I just wanted to share some thoughts on U2 3D while it’s still fresh in my mind. First off, this is without a doubt the most visually stunning concert film I’ve ever seen. It took a little while for my eyes to adjust to the 3D glasses, but once they did I basically felt like I had the best seat in the house for a great U2 concert.
The picture above obviously looks flat in 2D, but during the movie these overhead shots of Larry’s drum set were simply amazing. The enhanced depth perception in an IMAX movie is incredible.
One thing I appreciated about the cinematography for this movie was that the shots were consistently fluid and easy on the eyes. The Vertigo DVD from Chicago is really frustrating to watch because the editor never holds a single shot for longer than three seconds, to the point where it’s physically painful to watch all the jerky cuts.
In terms of the setlist, this is basically a greatest hits performance. The only real back catalog selection was “Miss Sarajevo,” which was a pleasant surprise. Bono even did a nice job of singing the opera portion of the song that Pavarotti originally sang on the Passengers album.
Noticeably absent were much of U2’s 90s era songs (except for “The Fly” and “One”). I would’ve liked to have heard a couple more Achtung Baby tracks, and maybe “Stay (Faraway So Close!),” but I suppose it would’ve been hard to cram all of that into an 85 minute movie.
If you’re a U2 freak like me, this one is definitely worth seeing in an IMAX theater. It’s cliché, but you really do feel like you’re in the movie. On the whole I’d have to give U2 3D an A-.
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