Biggest cinema screen in Ireland?

whomitconcerns · 09-10-2014 10:01am #1

I was just wondering where this was, and if for the experience it was worth it, for a really big film or whatever, if not closeby.

I remember the big fella in liffey vally was pretty big?

Liamario · 09-10-2014 10:01am

I thought the Savoy on o'connell street had a massive screen.

Kiith · 09-10-2014 10:07am

Screen 17 in Cineworld is the biggest as far as i know.

Sad Professor · 09-10-2014 10:34am

Vue (1 and 2) and the Savoy 1 are still the biggest. Which one is larger depends on the aspect ratio of the film, as the Savoy is 2.35:1 and Vue is 1.85:1, so the Savoy can show scope-shot films without letterboxing.

The experience in Vue is generally very good, though image quality can be a mixed bag. The big screens are really huge and are 4k equipped, but they have a tendency to show 2D films in their 3D screens, where the picture is substantially dimmed by the 3D filters that they aren’t able to remove.

whomitconcerns · 09-10-2014 11:06am

So its between Vue 1&2, Savoy screen 1 and Cineworld 17.

i should start a poll :P

What about this new fancy one in Cork?

homerun_homer · 09-10-2014 11:23am

Didn't Cineworld claim they have the biggest screen in Ireland with the iMax? If not then why is this called Imax and the bigger screens elsewhere are just regular screens?

e_e · 09-10-2014 11:52am

The IMAX screen is squarer in shape which should be taken into account. So scenes that aren't shot in IMAX just take up the middle.

Screen 9 in Cineworld is huge too and it's proper 2.35:1.

Sad Professor · 09-10-2014 11:55am

homerun_homer wrote: »

Didn't Cineworld claim they have the biggest screen in Ireland with the iMax? If not then why is this called Imax and the bigger screens elsewhere are just regular screens?

It’s IMAX branded. The licensing is very expensive and restrictive. Hence all the faux-IMAX rip-offs like iSense and OmniMAXX, which are really the same thing. I’m surprised Vue hasn’t come up with their own yet.

whomitconcerns · 09-10-2014 12:46pm

so this omniplexmaxx in Rathmines how would that rate?

"A minimum OmniplexMAXX screen measures 15 meters in ‘Flat’ ratio or over 20 meters in ‘Scope’ ratio. We curve the screen by 5% for optimum ’light gain’ and to achieve a more even spread of light."

Goldstein · 09-10-2014 1:18pm

As far as I know Mahon Point's Maxx screen (Formerly screen 1) is 21m wide and 8m high, giving a diagonal of 22.47m. Surprised there doesn't appear to be easily available reliable info on exact screen sizes throughout the country.

Faith+1 · 09-10-2014 3:55pm

Always thought Savoy had the biggest myself....?

Tar.Aldarion · 09-10-2014 6:20pm

savoy or vue, bigger than the imax one I believe.

ButtersSuki · 09-10-2014 6:23pm

Pretty sure it's Savoy 1.

whomitconcerns · 10-10-2014 8:51am

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Pretty sure it's Savoy 1.

I see on another site the Savoy 1 being 70ft (21.33mtrs) so that means the Mahon point one would be bigger...

But there should be an easier way to find this info

Sad Professor · 10-10-2014 6:07pm

This is the best I’ve come up with over the years. I don’t know how accurate they are. And it doesn’t take account of aspect ratios. Having a bigger screen means nothing if most of it is unused.

Savoy 1 - 21.4 x 6.8 m (most of the width is obviously unused, even for scope films)
Screen 17/IMAX in Cineworld - previously 17.1 x 7.3 m, current dimensions unknown (they expanded it a bit to meet IMAX standards. it’s now flat)
iSense Odeon Point Village - 17.6 x 8.8m
Mahon Point/OmniMaxx - 21 x 8 m (Not sure about these, the site says this screen is flat - is it?)
Ster Century/Vue in Liffey Valley - 195 square metres (Somebody good at maths might be able to calculate this, but I guess it’s at least 19 metres wide)

Goldstein · 10-10-2014 9:36pm

Man ejected from large cinema for disrupting movie with Surveyor's wheel.

Arkaron · 19-10-2014 5:33pm

So, Interstellar is supposed to be released in 70mm IMAX for a couple of days before expanding to digital everywhere, if I understand things right? Any clue as to where we might get a chance to see it in that format?

Sad Professor · 19-10-2014 6:28pm

Arkaron wrote: »

So, Interstellar is supposed to be released in 70mm IMAX for a couple of days before expanding to digital everywhere, if I understand things right? Any clue as to where we might get a chance to see it in that format?

The BFI IMAX in London.

Arkaron · 19-10-2014 6:53pm

I meant in Ireland, but I gather from your post that we're pretty much punked, then.

Sad Professor · 19-10-2014 7:02pm

Arkaron wrote: »

I meant in Ireland, but I gather from your post that we're pretty much punked, then.

Yes, unless it's shown early in 35mm somewhere.

e_e · 19-10-2014 8:21pm

It would be very nice if the Lighthouse got it in 35MM early, but I'm not holding out tbh.

ciaran75 · 01-12-2014 4:48pm

on the Odeon website it said

Blanchardstown ISENSE
Screen Size - 9.1m high x 18.9m wide.

Point Village ISENSE
Screen Size - 9.2m high x 18m wide.

DoYouEvenLift · 02-12-2014 5:07pm

They should make the information freely available on their sites and tickets stating the screen size, sound setup and the projectors resolution and aspect ratio.

beaker · 28-04-2015 10:45am

Sad Professor wrote: »

This is the best I’ve come up with over the years. I don’t know how accurate they are. And it doesn’t take account of aspect ratios. Having a bigger screen means nothing if most of it is unused.

Savoy 1 - 21.4 x 6.8 m (most of the width is obviously unused, even for scope films)
Screen 17/IMAX in Cineworld - previously 17.1 x 7.3 m, current dimensions unknown (they expanded it a bit to meet IMAX standards. it’s now flat)
iSense Odeon Point Village - 17.6 x 8.8m
Mahon Point/OmniMaxx - 21 x 8 m (Not sure about these, the site says this screen is flat - is it?)
Ster Century/Vue in Liffey Valley - 195 square metres (Somebody good at maths might be able to calculate this, but I guess it’s at least 19 metres wide)

Rathmines/OmniMaxx - 19 x 8m

According to this review of the cinema. Compares surprisingly well to the others.

Guy:Incognito · 28-04-2015 10:52am

Dundrum never seems to get mentioned. Anyone know the size in Screen 1?

wotausername · 28-04-2015 9:24pm

IMC carlow according to there facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/imccinemagroup/photos/pcb.673733506064942/673730819398544/?type=1&theater

SteelyDanJalapeno · 28-04-2015 11:49pm

Mahon point Maxx screen is the biggest, and its flat

DoYouEvenLift · 29-04-2015 12:00am

Pretty sad how cinemas screen information isn't just freely and easily available in Ireland. And how we don't even have a proper IMAX screen, not like the digital one in Dublin. Hopefully cineworld push to be one of the early IMAX screens to receive the new IMAX laser projectors. Although even then their screen is still pretty small in comparison to international standards.

e_e · 29-04-2015 12:13am

wotausername wrote: »

IMC carlow according to there facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/imccinemagroup/photos/pcb.673733506064942/673730819398544/?type=1&theater

Maybe it's larger in person but that really doesn't look all that special.

Ah maybe it is then: http://www.carlow-nationalist.ie/2015/04/17/carlow-imc-cinema-unveils-biggest-screen-in-ireland/

johnny_ultimate · 29-04-2015 12:27am

Biggest isn't best I've found. A lot of the bigger screens opening these days have all these gimmicky digital projectors and sound systems with nonsense branding, seemingly designed so they can charge more for tickets than necessarily improving the cinema experience. I'd take a 35mm or 70mm equipped medium sized cinema over them any day of the week, and most of those screens are reserved for an endless parade of bland blockbusters anyway. They can boast of high resolution and high fidelity, but I haven't found one worthy of the premium yet.

For my money Savoy 1 and Lighthouse 1 remain the best screens in Dublin. The former for its majestic old school cinema design, the latter because it's a high quality screen that doesn't overwhelm. As Goldilocks would say, it's just right

e_e · 29-04-2015 12:30am

Lighthouse 1 is like the IFI's main screen minus the neck strain and leg cramping. It's so perfect.

Ethereal Cereal · 29-03-2019 11:53am

e_e wrote: »

Lighthouse 1 is like the IFI's main screen minus the neck strain and leg cramping. It's so perfect.

I watched "Us" yesterday in Lighthouse 1. Have to say, I agree with above completely.

For reference, I've been in Carlow's Galactic screen a good few times, which measures a staggering 60ft by 25ft but felt much preferred Lighthouse 1.

Its a much sharper image, and the sound system is excellent. The screen is curved, so it gives a wrap around effect. There were a few panning shots in the movie where I felt the image was transitioning around me.

I'd love to know what size it is. All this cinema screensize information should be readily available tbf :mad:

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oops, bumping a very old thread

AMKC · 29-03-2019 2:36pm

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

I watched "Us" yesterday in Lighthouse 1. Have to say, I agree with above completely.

For reference, I've been in Carlow's Galactic screen a good few times, which measures a staggering 60ft by 25ft but felt much preferred Lighthouse 1.

Its a much sharper image, and the sound system is excellent. The screen is curved, so it gives a wrap around effect. There were a few panning shots in the movie where I felt the image was transitioning around me.

I'd love to know what size it is. All this cinema screensize information should be readily available tbf :mad:

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oops, bumping a very old thread

I'd love to know what size it is. All this cinema screensize information should be readily available tbf :mad:

I agree. Cineworld used to have the size of all there screens outside each one. Not sure if they still do. Every cinema should do it do.

Have you ever been the the Galactic screen in Mullingar? Its quite good.

Ethereal Cereal · 04-04-2019 4:24pm

AMKC wrote: »

I'd love to know what size it is. All this cinema screensize information should be readily available tbf :mad:

I agree. Cineworld used to have the size of all there screens outside each one. Not sure if they still do. Every cinema should do it do.

Have you ever been the the Galactic screen in Mullingar? Its quite good.

Hey. No just been to the Galactic screen in Carlow, but I imagine because of the galactic trademark, they should all be the same size(?)

Booked my "Avengers: EndGame" tickets for the Imax screen in Cineworld in Parnell Street. I don't think Ive seen a movie specifically shot in Imax format before, so I'm looking forward to that.

AMKC · 04-04-2019 9:08pm

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

Hey. No just been to the Galactic screen in Carlow, but I imagine because of the galactic trademark, they should all be the same size(?)

Booked my "Avengers: EndGame" tickets for the Imax screen in Cineworld in Parnell Street. I don't think Ive seen a movie specifically shot in Imax format before, so I'm looking forward to that.

Ye maybe all there Galactic screens are the same size. A pity they got rid of the one in the Savoy.

The Imax screen in Cineworld is a great screen alright. I don't go there much now do because most of the films shown in that screen are 3D and I don't do 3D. Am always looking out for 2D films to see in it do.

Oafley Jones · 04-04-2019 11:17pm

AMKC wrote: »

Ye maybe all there Galactic screens are the same size. A pity they got rid of the one in the Savoy.

The Imax screen in Cineworld is a great screen alright. I don't go there much now do because most of the films shown in that screen are 3D and I don't do 3D. Am always looking out for 2D films to see in it do.

Liemax I take it? Are there any proper imax cinemas left anywhere at this stage? Last “imax” I was in was the BFI in London and thought that was a bit disappointing, wasn’t sure what it actually was. It didn't give me that sense of vertigo which I’d get from the old giant ones.

Ethereal Cereal · 05-04-2019 10:50am

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Liemax I take it? Are there any proper imax cinemas left anywhere at this stage? Last “imax” I was in was the BFI in London and thought that was a bit disappointing, wasn’t sure what it actually was. It didn't give me that sense of vertigo which I’d get from the old giant ones.

I absolutely agree, they need to drop that branding or IMax need to require a minimum screensize before people can use it.
I went to see Tomb Rader in the Lincoln Square Imax that is 100 feet by 80 feet. Now that was massive.

Even the IMax format doesnt look right to me. 22:11 looks more like the human visual perception IMO. I think Imax was developed for nature documentaries and the like, but just stuck around.

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Shred · 05-04-2019 11:52am

I was looking to book Endgame earlier in the week and trying to decide where to go, it really needs to be a decent sized screen. I'm ideally looking for a Saturday morning show to try and avoid the usual phone using/chair kicking/feet on chairs/talking at full volume assholes and looked at the following:

Movies at Swords - the screens are just too small
Odeon Point ('iSense' - the Liemaxiest of all Liemaxes); it's available alright but it'd cost circa €45 for 3 tickets at 10am (one is a child) - absolute robbing gits!
Cineworld - 3d Liemax; so that's out
Savoy - I couldn't be arsed since they carved it up
Vue - it's showing on something like screen 10 - screw that. I saw Alien Covenant in screen 12 (iirc) there and it was like someone's sitting room.
The Lighthouse - they don't have it.

Cinema in Dublin really has gone to shít.

Where is there a decent large screen showing movies in 2d these days, even if it's a bit outside Dublin, and where is the actual biggest screen in Ireland now out of curiosity?

Ethereal Cereal · 05-04-2019 12:15pm

Shred wrote: »

I was looking to book Endgame earlier in the week and trying to decide where to go, it really needs to be a decent sized screen. I'm ideally looking for a Saturday morning show to try and avoid the usual phone using/chair kicking/feet on chairs/talking at full volume assholes and looked at the following:

Movies at Swords - the screens are just too small
Odeon Point ('iSense' - the Liemaxiest of all Liemaxes); it's available alright but it'd cost circa €45 for 3 tickets at 10am (one is a child) - absolute robbing gits!
Cineworld - 3d Liemax; so that's out
Savoy - I couldn't be arsed since they carved it up
Vue - it's showing on something like screen 10 - screw that. I saw Alien Covenant in screen 12 (iirc) there and it was like someone's sitting room.
The Lighthouse - they don't have it.

Cinema in Dublin really has gone to shít.

Where is there a decent large screen showing movies in 2d these days, even if it's a bit outside Dublin, and where is the actual biggest screen in Ireland now out of curiosity?

I'm open to correction on this, but the biggest 2d screen in Ireland is the Galactic Screen 1 in Carlow. (I don't know if all "galactic" screens are the same size)

https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2015/04/17/carlow-imc-cinema-unveils-biggest-screen-in-ireland/

Its 60ft by 25ft and more fitting to the 2.39:1 cinema widescreen format. Should be quiet enough on a Saturday morning too...

tommythecat · 05-04-2019 12:21pm

Shred wrote: »

I was looking to book Endgame earlier in the week and trying to decide where to go, it really needs to be a decent sized screen. I'm ideally looking for a Saturday morning show to try and avoid the usual phone using/chair kicking/feet on chairs/talking at full volume assholes and looked at the following:

Movies at Swords - the screens are just too small
Odeon Point ('iSense' - the Liemaxiest of all Liemaxes); it's available alright but it'd cost circa €45 for 3 tickets at 10am (one is a child) - absolute robbing gits!
Cineworld - 3d Liemax; so that's out
Savoy - I couldn't be arsed since they carved it up
Vue - it's showing on something like screen 10 - screw that. I saw Alien Covenant in screen 12 (iirc) there and it was like someone's sitting room.
The Lighthouse - they don't have it.

Cinema in Dublin really has gone to shít.

Where is there a decent large screen showing movies in 2d these days, even if it's a bit outside Dublin, and where is the actual biggest screen in Ireland now out of curiosity?

I have to say that the maxx screen 1 in rathmines is very large and it also had Dolby atmos so the sound is really great in there. And usually in 2d. I think it is 62 by 26ft. I managed to get a half day off work last week and was the sole occupant of the screen for Captain Marvel, It was glorious.

Shred · 05-04-2019 2:17pm

Ethereal Cereal wrote: »

I'm open to correction on this, but the biggest 2d screen in Ireland is the Galactic Screen 1 in Carlow. (I don't know if all "galactic" screens are the same size)

https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2015/04/17/carlow-imc-cinema-unveils-biggest-screen-in-ireland/

Its 60ft by 25ft and more fitting to the 2.39:1 cinema widescreen format. Should be quiet enough on a Saturday morning too...

Ok sound, that's a decent sized screen alright.

Shred · 05-04-2019 2:18pm

tommythecat wrote: »

I have to say that the maxx screen 1 in rathmines is very large and it also had Dolby atmos so the sound is really great in there. And usually in 2d. I think it is 62 by 26ft. I managed to get a half day off work last week and was the sole occupant of the screen for Captain Marvel, It was glorious.

Nice one, I'll check that out.

AMKC · 05-04-2019 10:21pm

tommythecat wrote: »

I have to say that the maxx screen 1 in rathmines is very large and it also had Dolby atmos so the sound is really great in there. And usually in 2d. I think it is 62 by 26ft. I managed to get a half day off work last week and was the sole occupant of the screen for Captain Marvel, It was glorious.

I love having a whole cinema screen just to oneself. Then I can laugh as load as I want, cry change seats, etc. I went see ''Battleship'' when it came out years ago and had the whole cinema to myself. I though I was going to have a whole cinema too myself for ''First Flight'' but not so unfortunately.

Adren · 18-04-2019 5:35pm

Been trying to figure this out for Endgame. What I've got so far:

Endgame was intentionally shot by the directors on a new camera called ARRI ALEXA 65, which can capture the image in IMAX digital ratio 1.90:1 in 6k. The movie is being released in Scope (2.39 : 1) too obviously.

The IMAX cinemas in Dublin (Parnell St. and Blanchardstown) are official IMAX screens, so regardless of their size, they will definitely show Endgame in the aspect ratio the director wanted you to see Endgame in.

Two problems present themselves for the IMAX showing of Endgame:

1. Resolution:

IMAX projectors use 2x 2k resolution cameras, to give the perceived resolution of 2.9k. Only in London Leicester Square will you get IMAX dual projection laser 4k

2. Possibly Only 3D

I have been told by Cineworld that they will not be showing Endgame in 2D. And Blanchardstown were unable to confirm if they would eventually show it in 2D.

Solutions: (I don't like 3D)

1. iSense have 4k projectors, Dolby Atmos, and their screens are 16 x 8, allowing for 2:1 aspect ratio, which allows for the IMAX aspect ratio of 1.9:1

However the question is, will they actually show the movie in that aspect ratio? It's possible they will only show it in 2.39:1, as I'm guessing IMAX have the rights over the other aspect ratio. Does anyone have any insight into this?

I'm just wondering as well, if the screens in iSense are 2:1 ratio, and most films are scope, what are they are they ever doing with that space at the top and bottom?

Regarding MAXX Rathmines I don't know if their projectors are 2k or 4k, or the aspect ratio of their screens.

Sad Professor · 18-04-2019 6:24pm

My understanding is that iSense gets the same digital print that every other cinema gets. So in this case, 4k and scope 2.35:1. IMAX is a proprietary format, so they aren't going to help out a faux IMAX competitor.

MAXX Rathmines is a scope screen. Check earlier in the thread for exact dimensions, but as i recall it's about the same width as iSense, maybe a bit wider.

I wouldn't place much so much importance on screen size personally. Projection quality/brightness is far more important.

mr_edge_to_you · 19-04-2019 7:04am

Shred wrote: »

Where is there a decent large screen showing movies in 2d these days, even if it's a bit outside Dublin, and where is the actual biggest screen in Ireland now out of curiosity?

Vue in Ashbourne. Just off M2 and 15 mins from M50. I remember reading that it had the largest screen in Leinster outside of Dublin.

It's going through the rebrand process so there's a lot of work to be done in the lobby and the service can be slow but they have an ongoing promotion.

Every movie, every day €4.99.

I should add that it's in a pretty boring retail park , which is handy for parking but nowhere nearby for grub if you're trying to kill an extra hour or two.

Adren · 19-04-2019 11:31am

Sad Professor wrote: »

Projection quality/brightness is far more important.

Hey Sad Professor, on that note, setting aside the fact that it seems unlikely that we will be able to see Endgame in 2D IMAX, would you recommend IMAX(3D) projection or iSense / MAXX projection?

Edit:

Actually just came across this regarding IMAX projectors:

The two 2K images are projected superimposed on each other with a half-pixel offset, using super-resolution imaging to increase the perceived resolution to approximately 2.9K. For 3D presentations, one projector is used to display the image for each eye, while 2D presentations use the superimposed images to allow for a brighter 22-foot lambert image.

So it seems, since for 3D they cannot superimpose the image to give the extra brightness, it looks like 3D IMAX is a no go really re: brightness. But resolution should still be a percieved 2.9k for 3D, if I've understood it correctly.

Big Gerry · 25-06-2022 8:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/95256042#Comment_95256042

Rathmines alos has one of the smallest screens in Ireland that is around the same size as the screen you would see in your local pub to show sporting events.

With screens that small its kind of pointless going to the cinema if you have a half decent home cinema system.

Biggest cinema screen in Ireland?

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