When I saw the latest Harry Potter movie it was at the iMax theater at Maryland Science Center on their gigantic screen--and the first 20 minutes were in 3D. Pretty sweet. During the previews, they showed a 3D coming attraction for A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. The effects were so good I wasn't sure if it was animated or just make-up. So, I was pretty interested in seeing the full movie in the newest 3D technology. I think the last time I saw a 3D movie it was Jaws 3 and you wore the paper glasses with the red and blue thin lenses. The new glasses are much sturdier and simpler. However, I still get a bit sea-sick watching through the things. Not sure I can handle the 3-hour Avatar. Oh well.
My review of the movie...pretty good. Definitely not for little kids--although there were plenty of them in attendance. I'd say 10 years old and up would enjoy it most. It's pretty scary and the dialogue fairly adult at times. As for the message though--it's a good one. I suppose I'm a bit sensitive to the "getting old" theme as well as the near-death experience (the Tahoe smash up). The recent message in my life has been--Am I living a worthwhile life? Am I telling a good story? Am I taking risks with purpose? What matters most? And how does my life show that?
Despite the coming unknown days and weeks ahead--a new year, new car, new projects, new experiences...I feel confident in some old standards in my life as well--my family, friends, God's faithfulness, my love for learning. I don't regret my past. I'm enjoying life in the moment. I'm excited about what lies ahead.
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