U2 3D (2007)

A 3-D presentation of U2's global "Vertigo" tour. Shot at seven different shows, this production employs the greatest number of 3-D cameras ever used for a single project.

Directors:

Catherine Owens, Mark Pellington

Stars:

Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bono	...	Self
Adam Clayton	...	Self
The Edge	...	Self
Larry Mullen Jr.	...	Self
U2	...	Themselves - Performer

Storyline

A 3-D presentation of U2's global "Vertigo" tour. Shot at seven different shows, this production employs the greatest number of 3-D cameras ever used for a single project.

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Plot Keywords:

3d | 3 dimensional | 3d in title | rocker | rock band | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the time of its release, this production employed the greatest number of 3D cameras ever used for a single project -- and in fact utilized every digital 3D camera and recording deck in existence at the time.

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Goofs

In some scenes, U2 are shown for a short period of time playing to an empty stadium. This is mainly due to the fact that U2 had agreed to be filmed playing a show to an empty stadium so they could get close-ups from on-stage.

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Quotes

Bono: Wake up in the dream.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.25 (2011)

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Soundtracks

New Year's Day
Written by U2 (music) / Bono (lyrics)
Performed by U2

User Reviews

Completely taken in by the 3-D!! I wondered why Bono was trying to touch my face....

I took my husband as a Valentine adventure to the IMAX in downtown Austin. My cynical nature had me prepared for unnecessary 3-D actions, but the naturalness the band used when interacting with the cameras was a testament to what consummate performers they are. I did find myself annoyed a few times with the waving arms and the people on the shoulders only because in my enraptured state I thought it was people in the theater.....duh. Glad I fought the urge to shout, "OY! Down in front!" The disclaimer from the theater staff at the beginning about the volume level they were required to play the film at made me nervous at first as I was afraid of having ringing ears the rest of the evening. It was concert loud but not too loud and it helped cover for the fact that I ended up singing along in my nasally off-key Midwestern tones and no one around me could hear it! I wished people in the theater had gotten the urge to jump up and dance and truly immerse themselves in the concert feel of it! I would have joined in, but was too scared to be the first and perhaps only one. I like to have fun, but loathe to be "that person" that gets discussed over dinner afterward. I had to laugh at the times I flinched when crowd action caught me off-guard. I was moved by the whole experience and it made me long for the days when I was young enough to brave festival seating. Only wish I had heard The Edge do "Numb"....maybe next 3-D Dfilm? In the meantime, going to play my Rattle and Hum and Zooropa DVDs to keep the buzz going....

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 February 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled U2 Concert Project

Filming Locations:

Docklands Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$946,000, 27 January 2008

Gross USA:

$10,363,341

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$22,730,842

Company Credits

Production Co:

3ality Digital Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1