tried to get how to train your dragon at bb for $15 after trade-in, and got shot down because it wasn't the right version. it was with free movie ticket for madagascar that got shot down. maybe i was unlucky, so if you see both versions at your bb, try your luck with free movie ticket first for pricematch by pointing at the ad. they look identical.

kung fu panda 2 with exclusive bb sticker one is $15 after trade-in.

Originally Posted by hauz20 I recently picked up Guardians on a blind buy. What I read is true: it's basically Star Wars with owls. Still fun to watch though, and definitely some excellent use of 3D. I'm a sucker for corny Disney-like adventure flicks; is Journey any good? Both in terms of 3D and the film itself.

Journey is a goofy fun family movie. It is pure cotton candy, but I enjoyed it.

Guardians is a great movie, and it's absolutely beautiful. I've read great reviews on the 3D as well.

Originally Posted by hauz20 I recently picked up Guardians on a blind buy. What I read is true: it's basically Star Wars with owls. Still fun to watch though, and definitely some excellent use of 3D. I'm a sucker for corny Disney-like adventure flicks; is Journey any good? Both in terms of 3D and the film itself.

Guardians is cool. I just picked up Journey blind-buy based on comments here.

Underworld Awakening looks amazing in 3D, btw.

Originally Posted by impostor71 Guardians is cool. I just picked up Journey blind-buy based on comments here. Underworld Awakening looks amazing in 3D, btw.

Both Journey's have great 3d.

Originally Posted by impostor71 Guardians is cool. I just picked up Journey blind-buy based on comments here. Underworld Awakening looks amazing in 3D, btw.

Agree underworld had some awesome pop out and depth. I really hated the movie. I just watched it for the 3d.

I read that 3D is just a fade from an article on askmen...Opinions!?

http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/...ath-of-3d.html

Originally Posted by crypto186 I read that 3D is just a fade from an article on askmen...Opinions!? http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/...ath-of-3d.html

I hope not--I really like it. Though two things need to happen or it WILL die. First, they need to get rid of the 3D surcharge in theaters--people are already upset about the ridiculous cost of seeing a movie in the theater, and tacking on yet another $3/ticket for 3D doesn't help.
And secondly, we need more OTA/Cable 3D content. The Olympics is a good start, but we need more. Otherwise, people won't see the value in buying a 3D TV if there is so little content.
Also, if they can find a cheap way to do glasses-less 3D TVs, that would make a huge stride, but I'm not holding my breath for that one any time soon.

Originally Posted by crypto186 I read that 3D is just a fade from an article on askmen...Opinions!?

I think it will continue predominately in computer animated movies, which overall have seemed to be the ones that have made the best use of it.

Plus, did he think people were NOT going to see Dark Knight Rises just because it wasn't in 3D? Avengers was released in 3D, and was a huge success. Does that totally refute his argument, since he seems to be basing it on the success of one movie that didn't have a 3D release?

IMO, 3D should add to the experience of a movie, not make up for a crappy plot and acting with a few pop out effects. People definitely won't continue to pay the premium to see a 3D version of a movie, if the 3D is executed poorly, or if it adds nothing to the experience of watching the movie. Avatar was a better experience because of 3D. That's how it should be.

3D has never been truly mainstream, and I don't see it becoming so in the foreseeable future. But today's 3D potential quality is far and away the best it's ever been for movies and TV. I'd hate to see it go away again.

3D in theatres dying is fine by me. With glasses, I have to hold the damn things half the time, so I'd rather see it in 2D.

Originally Posted by msu89dawgs Plus, did he think people were NOT going to see Dark Knight Rises just because it wasn't in 3D?

Actually, this is the main reason I haven't seen it yet--don't feel any immediate need to see it if not in 3D!

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I still prefer a well made 3d blu, over a 3d theater experience any day of the week. My flagship sony tv produces a better image than what a theater has to offer IMHO.

Just purchased RIO and journey, waiting to watch them this weekend. did anyone pick up the sharks 3d IMAX at BB for 14.99 (after trade up program?) I LOVE sharks.. and should be buying it soon.

Originally Posted by crypto186 I read that 3D is just a fade from an article on askmen...Opinions!? http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/...ath-of-3d.html

World wide 3d is very popular. That's the main reason why the new GI Joe got delayed.

Originally Posted by anderson4145 World wide 3d is very popular. That's the main reason why the new GI Joe got delayed.

I thought the main reason was that Paramount (and Hasbro) took a huge hit from Battleship (no thanks to The Avengers) and didn't want to risk G.I.Joe carrying the same fate. Two box office flops within a couple months would be bad. I think the 3D conversion excuse gave them a reason to push it back.

As for 3D, there's an IMAX close to me that charges $15 regardless if it's in 3D or not. I always feel like I'm getting a little extra with it being in 3D.

Originally Posted by exceed19 I still prefer a well made 3d blu, over a 3d theater experience any day of the week. My flagship sony tv produces a better image than what a theater has to offer IMHO. Just purchased RIO and journey, waiting to watch them this weekend. did anyone pick up the sharks 3d IMAX at BB for 14.99 (after trade up program?) I LOVE sharks.. and should be buying it soon.

The Real3D in my theater looks great, or as great as the source material allows. My TV is very sharp, but I still prefer to watch 3D movies on Blu-ray through my Epson 1080p projector and 100" screen. Not nearly as sharp as the TV, but as good as the theater, and no crying babies, people talking, texting, etc. Last movie I took my kids to see a movie, a woman behind us actually took out her phone and used it as a flashlight to try to find something she dropped. Wait until the movie is over, stupid...

Originally Posted by Havokscry I thought the main reason was that Paramount (and Hasbro) took a huge hit from Battleship (no thanks to The Avengers) and didn't want to risk G.I.Joe carrying the same fate. Two box office flops within a couple months would be bad. I think the 3D conversion excuse gave them a reason to push it back. As for 3D, there's an IMAX close to me that charges $15 regardless if it's in 3D or not. I always feel like I'm getting a little extra with it being in 3D.

For sure Battleship really worried the crap out of Paramount. I'm thinking they thought they could put out any crappy movie and make a fist full of cash like transformers does. I know GI Joes 2 tested really poorly with audiences. Apparently nearly every one from the first movie dies within the first 20 mins or so. That really pissed off audiences. Also the movie had all sorts of plot holes and passing issues. I heard they cut a bunch of sh!t out and added in some new scenes. Paramount said they did the 3d conversion to increase foreign box office revenue but that makes little sense to me since we're the only country really into 3d.

Originally Posted by Sk For sure Battleship really worried the crap out of Paramount. I'm thinking they thought they could put out any crappy movie and make a fist full of cash like transformers does. I know GI Joes 2 tested really poorly with audiences. Apparently nearly every one from the first movie dies within the first 20 mins or so. That really pissed off audiences. Also the movie had all sorts of plot holes and passing issues. I heard they cut a bunch of sh!t out and added in some new scenes. Paramount said they did the 3d conversion to increase foreign box office revenue but that makes little sense to me since we're the only country really into 3d.

Other countries are way more into 3D then the US. China would be a good example of that.

I managed to snag Three Musketeers 3D for $8.60 & The Final Destination 3D for $10.09 during Hastings current sale online. Neither of them are particularly exciting to me, but it's hard for me to pass up 3D blus when they are that cheap. (I had to add a third item to get the 30% off from their promotion, but I just added something cheap into the mix)

Originally Posted by MetalPinata I managed to snag Three Musketeers 3D for $8.60 & The Final Destination 3D for $10.09 during Hastings current sale online. Neither of them are particularly exciting to me, but it's hard for me to pass up 3D blus when they are that cheap. (I had to add a third item to get the 30% off from their promotion, but I just added something cheap into the mix)

I thought they each had very good 3d.

Originally Posted by anderson4145 I thought they each had very good 3d.

Awesome, in that case I'm even more excited for these to get here.