Is the 3D Worthwhile? Let us tell you
Is that 3D Movie or 3DS Game worthwhile in 3D? Let me tell you
By: Adolph Vega
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Throughout my viewing of Wonder Woman 1984 the 3D was wonderful. While being shot on film, you can tell they had 3D in mind when they were making this movie, and it delivers in spades. There is natural depth and spacing between the characters and background/foreground elements. This movie has plenty of particles that enter the theatrical space, and several shots with pop-out effects that manage to fully entertain and engross the viewer. One scene with fireworks is especially beautiful in 3D. In fact the 3D fully lifted my movie watching experience for Wonder Woman 1984. While not a perfect 3D visual experience, overall I really enjoyed the 3D in this movie.
To put it bluntly, Wonder Woman 1984 isn't as good as Wonder Woman (2017), that being said I still liked this movie.
Let me start off with the good aspects of this film, which is the cast. Gal Gadot was born to play the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, as she exudes confidence, charisma and class throughout all the scenes that she is in. Chris Pine returns as Steve Trevor, this time, the roles being reversed, with him not knowing (then) modern life. It's a fun performance and the chemistry between him and Gadot retains its spark from the first film quite easily. Pedro Pascal's performance as Maxwell Lord is your typical superhero villain, over-the-top, a bit hammy and plenty of bites taken out of the scenery. What grounds Maxwell Lord to Earth is when he has heart-to-hearts with his son Alistair, it's acted perfectly. Kristen Wiig is an odd casting choice as Barbara Minerva / The Cheetah, having mainly known her for her comedic roles in films and on SNL, but she manages to make a believable foe to Wonder Woman.
The story is where it falters a bit for me, though. The story is pretty simple on the surface, where a financially troubled oil baron ( Max Lord ) has been looking for the wishing stone, to lift his fortunes and control the world and Wonder Woman has to stop him. Unfortunately the film takes it's sweet time and at two and a half hours, you feel every minute of it. The film is languidly told with several scenes running too long or are totally unnecessary. I'm not against long films, but when the pacing is this slow, it really wears on the audience. Patty Jenkins, who returns to direct as well as co-writing, should've known better to scale back several scenes or outright delete them entirely. The opening scene in Themiscyira should've been shortened, maybe a minute or two of length, not the full 15 or so minute scene. The middle portion of this movie drags. The ending itself is too long and the denouements of the villains are entirely in the realm of WTF. There's also an utter lack of action in this film. I thought this was an action movie? There are two action scenes in the opening of the film (the Themiscyira scene and the mall scene) but it's a good hour before we even get to the next action scene. Luckily this final action scene is the highlight of the film. This scene is a fun and well-executed scene, with plenty of pep and excitement, but it's not enough to save the film. Also, despite being set in 1984, besides a few cursory details in the costume and production design, the film could've been set in modern times and worked. The film just didn't do enough to make me think "Okay, this is really 1984".
Overall, this isn't the worst of the worst of the DC extended universe of movies or any comic book film for that matter, but it's a film that has too much circumstance, and not enough pomp. A fairly middling entry, with just enough entertainment to prevent it from being outright boring, but not enough for more than the occasional re-watch. Simply put Wonder Woman 1984 is a disappointing mediocre movie.
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The 3D has its moments in Shazam. One scene with a car crash is a real stand out regarding the 3D. Many scenes in the “Rock of Eternity” look really nice in 3D too. Sadly the film is visually so dark and lacking contrast that the 3D effect gets lost in many scenes. Maybe it was a projector bulb situation with the presentation? Regardless I do wish that this movie were shot in more brightly lit locations. The 3D is worthwhile for hardcore 3D fans, but the 2D presentation would be just as an enjoyable film viewing experience. Overall I did like the 3D aspect of this movie, but it is hard to fully recommend.
Shazam, the super-hero formally known as Captain Marvel (it’s a long complicated story), returns to the big screen after a nearly 80 year hiatus and it is well worth the wait.
What happens when a 14-year-old boy becomes a Superhero? This hilarious movie is the answer to that question. Casting in this movie is fantastic. Zachery Levi as Shazam, Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy, Asher Angel as Billy, Mark Strong as Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, and Faithe Herman/Meagan Good as Darla are real stand outs in a well cast film. The David F. Sandberg directed film (The Hangover, War Dogs) is based on Geoff Johns' new Shazam comic book run, with a villain swap (Sivana for Black Adam). Even though this is another Geoff John’s comic book story adaption, it doesn't feel like a cookie cutter production. This film does its own thing, but references the wider DC universe. If I had to compare this movie to anything, I'd say it was a cross between 1984 Ghostbusters and the TV show The Fosters.
Parents beware! This film is a hard PG-13 rating, similar in tone to 80s Amblin films. A boardroom scene ends with a moment that puts VENOM to shame. Yes, this film has some scary elements, but it is balanced with humor and heart. Comedy and horror both rely on timing and pacing, and both elements are pretty much on point in this movie. Slow burns pay off and the 2-hour plus running time flies by quickly. Stay through the credits for a mid credit scene and an end credit scene.
As much as I enjoyed this movie, there were still things that bothered me. For starters, the school scenes weren't nearly as engaging as the scenes taking place in the foster home. The best part of the school scenes was the sly comic reference in the name of the school. The school pretty much just existed to propel the plot and show these characters were children. The film is set during the Yuletide season, wouldn't these kids be out of school for winter break? Another issue is with the villain Dr. Sivana. As wonderfully as Mark Strong portrayed him, he wasn't fleshed out very well. Readers of the golden age comics of Captain Marvel (Shazam!) , particularly the Otto Binder stories, know Dr. Sivana is one of the greatest comic villains of all time. It was a pity most of his backstory was jettisoned and his motivations were overly simplistic. Some of the kids and their counterparts were little more than comedy delivery devices. The school yard bullies for example are very one-dimensional characters. The third act is sloppy and has the obligatory final battle trope. Maybe I'm nitpicking, but is Shazam a separate identity and consciousness or merely the adult super powered version of Billy? The movie doesn't really say. To be fair the comics shift back and forth on this point too. The movie has many unanswered questions.
All things considered I did enjoy my time with this film. Wow Shazam is a joy to watch and it is highly recommended.
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