Zootopia 2 3D Movie Review

November 27, 2025 by Jacob Scarberry in zootopia 2, zootopia 2 3d, zootopia 2 3-D, zootopia, Disney , Disney, 2025, 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D Movies, 3D films, 3D or 2D, 3D Worth It, animated movies, zootopia 2 3d review

Zootopia 2 3D Movie Review

Written By: Jacob Scarberry

3D

Stunning. Breath-taking. All the positive adjectives — I can bear-ly put into words how fantastic this 3D presentation was for Zootopia 2. Honestly, I couldn’t even think of what to say at first, because it’s that good.

The depth in Zootopia 2 is incredible — wide, clean, and consistently layered. There are constant pop-outs, including one tranquilizer dart in slow motion that had me literally duck for cover. Cityscapes stretch endlessly, the rainforest district feels almost tactile, and the snow regions look so good they practically made me feel cold. Action scenes are staged with clarity and purpose, with snouts, tails, tools, and debris regularly extending toward the audience.

Zootopia 2’s 3D presentation had zero ghosting, no dimming, and no artifact issues whatsoever — just bright, clean, reference-quality 3D visuals. You can tell the filmmakers planned for the format from the beginning, and the result is Disney’s strongest 3D effort in years.

Go see Zootopia 2 in 3D — you will not regret it!

Final 3D Verdict: 10/10 And Editor’s Choice Award

Movie

Nine years ago, with Zootopia, we got an amazing animated film about bias and racial stigma disguised as a buddy-cop comedy. Now we have Zootopia 2, a solid animated buddy-cop comedy with twice the puns, twice the pop-culture references, and far less emphasis on sociopolitical commentary — maybe a little too light for the times we live in. While it’s fun, Zootopia: The “Squeak-quel” isn’t exactly the sequel I was hoping for.

The plot of Zootopia 2 takes place one week after the duo solved a major conspiracy, with Officers Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) now rookie partners who immediately overstep Chief Bogo’s (Idris Elba, in a glorified cameo) orders. Their mistake causes major destruction and lands them in mandatory therapy for mismatched partners or else be split up. Naturally, they ignore the warnings and jump into a new case: a reptile land-rights conspiracy tied to a century-old murder that drove an entire species into hiding. The duo goes on the run to protect a misunderstood population on the brink of extinction.

Do you like animals? Do you like puns? Do you like both glued together? Because Zootopia 2 has them by the bushel. Some puns land well, others… well, “Nitrous Oinkside” exists. The film also packs in a surprising number of pop-culture references, including nods to R-rated horror movies that’ll fly right over kids’ heads — not always as clever as the movie thinks.

What works, though, are the characters and their chemistry. Bateman and Goodwin still have excellent rapport, and whenever Zootopia 2 focuses on the inner workings of their partnership, it’s touching, genuine, and funny. The voice cast is strong across the board — Fortune Feimster’s conspiracy-podcast host Nibbles is a standout, and Ke Huy Quan is delightful as Gary De’Snake. Hopefully both return.

The visual and technical aspects of Zootopia 2 are outstanding. Disney Animation delivers gorgeous work: expressive faces, fluid body movements, beautiful weather effects, and stellar rendering of physical materials (water, sand, dust, etc.) I also appreciated that the film credits the entire animation studio, not just department heads. Michael Giacchino’s score is charming, though some cues reminded me a bit of The Bad Guys. Sound mixing and editing are top-notch and deserve a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup — sadly, my theater only had 7.1.

Besides the uneven puns, the heavy-handed references, and a third act that drags long enough to make you check your watch, Zootopia 2 is a delightful film. It’s not as good as the original, but it is entertaining, visually excellent, and full of heart. The movie could have leaned harder into deeper societal themes — racism, bias, and the reptile community’s oppression — but the character work is strong enough to make it worth your while.

Final Movie Verdict: 7/10

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Predator Badlands 3D Movie Review

November 08, 2025 by Jacob Scarberry in 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D or 2D, predator badlands, predator, predator badlands 3d, predator badlands 3-d, predator movies, 3D Movies, 3D films, 2025

Predator Badlands 3D Movie Review

By Jacob Scarberry

3D

With the only previous Predator 3D release being the notoriously bad post-conversion of the 1987 classic (back in 2010), I was worried this one might follow suit. Fortunately, this new 3D presentation looks really nice — though it could’ve been a bit stronger in places.

Predator Badlands opens with a terrific shot from inside a cave looking out toward the horizon — the cavern’s edges stretch toward the viewer while the skyline fades into the distance, showing off impressive 3-D depth. That same sense of dimension continues throughout the movie.

There are several fun pop-out moments — debris flying toward the audience, weapons aimed straight at the viewer — that make you instinctively want to duck. Some nighttime scenes naturally flatten things a bit, but even then, there’s still a solid sense of depth. I only noticed a couple brief instances of ghosting, and only on the subtitles.

Overall, Predator Badlands has an impressive 3D presentation that’s absolutely worth watching in that format.

Final 3D Score: 7/10*

* Previously this score was 8/10. Upon further consideration the reviewer has changed his mind and lowered it to a 7.

Movie

The Predator franchise has had a rocky 30-plus-year run — starting with a fantastic first film and followed by sequels of wildly varying quality. But after the surprisingly good Prey in 2022, it feels like the series has finally found its footing again. Disney made the right move by keeping Prey director Dan Trachtenberg on board for Predator Badlands, because this movie is genuinely great.

The story follows Dek, the so-called “runt” of the Yautja tribe. Ordered by their father to be killed for being weak, Dek is spared by his brother Kwei, who lets him escape to another planet, Genna — only for their father to slaughter Kwei in the name of tradition. Determined to earn his way back home, Dek sets out to claim the impossible trophy known as the Kalisk. Genna, however, is far more dangerous than he expects.

While struggling to survive the planet’s brutal environment, Dek encounters a legless android named Thia, who reluctantly becomes his partner on this perilous quest. I won’t spoil what happens next, but let’s just say a surprisingly cute merchandising opportunity joins the mix — creating an unlikely but endearing little “family.”

I’m not gonna lie — I was genuinely surprised by how good this film was. Even after Prey, I didn’t expect Disney to actually deliver another solid Predator entry, but here we are. The performances are strong all around, with Elle Fanning doing a solid job as Thia (even if her slightly grating tone seems intentional for the character).

Jeff Cutter’s cinematography is fantastic — shot with older lenses that give the movie a cinematic flair and some stylish lens flares — while making New Zealand look otherworldly in the process. The score by Sarah Schachner and Benjamin Wallfisch is another standout, and the sound mixing deserves serious awards attention. The editing keeps the pacing tight with no unnecessary fluff.

Sure, the story is fairly predictable — the “young warrior rises up against the odds” formula — but it smartly flips expectations by making the Predator the hero instead of the villain. A few CGI elements don’t quite hold up, but there are also some truly impressive effects, especially the entirely computer-generated mandibles, which look fantastic.

Overall, Predator: Badlands is a strong, worthy addition to the franchise — entertaining, well-made, and hopefully just the beginning of a new era for Predator.

Final Movie Score: 8/10

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Tron Ares 3D Movie Review

October 10, 2025 by adolph vega in 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D or 2D, 2025, Tron Ares, Tron

Tron Ares 3D Movie Review

Movie Review by Jacob Scarberry

3D

Overall the 3D aspect of Tron Ares is pretty dang good. The film has a distinct unique art style that in theory works well for the 3-D format. The film looks its best in 3-D when in the world(s) of Tron. At times the grid lines visually pop in 3D, with incredible depth and some pop-outs (The scenes are very brief). Moving into the “real” world, the color palette tends to get desaturated quite a bit, dulling the colors, and dulling the 3D quite a bit, with only the primary colors (namely red) feeling punchy and adding to the 3D visual experience. My primary complaint is the absence of significant pop-outs (it has some, but not nearly enough).. The "de-rezzed" NPC remnants moving towards the viewer, a few laser gun barrels, and the power discs moving in from the projector to the actors - these moments are when the 3d excels. Sadly a few scenes of ghosting at the edges of the picture occurred as I watched the film (very brief). Overall, I had high expectations for Tron Ares, anticipating a visual feast of 3D effects. However, I was disappointed to find that the 3D elements were limited and not as prominent as I had hoped.

Final 3D Score: 7/10

Movie

I have been aware of the Tron films for decades now, from seeing the old-school Disney VHS clamshell on the shelves at Blockbuster Video, to seeing the various toys and video games out there, and not to mention the legendary Tron Guy meme on the olden days of the Internet. Tron, a cult favorite for over four decades, finally captured my attention this past week. I meticulously prepared for this film by watching the previous two films in series. Sadly that was a waste of time as Tron Ares is low-key soft reboot of the film series. This film barely acknowledging Tron: Legacy as all except for a few passing references.

The plot of Tron Ares is that the character of Ares, a self-aware program, is sent to retrieve the permanence code from old floppy discs. The code is crucial for bringing digital constructs into the real world. Will this code go into the wrong hands? You will need to watch the movie to find out.

Yeah, I gotta admit, I really don't like the Tron movies. The entire film franchise is guilty of having poor world building, muddled narratives, underbaked motifs, and motivations. I fail to see why the films are considered cult classics, besides the neon-hued set designs and a terrific Daft Punk score for Legacy. I mean, how did a company that went from making arcade games go on to become a tech giant, making way too advanced software for its time and a laser that, quite frankly, was always in an unsafe location, with no protective barrier between the computer and laser? Major OSHA violation there, but there are light (and I mean light) touches on religion, software gone astray, and AI possibly being too powerful in the wrong hands, that are fumbled in the entire trilogy.

I’m sorry but the Tron film series just fall flat (including Ares). Tron Ares has performances that are mediocre, direction feels generic, and the screenplay is super predictable. The only real positives are the terrific visuals (except for some scenes in the real world that feel washed out with a lack of color and contrast) and the amazing Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. Everything else is just the biggest, fattest mid-movie Disney could muster after 15 years in between sequels and 40 years of a franchise that should never have been. It's truly amazing how a trilogy of films could be so damn boring yet achieve a sizable fandom. In the words of the popular meme from the decade-old animated film The Lorax, "Let it die! Let it die! Let it die!" and this time for good.

Final Movie Score: 5/10

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