So that's what the bug-glasses are for
U2 performed a quick, 2-song set at France's Cannes Film Festival this week to mark the debut of their new 3-D concert movie -- "U2 3D." (I know, a tough title to remember.) Movie-goers will have to wear special glasses -- resembling regular sunglasses, not the cheesy red-and-blue "Creature from the Black Lagoon" type -- to view the bulging effects.
The movie captures the band live during its 2005-06 Vertigo tour during concerts in Mexico City and Buenos Aires. According to Variety's review of the Cannes preview, "even nonfans may find their eyes popping and their heads bobbing."
Unlike 1988's largely unwatchable "Rattle and Hum," this new flick is straight concert footage with no band interviews or documentary timeouts.
A release date is planned for fall 2007. Click here to see the movie's trailer.
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Rattle and Hum is unwatchable? I thought it was great!
Posted by: Luke | January 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM