Ah shiet. I checked the seatings again and there are still seats left, but either at the side or a little to the front. I think even if the seating isn't ideal, it's probably still worth a watch since it's only RM10 per ticket. And at least for me, nothing beats watching a movie in the cinema even if it's a regular hall. Like I couldn't get an ideal seat for Akira as well so I ended up buying a seat at the side. I'm kinda surprised that Akira is selling better than both of the Godzilla films. The sales for both Godzilla films are also similar since I expect Minus One to sell better than the OG 1954. They're all huge Godzilla fans, I guess.

I don't think you need to watch it in IMAX unless you want to use this opportunity to tick off your bucket list. It's probably better if you save it for another movie just like how I'm saving my DA experience. However, I actually didn't know Mid Valley's Hall 18 is the DA hall. Interesting. Not BIG Atmos though but I guess this'll be my first experience with regular DA.

I'm still thinking whether to watch Sand Land since it's based on Akira Toriyama's work. There're still quite a few seats left.

The Harry Potter films will be available in regular halls as well in October. I'm pretty sure they'll open up the ticket sales but maybe 1-2 weeks before screening in October. Or you can buy a ticket bundle on Keepsake by GSC and you also get collectible tickets. It's similar to the Warner Bros. promotion we had (last year?).
https://shop.gsc.com.my/collections/movie-t...-ticket-bundle-

Like what BetterCallSaul said, student pricing is only available for screenings during weekdays before 6pm. It's not available after 6pm or during weekends and public holidays.

Thank you hehehe its right there



Next up, Joker Folie a Deux!

This post has been edited by nnannon24: Sep 8 2024, 08:57 PM

12 replies since my last visit! So happy that this thread is getting the traction!

But anyway it's getting more difficult for me to watch a movie now since I have a newborn baby now, but managed to catch Alien Romulus at Velocity IMAX and it was great! Awesome movie and those 0 gravity shots in IMAX make me feel like I am floating.

Also the Joker trailer was shown before Alien and some shots look absolutely stunning with the tall aspect ratio! Early reviews didn't look positive but will still be watching it in IMAX as I loved the first film.

Just to second @katharsis, I really hope one day the IMAX at i-City will be upgraded to Laser and 12 channel audio. I have been visiting Velocity since Velocity is upgraded to Laser and removed the stupid couple seat arrangement.

But the hall at i-City is stunning. Always a great experience walking towards the IMAX hall, the big IMAX logo, the dedicated washroom beside the hall, the entrance to the hall.. Damnn

This post has been edited by ericling: Sep 9 2024, 09:01 AM

Haha just continue your parenting stage expectations

I was glad i stay as bachelor so that i can IMAX every week😂🤣

New Joker will be explosive 4 sure and i wont be surprised if it become $1 billion and surpasses back D&W for highest R rated gross ever hahahaha

This post has been edited by skylinelover: Sep 10 2024, 01:26 PM

Transformers One in IMAX anyone

I'm going to check it in Big Atmos. Tak ada 1.9:1 aspect ratio, so not worth IMAX tax to me haha.

@ericling congratulations on your newborn child! Hope things are going well on your end minus the sleepless nights haha. Even if Central I-City IMAX upgrades to laser and 12 speakers, I still can't reasonably go lol cause too far. Overall not really a lot to watch in IMAX now for that tall aspect ratio. Even Joker 2 a bit sketchy cause of the early reviews but will see la. Haven't watched Joker 1 so not really that hyped.

Didn't know that Joker 2 getting lukewarm reviews, I was scrolling thru Instagram and saw Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga getting standing ovations when the film got screened at Venice Film Festival so I was under impression that it might be good.

I mean, we'll see. The first Joker film back in 2019 also got mixed reviews from critics, but the fans loved it and the film got massive praises when it released for all. It could be the same pattern again.

I'm interested to watch a movie in Imax but reading from others experience, it seems imax is much louder than Dolby Atmos.

Since I never been to Imax cinema before, is this still a current problem?

I've been to Atmos, Atmos Onyx and Onyx JBL and the sound volume level is comfortable throughout the movie so I'm worried about spending big on Imax because of the audio volume issue.

Also my target for Imax cinema is Sunway Velocity since it have the biggest Imax. Is H16 still the best seat there?

This post has been edited by OfficiallyAhmad: Sep 12 2024, 06:02 PM

Depends on the films usually. Most of them are slightly below borderline in terms of loudness. For seats, it's preferential but for me it's J for wide/2.39:1 aspect ratio films, and K or L for tall/1.9:1 films.

Thank is really a helpful guide. Thank you for sharing it. Now I feel more confident to bite the bullet when you say that.

I watched Dune 2 at Velocity (my first time to IMAX)... audio volume is alright no problem (though I was expecting more bass based on all the hype I've heard about IMAX), the tall picture format is worth the experience!

Mostly these reviewers are baiting for attention such IGN and Rotten Tomatoes. Personally, I don't buy to any of those cents but for the industry and director views', it benefits them to narrate for promotional purposes if they received positive reviews from the critics.

Let's look back at the previous Joker (2019) review (biasedly chose Rotten Tomatoes) and the outcomes out of it:
"Joker" was divisive among critics, receiving both praise for Joaquin Phoenix's performance and criticism for its dark tone and controversial themes. Some felt it glamorized violence, while others appreciated its boldness. It holds a 69% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the mixed reviews, "Joker" earned 11 nominations and won two Oscars: Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Guðnadóttir.

Google votes (mainly voted by the watchers) holds an 88% positive reviews.
Todd Philips said "(Joaquin) literally said to me, ‘I'm not going to do this unless I'm as scared as I was on the first one.’ … He was petrified on the first movie, the way you want an actor to be. And so the reason he would not be interested in this sequel is because that feeling goes away. And then you're like, ‘What are you doing?’ We weren't scared on Hangover 2 in that way. On this movie, we wanted to be as scared. So we kind of wrote a script that we were all scared of . We kind of wrote a script that would sort of give (Joaquin) that feeling."

Not to forget that Scott Silver said this movie is one of his best creation of his career time. Meanwhile, Joker 2 received an uproarious 12-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Screening.
Also, I saw someone in the comment said that he/she watched the Joker 2 at Venice and he/she would love to see it again on this October 4th.



I'm trying to not hook with anything related to Joker around the internet because I don't to kill the vibe (just like I did for the first one, literally saw Joker end scene photo where he bleeds after the car crash riots) before my IMAX screening

I fully believe that this definitely going to be good and stand with my stance that critic reviews are nothing but just a clown

This post has been edited by nnannon24: Sep 14 2024, 07:45 AM

I trust Todd and the team when October comes hahahaha

Just wondering, which seat would you recommend from the top at IMAX Velocity for the best viewing experience that suits human peripheral vision?



This post has been edited by nnannon24: Sep 19 2024, 10:08 AM

Can you comment a bit on the seats? Does it have recliners and how was it?

Finally i get to watch BJ BJ only RM22 GSC haha

Also finally i digging JFF Akira next Sunday 3rd round tour is southern after KL and Penang

You all also should know i also catch GMO on Netflix already

So i also no motivation 2 watch again especially Saturday where i hate going there the most due 2 zero parking space always unless i reach like 10am with movie schedule for 2pm No way 4 that

This post has been edited by skylinelover: Sep 20 2024, 05:38 PM

wow you've been enjoying life atm

I flexi working schedule

So any day is cinema day

For me personally, my go-to rows are K, J then L. K and L are my go-to for tall aspect ratio films (priority on K). J for wider aspect ratio ala 2.39:1. I won't really go further than this as the screen is huge and won't fit my periheral vision comfortably. Of course, seat locations at the cinemas is subjective, so I would recommend you go there and try it yourself.

In terms of seat features, it reclines a bit but don't expect like top tier all the way back etc. The minor problem of this hall is the legroom is not that great, so long legs people will feel cramped.

@skylinelover lucky you XP. I started my full time job a few months back and now only limited time to watch films... well can lah, after work just go to the cinema asap. However the jams, petrol cost and physical fatigue is real draining haha. Worse more is that I can't benefit from student price anymore for both IMAX and Big; need to pay full price so wallet also sakit HAHA.