Technically beyond anything so far, this convinced me I would see every movie in 3d if made this well. It puts recent blockbusters to shame. The story is moving, and told at a cracking pace, the action is clear and heartstoppingly exciting. It's hard to believe the majority of the movie is pure CG... When did FX get so convincing? And why has no other filmmaker shown us that? The film is strong enough to throw down its awesomeness just as a regular 2d movie and on TV, but see it in 3D in the theatres, it's an immersive spectacle that cant be repeated at home. Unless you have an imax or full size 3d cinema at home i guess...