I attended a pre-TIFF press screening a couple of weeks ago and came away thoroughly impressed. After being disappointed by Beauty and the Beast 3D back in January, Nemo is really the perfect movie to experience in 3-D.
It was the scene where Marlin and Dory watch the sea turtles traveling the East Australian Current that did it for me. And remember that "particulate matter" John Lasseter enthused about in the promo video? It delivers some great depth and realism to the underwater frames.
While, as always, I was left wanting a stronger stereoscopic effect overall, its easy to understand, even admire, Pixar's restrained use of 3-D. When the story pulls you in, you mostly forget that you're wearing the funny glasses.
The attached Toy Story short Partysaurus Rex pairs its visually and aural awesomeness with some great, zany humor everyone will enjoy. With solid direction from animator Mark Walsh, Partysaurus Rex is miles ahead of Small Fry, Pixar's previous Toy Story Toon.
As the short's undisputed star, Rex is hilarious, in his own, pathetic sort of way. (I mean that as a compliment.) He's so eager to impress his arm-less bathtub friends that he throws caution to the wind, er, water. The results are worth watching on the big screen.
Finding Nemo 3D and Partysaurus Rex open wide next Friday, September 14.
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I wish I could watch 3-D, but my eyes won't let me. Nice posting though.
Caught this yesterday. Finding Nemo, I felt was the strongest 3D movie to date. They didnt throw it in your face, it was just there. Depth perception through the entire thing. Loved it, and I HATE 3D. Also, Partysaurus Rex was my favorite of the Toy Storys to date. Hawaii felt too rushed to me, and Small Fry... well, it kind of stunk. This one just had a great feel for the time that was alotted for it.
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