The plot is a simple one. On an alien world an alien invasion force comes and tries to take over. The aliens are humans who need to terraform the planet for it to be of any use to us. One alien with an incredible ability to build things ends up rescuing a downed human pilot and a bond is begrudgingly formed, that is threatened by an evil earth general.
You know the drill. Its a well worn tale that plays okay in 2D. In 3D its another matter.
There really is a difference between 3D and 2D with Battle for Terra. The difference between the two ways of viewing the film is vast, greater than with any other 3D film I've seen and there have been a lot. For the first time here is a 3D film who's use of depth has a purpose-it puts you into a world you could never go to. Yes I know I said there is a difference between the 3D and 2D of a good number of films- Beowulf for example, since the 3D in Beowulf made the film a thrill ride. It didn't enhance what was and is a really horrible story. Here the film gets better, yes it makes things better because it gives weight to the events. The characters suddenly become realer. There are no items popping out at you but the film doesn't need it, its not that sort of film. This is a film that puts you into its world. One of the most amazing things in the film is the climatic battle which knocked my socks off in 3D. You've seen space battles in any number of films including the star wars films but here it is in 3D. Amazing. (George Lucas is rejiggering the Star Wars films in 3D but I doubt the battles will improve them enough to make them any more gee whiz than this films battles) The writing is not a well worn as the basic plot. Other than Brian Cox's villain things are not entirely clear cut as to characters. People change and shift. The plot also deals with some dark ideas. Frankly there are a couple of twists that I was shocked that the filmmakers had the guts to include in "a children's film". Its not a children's film. There is death and destruction and I am glad that the film doesn't shy away from it. Actually one of the plot points is the devastation of war. There is some adult writing here and assumption that the audience isn't stupid which is a welcome relief.
If you can see the film in 3D I highly recommend you do so. Its a very different case then seeing it flat. Flat this is just another space opera, in 3D its an affecting tale of alien species colliding. Its a trip to a place you've never been.
8 out of 10 in 3D Around 5 or 6ish out of 10 in 2D
You know the drill. Its a well worn tale that plays okay in 2D. In 3D its another matter.
There really is a difference between 3D and 2D with Battle for Terra. The difference between the two ways of viewing the film is vast, greater than with any other 3D film I've seen and there have been a lot. For the first time here is a 3D film who's use of depth has a purpose-it puts you into a world you could never go to. Yes I know I said there is a difference between the 3D and 2D of a good number of films- Beowulf for example, since the 3D in Beowulf made the film a thrill ride. It didn't enhance what was and is a really horrible story. Here the film gets better, yes it makes things better because it gives weight to the events. The characters suddenly become realer. There are no items popping out at you but the film doesn't need it, its not that sort of film. This is a film that puts you into its world. One of the most amazing things in the film is the climatic battle which knocked my socks off in 3D. You've seen space battles in any number of films including the star wars films but here it is in 3D. Amazing. (George Lucas is rejiggering the Star Wars films in 3D but I doubt the battles will improve them enough to make them any more gee whiz than this films battles) The writing is not a well worn as the basic plot. Other than Brian Cox's villain things are not entirely clear cut as to characters. People change and shift. The plot also deals with some dark ideas. Frankly there are a couple of twists that I was shocked that the filmmakers had the guts to include in "a children's film". Its not a children's film. There is death and destruction and I am glad that the film doesn't shy away from it. Actually one of the plot points is the devastation of war. There is some adult writing here and assumption that the audience isn't stupid which is a welcome relief.
If you can see the film in 3D I highly recommend you do so. Its a very different case then seeing it flat. Flat this is just another space opera, in 3D its an affecting tale of alien species colliding. Its a trip to a place you've never been.
8 out of 10 in 3D Around 5 or 6ish out of 10 in 2D