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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Bolt
Thursday, December 18th, 2008Review
It’s refreshing to see that the Pixar team, who have literally taken control of the Animation department at Disney, are having a good influence. Bolt is one of the most refreshing, enjoyable, laugh out load movies Disney’s own studios have created in a long time. And the best news is it’s even better in 3D.
The movie follows BOLT, the star of an action, adventure television program where he has super powers. What he doesn’t know is that it’s all fake. After a tense scene where his beloved owner, Penny, is kidnapped Bolt takes off in search of her only to be accidentally shipped off from his Hollywoodhome to New York City. The movie follows his journey back across the country to save Penny. With two oddball travel buddies the movie is set for some hysterical moments, and it delivers.
The opening sequence to Bolt is mesmerising, showing that Disney’s studio is perfectly capable under the right leadership. His journey is familiar and not exactly original but what makes this movie shine is its unique and entertaining characters. With the voice talents of John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Sussie Essman and Mark Walton the movie’s characters have a warmth and sparkle to them.
Bolt has now officially sold me on Disney Digital 3-D. Watching the movie in 3D takes your experience to a new level. Ster-Kinekor made a statement when they first released the 3-D movie houses, saying that this is as big a difference as black and white to colour. Although I wouldn’t go that far, it certainly makes any movie that much more enjoyable for both adults and kids. This isn’t 3-D that we’re used to. The picture is crystal clear, no more blurry movies that give you headaches, and the new technology allows for complete comfort. You will still have to wear 3-D glasses, but these are perfectly comfortable and plastic – not cardboard rubbish. In fact they are so comfortable I’ve seen people wearing them as a fashion statement. Needless to say that are definitely not sunglasses but it goes to show how comfortable they are.
Bolt is not the best animated movie ever, but it’s easy to recommend to anybody as a relaxing and entertaining holiday film for the whole family. Don’t miss this one.
8.5/10
Notes
Chris Williams and Byron Howard worked on Disney’s 36th animated feature “Mulan” – Williams was a member of the story team, and Howard was an animator.
The film marks Miley Cyrus’ feature-film debut as an animated character.
Before bringing any pet into your family be sure to learn about the breed and always consider adoption from a reputable shelter or rescue program.
Sea Monsters 3D
Friday, September 5th, 2008Review
We have had 3D movies for years. You sit down in the cinema, put on those horrible multi coloured cardboard glasses and come out with a headache and sore eyes. What is so different about the ‘special’ 3D movie houses? Everything!
In South Africa Ster-Kinekor has launched 3D movie houses in our three major provinces and as been screening movies from Hannah Montana’s concert to the more recent Journey to the centre of the earth. It has taken me this long to get into a 3D movie house and I was not disappointed.
Instead of the usual cardboard glasses you get plastic glasses which look like some really cheap sunglasses. They do not however work as sunglasses, as the packaging so cleverly points out, so don’t get too excited. The movie house is specially designed for 3D movies. It has a different screen and different projector. In fact there is no film reel, it’s all digital.
But what you really want to know is if it’s as good as they claim. The picture quality is amazing; there is no need for pointless mucking about with 3D effects. It actually feels like you are in the movie. It feels as if the people are standing with you and that things are flying out at you.
We were treated to the latest 3D movie being released on the 12th of September, Sea Monsters. The cinematography was stunning. When the sea monsters jump out of the water it’s breathtaking. It feels real, shots of simple sunsets come alive and when looking into the distance it seems as if somebody cut a hole in the wall and you have a crystal clear image of the outside world. In one scene a wall is blown up and brick and debris fly right out and past you.
But it isn’t all roses and butterflies for Sea Monsters. In fact, the only reason you should see it is because it’s in 3D. The National Geographic feature is, as usual, full of complete nonsense. They use their circular reasoning to date bones and promote the usual evolution theories. If that doesn’t bother you, then this movie is worth seeing. Don’t expect a heart worming story; expect a science lesson – but one that will knock your socks off.
Teachers – this movie is for you. Take your kids in and watch them reach out for the life like creatures and giggle with excitement as fish swim all around them. This movie, if nothing else, is the perfect school fieldtrip.
