Sunday, January 27, 2008

U2 3D


There comes a time in ones life where something happens that can change the course of history. Marriage, Having a Baby, Graduating with a RN/BSN, and seeing U2 in concert. What would make it better is seeing U2 in IMAX 3D...oh wait... I did. I just saw U2 3D and it was like seeing a concert without having to pay $80. It was absolutely amazing how they, the producers of the movie, didn't overwhelm you with 3d technology but gave it just enough to actually want to see if you could reach out and touch The Edge. This wasn't your typical Captain Eo. There was a set list of 14 songs, all done in South America where stadiums seemed like they had trampolines built into the floor (My People). Even the IMAX theater couldn't help to clap after every song as if they were there. The producers of the film, National Geographic and 3ality, some how captured all, and I mean all of the energy at each concert (I say each concert because the movie was a compilation of South American shows they seamlessly put together). What made the night even better was to see Holly enjoy the show as much as I did. She had never seen U2 in any concert format but she was singing along with everyone in the movie and the theater. Holly also loved how Bono tailored the concert to our South American brothas and sistas adding Spanish lines to Beautiful Day instead of talking about China. Of course it wouldn't have come off it wasn't for Bono. For U2 fans, it is known that Bono will deliver a great performance, but, to see it in 3D, 60 Feet tall; it's a whole new realm of energy. Bono should win an Oscar...j/k...no really though...j/k...no really.

My advice to you is see it before it is gone no matter how far away an IMAX is. Get a whole bunch of people together and make a road trip out of it.

My only problem with the movie is they didn't do City of Blinding Lights but they made up with Miss Sarajevo. Go and enjoy my friends.

Changed and Saved,
Mike

1 comment:

jess mac said...

So pickin jealous. I don't think Gwynie would be down with this long of an outing away from her, but we may have to try to swing it.