Breathtaking visuals

Rating: 8/10 (28 December 2009)

This is the first movie I've seen in 3D, and it does look fantastic indeed. I don't think that the movie would lose all its beauty and charm if watched in 2D, but the visual depth that 3D gives really takes the viewing experience to the new level. I enjoyed the movie. It reminded me of 'The Emerald Forest', with some mind gadgetry borrowed from 'Strange Days'. Nevertheless, the plot was captivating enough to keep me engaged throughout the movie, but not too heavy-handed to distract me from the reason I came to watch this film: the breathtaking visuals. I gave 8 stars out of 10 because I think the movie is not as good as District 9, and District 9 deserves 9 in my book. Finally, I think it is worth to mention that the movie is a bit long, so, for all you folks who like to drink 8 glasses of water a day, skip the routine a few hours before the show-time.