Saturday night I went to see U23D with Craig, Heather, Thanh and Jonas. It was my second time watching this show, and it was just as good, if not better, than the first time. The reason this show is so great is because of the incredible access the camera crews had. The cameras get so close that you can even see inside Bono’s mouth (not that you would ever want to, but I bet you now get the idea of how close the camera was).

One of the greatest things about the 3D IMAX format is the editing. Having that extra dimension of depth for the visuals is simply amazing. Throughout the show you’ll see different shots overlayed on each other: Like Edge playing guitar in the foreground while Bono sings in the background. The stage show also features a gigantic LED-type wall, and those graphics are used in the film itself to really make the 3rd dimension pop. I can’t explain it accurately, but trust me, it is very cool.

I’ve always liked U2′s music, but I am by no means a super-fan. That being said, I thought the show was awesome so I feel it is fair to say everyone can enjoy this movie. Most of the songs were popular at one pont, not all the greatest-hits, but close enough. I think the overall message of the show is more important than each of the songs, the value of the concert is greater than the sum of its parts. I can’t think of any other band that can do a huge rock show and leave you with a message of peace and unity, it is impressive.

If you’re a Boston or New England native, you can catch the show at the Aquarium IMAX theater, and I definitely reccomend it.