Something you must see, absolutely in 3D, soon.

Rating: 8/10 (8 January 2006)

If you do not see this in 3D, and if you are a movie fan, you are leaving out a historic film, and a wonderful experience at the same time..The 3D experience in IMAX, is beyond anything I have ever seen. Snow is falling, and you feel as if you can touch the snow. It is there in front of you, one other very minor, not giving away anything, there is a scene in the living room, the couch looks so real, that you think you can go sit on it. ..I believe that this type of film will not be made again..It is too expensive, and it number of IMAX theaters I think is shrinking...I am not sure..This medium, offers so much, but if it does not make money, it will be gone, just like 3D left, (this is the third time they have tried it, and this film is clearly the best) and so did 8 track tapes. ..The film itself is upbeat, the longest 3D Imax movie I think was ever made, or one of the longest, over an hour and 30 minutes, the story is meaningful, fun, and of course about Christmas. There are many special uses of the Imax and 3D experience, that are just fun, and spectacular.. ..Go see it, it will be gone very soon, today is Jan 9, and there is not much time left in this releases..But more important. ... Real professionals with credentials made this, just for the doubters.. ..Directed by Robert Zemekes, who specializes in mixing in animation and specially effects, he did "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" another true classic, that has not been equaled.. ..It was financed by someone named "Tom Hanks" a lad with some minor experience, and some deep pockets..I doubt that the 3D experience could not have been completed without "deep pockets." I do not know if the costs, of the extra 3D effects have been made back yet. ..Finally, the story, while it's total background is "Christmas", I believe ,that the real meaning of this film, has nothing to do with Christmas. Hanks changed some from the book. But I will leave that up to you to decide. But no matter what you believe, please believe enough to see this in 3D soon, as possible.. ..I suspect the medium will be around for another release next year, but , that is something we do not know. The manager at the theater I saw it at, said the "Harry Potter Imax version" was clearly out drawing Polar Express. I saw it at an early morning showing with 6 people in the theater. So it may not be back,who knows? But I urge you to see it no matter what. In my area, one IMAX has shut down, and another has stopped advertising in the newspapers..It is in a museum...Not a good sign for IMAX.. ..Well, it is a great ride, truly unique, and warm, wonderful, and fun. I hope you get a ticket soon...