I hear its like center, 2/3s the way near the back? That the best seats?
Idk… I’ve literally never been to a movie theater…
(Like can anyone circle the best seats in your opinion?)
Also the IMAX… its says imax standard but I don’t think its technically a “real IMAX” theater. Ticket prices are the exact same as the supposedly “standard” theaters so yea I think its its either false advertising or the “non imax” got upcharged to the same price… weird but okay…
Saw tron ares in imax, had never been to imax before. The seats vibrated really well, the music hit hard. Really cool experience, you could just feel the scenes. Wouldn’t do imax for just any movie though, maybe the fifth element.
Pretty much anything that’s not first or second row is probably fine. Movie theaters usually aren’t that big, like a concert hall. There won’t be obstructions, either. Those center seats are prime, but there’s not a huge difference, other than if you’re way too close in row 1 or 2.
Don’t overthink it - most are still Available. Stay away from edges and corners
I know you didn’t ask this bit, but be prepared for it to be loud. Like really loud. If you’ve any aversions there it might be worth taking some earplugs just in case.
Like, feel it in your bones loud sometimes.
I mean surely they aren’t gonna play it beyond the safe volume for human hearing right?
Google reckons they can peak around 110db but it wont be that high all the time. Just like gunshots and the jarring violin stinger and bits like that.
Yeah, I just got back from Project Hail Mary - excellent movie, but like always I wished for earplugs too late.
I don’t think this movie was particularly louder than others but I find most movies painfully loud
it depends on where in the world you are and what type of theater you’re going to. in many theaters the front row is the best row. in an American shit chain theater, the front row might be way too close, because they just want to get as many people in there as possible. you need to know the place
Best seat is beginning of last third in the middle. Like when you have 12 rows you take row 9 and choose the middle seats. They are the best and this is where they sit when they test things and watch the premiere.
IMAX has better resolution than standard. With standard films, they can look low-res to some (especially gamers who might be used to higher resolutions).
For me 3 or 4 rows from the front is ideal. I don’t ever feel it strains my neck personally and it makes it easier to appreciate the detail of the film.
As a wheelchair user, what a shitty theatre setup. The first few rows are always too close and you have to lean back to see the center of the screen. Although that is a small theatre, so… I’d say 4th row is probably good as a guess.
I’d never go all the way back to the wall in a larger theatre, but that one I might. And I highly prefer center.
- Closer to the center is always best.
- Moving back is preferable to moving forward.
- Front row is the worst, because you’ll be straining your neck to look up.
- Far sides are kind of bad because you end up viewing the movie from an angle.
- Back row is hit or miss depending on the theater, if the seats are right up against the wall you may not be able to recline them.
- In my opinion, sound quality can be hit or miss depending on the theater and what you’re seeing. Video quality is pretty consistent.
- While it’s nice to have snacks and drinks during a movie, they are often a big rip off (like $8 soda and $20 popcorn kind of ripoff!), so just know that if you plan on getting snacks it’ll cost a lot more than you think. A lot of people sneak stuff into the theater. Whether it’s worth it to you is your call.
- People these days seemingly don’t know how to watch a movie without being annoying. If someone nearby is bothering you, I suggest just moving seats to an open seat. Don’t let it ruin your movie.
- I think as TVs get bigger and better, the movie theater experience is much less impressive today than it used to feel when I was a kid in the 90s! It’s hard for me to want to go to the theater when I compare it to the experience of just watching a movie on my home theater system. It’s probably still worth the experience though!
Also worth nothing that while consession prices seem insane and definitely are very high - stupidly high - on the other hand, most theatres are barely scraping by, so I view it as part of the ticket cost keeping them alive.
I also rarely see movies in theatres.
Saw Kiki’s Delivery Service a week or two ago - tix were around $20 each, and we spent $15 on a soda and popcorn to share. So instead of $40 on tickets, I think of it as $55 on tickets (wife and me), and that’s not something I can do often, but I don’t mind the extra money supporting the business. I know not everyone would agree.
I also follow that pattern for small local theaters, but the huge national chains can kiss my ass. It helps that local theaters feel welcoming while the giant chains are are manufactured
I read a book once where a character with a sensitive nose kept referring to the popcorn butter-like chemical as “pee” and that really fits My experience as well. The stuff is not good and does not taste like butter but is admittedly addicting
I keep a look out for showings of classic movies at my preferred theater. It’s like 5 bucks and they only show during the afternoons so low audience. I always buy popcorn, soda, whatever the spouse wants to support. They’re showing the matrix and the dark night right now.
ooh, both good choices!
Our theater (we are lucky) is a 10 dollar each movie ticket and 5 dollar popcorn. Roughly the cost of 2 drinks at a bar. Love it.
Then we have another theater that is the restored original one, with reclining seats and an amazing sound system. Also 10 dollars. That one serves beer too.
Never in my life had anyone being loud or on their phone during a movie, and ive been to hundreds. Guess we are just respectful up north. Little Kids have been loud at times but it happens.
I hate large TVs in my house and I don’t have a TV in the living room for this purpose. Sick of them being the centerpiece of houses, IMO. I have a smaller side room for TVs and video games. I also just hate large TVs in my house so yeah ha.
Buying a good TV and installing speakers is a bigger hassle imo.
Also you have to wait 6 months…
Also its not sound proof so its gonna leak next door and they might not be happy
Also lighting issues
home theater system
How big is your house? Do you have a mansion and a dedicated room lol? Or is it just a living room “theater”?
Important question: what movie are you gonna go see?
Based on the timing I would guess Project Hail Mary. I heard it’s worth seeing in IMAX.
Center isle, center seat.
Is that a rousing game of space invaders?
IMAX is total garbage. Turns every seat into the worst seat in the theater. Definitely the least ideal way to view a movie. It’s just a gimmick to justify outrageously priced tickets.
Hard disagree. There is no experience like seeing a movie filmed in 70mm, being shown with a 70mm projector in a theater designed to show it. Granted, there are only about 2 dozen theaters in the US that fit that exact description, but no eye strain, no neck craning. Even most of the “close enough” IMAX theaters I’ve been to are still really good experiences unless your in the front few rows.
When I was younger and went almost weekly it was always front row, as close to the middle as possible. Now I still prefer kind of close but not front row close. Still try and get centered.
Further to the back to me feels more like watching tv, but I’ll sit back there if my friends prefer it and be fine.
If I were to pick from your map it’d be directly behind the center handicap seats.
