Disappointed by IMAX

[J0NESI]

My local Rave theater just converted one of their theaters into a IMAX so my girl friend and I decided do go check it out(we had never been to a IMAX). (watched sucker punch)The second we walked in my first thought was this screen is no bigger than the old screen they replaced. I thought IMAX was suppose to be huge! The quality was very good, better that the regular showings. But for the price I was not impressed. Then a buddies of mine text me and told me he had just got to the IMAX and said it was not a "real" IMAX that it was the smallest one he had seen.

I have been waiting for IMAX to get here and now that it is I am so disapointed.

[hardcorefrokid]

It really grinds my gears when theaters slap IMAX on some newly remodeled room and charge you extra for the ticket.

[Liselotte]

cause it presented digitally. want the real imax? go here: http://www.lfexaminer.com/theaUSA.htm under format, look for theaters that show 1570.

[Taipan]

Real IMAX theaters are HUGE! This sounds like a marketing nuisance on a smaller screen.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by J0NESI

My local Rave theater just converted one of their theaters into a IMAX so my girl friend and I decided do go check it out(we had never been to a IMAX). (watched sucker punch)The second we walked in my first thought was this screen is no bigger than the old screen they replaced. I thought IMAX was suppose to be huge! The quality was very good, better that the regular showings. But for the price I was not impressed. Then a buddies of mine text me and told me he had just got to the IMAX and said it was not a "real" IMAX that it was the smallest one he had seen.

I have been waiting for IMAX to get here and now that it is I am so disapointed.

+1 I would be disappointed as well. I'd say the theater you went to is a knock-off (generic) version of IMAX and it was wrong for them to charge more. How much was each ticket?

[GunRanger]

Cant they get sued?

[Al_The_Strange]

Yeah, that sounds dumb.

The only IMAX screens I've seen are the big real things, and they have been impressive. I'd suggest checking one out; don't let this cheap knockoff presentation dissuade you.

[MrFattBill]

Originally Posted by Liselotte

cause it presented digitally. want the real imax? go here: http://www.lfexaminer.com/theaUSA.htm under format, look for theaters that show 1570.

Good link This is our local one, it has been here for a LONG time (opened in 1990, I saw Blue Planet more than once that year)
http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_o...max/fun_facts/

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Check this one out. It's only 5-10 minutes away from my house. http://www.santikos.com/palladiumex.php

Look at the virtual tours.

[Moviefan2k4]

My mother was working for Dr. Pepper last summer, and they gave her 2 free tickets to see "Iron Man 2", so she took me to the theater. The passes were good for either standard or IMAX showings, so we decided to see what all the ravings were about. I was definitely impressed by the picture quality, but the sound was so loud! I had real trouble getting immersed in the movie, because every time something happened, my ears started hurting. I like movies a little loud, but not that much; as such, I strongly doubt I'll be seeing any film in IMAX anytime soon.

[thelittleprince]

I love watching movies at IMAX theaters especially 3D movies. I just wished they didn't cost too much.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

My mother was working for Dr. Pepper last summer, and they gave her 2 free tickets to see "Iron Man 2", so she took me to the theater. The passes were good for either standard or IMAX showings, so we decided to see what all the ravings were about. I was definitely impressed by the picture quality, but the sound was so loud! I had real trouble getting immersed in the movie, because every time something happened, my ears started hurting. I like movies a little loud, but not that much; as such, I strongly doubt I'll be seeing any film in IMAX anytime soon.

Write a complaint to the headquarters and maybe they'll lower it down.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by thelittleprince

I love watching movies at IMAX theaters especially 3D movies. I just wished they didn't cost too much.

They are getting pretty expensive. When IMAX first came out in my area, the price was about $9.50; now it's $14. If it's IMAX 3D, then it's $17.

[werewuf]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Write a complaint to the headquarters and maybe they'll lower it down.

My wife and I went to see "Inception" at the IMAX theater here in Santa Clara California. It was so LOUD we had to leave, and that's saying something, I have been a lead guitar player in rock bands professionally for 30+ years. I called and spoke to the management and they said only an IMAX tech can make adjustments and that they can't adjust the volume themselves in real time (ridiculous). I registered my complaint and he said he'd work on it and gave me free passes to another show. Anyone else experience volume issues at an IMAX theater?

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by werewuf

My wife and I went to see "Inception" at the IMAX theater here in Santa Clara California. It was so LOUD we had to leave, and that's saying something, I have been a lead guitar player in rock bands professionally for 30+ years. I called and spoke to the management and they said only an IMAX tech can make adjustments and that they can't adjust the volume themselves in real time (ridiculous). I registered my complaint and he said he'd work on it and gave me free passes to another show. Anyone else experience volume issues at an IMAX theater?

IMAX is pretty loud but I've learned to cope with it. By the time I'm walking out of the theater, I'm scratching my ears.

[bandit29]

I have 2 real IMAX in the area. Love going to those but most of the time I end up at one of the converted IMAX since it's alot closer. Plus no parking fee like at Navy Pier.

Not quite as good. Especially the sound. I saw Dark Knight on a real IMAX screen... Wow that was just awesome.

[Lemmy Lugosi]

I've seen a few IMAX films, most were in 3D, but, overall, I find "the IMAX experience" to be lacking, really. Certainly not worth the outrageous prices. Unless something is released as an "IMAX exclusive" and is also on my "must-see-in-the-theater" list, I won't go back.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by J0NESI

My local Rave theater just converted one of their theaters into a IMAX so my girl friend and I decided do go check it out(we had never been to a IMAX). (watched sucker punch)The second we walked in my first thought was this screen is no bigger than the old screen they replaced. I thought IMAX was suppose to be huge! The quality was very good, better that the regular showings. But for the price I was not impressed. Then a buddies of mine text me and told me he had just got to the IMAX and said it was not a "real" IMAX that it was the smallest one he had seen.

I have been waiting for IMAX to get here and now that it is I am so disapointed.

You have just experienced LIEMAX. A liscening agreement between IMAX and theater chains to use their name to make money without providing the larger screen and larger format film.

[SilverFireshot]

We have a real IMAX here and it was pretty cool. It's just gotten so expensive (almost $20 per ticket) and almost everything is in 3D now, so I skip it altogether now.

[bkbluray]

That sucks.

Thank you Liselotte for the link though - I'll be sure not to see an Imax movie unless it's on a 1570 screen.