If Avatar’s success is any indication, we can expect many more 3-D films in the future. This, of course, makes us wonder: what would it be like to watch older movies through the lenses of 3-D specs? Here are our picks for films of the past that would benefit from an extra dimension.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Kubrick’s film is a cinematic classic, but even so, the last twenty minutes are hard to get through. 3-D would make this psychedelic journey through space awesome! The flashy colors and final shot of the creepy space fetus would be the ultimate mind-fuck.
The Matrix (1999)
The Wachowski brothers’ alternate reality blockbuster already has many of the key features of a 3-D success story, like ridiculous special effects and nonstop action. We’re hopeful for a turn to 3-D if only to put our bullet-dodging skills to the test in a crowded movie theater.
Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)
Tarantino’s homage to Japanese samurai films features one of the bloodiest sword-fighting scenes ever as the Bride kills over a hundred masked Japanese mobsters. We’d be excited to watch glasses-wearing audiences reach for their umbrellas to escape the spewing blood and flying limbs.
The Lion King (1994)
More than any other genre, animation has fully embraced 3-D technology, with hits like Coraline and Up paving the way for a full slate this year. The Lion King, with its lush colors and wild cast of characters, would be perfect for a revamp. Plus, we really want to see what they would do with the stampede scene.
Air Bud (1997)
Air Bud is crappy, even by kids movie standards. But a 3-D version of this film about a basketball-playing golden retriever has the potential to unite both children and potheads for 90 minutes of fun.
The Exorcist (1973)
Let’s be clear, the main reason that we’re dying to see this horror classic in another dimension is to experience Regan’s pea soup vomit attack like never before. That’s not to say that we wouldn’t be psyched for some enhanced bed-shaking or head-spinning either.
Pink Flamingos (1972)
Hailed as one of the most vile movies ever made, Waters’ cult classic continues to offend viewers to this day. So why not up the ante? To be a true fan, you now must be able to watch anal acrobatics, cannabalism and dog excrement consumption in 3-D … without throwing up.
Jaws (1975)
If this Spielberg smash were released today, we have no doubt that it would be watching it through the glasses. The 35-year-old special effects may look dated now, but we’re sure that some 3-D refurbishing is all they’d need to have us staying out of the water for summers to come.
