3D!

It didn't exactly take off the first time around, with the ridiculous red and blue glasses (an extra dimension, and all we had to sacrifice was 254 colors!), but 3D is back in a big way, and the experience is absolutely worth the extra few bucks.

So far Gina and I have only experienced the new Real D technology in animation (though it's occasionally used in live action films as well).

First was Bolt, a good movie in its own right, but definitely enhanced by the 3D. There were gratuitous objects in the foreground of most shots, and the occasional debris flying toward the screen, but I was actually wishing for more of that stuff. I didn't think it exploited the technology enough, especially for an action story.

Coraline was next, and while the movie was Tim Burton on acid (yeah, I know, but more acid), the visuals were stunning in 3D, which made up for some of the movie's shortcomings.

And this week we watched Monsters vs. Aliens, which made the best use of 3D yet. We also saw 3D sneak peaks of Up and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and they looked visually amazing.

I'm guessing most of you will see Up this summer, and I highly recommend giving 3D a shot. It'll be like watching a football game in HD. It's the same game, but it just looks so much better.