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I've never seen an IMAX movie. Tomorrow we are going to see the Dark Knight, no not David Hasselhoff. We are going during the day, Wen and I that is, and we can catch a matinee for $13 or do the IMAX for $27. Is the difference worth double the money? Should I do the IMAX or just the matinee?

I haven't seen DK in Imax, but have seen other's. the clarity and detail is very noticeably better. not just an incremental difference, but a huge difference in visual impact.

is it worth the money? that is a personal choice. having said that tehre is a huge difference and it is astoundingly better, I still won't pay the double price for a movie, that is typical. the Imax shows I have been to were paid by others that invited me, or that we did as a team building exercise for work (go Star Wars!)

Be aware, only 20 minutes of the movie is actually in IMAX format. To me, it wouldn't be worth the extra dough. Believe me, you'll be plenty impressed with the Dark Knight without it.

I have never seen a "regular" movie in IMAX... only stuff specially filmed for IMAX, more like National Geographic looking things.

HOWEVER -- it would be worth the splurge once to see a movie in a format that overwhelms you with visual effect. It really is a different viewing experience, completely.

DaJudge wrote:Believe me, you'll be plenty impressed with the Dark Knight without it.

But don't take our word for it.....

Pastor Gary wrote:I have never seen a "regular" movie in IMAX... only stuff specially filmed for IMAX, more like National Geographic looking things.

HOWEVER -- it would be worth the splurge once to see a movie in a format that overwhelms you with visual effect. It really is a different viewing experience, completely.

After reading the July Wired magazine, this movie has actual scenes filmed for Imax, then converted to regular screen. Scenes on top of the skyscrapers are real, not green screens.

To me, the difference is worth the price.

Yes, we heard that the entire movie was filmed in IMAX format. If so, would that make the difference worthwhile?

I would save the money and find a movie theatre that is showing it in "Ultrascreen" format. That's what we did. $7.50 per person and way bigger than a regular screen but a little smaller than IMAX and cheaper!

More info:

The UltraScreens®, with razor sharp three-story tall picture, crystal clear digital sound and comfortable stadium seats are Marcus movie magic at its best.

The UltraView® auditoriums, boast a screen 75 feet wide by 32 feet tall.*

The UltraScreens® take moviegoing to a totally a new level of excitement that can never be experienced at home. The UltraScreens® are more than 500 times bigger than a typical 19”television screen.

The IMAX visual effect is truly stunning and is worth the extra $ for the occasional splurge. I have gotten sick, though, watching IMAX movies that have quick motion in them like I assume DK must have. If you or Wendy have any tendency to get motion sickness this may not be the best choice to introduce yourselves to IMAX.

Full Quiver wrote:Yes, we heard that the entire movie was filmed in IMAX format. If so, would that make the difference worthwhile?

THE DARK KNIGHT: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE, from Warner Bros. Pictures, will feature six sequences filmed with IMAX® cameras. This marks the first time ever that a major feature film has been even partially shot using IMAX cameras, marking a revolutionary integration of the two film formats.

Imax is cool. I've seen several. Ultimately, it's a decision you'll have to make whether it's worth it or not.

Go see "Journey to the Center of the Earth: 3D" instead. Don't doubt me.

pa

I don't like Brendan Frasier; sorry!

Full Quiver wrote:Yes, we heard that the entire movie was filmed in IMAX format. If so, would that make the difference worthwhile?

If so - yes! (At least if you've never seen an IMAX before). We went to one when they first came out. It was at a Science Center & it was like 4 or 5 documentaries rolled into 1. I don't remember all of them now - but it had a hot air balloon scene, sequoia forest, ice sledding, sky diving, etc. It almost made us dizzy at times & more than once we wanted to hold on to something to keep from falling! Awesome!

If not filmed in the IMAX format - probably not worth the difference though - would just be an overgrown screen.

pastorables wrote:Go see "Journey to the Center of the Earth: 3D" instead. Don't doubt me. pa

They didn't have the 3D version at our local theater! Bummer! But we did enjoy it none the less!

If you do the Imax, sit at least half way to 3/4 of the way up to the back of the theater. It helps cut down on the motion sickness a lot. I never would sit way down at the front of the theater. I don't think my stomach would take it very well. The Imax experience is really cool for a (like Pastor Gary said) National Graphic type movie. Amazing.