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Jurassic Park 3D opened in theaters this weekend and is expected to take in close to $20 million. That's a little lower than expected, but still proves that there is a market for 3D converted films.
Since this column often deals with 3D, our purpose here will be to talk about the 3D aspects of the film. As a whole, Jurassic Park is an epic film that still stands tall 20 years after its original release. It's no Titanic in terms of 3D quality, but is definitely worth the expensive price of admission, even if you have seen the film countless times before.
The 3D at the beginning of the film feels rather gimmicky, especially since the characters look like cardboard cutouts. It feels like "fake 3D" that had us wishing we were able to view the 2D version on a large IMAX screen instead. One exception is when the characters first view the dinosaurs on Isla Nublar.
However, once the first T-Rex goes after the humans in the cars, things drastically change and the 3D aspects make you feel like you are part of the action. One particularly mesmerizing scene is when the T-Rex crushes the car that the kids are still in. Shortly after, there is a scene where the car is falling from the tree. It will make you jump.
Other notable 3D scenes include the shaking water (when the dinosaurs are coming), the several chase scenes, the scene where Laura Dern's character turns the power back on, and the "shaking jello"scene. The final scene where the remaining characters fly over the ocean on a plane shows a lot of depth and makes you feel as if you are flying over the ocean.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of 3D ghosting that occurs where one can see a "ghost" image right next to or above the real image. This is common in a lot of 3D films, but becomes slightly annoying in Jurassic Park 3D. However, most people will pay more attention to the dinosaurs.
Some people have accused 3D converted films of being nothing but unnecessary marketing gimmicks. However, you will walk out of Jurassic Park 3D having trouble adjusting to the real world after feeling you were a part of a fascinating and scary adventure.
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