U2 3D Won’t Be a McGee Family Affair
We’ve been having a discussion at Casa McGee for a couple weeks now about whether or not my wife (a marginal U2 fan) and son (a big fan) should even bother to see U2 3D when it gets to our little hamlet in mid-February. This article answered our question:
No 3D in ‘U2 3D’ without binocular vision
Yep. Neither my wife nor my son can see in 3D. Crazy, isn’t it? And this writer confirms that nothing’s changed with the new 3D technology.
No worries. My son will still want to go when the movie gets here. And I’ll still take him. 
mkfg said,
January 22, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
Ah, Matt, such a bummer. But yeah, I think it’s easier on kids. Depending on how young he is, he may not really understand what he’s missing. As long as it’s not like the pic that Tassoula took.
Andrea said,
January 22, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
I’ve got strabismus too, so I’m very disappointed to hear this. Guess I’ll be going for the music after all…
Edwardo said,
January 23, 2008 @ 11:22 am
what if a dood wherez glassses, he cant wear da 3d glasses, thatd be funny. looks like dis movie aint for 4 eyez either. Check da nerds at the door mate!
Woody said,
January 23, 2008 @ 11:48 am
I’ve seen the film at both the press screening and yesterday night in Minnesota (I’m with the Rattle & Hum tribute band that played yesterday evening).
I’ve also got strabismus (had to alternate patching my eyes from 6 months to almost 2 years old) and my 3d vision suffers as a result, however, the film is just as spectacular in an IMAX theater, even without full 3d vision… however, there are a few “tricks” that I can offer my fellow strabismu-citizens:
Many of the effects will still work, especially when something is very close to the camera. As the 3d-effects begin, if you have vision in both eyes, try to alternate your vision between each one (ie: cover up your “strong eye”). What you may notice is a “ghosting” of the image to the left or right of the main image. Try this a couple times, and as you’re alternating, attempt to relax your eyes… somehow this trick worked for me to get my eyes to work better together. Also, keep your eyes focused to the center of the screen) to maximize the 3D effect.
I’m sure what I’m seeing is not nearly as dramatic as the effect would be to people with true binocular vision, but rest assured, you’ll still get something more out of the film than a tremendous performance by our favorite band!
babette said,
January 25, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Hey Matt -
I’m legally blind in the left eye, so i didnt think i stood a chance at seeing anything in 3D either - turns out i could see some of it or at least have a sense of it. I felt like it was sorta filmed in stero and i could get the right channel not the left. For instance, the audience and the Edge’s mic stand were 3D for me throughout. I had a few good moments too: Bono’s outstretched hand, one moment with 3D Adam and some of the text effects i also expereinced. Your wife should go, like me she may get closer to seeing something in 3D than ever before!
Sammybunny said,
March 31, 2008 @ 4:05 am
IT’s AMAZING!!! I’m sorry for the vision problems but I can relate. I have to wear pretty thick torics because I have bad vision and horrible astigmatism but U23D is AMAZING. For a poor college kid like me it was the next best thing to getting to go to their concert!