Though I don't share your opinion, deadlover, I see where you're coming from. But I would offer this as a counterpoint: If the original CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON had been less commercially successful in its initial release, it might have become a footnote in movie history rather than the revered classic that it is. Without the two sequels which directly resulted from its financial success, the Gill-man would not likely have become the iconic monster he is today, regardless of the exceptional quality of the first film. And since there can be no doubt that the fact that it was in 3D had a positive effect on its box office returns but has NEVER stopped anyone from appreciating its quality, the 3D must be viewed as a positive, not a negative. As some here have already pointed out, it will be the script, direction, acting, effects, etc. that determine whether the remake is a good movie or not, not the 3D. And if it is good, I'd personally rather it make $175 mil because of the added gimmick of 3D than $130 mil as a reasonably well-reviewed 2D release. As we know from recent experience, 3D will draw big crowds on opening weekend, but only quality will sustain the film after that. So I say let the 3D bring 'em in and the movie (if it's worthy) keep 'em coming back, rather than gambling that quality alone will attract today's very fickle (and not always astute) audiences.