Tommy Nelson
I saw this movie for the first time around 7 years ago. Not that long ago, but long enough where 3-D movies were still an attraction, and were around to go to on special occasions or once in a while. Now that they're everywhere and every movie is in 3-D, movies like this one would most likely not be funded because there are big budget 3-D films out there that could make a fortune, and people will definitely go to see them instead of this. And really, this isn't even a very good movie, but, the 3-D is the best I've ever seen, and far superb to 3-D films I've seen even recently. The story isn't great, and the plot is pretty muddled, but this film is a vessel to show off amazing 3-D effects, and as a 3-D vessel, this is pretty darn impressive.The story follows a young man named Johnny, whose father just passed away. Johnny goes to a castle his dad left him and meets Mr. D (voiced by Harry Shearer of the Simpsons), who is actually the Devil. Johnny wants to be a rock and roll star, like his father was, so naturally Satan wants him to sell his soul. Following the basic plot is a string of special effect scenes, which make up 80% of the movie.This movie, as a film, probably deserves about a 3/10. I would never watch this on home video, unless the new 3-D TV's did this thing justice to make it as amazing as it was in Imax. As a 3-D movie, I'd give it a 10. Where movie's currently are being put in 3-D just to make more money, this movie was clearly built for 3-D. And it's really good 3-D. Parts of the movie are right in front of your face, and I don't just mean things pop out, I mean the entire film looks like it's happening right in front of your face. This 3-D is so good, that it makes up somewhat for the stupid characters, and the dumb plot, and the idiotic ending. Where I would normally dislike a movie with a bad plot and good effects, I actually didn't dislike this. It's a very engulfing experience, and the 3-D helps make this very watchable.My rating: ** 1/2 out of ****. Not rated, contains some mild language and violence. 40 mins.
geekette-2
I just saw this tonight and found it to be Artistic Divinity. I'm pretty sure that the IMAX movies are mainly about their ability to be aesthetically pleasing and interesting on a 6 story screen and not so much about their Oscar award winning potential. The design, originality and artistic integrity of this movie were outstanding. The plot was just as interesting as it had to be to neatly and intriguingly tie it all together. I'm telling everyone I know to see this film. It has artistically inspired me and I left the theater feeling totally invigorated.Coolness!! Oh, and it reminded me and my father a lot of the Myst series of computer games ... which we LOVE. So that definitely made it even better.
zachford
Great Imax- graphics rocked. A little gory yet good for effect. it would probably scare the crap out of little kids. Awesome movie- keeps you on the edge of your seat and also makes you want to close your eyes. I f you want a lot of horror go see Jeepers-Creepers; but if you only want a little scare, go see this movie.
Joseph Brando
This film is nothing short of astounding. The first thing you have to do when you go to see it is shut your mind off. Some viewers have complained that the plot is very thin.....no kidding! This is not "The Godfather"...its HAUNTED CASTLE for pete's sake! This movie reminded me of going through a ride-through haunted house at an amusement park except that the visuals were stunning and the ride was 40 minutes long. If you enjoy animated films but find yourself being annoyed by the wide-eyed Disney-esque characters and the 90 minute running time (that should have and could have been only 60 or less) then this is the film for you. Colorful?....yes. Ingenious?....for sure. Tacky songs sung by talking lobsters.....no! (There are two fantastic trancy/Gothic songs in this film though). I have seen many IMAX films and this to me was the most enjoyable. Some of the scenes were actually genuinely creepy too (like the ones that looked like they were in a closed down church). If you get the chance to see this film in an IMAX theater - grab it!!
