Benoit, Cinthia, Michael and Trish joined me after work on Friday to go see U23D…their 3D IMAX filmed opus from their Vertigo tour.
We made it just in time for their 7PM show (although I was intrigued with what looked like a dance competition going on inside the Museum of Civ) and slapped on our 3D glasses and got ready for the ride. I think the last 3D film I’ve seen was Captain EO at the Epcot Center. Clearly I have been out of the 3d loop for years.
The film is a a concert video culling some greatest hits footage from a few South American dates on their Vertigo tour. I noted that the stage set up was different than what I saw at the Scotiabank Place in 2005. Must be the difference between an arena and an open-air stadium show.
All in all, it was a great film. I wasn’t as impressed with the 3d elements as I was impressed with the IMAX element. The sheer immensity of the wide angled shot on a 100-foot screen makes you feel like you’re right with the crowd! Also, it’s all about the details. You could see Larry’s drum kit having a bowl of something next to him as well as a box of Kleenex. You could see the sweat on The Edge’s fretboard. It was quite spectacular.
The 3d elements were neat…at various point it makes you feel like you are part of the crowd as you see people’s arms flailing in front of you.
If you enjoy U2’s music, do yourself the favour and spend the $15 to see this film!