U2 3D (2007)
94%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win
U2 3D is a film that truly captures the essence of stadium rock, with its grandiose spectacle and larger-than-life performances. While some critics may argue that the film lacks innovation or intimacy, it is undeniable that the 3D visuals and immersive sound design make for a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Bono’s theatrical pleas for peace, love, and understanding may come across as cheesy to some, but there is no denying the power of his charisma and the band’s message. U2 3D is a must-see for die-hard fans and casual viewers alike, and a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
U2 3D is like being at a concert, but without the overpriced beer and sweaty strangers bumping into you. The 3D visuals make it feel like Bono is reaching out to you personally, and the music is just as epic as you’d expect from these Irish rockers. Die-hard fans will be singing along and air-guitaring in their seats, while newcomers will be converted to the U2 fandom by the end. It’s a must-see for anyone who loves music and wants to experience a concert in a whole new way.
Production Company(ies)
3ality Digital Entertainment,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Docklands Stadium, Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
2008
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 22, 2008 Wide
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
starring Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., directed by Catherine Owens, Mark Pellington, written by N/A, documentary, box office performance $10.4M, budget N/A, reviewed by Nell Minow, Joshua Rothkopf, Hank Sartin, Marjorie Baumgarten, David Gritten, Peter Bradshaw, Kaleem Aftab, Tony Macklin, Austin Kennedy, MPAA rating G, concert film, 3D experience, U2 performance, Vertigo tour, latter-day hits, classic songs, Beautiful Day, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Pride, With or Without You, Where the Streets Have No Name
Worldwide gross: $22,730,842
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $31,310,866
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,532
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 3,414,489
US/Canada gross: $10,363,341
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $14,275,106
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,510
US/Canada opening weekend: $946,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,303,079
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,252
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
The Edge – Self
Adam Clayton – Self
Larry Mullen Jr. – Self
Catherine Owens – Director
Mark Pellington – Director
Jon Shapiro – Producer
Peter Shapiro – Producer
John Modell – Producer
Director(s)
Catherine Owens, Mark Pellington
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Jon Shapiro, Peter Shapiro, John Modell, Catherine Owens
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win
Academy Awards
All Critics (88) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (81) | Rotten (7)
February 18, 2012 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Movie Mom
TOP CRITIC
November 16, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Joshua Rothkopf
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
November 16, 2011 | Rating: 4/5
Hank Sartin
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
On the IMAX screen, these Irish rockers really rattle and hum.
October 18, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Inadvertently, U2 3D mimics perfectly the empty, intimacy-free spectacle that is stadium rock.
February 22, 2008
David Gritten
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
U2 just look like four conceited billionaires who are further up themselves than ever.
February 22, 2008 | Rating: 1/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Despite the 3D visuals, there is nothing about this film that is cool or innovative.
November 4, 2018 | Rating: 2/5
Kaleem Aftab
The List
U2 3D is an isle of style and sense in a sea of mediocrity.
February 2, 2009 | Rating: 3.0/5
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly
If you are a die hard U2 fan, you will LOVE LOVE LOVE this! A very cool experience!
July 22, 2008 | Rating: 3/4
Austin Kennedy
Sin Magazine
By the time Bono turns to the camera, reaching out to his audience in a typically theatrical plea for peace, love and understanding, one half expects his outstretched hand to surge through the screen and seize one of your own.
April 9, 2008 | Rating: 3.5/4
Rossiter Drake
San Francisco Examiner
When Bono reaches into the camera and out of the screen, there are few cinematic moments more intimate.
April 3, 2008
Annlee Ellingson
Boxoffice Magazine
It is a band apart, both in terms of music and message.
March 6, 2008 | Rating: B
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope…
Plot
U2 3D is a concert film that provides an immersive 3D experience of U2’s “Vertigo” tour, featuring thrilling renditions of their hits and classic songs from their back catalog.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Despite some negative reviews, U2 3D received an impressive 92% on the Tomatometer, with critics praising the immersive 3D experience and the band’s electrifying performances.
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