Dec 15, 2015 unfortunately, anybody hoping for revolutionary 3d effects a step above avatar isnt going to get it from star wars. Not only does the force awakens live up to expectations, it surpasses them giving fans what is clearly the best star wars movie since 1980s the empire strikes back. Ive now seen the force awakens in both 2d and 3d imax the showings that will be most easily accessible to the public and its clear. Sep 07, 2015 the guys of tosche station talk about whether 2d or 3d is best for watching the force awakens.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The force awakens 3d collectors edition bluray release. I just know itll be less disappointing when i can actually see whats. The force awakens premiered on bluray, there were many disappointed fans who werent going to be able to relive their 3d theatrical experience in their homes since disney was only releasing the movie in 2d. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The force awakens via download and disney movies anywhere on. A star wars the force awakens 3d collectors edition is on. Dec 14, 2017 of course, star wars diehards already knew that, but what they may not have decided yet is whether to go see star wars. Star wars the force awakens 3d 2d bluray set for sale.
The force awakens in 3d is a first for a star wars. Abrams movie will be the first film in the star wars series to be released in 3d during its initial run alongside 2d and imax versions. The force awakens 3d collectors edition will be released nov. Its wilder sibling, the 3d dcp, is widely available throughout the area. If not go back and watch it in 3d later but 2d will feel more like star wars. The director spills new details on the biggest blockbuster of all time in a revelatory audio commentary thats part of a fourdisc 3d collectors edition of the force awakens out nov. The modern movie landscape doesnt just give the ability to watch any given film but also to choose how to see it. Nov 12, 2015 the modern movie landscape doesnt just give the ability to watch any given film but also to choose how to see it.
The force awakens, on the other hand, is available in postconverted 3d, with no 3d 70mm option except for theaters equipped with imax with laser, of which there are only 6 in the u. The really sad thing is, it is possible to do both. Sorry, you have to buy the force awakens on bluray again. The fourdisc set will include a feature commentary by j. The force awakens has a similar amount of detail packed into every frame, and 2d generally makes it easier to see all that detail. The force awakens 3d collectors edition bluray zavvi. Dont get me wrong, i really did enjoy the force awakens with the fresh cast of john boyega and daisy ripley, but this film has got a darker edge to it and is more grown up, even though its got a 12 certificate. The force awakens 3d collectors edition from zavvi, the. We ask you, the viewer, if you had to pick one to watch on opening night of star wars the force awakens, which do you choose. What digital items do customers buy after viewing this item. Great to have a star wars film in 3d so you can watch it at home and i really like the. Ones for the regular theater 3d showings and also the imax version.
Episode vii the force awakens 2015 along with a number of 3d photos through a new webbased vr experience. One has to do with the fact that ive only ever seen the movies that came prior to the force awakens as a traditional 2d presentation. Aug 11, 2016 this fall, star wars fans around the world, will experience a galaxy far, far awayup close and in eyepopping 3dthrough the highly anticipated star wars. Discuss the gig, get concert tickets, see whos attending, find similar events. Now disney has made good on their promise of an upcoming 3d release with the latest 3d bluray incarnation of the film. While im sure the vast majority will make do with the. Episode vii the force awakens 3d collectors edition. The traditional 2d like we all grew up watching, or in 3d technology. The force awakens in 3d is a first for a star wars movie. Should i watch star wars vii in 2d like the originals, or. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Abrams, produced by lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy, abrams and bryan burk, and scripted by empire strikes back writer lawrence kasdan. Now disney has made good on their promise of an upcoming 3d release with the latest 3d.
The force awakens is a mediocre film, that is made to look like a masterpiece, in comparison to the last jedi. While disney had previously abandoned 3d bluray releases, star wars fans expected to have a chance to own the. The release we should have had first time around still makes for a musthave package for 3d fans. Dec 23, 2015 its wilder sibling, the 3d dcp, is widely available throughout the area. Star wars episode films in 2d, followed by the force awakens in 3d. Essentially, the 3d is a postprocessed addon because of the. The force awakens 3d collectors edition, rolling out beginning oct.
Oct 22, 2015 i would suspect that a 3d version was made. In addition to being a huge star wars fan and having viewed the force awakens in 3d, ive had the opportunity to work on several 3d films and related technologies, so you can either view my opinions as either informed, or alternatively as those of. August 10, 2016 this fall, star wars fans around the world, will experience a galaxy far, far awayup close and in eyepopping 3dthrough the highly anticipated star wars. Im not a fan of the idea of taking an established franchise thats always been 2d like lotr or sw and making a 3d prequelsequel. If they were trying to make a good film, an interesting film, or another classic star wars film, they failed. As the force awakens was shot on 35 and 70mm film, it was not made in. It wasnt until i had rewatched the force awakens in 2d a few days later that i realized why it was such a letdown on the first viewing.
The question is then, in which format should you choose to watch the film. Many people across the country are waking up this morning after spending hours waiting in line for the film, which premiered on friday at. The last jedi in 3d or to stick to the traditional silver screen. Dec 15, 2017 thanks to 3d, i now have to watch the last jedi again in 2d to take it in properly, just like i did with the force awakens. As the force awakens was shot on 35 and 70mm film, it was not made in native 3d. Unfortunately, anybody hoping for revolutionary 3d effects a step above avatar isnt going to get it from star wars. And while you do get the occasional cardboardcutout effect, which can make things look a little fake, in all this is one of the best postproduction. Dec 18, 2015 star wars invented the science fiction blockbuster in 1977, and in recent years this particular genre has become a key part of studios 3d offerings. The force awakens was shot on 2d cameras and converted to 3d after the fact. From beginning to end, the film is a sheer thrill ride, bringing back memories of what it was like to first see the original movie while still providing viewers with a. The force awakens bluray are probably wondering if they should upgrade to this collectors edition.
In your standard movie theaters, 2d will still have more dedicated screens than the 3d version, making tickets easier to get. I only saw the hobbit in hfr 3d because of the novelty of hfr, but i only saw the first one that way. Would you watch star wars the force awakens in 2d or 3d. Yes but this is the version that should have been released on disc in the first place. The force awakens chris smith started writing about gadgets as a hobby, and before he knew it he was sharing his views on tech stuff with readers around the world. Of course, star wars diehards already knew that, but what they may not have decided yet is whether to go see star wars.
The force awakens 3d 2015 photos, movie images, film stills and cast and crew photos on fandango. Fury road in both 2d and 3d and preferred it in 2d. Now the issue of the 3d, i have to say i have seen so much better in the world of 3d movies, many of the scenes in the film seemed flat, this may have been down to may of the scenes being dark and from experience with 3d films, the brighter the better for the effect. One has to do with the fact that i ve only ever seen the movies that came prior to the force awakens as a traditional 2d presentation. Ive now seen the force awakens in both 2d and 3d imax the showings that will be most easily accessible to the public and. Mainly because more money can be charged for these versions especially the imax. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Essentially, the 3d is a postprocessed addon because of the choice to film parts of the film with imax cameras. We should quickly talk about the entire 3d experience in a modern theater, for those who may not have partaken in it as of yet. The force awakens came to home video last march, something was missing. The force awakens 3d bluray is out and its pretty awesome. The force awakens 3d encased in stunning collectible packaging, the set contains the films original theatrical release on bluray 3d, bluray, digital hd, and dvd, along with originally released bonus features and brandnew bonus material, including additional deleted scenes, behindthescenes conversations with cast and crew, and revealing, neverbefore released audio. Disney has officially released the 3d trailer to star wars.
Thanks to 3d, i now have to watch the last jedi again in 2d to take it in properly, just like i did with the force awakens. Thats about one month before the first star wars anthology film, rogue one. Discovering she can use the force, rey escapes using a jedi mind trick on a guard. The force awakens is coming to 3d bluray november 15. A star wars story shows for the first time in theaters across the u. Now the issue of the 3d, i have to say i have seen so much better in the world of 3d movies, many of the scenes in the film seemed flat, this may have been down to may of the scenes being dark and from experience with. The guys of tosche station talk about whether 2d or 3d is best for watching the force awakens. Nov 02, 2015 for myself personally, i would see it in 2d first. Ultimately, though, i have mixed feelings about this new star wars. Star wars invented the science fiction blockbuster in 1977, and in recent years this particular genre has become a key part of studios 3d offerings. Having seen the 2d stereo on milkvr, i am downloading this now to compare and will report back with a comparison. Will you be watching the force awakens in 2d or 3d.
The force awakens is no exception, and you will have many options of. Jun 02, 2015 we ask you, the viewer, if you had to pick one to watch on opening night of star wars the force awakens, which do you choose. The force awakens, fans have already started lining up around the block over a week in advance. Should i watch star wars vii in 2d like the originals, or go for 3d. Honestly, id love to see all of the star wars films reissued on bluray with new 3d discs and similar cases. Episode vi return of the jedi, the saga created by george lucas continues. These 29 theaters will give you the best star wars viewing. The force awakens online full movie at orlando international airport hotel orlando, florida on dec. This fall, star wars fans around the world, will experience a galaxy far, far awayup close and in eyepopping 3dthrough the highly anticipated star wars.
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