Spake: The more we see 3D, the duller it becomes

A spiritual year at the multiplex

James Cameron's 3-D epic "Avatar," with its theme of bodily reincarnation, reflects ancient Hindu scriptures.

Paramount Pictures

Titanic 3-D

In this film image released by Paramount Pictures, a scene is shown from 3-D version of James Cameron’s romantic epic "Titanic."

Paramount Pictures

Hugo

In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Asa Butterfield portrays Hugo Cabret in a scene from "Hugo."

Pixar

Brave

This film image released by Disney/Pixar shows the character Merida, voiced by Kelly Macdonald, in a scene from "Brave." (AP Photo/Disney/Pixar)

(AP Photo/Disney)

Avengers

In this film image released by Disney, Iron Man, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., left, and Captain America, portrayed by Chris Evans, are shown in a scene from "The Avengers"

THE LAST AIRBENDER

M. Night Shyamalan writes and directs a big-screen movie based on the Nickelodeon animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Dev Patel, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi and Cliff Curtis star.

Nick Spake

Nick Spake is a college student at Arizona State University. He has been working as a film critic for the past seven years, reviewing movies on his website, NICKPICKSFLICKS.com. Reach him at nspake@asu.edu