Hey man. Back early 2022, I'd watched Dune 1 (which had 1.43:1 scenes) in Velocity IMAX and I distinctly remembered few scenes of the film stretched taller, using almost the entire screen. Velocity's aspect ratio is taller than 1.43:1 at 1.33:1. Velocity uses dual 2k Xenon projectors which help compensate for the higher aspect ratio (there were older posts here that mentioned Velocity's IMAX uses dual 2k Xenon projectors, which should help achieve that 1.43:1 size. This is also why I saw Dune 1 stretch as tall as it did). I could be wrong but it wouldn't hurt to try. Also if I'm right, I'm be so sad cause I usually watch movies at cinema alone and I can't find a partner to justify for that stupid couple seat which are also the best positioned seats there.

Also an update, a few days ago, news broke out that Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 will only be 2.39:1. Chilaka, I booked IMAX tickets already before hearing this news. Anyway, upon doing a bit of research and reading articles, IMDB's info can be edited by anyone, so previously, it mentioned 1.9:1 alsong with the usual 2.39:1. I assume this was written as speculation as there wasn't any concrete info about MI7's aspect ratio. However, the film heavily marketed to be an IMAX film so the expectation for tall height was promised. Anyway, pretty bumped out right now as I could have saved money opting for BIG DA instead. Maybe the MI7 vs Oppenheimer IMAX screening slots and having Oppenheimer won out in the end may have influenced this change, I'm not sure. Anyway ooof.

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MI 7 more action

Oppenheimer no action

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IMAX dead reckoning part 1

Only go Maxx DA as a last resort for a Premium Large Format (PLF) screen hall and only during discounted hours (RM18 usually). If you can't go during discounted hours, then just spend the extra for IMAX at IOI. If you want better quality than Maxx but cheaper than IMAX, check out the BIG DA halls in KL (biggest screen to smallest: Starling, MyTown then Tropicana Gardens). They are further from Putrajaya but definitely better value for visual quality while having equally great audio set-ups. Maxx screen projectors are outdated as the image is blurry and looks low res. I watched D&D there a few months back and it was not a great visually. Re-watched the film at MyTown Big and the clarity was a big difference. Shame cause the speakers are THX certified and audio there is fantastic. Hope they refurbish the hall to Big but then again, the new wing/mall 2 will be opening a Big hall later this year.

IMAX @ Aurum is RM70 for a single ticket. Zaf said it comes with popcorn and drinks? Is that true?

TGV charges RM35 for 2D IMAX and RM40 for 3D. With regards to adjustable seats that Zaf mentioned, they don't recline that much. If you have a decent office chair that reclines, the TGV seats only go half way. That's just right for me. Perhaps the issue has something to do with a person's height and the stadium seating at 1 Utama.

I would prefer that TGV charges me RM35 if I can reuse my 3D glasses. But at least I have the option not to buy popcorn and drinks when I don't want to.