The 5 Best Uses Of 3D In Recent Movies

With that said, there are some films out there that use 3D in such a way that it benefits, not hinders, the audience. Today we’re going to celebrate those films – a reminder that just because something is terrible or unnoticeable 99% of the time, that doesn’t mean it can’t sometimes, if used by a talented filmmaker, be worthwhile. Avatar gets a lot of hate – a lot of it justified – for leading us on the 3D fad that we’re currently on. Studios saw how it was making all of the money, mostly because of how amazing its visuals are, and decided to follow suit. That decision led to 3D atrocities like Clash of the Titans. But Avatar was an unbelievable theatrical experience – and one of the best uses of 3D ever. The technology helped lure us into the world that James Cameron had built. It ensured that we were immersed in its vast forests. It gave genuine depth to the images. It didn’t try to use 3D as a gimmick; no, it was instead a tool to bring us into its world. It may have kicked off a fad from which we can’t seem to escape, but it was revolutionary at the time, and absolutely worth the experience. Isn’t it interesting that the best uses of 3D come from legendary directors like James Cameron, Werner Herzog, Jean-Luc Godard, and Martin Scorsese? (Alfonso Cuaron isn’t there yet, but he’s getting there.) What have been your best 3D experiences?