Originally Posted by
Jarhead
Just a matter of curiosity -- is Avatar always shown in 3D? I haven't seen it, and, as with other films, I wait until Netflix will send it. I am curious, after all, so I will order it from Netflix. It's really astounding watching Movies in 1080p Blu-ray format. A lot better than theaters, but n 3D.
Of course, that brings up another question. Just what does 3D add to a movie? It's been around forever, it seems, but I can't remember it adding to the quality of a movie. The commercial success of 3D has been mostly zilch since its invention, actually, before the motion picture, by about 50 years or so. So, what's the big deal? Is that what has given Avatar the big box office revenue? The Discovery Channel and ESPN will soon be broadcasting some 3D material. What would it add to my viewing pleasure? What will it cost me to get a new TV that will accommodate 3D? Will the producers and directors be taking pleasure out of squirting blood onto my carpet, or having a Toyota screaming through my living room in a car chase?