Beowulf
For our date night last night, Jeff and I treated ourselves to the 3D IMAX version of Beowulf and WOW, WOW, WOW. So obviously, the story is the story, loosely based on the actual story of Beowulf. I think Neil Gaiman did a good job with the story over all but it didn't stray too far into unwritten territory. I think the real win for this movie is obviously the advancing technology of CGI-generated characters. Beowulf, while obviously CGI, is one step closer to not being able to tell the difference between real and not...but it's not there yet. Still, both Jeff and I were thoroughly entertained and being able to watch it not only in 3D but on the 7-story IMAX screen was incredible, especially the climactic battle at the end.
And all the naked flesh of Beowulf and Grendel's mother (A very perky, naked Angelina Jolie) was nice.
The 3D immersion technology has really come far and now that you don't have to wear those goggle helmet deals, it's that much better. Here is me in the new 3D glasses waiting for the movie to start:
I saw it in 3D this afternoon, though not IMAX. I was blown away. Visually stunning.
OK, please explain this "date night" thingy....where do you find your dates? on the internet? work? on a street corner??? it sounds like fun!
Well, in this case, it would be a date with my partner of 13 years...usually I can find him at home in front of the TV (which is where I'm at, too) so we are trying to branch out a bit and have some fun date nights. This is of no help to the single people, I know.