Bono, U2’s global crusading front man, is finally larger than life. In “U2 3D,” Bono and the rest of U2 are projected in 3D on a 50-foot-tall screen. The format provides a twist on the traditional concert film, and U2 ran the risk of being upstaged by the technology. But the movie works, largely because U2’s “Vertigo” tour itself was a bombastic affair with its catwalk stage and massive video screen backdrop. A normal film may not have done it justice. The sound, video and 3D effects are impressive,good enough to make you forget you’re wearing those goofy glasses. Beyond the epic opening song “Vertigo” and the initial rush of the massive 3D visual, “U2 3D” is best suited for true followers of the band. Passive fans could get a little restless midway through the 120 minute movie. And, just like a U2 concert, there are some clunkers (such as the sincere but sappy “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own”) amid the shows highpoints (including “Beautiful Day,” “New Year’s Day” and “Bullet the Blue Sky”).
,Michael Lyster
