More life in Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

I was fortunate to have watched the special premiere of Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs last July 2 at the Trinoma. The premiere night also served as the mall's launch of its Digital 3D Cinema which promises to 'create a whole new world of viewing pleasure by bringing vivid, brilliant visuals coupled with the crisp, clear surround sound that transport everyone inside the theatre to a vibrantly rich, sensory realm.' Viewers were given specially made glasses worn while watching the film. I was completely blown away as I saw the moving pictures seem like move out of the flat movie screen. You can see the falling leaves and snow at your hands reach. On a technical aspect, the experience was beyond the normal movie watching that I got used to.

But more than pictures and sound, it was the story that drew me closer to watching the film very attentively. Ice Age 3 features prehistoric creatures trying to survive the world going through dramatic climate changes. But with the narrative and conflict these characters go through, one can help but to empathize with them.

Manny tries his best to be a good provider and protector to his wife Ellie and their unborn baby. Diego comes to terms with losing his mojo to old age and celibacy. He meets Buck who shows him that growing old alone doesn't need to be lonely. Sid ponders upon having children, hoping it would fill the void in his life. Scrat, having spend the past two films chasing the elusive acorn, now meets the beautiful Scratte. He wonders if she's worth giving up the acorn to, or may be not. All together they show as a family, despite their differences, chooses to stick with one another.

I recommend you watch Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Trinoma 3D Cinema to have the same extraordinary movie experience I had.