Some of us might think of 3D films as a technology stunt that requires you to wear glasses so you can watch objects flying into your face, and, of course, at an extra cost. As unfortunate as it may sound, some 3D films indeed seem like a waste of that extra money.And yet, every once in a while, a movie comes along that doesn’t use 3D technology merely as a stunt but as a bona fide tool of narrative extension. In such movies, every visual enhancement becomes a profound storytelling event. The screen doesn’t remain a barrier and becomes a truly lived-in experience.The following nine movies were already carrying phenomenal narratives; the use of 3D gave them the required immersive quality that these stories deserved.9 Times Cinema Was Actually Worth It1. Avatar (2009)Directed by: James Cameron Paraplegic former Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) signs up for a mission on the planet Pandora to carry forward the work started by his deceased identical twin. The mission involves entering the world of Na’vi civilization through an avatar body. After realizing the mission’s parent body aims to exploit the Na’vi people and disrupt their natural habitat, he jumps ship and becomes one of them.Avatar launched a new age in 3D filmmaking with its attempts to use the 3-dimensional depth, not only as a novel cinematic experience, but also to amplify emotion and enrich the worldbuilding. James Cameron devised a special camera system to create an alien environment that felt realistically nuanced and immersive....
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