The Hobbit

[Meds]

Bit of contention over here in Blighty, lots of cinemas (mainly independent) are asking for 2D prints and not 3D. A vote at the Electric cinema in Birmingham was 85% in favour of 2D showings only. I for one will seek out a 2D showing (mainly because I cant sit for that long with those stupid glasses over my own glasses and dealing with a migraine), If i cant find one, so be it i'll wait till it comes out on home cinema format which obviously will be a shame.

[Bromptonboy]

Bit of contention over here in Blighty, lots of cinemas (mainly independent) are asking for 2D prints and not 3D. A vote at the Electric cinema in Birmingham was 85% in favour of 2D showings only. I for one will seek out a 2D showing (mainly because I cant sit for that long with those stupid glasses over my own glasses and dealing with a migraine), If i cant find one, so be it i'll wait till it comes out on home cinema format which obviously will be a shame.

I am not buying...although I am sympathetic to the sentiment and stance.  ;) I just can't see you waiting for the BR... 

[Ktrek]

Well, I for one will NOT go to see it in 3D. I find 3D just annoying and a distraction from really enjoying the film. So, if I can't see it here in 2D I will wait for the Blu-Ray no problem. I hardly ever go to the theater anymore except to see big releases like this anyway. Most of my movie viewing first time is on Blu-Ray.

Kevin

[Rico]

I've obviously been not a big fan of 3-D, but I might give this one a shot.  Peter Jackson is using some pretty high end tech gear for this film and I'd like to see if it improves the experience.  It will depend a bit on showtimes and cost a little too, but I'm tempted by this one.

[WillEagle]

I've obviously been not a big fan of 3-D, but I might give this one a shot.  Peter Jackson is using some pretty high end tech gear for this film and I'd like to see if it improves the experience.  It will depend a bit on showtimes and cost a little too, but I'm tempted by this one.

WHAT!!!!
Just kidding. Normally they have both 2D and 3D at my theater. I would probably pick 2D though.

[ChrisMC]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/neil-finn-reaches-epic-heights-on-song-of-the-lonely-mountain-song-premiere-20121112

The credits song for The Hobbit....it's perfect. It reminds me of the kind of music I pictured way back when I read the books for the first time, when the lyrics for the ballads would show up.

[Bryancd]

Well, I for one will NOT go to see it in 3D. I find 3D just annoying and a distraction from really enjoying the film. So, if I can't see it here in 2D I will wait for the Blu-Ray no problem. I hardly ever go to the theater anymore except to see big releases like this anyway. Most of my movie viewing first time is on Blu-Ray.

Kevin

You have 2D, 3D, and 3D 48FPS options!

[Geekyfanboy]

Got my tickets they day they went on sale.. actually had to get 16 of them.. big group going.. went with 3D 48FPS as Peter Jackson has said this is how he wanted it to be seen.. who's to argue with the creator. :)

[Bryancd]

I am so 3D 48fps as well, Kenny!

[X]

Got my tickets they day they went on sale.. actually have to get 16 of them.. bit group going.. went with 3D 48FPS as Peter Jackson has said this is how he wanted it to be seen.. who's the argue with the creator. :)

Couldn't agree more!

[Jobydrone]

I'm torn because I'm bringing my daughter and neither of us like 3D movies.  I guess we'll give it a shot or maybe we'll wait for you guys to review the 3D version for us before we go.

[Rico]

Do we have any idea if most theaters will be capable of showing the 3D, 48FPS version?  I would think that would require some new hardware.

Oh, just found this article.  This seems to be a problem.

http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/08/08/the-hobbit-may-not-be-presented-at-48fps-at-your-local-theater/

[Rico]

And check here for your theater of choice for 48FPS:

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

[Bryancd]

And check here for your theater of choice for 48FPS:

http://www.48fpsmovies.com/48-fps-theater-list/

Lot's of options for me in Phoenix!

[Jen]

We're hoping to get a crowd together to go see The Hobbit with us. We'll have to travel down to San Antonio though, as our local theaters don't have spectacular 3D capabilities. I saw Avatar in 3D in our local theater and felt royally ripped off. Because the theater was packed Dave and I had to sit at the top right side and didn't see anything particularly awesome sauce with regards to 3D.

Regardless if it's 3D or not, I am VERY excited for this movie! :)