<p>I just saw Avatar, and loved it, but I realized that I do NOT like 3D movies. I like to see movies as an observer. I don’t enjoy having, for example, 3d-appearing arms seem to hover in the space in front of the screen.</p>
<p>I must be getting old.</p>
<p>My problem is that I do not “see” 3-D movies well. For example, at Disney World, when we went to see the 3D shows…everyone was reaching out, or shrinking back…I just didn’t get it. I must be defective. So I’m not hot to see Avatar in 3D, or to have 3D on my tv either…</p>
<p>I don’t feel comfortable at 3-D movies–the added weight of the 3-D glasses on my nose and head (over my own glasses) is annoying, and the 3-D experience makes me vaguely head-achy and out of sorts (I’ve read that there is scientific explanation for this). I tolerated Avatar, because I think the movie was designed to be seen in 3-D and was a unique case, but I’m not happy that more and more movies are being done in 3-D. I think in most cases it’s just a gimmick and adds nothing to the experience.</p>
<p>My 12 yr old has a lot of trouble with 3D anything…went to the Mars Rover show at the Museum of Science in Boston and she just can’t handle the graffics…same problem in in Disney and Epcot…makes her feel sick and a kind of panicky…</p>
<p>I’m the same way - 3D makes me feel ill and often I have to close one eye or the other while watching to feel better. I am really hoping there isn’t a mass push for more and more 3D in movies or on TV because I won’t be watching. If a movie comes out only in 3D I’ll leave it alone.</p>
<p>JustaMom, I don’t see 3D either, and it’s because my eyes don’t work together. This isn’t lazy eye, or anything like that. You can’t tell by looking at me that my eyes aren’t working together. </p>
<p>To see 3D, you need to triangulate properly, which requires your two eyes to coordinate. (I assume this is why Momof10etc feels better if she closes one eye.) Since you seem to be surprised at your inability to see 3D, you might want to ask your optomitrist next time you see him/her.</p>
<p>I didn’t think Avatar was a typical “3D” movie. I felt like the 3D aspect just enhanced the graphics and made everything seem more realistic. There weren’t any “in your face” moments, which is generally what people dislike about 3D movies.</p>
<p>Yep Hayden, mine don’t work together either but no one would ever know by looking at me or my eyes. I can see 3D though but it will hurt because it is asking my eyes to work in ways they just don’t naturally. Just like those “hidden picture” pictures where you are supposed to let your eyes go out of focus to see the image - nope, not happening here. But I’m okay with that :)</p>
<p>Same here, at Dland etc I cannot abide those 3D shows nor does my brain believe the make believe roller coaster, where the film shows your imaginary journey and your car moves in place simulating a real ride.</p>
<p>Any of you also tend to get motion sick? I do not like cruises as I feel everything and others seem able to tune it out in the same way they can do 3D or do those 1980s dots that make pictures appear when you stare.</p>
<p>I don’t think it is the " in your face " that bothers her so much , but the simulated motion that you are supposed to be feeling…she just can’t handle it</p>
<p>I feel ill when I try to watch 3-D movies, and yes, motion sickness is a big problem for me. I sure hope 3-D is a passing fad!</p>
<p>They give me a headache and a nauseous feeling. Not what I want when I go to the movies!</p>
<p>My kid’s eyes do not team well. But she can see 3D via the digital 3D with polarizing glasses. My nephew, whose eyes don’t team well, can not see the digital 3D. We’re still trying to decide whether to take Dad to one of these - his eyes don’t team either :(</p>
<p>While watching Avatar I removed the glasses occasionally. I saw much more color - the 3D digital attenuates the brightness by a factor of 1/2 - and I personally would rather see the lovely colors than the occasional 3D ‘wow’ effect.</p>
<p>Treetopleaf, S saw it both 3D and non, and commented that he thought it was much more beautiful without the 3D. I didn’t know that 3D attenuates the brightness by 1/2 (50 percent, yes?) and will pass that info along.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Avatar used RealD technology. See [RealD</a> Cinema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RealD_Cinema]RealD”>RealD 3D - Wikipedia)</p>
<p>Just saw Avatar in IMAX – I’m another poster whose eyes don’t work together because they didn’t treat with patch/glasses back in my day (although only a professional can tell during an eye exam.) So I can’t tell if I’m missing something – I do see some of it 3 D but only one missile flying at me actually made me jump a little in my seat. But I didn’t like the pressure of the glasses on my head over my glasses and took them off a few times just to rest my eyes. And it took me a few minutes for my eyes to readjust after the movie. I really don’t think the 3D adds that much. Star Wars managed to be engaging without it.</p>
<p>My eyes don’t work together either. One is nearsighted and the other is farsighted. Surprisingly, my optometrist said this isn’t unusual. I do like 3D movies like Avatar, but I find I have to wear my regular glasses under the 3D glasses or I just don’t get the effect.</p>
<p>I’m looking forward to the Alice in Wonderland 3D coming out in a couple of weeks.</p>
<p>Is Alice in Wonderland only a 3-D? </p>
<p>I hope not!</p>
<p>I don’t have visual problems with the 3D, I just don’t enjoy it. It’s not the right experience. I am sure that the lower light levels are part of what bothers me. </p>
<p>The directions to put on the glasses came before some of the previews. I didn’t like looking through them, not finding letter floating in front of the screen enjoyable to watch, and tried taking them off, but then I couldn’t see at all. The picture was blurry. So I didn’t think I could take them off for the movie. I also didn’t think about trying to see it in a non-3D version.</p>