U2 3D for me

I'm a U2 fanatic, so when I found out U2 3D was coming to Columbus theaters, I had to see it. My wife and I ventured out in the slush last night to Easton AMC's IMAX to check it out. Honestly, I was excited, but also a little skeptical about the film. "3D" conjures up images of blue-and-red glasses with cardboard frames from cereal boxes.

But this was nothing like that. It was truly amazing. I can now say I know what it feels like to be in the front row of a U2 concert (and the back row, on the stage, above the band, behind the band...). The 3D technology made Bono and the band seem downright touchable. Just as cool were the crowd shots that really made me feel like I was inside a stadium full of mirthful Latin Americans. And the glasses were even comfy. (FYI--the Easton IMAX isn't like IMAX theaters I remember going to as a kid. It isn't a half-globe or anything. But the giant, curved screen seemed to serve its purpose just fine.)

The performance was great, too. "Love and Peace or Else" was surprisingly moving and the rendition of "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" was the most powerful I've heard. If you're even a mild U2 fan, I recommend it.

The set list:

Vertigo
Beautiful Day
New Year's Day
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet the Blue Sky
Miss Sarajevo
Pride (In the Name of Love)
Where the Streets Have No Name
One
The Fly
With or Without You
Yahweh