With THE LION KING 3D hitting theaters tomorrow, we can’t help but wonder: what other classic Disney films would we want to see in 3D? Or should they not bother re-releasing them and focus on making better movies? It’s truly a heart wrenching case, so we’ve devised a list organized by films that we could stand seeing in 3D and films that should stick to their original dimension.
Could stand to see:
ALADDIN
A magic carpet ride and an ADD genie in 3D? It could almost be too much to handle, but we’re willing to try out that “whole new world”.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
We were on the fence about this one, but the deciding factor was one key character: Ursula. Watching her insane tentacles going about in 3D? We’d pay to see that.
THE RESCUERS
If we found a bunch of mice flying on dragonflies and makeshift planes interesting to watch in 2D, 3D just makes sense.
POCAHONTAS
This classic was visually stunning all on its own. But, if you were to give it another dimension, “Colours of the Wind” would particularly spectacular.
A BUGS LIFE
Being the second Disney/Pixar CGI film ever made (first one being TOY STORY), it will be amazing regardless of the dimension. But, in 3D, Hopper the evil grasshopper would be even eviler somehow (we assume).
Stick to 2D:
THE JUNGLE BOOK
This classic wasn’t so much about the visuals as much as it was the music, so redoing it in 3D wouldn’t add too much to it.
101 DALMATIANS
While Cruella DeVille’s burning red eyes would look awesome in 3D, the story is too good to bother with another dimension. Pongo is meant to be the 2D talking dog and forever will be.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Ah, Belle, you and your singing flatware are fine all on your own. We don’t need 3D to see that “no one’s neck’s as incredibly thick as Gaston’s”.
MULAN
Eddie Murphy as Mushu was a dimension all on its own. Let’s leave it at that.
WALL-E
This film is sacred. Visually stunning and with a heart wrenching story, it was one of the best films that Disney and Pixar bothered to do, so lets leave it at that. Making this one 3D would be like making Bambi 3D. It would just feel wrong.