Hubble 3D (2010)

89% of critics liked it
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The filmmakers who brought you aboard the Space Station 3D invite you to follow the Hubble Space Telescope on its mission to explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Follow astronauts up into space as they strive to get the powerful telescope prepared for a fantastic journey of discovery. Witness… More The filmmakers who brought you aboard the Space Station 3D invite you to follow the Hubble Space Telescope on its mission to explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Follow astronauts up into space as they strive to get the powerful telescope prepared for a fantastic journey of discovery. Witness the birth of a star, and experience the awesome power of a supernova in stunning IMAX 3-D. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 44 min.
Directed By: Toni Myers
Written By: Toni Myers
Genres: Documentary, Drama

In Theaters: Mar 19, 2010 Wide
On DVD: Mar 29, 2011
Studio: IMAX/Warner Bros. Pictures

Critic Reviews

Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
A zero-gravity repair job doesn't sound like a thrilling cinematic spectacle, but this 43-minute film is utterly gripping.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
A movie like this can get you thinking.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
I've been to two launches, Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, and Hubble 3D is the first film I've seen -- and felt -- that does more than hint at the skeleton-rattling power of those stupendous rockets.
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
Dazzling to look at of course. But such ponderous, cliché-heavy narration.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Contains some of the most spectacular 3-D footage I've ever seen...
Joel Achenbach, Washington Post
The daring mission by astronauts to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope in May 2009 is the perfect subject for a brilliant, thrilling 3-D Imax movie. Such a movie, alas, has yet to be made.
R. L. Shaffer, IGN DVD
Hubble provides a vivid, breathtaking look at our solar system like never before. And it leaves us pondering not just science, but faith.
Jules Brenner, Cinema Signals
Too brief an exposure to the accomplishments of Hubble-enabled astronomy--but everyone should see it, nonetheless.
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
A wonderful film for anyone who still has a passion for watching the skies and wondering what's out there.
Graham Young, Birmingham Post
This is so jaw-dropping in terms of both content and quality that you won't want to miss a single second by blinking.
Don Groves, sbs.com.au
Awesome spectacle in outer space; pity about Leo's narration.
S. Jhoanna Robledo, Common Sense Media
Space lands on Earth in 3-D glory in this kid-friendly docu.
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
After becoming blasé about CGI effects in movies that pretend to take us into other galaxies far far away, we know this is for real
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
Star gazing with Leonardo DiCaprio is an awesome out of this world experience. On the giant Imax screen in breathtaking 3D, this is probably the closest you or I will ever come to space travel
Russ Breimeier, Christianity Today
Hubble 3D doesn't weigh in heavily on theories of Big Bangs, evolution, or creation. Instead, it lets the visual data speak for itself.
Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review
... a truly amazing trip ...
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), St. Paul Pioneer Press
What sent me over the boohooing edge was an overpoweringly beautiful shot of the astronauts at work with Hawaii 325 miles behind them, shimmering in the blue, blue Pacific.
Linda Cook, Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
This, then, is how a star is born.
Jennifer Merin, About.com
Follows seven astronauts on a mission to repair Hubble telescope, and if you don't find the ride absolutely thrilling, you lack imagination!
Gary Wolcott, Tri-City Herald
Hubble is a wonderful machine, and this is a phenomenal movie.

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Matthew S

I will never forget exploring the Orion nebula's star nursery in 3D, or traveling to the end of the Hubble's universe. Never before has 3D felt essential, but it is here. For a fleeting moment the Universe is no longer flattened by the spatial limits of pictures. DiCaprio… More
I will never forget exploring the Orion nebula's star nursery in 3D, or traveling to the end of the Hubble's universe. Never before has 3D felt essential, but it is here. For a fleeting moment the Universe is no longer flattened by the spatial limits of pictures. DiCaprio does a wonderful job explaining the depth and majesty of our journey. I want more. A lot more.
Candy R

This is an interesting documentary narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. He tells the story of the launch, repair and mission of the Hubble telescope which looks into the cosmos. You cannot imagine all the stars in the galaxies. It's unbelievable what it has captured.
Manu G

Great job doing this documentary, it was really good and I enjoyed every second of it. I felt like a little kid watching this in amazement. I actually saw this on IMAX DVD quality and it really look and felt great, no need for 3D. The filmmakers who brought you aboard the Space… More
Great job doing this documentary, it was really good and I enjoyed every second of it. I felt like a little kid watching this in amazement. I actually saw this on IMAX DVD quality and it really look and felt great, no need for 3D. The filmmakers who brought you aboard the Space Station 3D invite you to follow the Hubble Space Telescope on its mission to explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos. Follow astronauts up into space as they strive to get the powerful telescope prepared for a fantastic journey of discovery. Witness the birth of a star, and experience the awesome power of a supernova in stunning IMAX 3-D.
Ross C

An excuse to release another 3D movie of astronauts in space, which as always is awesome - it's an entertaining way to watch the Hubble repair EVAs. But the movie is too short; there's not enough of the Hubble images and their science. The journey through the stars and into… More
An excuse to release another 3D movie of astronauts in space, which as always is awesome - it's an entertaining way to watch the Hubble repair EVAs. But the movie is too short; there's not enough of the Hubble images and their science. The journey through the stars and into the Orion Nebula showed real promise for 3D as an astronomy outreach tool, but the rest wasn't so carefully prepared, making galaxies & nebulae look like layered paper cut-outs.
Mark K

A very engaging film, despite what seems like a pedestrian mission. The photography is spectacular, and the use of 3-D enhances the beauty of the space vista. I agree with the premise that the Hubble telescope may just be in the top 'Man-Made Wonders' category. An… More
A very engaging film, despite what seems like a pedestrian mission. The photography is spectacular, and the use of 3-D enhances the beauty of the space vista. I agree with the premise that the Hubble telescope may just be in the top 'Man-Made Wonders' category. An astonishing journey where no one has gone before. Caught this at the local Tech Museum of Innovation. Just great film-making.
Angela A

This was awesome. Just breathtaking.
Isaac H

Hubble 3D gives the viewer an eye-opening, astounding, captivating look at our universe like no film has done before.

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