If you’re a fan of the band U2, you’ll probably be seeing "U23D" regardless of my opinion. The good news is that not only is this a must-see for devotees of the acclaimed Irish rock group, but it’s also a fantastic movie-going experience for people only remotely familiar with the group’s work.
If the last 3D film you saw in theaters was "The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl," or, even worse, "Jaws 3-D," it needs to be made clear that the technology has improved by leaps and bounds in the past few years. No longer are audiences subjected to flimsy cellophane glasses, oddly colored images, and throbbing headaches.
The latest advances allow the viewer to see the film’s true colors in a remarkable three-dimensional way. While a concert film may not hold the same interest as an FX-driven action flick, it’s a wonderful way to coax skeptical consumers into trying this new medium that I firmly believe will revolutionize the motion picture industry in the next few years.
All of this technical talk means nothing if the content itself proves worthless. Luckily, Bono and Co. have done their part to make U2 3D a visceral, memorable experience. As someone who prefers the band’s early work, I was glad they chose 13 hits that span their nearly 30-year history. Despite their age, they haven’t slowed or slacked a bit, providing a unique concert film that easily stands with the best that genre has to offer.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
