Today we complete our two-part series featuring reviews of some of the newest 3D DVD releases, courtesy of Blu-ray.com. Don’t forget to come see at Tha Media Room for all your media needs, including the latest in 3D TVs!
Megamind
Megamind is an enjoyable little romp through the world of the Superhero movie turned on its head. The bad guy wins and suddenly...there's nothing left for him to do! What a wonderfully unique little idea that's been expertly executed with fine animation, great characters, and superb voice acting. Megamind is one of those truly enjoyable little animated movies that will entertain the young ones but also satisfy adults; it's a complete package of fun, even if it does fumble around a bit and never quite finds a heart, but that's OK. It's superb for what it is and another winner for DreamWorks as the studio inches a bit closer to Pixar quality with each release. DreamWorks's Blu-ray 3D release of Megamind delivers a transfer that's a bit better than the 2D release, and the film is more enjoyable in 3D to boot. The pitch-perfect lossless soundtrack from the 2D release is retained, but the extras have been scrapped. Hopefully, DreamWorks will one day soon release this title free of the bonds of exclusivity and with most (hopefully all) extras intact. If that happens, it'll definitely come highly recommended.
Sanctum
Sanctum isn't everything it could be, nor does it do James Cameron's 3D techniques justice. It's a passable thriller with a passable cast and a barely passable script, nothing more. The same could be said of Universal's passable 3D Blu-ray release. It too isn't everything it could be. The 3D presentation enhances the experience ever so slightly, but the 3D itself is simply too spotty and inconsistent to leave a lasting impression. Thankfully, its DTS-HD Master Audio track and special features take away some of the sting. As it stands, Sanctum is a wee bit better in 3D, but not by very much.
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