Roger Ebert Hates 3D

[Smokey]

The infamous film critic does not have very nice things to say about 3D. In fact, he just wrote a piece for Newsweek titled, "Why I Hate 3-D and You Should Too." (link at bottom)

He wastes no time laying into the technology. Here is the commentary's opener:

"3-D is a waste of a perfectly good dimension. Hollywood's current crazy stampede toward it is suicidal. It adds nothing essential to the moviegoing experience. For some, it is an annoying distraction. For others, it creates nausea and headaches. It is driven largely to sell expensive projection equipment and add a $5 to $7.50 surcharge on already expensive movie tickets.

Its image is noticeably darker than standard 2-D. It is unsuitable for grown-up films of any seriousness. It limits the freedom of directors to make films as they choose. For moviegoers in the PG-13 and R ranges, it only rarely provides an experience worth paying a premium for."

http://www.newsweek.com/id/237110