Samsung's 3D TV Warnings: Something to Be Taken Seriously

Finally here is something that proves our moms were right after all. For years as we frittered our childhood in front of our television sets watching our favorite programs - whether Howdy Doody or SpongeBob Squarepants - mom had been breathing down our necks warning us that we would ruin our eyes and rot our brains if we watch the boob tube too much. Not only moms, all doctors, scientists, and the like have attributed so many evils to this idiot box over the years. But it proved to be like a Teflon coated cookware: nothing stuck to it. Now Samsung have posted warnings on their website about the latest development in television, the 3D technology which will soon appear in the stores near you. Coming from a leading television manufacturer, these 3D TV warnings do need to be taken seriously.

Samsung's list of 3D TV warnings does include its effect on eyes. It says sitting too close to a 3D TV (or any other TV, I am sure) and viewing it continuously for prolonged periods of time can damage your eyes irrevocably. They recommend that the distance between the viewer and the 3D television set should be at least three times the height of the screen. They also recommend that your eyes and the screen should be at the same level.

Not to be forgotten, Samsung's 3D TV warnings also say something about the special glasses required to watch the 3D effects on the television set. They have warned that prolonged use of special glasses can cause headache, fatigue and dizziness. Now, if you watch the 3D television for prolonged periods of time, you are bound to be wearing these glasses for pronged periods as well. So, if you notice any of these symptoms, turn off the television and give some rest to your eyes. And of course, never ever wear these glasses except when watching the 3D television. They may tempt you as sunglasses, however they can damage your eyes and vision.

Samsung have also pointed particularly vulnerable groups in their 3D TV warnings and these are people with a family history of epilepsy or strokes, or similar other diseases. People with such a family history to contend with will do well to return to an older model. This is because 3D televisions can give off flashing lights which are known to have set off fits in some such people.

Among particular age groups it is children and teenagers who are particularly vulnerable to these ill effects. So, at least now give heed to what your mom says.

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Reviewed: Something Borrowed [2011]

12A - 103mins - Comedy/Drama/Romance - 6th May 2011

Something Borrowed follows Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) as she meets Dex (Colin Egglesfield) at university where they become best friends with feelings clearly developing but neither of them acting on said feelings. So when Rachel's best friend the selfish and obnoxious Darcy (Kate Hudson) shows up and asks Dex out, Rachel gives her blessing, Dex says yes and several years later they are engaged to be married.

This leaves Rachel distraught for letting Dex slip through her fingers and with the cowardly and wimpish Dex (I'm sure just what ladies look for in a man) still conflicted as to what to do next. After Rachel's birthday celebrations though, she and Dex end up sleeping together and supposed hilarity ensues as they try yet again ignore the chemistry between them and just let life run its course.

Thank god for Ethan (John Krasinski) Rachel's friend who gave a voice of reason to proceedings by at least attempting to beat some sense into the main characters who seemed to be oblivious to everything around them. I think my main fault with the movie was the storyline and the way we are supposed to feel for Rachel despite the fact that she didn't make a go of it with Dex, everything that happened to her was self inflicted and she has slept with her best friend's fiance; and given that Darcy isn't a very nice person to say the least that either of them hung around with her in the first place.

The supporting cast outside the four main characters didn't add to the film in any way shape or form. With some movies you get the token celebrities who show up for 10 seconds, say a line and then leave again and this is how the rest of the cast felt to me for the entire movie. They were just written in for one line and then would disappear never to be seen or heard from again.

Apart from a few witty remarks here and a bit of slapstick, there was not much comedy in the film with the overall feel of it leaning more towards a drama with a bit of comedy rather than the other way around which I feel is the better mix for this genre. There was nothing wrong with the acting with Goodwin and Egglesfield doing their jobs and creating some chemistry but it was merely a minor consolation which can't cover up the rest of the issues highlighted.

As romcom's go this was one of the worse that I've seen so much so that even if your an avid fan of this type of movie you'll have a hard time getting any pleasure out of watching it. Time to forget about this and move onto another one.

Rating: 3.6/10

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