Is there a rating of the 3D-ness of a 3D movie?

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If things aren't thrown in my face during a 3D movie I feel somewhat disappointed. Is there a name for rating the 3D-ness of a 3D movie?

I think the rating comes down to opinion really on how well it's done vs how many effects there actually are. Far as I know there is no defined chart and the only real way to tell is to read reviews or ask people who have already seen it in 3D.
I think that giving a rating for the 3D effects used in a movie, in the end, comes down to opinion. From what I've heard and seen, different people perceive the effects of 3D a bit differently, and this can even be affected by the setup of the theater.
I don't want to repeat the 'it comes down to opinion' answers, but I do want to state that it isn't everyone's desire to be 'impressed' with the technology when they go to the movies, but in my case it is to be drawn into the movie. Yes, I went to 3D movies at first to enjoy how they throw stuff at you, and going with kids this is great fun. After a while that fun from the tech becomes rather dull, and I want a 3D movie to be rather more subtle and just add to the realism of what I am watching. Stuff flying out of the screen to make me jump just makes me realize more that I am in a theater. I
Lotta opinions showing up here as answers, which isn't quite what d3vid is asking for here. So you hate movies that jab you in the eye with a sharp stick? Me too. Don't care. If you don't have an answer, don't answer.

Pubby · Answer 1 · 2011-12-21 18:58:56Z

The term would be depth (or rather, the illusion of depth), although I haven't seen any actual ratings of it.

Films that really seem to pop are generally filmed in 3D and then enhanced post-production when adding in special effects.

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