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The Last Airbender
Aug 15th
The Totally3D team were excited when we heard that director M. Night Shyamalan was creating a 3D film … but boy does he disappoint with his latest effort.
It really could have been a fantastic film. The plot was there for the last airbender to be up there with Avatar but alas it is poorly constructed with little to no plot, character or emotion.
The Last Airbender 3D
The premise of the film revolves around people who have the ability to master the art of bending elements such as air, water, fire etc. However the Avatar is the one person in this world who is able to master all four elements – this person is called Aang. In a nut shell the fire element controllers want Aang dead so they can take over the world.
The film is complicated as it spends a lot of time filling in for the audience important scenes and moments from the cartoon (the last airbender’s original adaption) which are completely meaningless and confusing. Shyamalan also fails in trying to bond the viewer with the characters which results in audience detachment. Yes the visuals are pretty and there are some clever 3D set pieces but overall the dialogue is poor, acting crummy and plot confusing – shame really as it had a lot of potential.
VERDICT – Watch it if there really is nothing else on.
You can see a preview of the last airbender 3D.
Piranha 3D
Aug 15th
Piranha 3D is the new 3D action horror flick that gives 3D some ‘bite’.
It will be released end of August 2010 and after looking at the previews it looks like a mixture of SCREAM and Flipper. Piranha 3D features the likes of Jessica Shue, Steven R McQueen and Kelly Brook and in a nut-shell revolves around a prehistoric breed of piranhas that like the taste of Spring Break teens.
You can be assured that this 3D action thriller will include lots of blood, lots of bikinis and a cheesy ending.
Check out the preview of Prianha 3D.
3D games: tried and tested
Jul 26th
The Totally3D team found a particularly good review of 3D gaming courtesy of the Metro.
The Metro team were given glimpses and sneak previews of classic Sony PS3 games including Killzone 3, Motorstorm, Gran Turismo 5, Wipeout HD and Superstardust HD. You can read the full 3D gaming review here however we summarised their findings below.
Killzone 3 3D
Out of all the game demos the Metro guys played this was their number one choice. The level they was called ‘Intruder Flight’ which features huge explosions seeming to leap out around you. 3D also produces an impressive effect where allies swing their guns around and occasionally in front of you. The ground levels they tried also made full use of 3D with landscape perspective incredibly realistic. The team also played a level where you control a jetpack and found that the platforms in 3D really bought the game to life. As can be expected there are a number of guns in Killzone 3 and the 3D effect that was created via the illusion of depth really brought the weaponary to life. SUMMARY – massive hit, a must-play
MotorStorm Apocalypse 3D
The second 3D game they tried was the fourth entry in the MotorStorm franchise. Racing games truly show off the 3D effects as obstacles and items whiz buy you at high speeds. The technology is especially useful when judging the depth and distance of corners and buildings. It really does feel like the environment is flying out towards you for example oil tankers pumping smoke in front of you. SUMMARY – motorised mental fun.
Gran Turismo 5
Although this has been one of Totalyly3D’s favourite games Metro found the 3D effects were a little lack lustre which was probably due to a relatively barren track (they drove round Tuscany). The cockpit and side mirrors views were clever but they were one-offs and 3D really did not add much extra to this game. SUMMARY – 3D adds realism but no biggie.
Super Stardust HD 3D
According to Metro this was probably the least most effective game as it had never been designed with 3D in mind. Saying that the environments and explosions certainly bought the game to life. SUMMARY – nothing new here.
WipEout HD 3D
Even before you begin playing the game you are treated to dazzling 3D effects courtesy of a selection screen with antigravity cars slowly rotating in 3D space. The futuristic Wipeout tracks literally came alive through their 3D effects including neon trails of fellow racers. A real classic which can currently be played in 3D (if you’ve downloaded the patch). SUMMARY – a fun and fast paced 3D classic.
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