Have you ever watched a movie in an IMAX theatre? Personally I think it's better to watch in 2D than 3D if you have a choice. I've been going since the early 1990s. They are spectacular! A bargain if you consider the millions it cost to make one. Beware of the liemaxes though. They don't have the 4 or 5 story screen or the 10,000+ watt sound system of a genuine IMAX. I strongly recommend everyone go to at least 1. Put it on your bucket list. : )
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I agree with you. IMAX is da bomb, 3-D is overrated. It's tech from the 50s, for crying out loud. We have an authentic IMAX theater in downtown Sacramento.
IAMGROOT
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July 6, 2018
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So right. You're so fortunate to have a genuine one. Part of the reason I moved to Orlando years ago was for the IMAXs. I'm back in Lexington, Ky where we have a brand new Liemax. Small screen and they have turned the sound way down. Sucks 
Real IMAX theaters (mostly at large museums) are absolutely worth it, but like you said, the LieMax theaters are a total rip-off. It's taking since time for people to realize it, but in the long run that will turn out to be a huge branding blunder.
When I lived in Michigan, I saw a lot of movies at the Henry Ford Museum IMAX (which I understand is no longer an IMAX screen). Even up-converted movies were great, but natively-filmed movies like The Dark Knight were absolutely stunning. With the membership discount, movies were actually cheaper than going to a theater chain.
cmadler
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July 6, 2018
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Yes, real ones worth it, huge branding blunder. Louisville Science Center dropped IMAX format too. So sad. That where I first went. Loved it. So many awesome documentaries about everything. Dark Knight kicked ass!
I can't see IMAX movies no I mean I literally cannot see IMAX movies I'm blind in one eye doesn't work for me
Drsmash253
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July 6, 2018
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There are people who haven't seen movies in IMAX? I had no idea....
I literally live 3 miles from an IMAX theater and go to the movies every Tuesday....some in IMAX, some in 3D, and some regular....depends on the flick
SkotlandSkye
Level 8
July 5, 2018
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Awesome!! I love telling people about them!
What was your favorite one? For me, I can't pick just one. Dark Knight, Avatar, 300, all the Transformers, all the Fast and the Furious, Lucy, all the Hobbits, Mad Max: Fury Road, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, Tomb Raider, Ready Player One, Avengers: Infinity War (1st movie to be completely with IMAX cameras, I drove to Indianapolis to see that one).
Sadly, you only get a few days to catch one, then they're never rerun, gone forever.
[en.m.wikipedia.org] look at all the one's coming!! 2018,19, 20 Avatar 2!!! I must find the BEST IMAX in the country for that one!!!
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@JohnINFP Probably Pacific Rim: Uprising has been the best so far
I've tried it. I've got astigmatism so it kind of messes with me. I don't think its something I want to keep doing. 3D movies seem overrated to me as well, and not worth the extra price. I suspect its a "guy thing" and am interested to see how many women really love IMAX/3D and prefer them to regular movies.
exilesky
Level 7
July 5, 2018
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I have an astigmatism too.
I don't like the 3D. I much prefer the 2D. Some of the best ones were the original ones about nature, animals and space. Some are at science centers. There was a time when they hadn't made regular blockbuster movies in IMAX format.
I enjoyed watching Everest and Antarctica in the Omnidome at Ceasar's Palace back in the day. I don't think they make Imax like that anymore.
jujuofthesea
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July 5, 2018
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Wow! What an experience! There's a great list on a website. I was amazed at how many IMAXs are in California and Florida. I loved going to the one at Pointe Orlando. I think there still might be 1 or 2 domes. List shows number of seats and if they are domes. Seat # gives you an idea how large the theatre is.
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