--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't think 'This Means War' is an…" description: "\"I don't think 'This Means War' is an appropriate picture to do in 3-D.\" — McG" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6be/mcg-39112_appropriate_i-don-t-think-this-means-war-is-an-appro_26155.jpg" --- # I don't think 'This Means War' is an appropriate picture… ![“I don't think 'This Means War' is an appropriate picture to do in 3-D.” quote by McG](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6be/mcg-39112_appropriate_i-don-t-think-this-means-war-is-an-appro_26155.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6be/mcg-39112_appropriate_i-don-t-think-this-means-war-is-an-appro_26155.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6be/mcg-39112_appropriate_i-don-t-think-this-means-war-is-an-appro_26155.jpg) > “I don't think 'This Means War' is an appropriate picture to do in 3-D.” [McG](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mcg/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker argues that the film's title and content are unsuitable for a 3‑D format, implying a mismatch between the narrative's seriousness and the novelty of the technology. **In simple terms:** Questioning 3‑D suitability for war‑themed movies. Key Takeaway Not all stories benefit from 3‑D. 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