Moviegoers, shield your eyes, and try not to scream or sigh at the thought of another 3D movie revamped and ridiculous; this time it’s “Star Wars.” The first 3D “Star Wars” movie is expected to be released in 2012. The question is who cares?
Is 3D the future of the movie industry or are producers just trying to squeeze every last drop out of their productions?
Of course, fans of the series are just excited to sit in a theater again since the last movie came out in 2005. But what about the rest of the movie-going population, is this the end of quality, original movies?
The rate of movies in 3D has increased ever since that one movie came out…what’s it called? Avatar. The movie specifically designed to show off technology’s new prowess in digital animation. But unlike Avatar, other 3D movies lack exciting new plots. It seems that studios these days are more concerned with profits and new technology than creating an original storyline.
Josh Collier, 21, a Concessionist at Regal Entertainment Group in Simi Valley, expresses his doubt on the quality of 3D movies.
“They’re slapping 3D on it because they can’t come up with something new,” Collier said. “The ones that have come out, mostly shouldn’t have been in 3D.”
Even teenagers, who seem to be the target for these 3D movies, are re-thinking whether it’s worth the ticket anymore. Katie Marshall, 14, a consistent moviegoer, describes why 3D films may not be so popular with every teenager.
“They give you headaches and sometimes the graphics suck,” said Marshall. “Worst of all, they’re expensive.”
In this economy, ticket prices might be asking too much.
Chris Robertson, a theater manager at Regal, jokes about the quality of movies in 3D compared to the price of tickets for Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole which was featured in not only Digital 3D but the even more expensive, IMAX 3D.
“Is it worth $13 to watch a bunch of owls fly around on screen in 3D?” asked Robertson. “IMAX is pretty cool in 3D but it’s not worth paying $18.”
3D can’t hold up its end with an interesting plot and outstanding 3D effects that the cost of a movie ticket deserves.
It is time for producers to get off the 3D bandwagon and quick. Not even “Star Wars,” the series that never dies, can keep 3D the top ticket-selling phenomenon.
