D was, it was pretty nice. Many of the scenes in 3D were very cool, such as the snow scene and the scenes with lots of elves. Of course sometimes the image can seem distorted, and the colors a little weird. However, I did enjoy the 3D and I recommend watching it.

10-29-2008, 09:59 PM	#8
JJBOOGIE Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	we are watching this on Saturday night with the kids - really crossing my fingers the 3D effect is cool...so far, most people seem pretty keen on it...

10-30-2008, 12:28 AM	#10
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Thanks for the suggestion.

10-30-2008, 01:11 AM	#11
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	watched it for about 10 minutes in 3d last night and then gave up on the 3d part and switched over to 2d, my eyes have never been good with 3d movies because of my eye's astigmatism, even with glasses I still see a blur on the screen, o well

10-30-2008, 01:21 AM	#12
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	no but i did just watch the 2d version! absolutely stunning!

10-30-2008, 01:32 AM	#13
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	Just purchased the Blu today. I ordered 3D clip on glasses to make sure it is going to be as comfortable as possible. So, it's going to be a few days before I get to watch.

10-30-2008, 01:57 AM	#15
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Thanks, good to know. I guess I'll just go ahead, and buy it. I do love the movie, and apparently this version is superior the previous Blu version.

10-30-2008, 03:31 AM	#17
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I just checked the site. They are only renting the 2004 Blu edition. Bummer.

10-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#19
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	I watched a few scenes last night and some of it was really cool: the snow falling and the elves, for instance. But I couldn't get comfortable because I wear glasses, plus I noticed some ghosting. Perhaps if I bought the clip-ons they sell online it would help.

10-30-2008, 11:13 PM	#20
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I watched about 5 minutes of the 3D version last night and it was pretty poor. Being that it the old red bluue glasses I wasn't expecting much anyway. To me it didn't even look 3D and the glasses made the picture look too dark. I'll be sticking with the 2D version. I imagine the Journey to the Center of the Earth one will be the same way.

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