Now I know that this isn't the place to discuss movies but this pertains to all of us with Theater size screens. Last night I watched "Journey to the center of the earth" with Brendan Fraser in 3D (wearing 3d glasses) on Blu-Ray and it was AMAZING. I dont think that you could even get close to the same sensation watching that on a screen say 50 inches or smaller. The screen just "popped". You could visually focus on each "layer" in the 3D environment and each layer was full of detail. In many scenes, the 3d image appeared to get within 1 foot of my face, causing me to flynch in more than a couple of scenes. The visual effects are incredible and it took my eyes about 10 minutes to get used to it. The sound was pretty impressive as well. For any of you that have seen this in your theater in 3D please chime in because you know what I am talking about. This is a must buy. It comes with 3 disks. One is a digital copy, one is 2d (blu-ray) and the final disk is the 3D version in full 1080p glory.

Check it out, you wont regret it. :cool:

Interesting that you mention this movie. It's on my short list of 'firsts' when my theater's done.

It's on my short list of 'firsts' when my theater's done.


I so wish I had a short list of firsts, I have been putting off watching movies until my theater is done. I still havent seen the third Star Wars or the last Lord of the Rings. SO that kinda gives you an idea of the movies that I have to watch, plus the ones I have to rewatch.

I don't own the movie anymore, but I had it in my last theater - Shrek 3D. My mom picked it up for the kids when she bought Shrek 2. It was actually very cool and I was impressed with how realistic the 3D was. I honestly wasn't expecting much out of it, but it was super cool.

They have rollercoaster videos in 3d as well. Basically taken from the front seat of several popular rollercoasters :)

I've been thinking something like a "Band of Brothers" night/marathon would be one of my first viewings, actually. I have it on SD-DVD, but might pickup the Blue-Ray version, if it'd make any difference. Possibly "Full Metal Jacket," because I think some of the sequences in the movie would be flat out amazing to see on a big screen again.

Of course, the LOTR movies, Star Wars (III through VI...), Iron Man. My list goes on...

+1 on Band of Brothers. One of the best all around movies I've ever seen. Very well made!!

We did Jurassic Park.

What's the 3D mecahnism for Journey...? Red & blue glasses?

Consider watching stuff with a good music soundtrack. We opened to Transformers, but the Johnny Cash Bio-pic (Walk the Line), was really a great experience. Maybe not opening night, but put that kind of stuff on the list.

i think we did transformers......great special effects, great sound

speed racer is cool too. AWESOME visuals, real good audio too

i think we did transformers......great special effects, great sound

speed racer is cool too. AWESOME visuals, real good audio too

Yeahhhh... I'm thinking I could really piss the neighbors off with a screening of Transformers. Turn the two def-tech's up to "eleven," and listen to the angry voicemail messages later. :D

We just watched Iron Man again the other night and I always forget how much low-frequency content is on the soundtrack. If you have a good subwoofer or two, it will really showcase them.

Plus, I really like the movie.

There has been much discussion about what our 'inaugural' showing will be as our HT is still under construction. I've already collected about 20 BDs already. Ideally, I'd prefer if it were something we haven't already seen (making the The Dark Knight a very strong contender and Iron Man less so since we saw it in the theaters). HT likely won't be finished until just before Christmas so if anyone wants to throw out suggestions I'm game.

We did Jurassic Park.

What's the 3D mecahnism for Journey...? Red & blue glasses?

Yes Journey to the center of the earth comes with 4 blue and red 3D glasses. I have seen many good Blu-ray movies in my theater and this one was very unique because of the combination of 1080p and 3D. It really sets itself apart from the rest. I cant say enough about how impressed I was with it.

There Will Be Blood, or Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Yes Journey to the center of the earth comes with 4 blue and red 3D glasses. I have seen many good Blu-ray movies in my theater and this one was very unique because of the combination of 1080p and 3D. It really sets itself apart from the rest. I cant say enough about how impressed I was with it.

Cool.. thanks for the reply... maybe this will make for a fun one with the kiddies....

Yes Journey to the center of the earth comes with 4 blue and red 3D glasses. I have seen many good Blu-ray movies in my theater and this one was very unique because of the combination of 1080p and 3D. It really sets itself apart from the rest. I cant say enough about how impressed I was with it.

Or is it Red / Cyan? Anyway sounds like fun. May just pick it up and watch in lieu of certain news coverage Tuesday evening. :)

scaesare.....let us know what you and your kids think of it. i have a little guy that saw the regular version in the theater....i bet he would get a blast out of seeing it in 3d at home on my setup

Gladiator on Blu Ray
I am Legend on Blu Ray
Master and Commander on Blu Ray

i just saw this movie for the first time in my HT and it was a great movie....My family and I really enjoyed it.