Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I just received an invitation to a free preview screening of Poseidon for tonight. This would be really great, except for one thing: it's an IMAX screening. Am I the only one out there who isn't wowed by the prospect of seeing feature movies on IMAX? I've seen two -- Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast -- and I can remember how difficult it was to take in everything visually. I can't imagine what it was like to see Batman Begins on IMAX with all the quick-cut fight sequences. I never got motion sickness -- ever -- until I saw The Perfect Storm and had to sit in the second row. This was in a "regular" theatre. And now here is a movie with oceans and waves and ships bobbing up and down...on an IMAX screen. Ooh, I don't think so... So...nay for me.
Originally Posted By Shooba I've always enjoyed seeing movies in IMAX. The amount of detail on the extra-large screens is amazing. Locally, we have one huge IMAX screen, and one in a local theater which is bigger than an average movie screen, but not huge. If you sit in the back row there's no problem seeing everything. Personally I don't find it worth the extra $4 or so they charge, for most movies. For something like The Polar Express in 3D, it was worth every penny however.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I love the IMAX experience. Rolling Stones at the Max? You haven't seen big lips until you've seen that.
Originally Posted By greenbean I actually think Poseidon would be really cool to see in an IMAX theater, b/c of all of the special effects. It would be even cooler if it was done in 3D
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I can remember how difficult it was to take in everything visually<< Me too. I was the same way with Fantasia 2000. Polar Express worked much better, but I think it's because I saw it in a theater that didn't project up on the ceiling.
Originally Posted By oc_dean "Polar Express" in Imax3D was AWSOME! I hope it becomes a perenniel every Christmas. IMAX is almost a "Disneyland" experience for me. At the 1986 World's Fair in Vancouver ... I was mesmerized by this format .. especially in "Showscan" 60 frames per second, which is the most the human eye can register. Like looking through a window. (Standard is 24)
Originally Posted By Chelledun Nay for me, I don' t really love it. It hurts my neck and makes me queasy. You're not alone, Bluedevil!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I dig IMAX. I was in the front row for "Fantasia 2000" with sis and bro-in-law, and loved every minute of it. I'll never forget my jaw dropping in awe when I realized the whales were actually *flying*, and it felt like I was soaring with them above the ocean...
Originally Posted By smeeeko love IMax.... I loved Polar Express in 3-D Imax as well all the Harry Potter movies that we've been able to see in IMAX were freakin' fantastic!! (definitely Prisoner of Azkaban in IMAX was great.. picked up much more detail and characters and stuff than I would have in regular feature film).
Originally Posted By JenniBarra Another IMAX fan here. Most of the films I see at the IMAX are the films that were made specifically for that format, though I did see "Fantasia 2000" (more than once) and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at an IMAX, too. For me, IMAX really ramps up the theater experience for me - it's that much bigger and the sound is that much better.
Originally Posted By gadzuux I'm an imax fan. I'll see movies that I wouldn't otherwise see (such as poseidon) just because it's playing at that theatre. But I do understand what you're saying - and I noticed it more with poseidon than with other films. It was hard to watch, and the problems with the movie were only accentuated - the shaky image of the constantly moving camera means it's harder to follow what you're trying to watch - usually someone's face. And quick edits often mean that you cannot register what the image is before it's switched to something else. I've also seen some other terrible movies - 'the core' (ridiculous film about going to the center of the earth) and 'k-19 widowmaker' (russian sub w/harrison ford). But if I really like the movie, I feel that the whole experience is enhanced. Polar express was one of the best, but I also loved 'batman returns', and more recently 'v for vendetta'. So my experience is that good movies are made better, and bad movies are made worse. Animated movies that I've seen(fantasia 2k, treasure planet, shrek2) seemed easier because the image is simplified. I'll be there next month for the new 'superman'.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe I like watching iMax features that were specifically made for iMax. Something like the space shuttle one from years aro or riding giants. But feature films turned into Imax, I dont like those.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Blue--You're scaring me. Saying you don't like Imax because there's too much to take in is like saying you don't like your wallet full of Franklins becauses there's too much money in there.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe Well you should not keep large amounts of money in your wallet. Using a money clip in your front pocket is wiser because you are more sensitive to touch in that area than someone slipping your wallet out your back pocket or your inner coat pocket. I carry a wallet, but never carry money in it. Ok, back to your regular topic. =)
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Funny Joe and I always carry the amount that I can afford to lose if I get robbed.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe now that is a luxury that I would never like to have. If you can afford to lose money than you are not sending enough to charity. =)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I would not want all movies to be IMAX -- as I think some would just be too much of something that was unnecessary...however saw Lion King and B&B - loved both of those in IMAX -- and the last Harry Potter was great -- to me the one where it made the most difference was Polar Express -- it was outstanding in IMAX
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe <<You're a tough audience today my friend>> Just finding peoples buttons. LOL.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe As long as you don't find my croc wallet I bought at the Millenia Mall> my pride and joy! Keep the franklins but leave me the alligator.
