Product Details

• Actors: John Boyle, Pierre Lebecque, Bouli Lanners
• Directors: Ben Stassen
• Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Live, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sling Shot
• DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005QCX4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,025 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Alien Adventure (3-D Large Format)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Without question, 3-D technology has come a long way since the days of red and green cardboard glasses, and Alien Adventure offers ample proof. This roughly 30-minute feature--also available in The Ultimate 3-D Collection, which includes two other films and the H3D "i-glasses" hardware needed to generate the 3-D imaging--tells the story of alien pioneers inadvertently discovering Earth through a high-tech amusement park. The story is mindless, but the sense of depth conveyed here is quite convincing, especially during the many point-of-view sequences. The image and color resolution of the digital animation leaves much to be desired, however, proving unrewarding in 2-D.

That said, certain sequences shine, most notably a lengthy slide through an arctic wonderland of vast nighttime icescapes and narrow roads through head-spinning chasms. The sound is well above average, enhancing the sense of real-life depth with seamless DTS surround mixes that work well even in headphones. --Michael Mikesell

Product Description
Free Standard Shipping on orders over $75 - Awesome 3D Effects Originally Seen in IMAX Theatres -- In this full-length, digitally animated 3D film--the first of its kind--the storyline begins with a group of aliens called Glagoliths steadfastly moving through the galaxy toward planet Earth in hope of establishing a new home for their people. -- When they unexpectedly land in the middle of "Adventure Planet," a new hi-tech amusement park not yet open to the public, they venture into the bowels of an underground Arabian palace fully loaded with dungeons and dragons, plunge into an underwater fantasy and come face to face with mechanical sea monsters and an all-too-real virtual shark! Rated G. 85 minutes. -- This film plays in 2D or 3D (requires a 3D viewing system) and is formattred for standard DVD players only.

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Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun in 2D; GREAT in 3D, November 10, 2001

By	Thomas E. Hudson "THudPHud" (West Linn, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although I did not see this when it was shown in IMAX theaters, I can just imaging how great this must have been on the huge screen, since it looks very impressive on my 53-inch screen! The basic scenario is that a spaceship lands a scouting party on Earth, but in a soon-to-be-opened high-technology theme park, not a major city. Assuming this to be representative of Earth culture, the landing party splits up and enters four of the pavilions and take the rides. These range from simulator rides (like Star Tours™) to looping coasters. This is CG animation taken at least one step beyond "Toy Story" where you become part of the action. When watched in 2D in a darkened room, you can feel the dips, drops, and hard turns in each of the rides. When watched in 3D (using an optional 3D system) you can even get a little queasy. My only complaint is that this is fairly short at just over 35 minutes; however, there is a "making of" featurette, the original trailer, and a gallery of pictures in 2D and 3D. Oh, and it features great 5:1 audio as well.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful effort!, July 11, 2005

By	Boggman! (Laguna Hills, CA) - See all my reviews

O.k. look.....if you are watching or thinking of watching Alien Adventure in 2-D, you are really just wasting your time. This movie is enhanced 3Xfold by viewing it in 3d--and it is simply amazing!

Alien Adventure is the funnest DVD I own (and I have 100's), simply because of its amazing 3d effects.

Lights off, stereo sound cranked up, and with LCD glasses on, Alien Adventure is quite a crazy ride. Rollercoaster rides through the Arctic and Prehistoric times are simply spellbinding; as is also a GREAT trip through a child's bedroom filled with all sorts of toys, gadgets, and gizmos.

The story is not the point of Alien Adventure (although it is a simple fun tale), as it is all about showcasing the latest in computer animated and digital 3D.

A fantastic job all the way around! I can not wait for similar movies to be released!!

These 3d short movies are the future of home entertainment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent in 2D, July 4, 2005

By	Matthew J. Miller (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this DVD because it was listed as an IMAX title, but it is also 3D if you buy the special glasses from the manufacturer(regular 3D glasses dont work with this title). The quality of the graphics are terrific, the plot is a little strange, but basically its aliens who invade and ride 4 virtual roller coasters at a futuristic theme park. The rides are pretty good and the concept and setting behind each coaster is unique. My kids love this DVD, and its worth the price!

(Buy it from the new & used section and you can get it for around $3.50 plus shipping)