IMAX in Cineworld Dublin

hatrickpatrick · 08-03-2016 08:09PM #1

Hey, has anyone seen a movie recently in Cineworld IMAX? Thinking about seeing 10 Cloverfield Lane there next week, but I've heard bad things about the IMAX Digital format they use, namely that because it's not a true IMAX screen, it results in extensive cropping so you lose a whole bunch of the background in each shot. Can anyone confirm whether they have this issue in Cineworld?

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?p=9986554

http://www.forcesofgeek.com/2012/07/holy-crop-batman-or-why-im-finally.html

Custardpi · 08-03-2016 08:21PM

I watched Deadpool on the Imax screen there a few weeks ago & found it pretty good - gave the action scenes plenty of impact. As regards the cropping issue it's hard to know since I have no other version to compare it to - that was the only time I saw the film.

Sad Professor · 09-03-2016 02:27AM

There's no cropping. The issue with Digital IMAX screens is not the aspect ratio, it's that they are above average multiplex screens with IMAX branding and prices. "Real" 70mm IMAX screens are huuuge and would not fit inside a multiplex. In fact, most of the Cineworld building used to be an IMAX theatre.

It's only an issue for films shot in 70mm IMAX, which Cloverfield Lane wasn't. It's a small film, see it anywhere. Or if you have the money, see it in Cineworld's IMAX and decide for yourself if it's worth it. It's up to you.

Telecaster58 · 09-03-2016 02:13PM

There are no IMAX screens in Ireland. It's just a marketing ploy. I have been to IMAX in London. You'll know it when you've seen and heard it. Awesome

IMAX in Cineworld Dublin

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