There were three 3D movies playing at my local theater today. Things are definitely shaking up in the exhibition wing of the movie industry. I didn't see Clash of the Titans in 3D as I read that the 3D was horrible in it, but I thought I'd try this one in the third dimension and I was pleased. The amount of flight scenes made parts of it seem like a ride at a Disney theme park or Universal Studios using 3D. It does provide the same effect and returns film to its roots as a sideshow attraction, something that baffles and extends the borders of our visual imaginations as what can actually be presented before our eyes. Clash of the Titans was amazing as well. Seeing Pegasus, a winged horse, run along the beach seemed so out of this world and yet so natural in the environment and believable. How can we distinguish the real from the unreal on screen anymore? What does that say about the news, fiction, reality, etc?
Well How to Train your Dragon is a sweet natured film about tolerance, something that escapes much family fare. Its funny and intelligent enough to enjoy as an adult as well. The sweeping shots of the viking village assisted me in romanticizing where I live in England. The description of the poor weather isn't too far from my own surroundings. I just wished I lived in a wood hut with a nice warm fire, some blankets made out of wolf skins, and a 'breastplate' viking helmet. I'd make some soup out of carrots and sit around thinking about villages to raid and wenches to club over the head.
Reference: http://dayfornightmovies.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-train-your-dragon.html
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