http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/ Engadget HD Comments for Monsters vs. Aliens tops weekend box office, is this the big break for 3D? http://hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/Mar 30th 2009 9:32AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/Mar 30th 2009 9:54AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/Mar 30th 2009 10:06AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/Mar 30th 2009 10:40AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/Mar 30th 2009 11:37AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/
If this keeps up, I'm probably going to stop going to theaters altogether.]]>Mar 30th 2009 12:02PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/
The only way cinemas will change their pricing is if the customers stop going and stop buying refreshments. Since my career is directly related to the cinema business, I am happy to see that has not happened yet.

BTW, Bank of America was giving away free upgrades that would allow you to see the 3D presentation at no extra change. It is always a good idea to search the internet for special deals on any product.]]>Mar 30th 2009 5:50PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/
3D will help a lot of people feel like they're right there even though they aren't anywhere close. To complain about paying $9 begs the question of why you'd see it in a theater anywhere when you could have watched it online for free, or wait until it's available as a DVD through netflix, blockbuster, or redbox.

People pay for entertainment. Period. I know this will work because the movie theaters need help, and people need a reason to get out of the house.

Chance Stevens
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I loved it, and I thought that the 3D added a lot to the experience.

Unfortunately, what it added to my wife's experience was nausea. That alone will probably preclude future family 3D outings, but I may go with friends.]]>Mar 30th 2009 1:25PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/03/30/monsters-vs-aliens-tops-weekend-box-office-is-this-the-big-bre/
The major problem was that the movie was edited for 2D as well so many scenes involved characters whose heads were cut off by the screen. You get a nice 3D effect of hlaf a head coming out at you. It is kind of 3D inside a box. Nothing can project outside the edge of the screen.

Also many theaters with DLP projectors use curved screens. The curvature of the screen throws off the 3D effect on the sides. Since the 3D effect depends on the relation of the two projected frames this caused a few instances where the 3D effect did not work properly. The projection also had a small keystone problem from improper calibration. A 3D movie needs to be projected perfectly, many theatres simply do not care enough to make sure the equipment works properly.

The 3D was neat but not worth the extra $2 per ticket. ]]>Mar 31st 2009 6:14PM