D23 Expo Attendees See Lion King 3D

One of my favorite parts of the Expo was being able to see “Lion King 3D” before everyone else. “Lion King 3D” will be playing in select theaters for a limited time two week engagement, beginning September 16. The 3D engagement comes right before the 3D release of the film on Blu-Ray (and 2D Blu-Ray release) hits stores on October 4.

I have always loved “Lion King”. Always. When I heard it was going to be in 3D, I didn’t approve at first. Generally, I don’t like 3D. I find it quite unnecessary and it tends to give me a headache. But then I saw the trailer for it while seeing “Cars 2” in 3D. I was completely blown away, and knew that I would love it.

I never got a chance to see the film on the big screen when it debuted in 1994. Then again, I was super young, so my parents probably made the wise decision in not taking me. Seeing it on a huge screen this weekend was a big deal for me.

When the opening credits started, I got chills. Serious chills. Goosebumps. Shivers. After the initial “Circle of Life” opening, the crowd erupted in cheers when the title screen appeared. As much as this word is overused, the only way to describe all of this was epic.

The film’s 3D was not overwhelming by any means. It actually made the film look really good. It wasn’t a bunch of things flying at you or any of the usual cliche 3D gags; the 3D effect provided additional depth to the film. It was beautiful. The most intense scene was, of course, the stampede. I totally shed a few tears. I couldn’t help it.

If you get the chance and the theater near you is participating in the engagement, go see it. Yes, I’m telling you to spend the extra money on a 3D movie. It’s totally worth it. The film is amazing already, but seeing it in 3D really immerses you into the film and the picture is just absolutely gorgeous.  Go see it!

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