3D films

In the last few months 3D films have been everywhere.  It's hard to think of an example of a theatrical release that has not had a 3D version tacked onto it.  Where as some of these films are understandable, such as the Disney releases (Lion King, Beauty and the Beast) others are just completely uncalled for, such as the soon to be re-released Star Wars films.  I see these as a ploy to just get more money out of our wallets.  Now, I mentioned that I enjoyed the Disney 3D films, however these add a new style and artistic affect to the films.  These are 2D films, in the sense that they are illustrated.  Making them in to 3D films makes them almost like pop-up books.  Conversely, a film that is not illustrated really doesn't need a re-release.  True some may enjoy seeing Titanic in 3D, but personally, film is an art, and this is moving film in the wrong direction.  When I ask people what they think the point of 3D is, they generally answer "it's more about the experience of being in the movie."  Well, I wouldn't argue with that normally, but isn't that the point of rides and not film?  I still see film as a art, something that can get allow someone to speak their mind, through action or metaphor.  But 3D is turning film into something different, something that is never was suppose to be.  Re-release of films in 3D is much like a snake oil salesman, they are playing you for the money in your wallet.