The top 3D films of the past five years

This 2011 film, shot with a 3D stereoscopic camera, is a magical adventure that makes excellent use of 3D. Martin Scorsese uses the 3D to enhance the plot rather than make it just a visual gimmick. In 1997, James Cameron directed what many people think is the greatest film of all time. In 2012, he brought you right in the middle of this action with this excellent 3D conversion. In 2009, Sony Pictures made you crave all kinds of foods with this 3D cartoon adventure. The 3D aspects of this film work flawlessly and take you into a strange imaginary world. View the list »
Jurassic Park 3D, released in 2013, feels gimmicky at first. However, once the first dino escapes, you are in for a real 3D adventure. 

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3D films have been around forever. But Avatar ushered in a new era of 3D films where the technology actually made you feel you were part of the action. Avatar has led to some really bad 3D films, but some really good ones as well.

It is easy to tell the difference between a film that was shot in 3D (with two camera lenses) or converted. The converted films usually look gimmicky and -- at times -- have hurt hopes of the 3D industry. There are exceptions, with the biggest one being Titanic 3D. The film, released in 2012, makes you feel like you are flying over the ocean in several scenes. In other scenes, you feel like you are in the middle of a disaster.

James Cameron, who converted Titanic to 3D, actually filmed Avatar with a 3D stereoscopic camera. The results are quite amazing and anybody who calls 3D a gimmick really needs to see this film in its 3D glory. Till this day, Avatar serves as a template for how 3D films should look.

We are listing the top five 3D films of the past five years. Let us know if you agree in the Comments section.

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  • Jurassic Park 3D, released in 2013, feels gimmicky at first. However, once the first dino escapes, you are in for a real 3D adventure. 
  • In 2009, Sony Pictures made you crave all kinds of foods with this 3D cartoon adventure. The 3D aspects of this film work flawlessly and take you into a strange imaginary world. 
  • In 1997, James Cameron directed what many people think is the greatest film of all time. In 2012, he brought you right in the middle of this action with this excellent 3D conversion. 
  • This 2011 film, shot with a 3D stereoscopic camera, is a magical adventure that makes excellent use of 3D. Martin Scorsese uses the 3D to enhance the plot rather than make it just a visual gimmick. 
  • In 2009, Avatar ushered in a new era of 3D films. Audiences were mesmerized by the special effects. Other directors have tried to emulate the success of Avatar, but haven't come close. 
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Daryl Deino has been a gadget freak for the past 15 years and has written about computers, cell phones, MP3 players and other gadgets for several different sites. He often gets to try out new gadgets before they hit the market. If you have any tips or need advice, please email him at report345...

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