Do not see a movie in IMAX unless it was made for it.

[Poya]

Unless it's a film like Interstellar, do not watch any film, shot digitally or on film, in IMAX. Here's why:

1. If you go to your nearest IMAX theater, it's probably not a real IMAX but instead one of the smaller, digital ones. They use two 2K projectors overlapping each other to "improve" the experience, but it's no different than your average 2K presentation. It's especially jarring in an AMC theater since all of the normal screens are outfitted with a 4K projector, which looks far better. Even worse, even if you find a real IMAX theater, they plan to replace their film projectors with a lousy 4K laser projector that will no doubt be highly inferior to the 70mm prints. If you are interested in 3D, the Real D experience is far better because of its newer tech instead of the outdated 3D tech of the IMAX.

2. Even if you are lucky to find a real IMAX theater, with a 15/70mm projector and a 7 story screen, it is pointless because in order for a film not made for IMAX to be presented on the screen, they go through a digital noise reduction process that removes the grain and detail and robs the picture of its natural colors, and that's not to mention the haloing and other problems. They do this in order to make it "as good as" a film actually shot in IMAX. It's a lie and an embarrassment to the company.

3. A lot of films nowadays are now mixed to have 7.1 surround sound instead of the typical 5.1 surround sound. There are theaters out there that can play those films with that kind of sound mix. There even are other theaters out there equipped with a state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos feature, meaning 64 channels of sound. Some films are made specifically for the sound format and it sounds incredible. IMAX is still stuck on the old 5.1 surround that only sounds "better" because it's louder and a lot more bass.

If you want to see a normal movie at its best, go see it on a cheaper but far better premium screen, like the AMC ETX (and the upcoming AMC Prime) or the Regal RPX. They have 4K projectors, very large screens, even larger than the smaller IMAX screens now out there, and they don't ruin the image of the picture. Some of them are even equipped with Dolby Atmos for optimum audio experience. Save your money from what IMAX has become, unless it's Interstellar, a film that will use IMAX cameras.