Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man [Blu-ray 3D] [3D Blu-ray]

First let me say that there is 3D and then there is 3D. I have purchased and enjoyed this disk using a Samsung 61 inch "3D Ready" DLP TV. This is an important distinction. My TV uses the "checkerboard" format rather than the 3D Blu-Ray standard. This checkerboard format is, in most respects, superior to that which you get on the new 3D TV's. This may account for the negative reviews from owners of the newer sets. The 3D is also superior to that which you saw in the original IMAX 3D theatre release. That is because theatres use passive 3D glasses rather than active. The difference in depth is substantial. The 3D, for example, in "Polar Express" is disappointing even in IMAX, but, placed on the home screen, is dramatic. Having said this, I can report that the friends with whom I have watched this on our system are simply amazed. This is Cirque as it should be. I have some quibbles with the way they have depicted the "Journey of Man", but these can be reduced to artistic differences and the film should be enjoyed on its own merit. I would also say that I have lent the film to friends with the official Blu-Ray format and the results are no where near as good. We are at the mercy of decisions made by big corporations. From what I have been able to read, the checkerboard format was too expensive to incorporate in plasma TV's, so it was abandoned. Plasma was not as good as DLP, but corporations had huge investments to recoup. So, they sold it to the public. We are all the poorer for this. (Please note: Mitsubishi still offers checkerboard and all new Panasonic Blu-Ray 3D players now incorporate this technology. I believe that this is a bow to its superiority for the home viewer. You will find both on Amazon.) In any event, this is good news for "3D Ready" set owners and lovers of Cirque. For folks who own other technology, try it. If it works, you are in for a great viewing experience.

Wonderful music, wonderful outfits with full multi-color, makeup, and all that was so incredible with bouncing, jumping, sidetracking, etc. It was the most and best video I ever loved. BEST!

Siempre es mágico ver una buena producción, para compartir un buen momento con los afectos

I have always wanted to see Cirque du Soleil, so I thought here is my chance, watch a 3D movie of one of the versions! The quality of the movie was really great, the plot line was not for us. We expected it to be more acrobatic, we never even finished watching more than 30 minutes of it.I did enjoy seeing how our new 3D television would look. The production of the movie was top notch and it was amazing to see some of the acrobatic moves in 3D. The moves themselves were few and far between and it seemed we just watched the same thing over and over again.I wish I had more information for you, I do not like to ruin the plot of a book or movie. But if the plot is so lost it can't be seen, even in 3D, I have to recommend that you spend your money on something else.I enjoy reading product reviews and, in turn, try and write one for my purchases online. I ordered this movie on Amazon and paid full price for it. ​

The story content is a bit esoteric and underlying vision development requires patience on the part of the viewer but the performances are unworldly. The 3D cinematography was spot on as you would expect from Cirque. I'd give it 5 stars except for the short length. I did have trouble, as did other reviewers, with getting it to work on any of my DVD players - 2D or 3D. Even the third copy sent only works on my 3D player though Sony proclaims it can be played in 2D. Perhaps, they meant it can be played in 2D mode on a 3D player. Anyway, If I could give 10 stars to Amazon Customer Service I would. They replaced the first two defective discs by overnight delivery no questions asked. Kudos to the best customer service department of any out there. I usually place my orders with Amazon direct even though their price may be a little higher than that offered by other sites. The experience with this affirms that choice. Thank you Amazon!

I saw this in IMAX 3D when it came out around the year 2000, and nothing replicates how powerful that presentation was. It's still worth while to own a copy