Over the past few days I’ve seen some very upsetting, disturbing stories, stories I nevewanted to imagine.  Why oh why is everything 3D these days.  Which leads me to the conclusion this 3D thing needs to slow down.  Phew, got that off my chest.  Here is 3 reasons why.

3. Titanic in 3D to honor the 100^th anniversary of the actual sinking of the Titanic.

I understand the sentimental draw of Titanic coming back to theaters for that purpose.  It is, in fact, a good idea.  But 3D?  Why?  Based on its multiple Oscar wins including Best Picture, there is no doubt in my mind that the next generation of kids would really love their chance to see it on the big screen.  The movie will draw in people to commemorate the occasion, kids who never saw it in theaters, and obsessed fans who will hope this time the ending might be different.  However, the 3D is really just a great way to exploit people who are willing to pay to see it once more.  (Ugh. Isn’t it usually?)

2. Toy Story 3 3D

Now, I know some people will probably disagree with me here, but really what did it add?  There’s no doubt in my mind that Toy Story 3 will easily be one of the best films of the year, definitely one of the most remembered, but the story was the most compelling part.  Unlike last year’s Up which drifted the viewer over elaborate South American landscapes, Toy Story 3 just used 3D for an occasional scene here and there.  It didn’t seem forced, just unnecessary.  (Sorry, Toy Story.  You know I love you.)

1. Star Wars original trilogy in 3D.

Nooooooooooo.  I’ll admit, I saw the Star Wars trilogy during its re-release.  Would I have loved to see it in 1977?  Yes, but unfortunately my age prevented me from doing so.  Do I think the trilogy should get re-released every so many years? Yes, but I’m very biased.  Do I think it should be in 3D?  Not at all.  Even though my first witness of Jabba the Hutt was not in human form, and even though plenty of images were altered for the re-release, I think George Lucas now more than ever needs to take a step back, look at the three amazing films he’s created and put them to rest.  Seeing the Millennium Falcon jump into hyperspace could be cool.  A lot of the scenes could, but once we start converting every older film into 3D we lose that sense of originality, that sense of freshness that  makes a classic a classic.  (Citizen Kane in 3D?  Anyone?)  Instead all these films start to mesh into a super cluster, losing what makes each film characteristically different.  The entire Star Wars series (yes, including I, II, and III) was groundbreaking at its time.  One could argue they are pillars in the creation of 3D production.  So let’s let history be history and fondly remember Star Wars the way it is: perfect.

Does anyone else feel this way?