Any reviews on I-city's IMAX 3D bro? Is it really worth? How's the premium glider seats? There's a sort of common complaint about I-city aircond on the whole to be under temp and warm.

I opted for IMAX 2d at Velocity (didn't go for 3d as it was natively shot on IMAX 2d camera). Don't really fancy the stereoD post prod.

From my Endgame experience at Velocity IMAX, YES, it is as per the video demo you shared. How did I confirm this, very simple.. movie trailers were on 2.35:1 ratio and when the actual movie started, the image was large, high to be specific. Only concern is, it wasn't full screen as in top bottom full.. I wonder why. But what I watched was super larger already for my eyes.

Guys, has anyone watched any movie or Avengers in Onyx TGV I-city? There was complain about Onyx halls generally not having the best sound. MBO Atria Onyx apparently has too much reverb all over the hall.

I watched Endgame (round 2) at Mytown, MAXX Atmos.. so here's the thing.. screen is huge, wide huge.. visual clarity not great, not enought contract and colour for that large screen. I still feel the Laser projector at MBO Starling the best! I could be wrong.

Sound was good but I sense the rattling top back, I was seated at G and I could hear the rattle during the battle scene (someone here did mention in this forum).

Somehow I was not able to hear OR get proper effects from the "voice of God" speakers (overhead), like literally none! It's an Atmos film and all I could profoundly hear are all channels except overhead. I'm not sure if it's the mixing of the film or Mytown GSC downplayed the sound setup.. I just don't know.

How about other Atmos cinema experience? Was it the same? Like faint over the head effects for endgame? How about other Atmos movies in Mytown MAXX? Were they good or nothing great? The only and best Atmos effect I have felt in cinema was for San Andreas at IOI city MAXX.

This post has been edited by vickno: Apr 30 2019, 10:08 PM

Nice! Tgv did mention that the largest IMAX screen is Velocity. 2nd largest is 1U..

Starling mall any time.. screen is gigantic and Laser projector that does very well. The Atmos is also good in MBO Starling. The colour and contrast is world apart, you can see the different in Starling Big screen.

Hi guys,

I heard GSC now has IMAX in its new Johor mid valley. Anyone checked it out already? How large is the screen? Laser or not?

Hey guys.. planning to watch Avatar 2 in the best possible 3D, since IMAX ioi city 2 is not ready yet, I'm trying to watch it in the next brightest 3D. It appears that the only bright option is in Onyx 3D Mid valley. Anyone watched Avatar 2 in 3D onyx Mid valley? How was your experience, audio visual? Was it presented in 3D HFR?

Anyone watched it on 3D Onyx Atria?

Compared to MV Onyx Vs Atria Onyx, which is better in general?

Looks like none of the above has Dolby Atmos together with 3D. The only way to get 3D+big screen+Atmos is in Melaka MBO, elements mall. Elsewhere, there seems to be a trade off in terms of visual or sound (either 3D onyx, or normal 3D or big screen+ Atmos).

I noticed many raved reviews ( in terms of screen size in general) about Onyx Tropicana however it appears Avatar 2 is showing only in 2D there. Any other bright, immersive 3D experience in Klang valley, guys?

Thanks

This post has been edited by vickno: Dec 26 2022, 07:02 AM

Dropping in a new review. Just visited the new TGV Pavillion Bukit Jalil.

Date/time: 12th May 2023 / 2.15pm show
Movie: Guardian of the Galaxy Vol 3
Cost: RM 23 (flat rate all day long)

Cinema readiness (Work in progress):
As most of us know, during the 2022 announcement (take over from DADI), 16 halls were planned. The cinema is currently operating with 7 halls and construction of other halls is underway. There was no significant "noise pollution" heard during my show.

Looks and feel (Very good):
The cinema is located at level 5. It has a very large foyer, the place looks neat and refreshing. They have set up several coffee tables, proper leather chairs etc. It's not flashy however not boring at the same time. Lives up to the "Deluxe" cinema status.

The floor layout is massive. The pathway that greets you after the ticket scanning and the escalator is WIDE! It's so wide I wonder if they should have used the space and made some halls larger. It's definitely NOT claustrophobic. Lights are dim and cozy throughout the pathway to the cinema halls.

Every single staff was very hospitable and friendly.

Hall 6 (It's called ATMOS in the TGV app):

Hall ambience (very cozy):
They have opted for curtains on all sides and looked rather regal. As you walk into the hall, you are greeted by a dim walkway, and then immediately becomes brighter due to the illuminating speakers. Yes, all the speakers are lit up during pre-show.

Seats (10/10):
The seats are fully leathered, plush and glides. Seat colours are cool peach/red. The seats are the most comfortable I've sat in a cinema. I am a "well fed" guy, 180cm and it was decent however the leg room could be slightly better (not a massive deal breaker). Once you glide, the leg room improves. The cup holder is large and is meant to fit a Royale popcorn container. A one litre tupperware bottle will fit well into the holder.

Row D has an enormous leg room (main access lane), and the most immersive feel would be by sitting here, bearing in mind that the screen is not very large.

Row F might be "perfect" for those who don't like "immersiveness".

Pre-show:
As mentioned earlier all the surround speakers and subwoofers have warm LED lights. They will illuminate until the movie starts.
I was surprised that the trailer/advertisements started before 2.15pm... and it was quick, only 2 movie trailers followed by a Cristie laser projector demo and 2 Dolby Atmos demos. Movie started at 2.20 pm (so don't budget the usual 15 mins adver/trailer).

Audio quality (10/10):
Previously, I've been to most of the Dolby Atmos halls available in Klang Valley and Melaka. Usually operated by GSC and MBO. There was always a sense of lack of depth, lack of dynamic range etc. (maybe except BIG Tropicana and BIG Mytown).

The setup here is brilliant, every single channel/speaker came to life. It looked like a 42-48 channel Dolby Atmos. 4 subwoofers mounted on the walls. The sound was deep, punchy, very clear and precise center channel and excellent separations between speakers. I was stunt from the get-go!
The 2 ATMOS demo really helped to create the mood before the show. The movie's sound was brilliant, as I had low expectations since it was a Disney mixed movie (normally not punchy and soft).
I believe I have experienced the best Dolby ATMOS setup in a cinema.

Visual/Screen(6/10):
Screen type - 1.90:1 (No masking for scope movie).
Movie ratio- 2.39:1

The screen size is not small, neither is large, I would say medium-large. Immersive enough if you seat between Row D to row F.

The Cristie 4K laser projector was very good, crisp and bright. It's like any other 4k laser halls. Colours were good as well.

There's a big problem though, the screen has so many cut lines like jigsaw puzzle. It's visible during the bright scenes. It's very distracting. You can't unsee it. I don't understand how this was allowed. 4 points drop because of this.

Summary: Excellent new cinema that has great prospects, very good ATMOS sound and 4k laser projection on an average screen quality that has lines all over. If you can look past the screen's imperfection, then you'll enjoy the whole experience.

P/S: I did not visit other halls in this cinema to check further. Also there's an IMAX and Indulge coming soon as well, the signage is up.

Additional (comparison):

IMAX GSC IOI CITY 2:

Movie and screen ratio - 1.90:1

I immediately "compared" (not fair) the same movie at IMAX, the laser projector here was much brighter, robus, slightly more colour on a much larger screen.

Although the IMAX sound was a little more louder, I felt that the Pavillion's ATMOS had better surround effects that complimented with the movie's action scenes, more depth in low frequency and felt more complete as a whole.

Do try the new TGV pavillion Bukit jalil!

This post has been edited by vickno: May 14 2023, 06:21 AM

Hi, have you checked out MBO Atria's big screen? If you have been, any review? I'm planning for FAST X tomorrow at Atria.

Fast X I feel not worth the cost on IMAX, as no scenes were shot on IMAX and merely went thru a DMR treatment. Therefore you'll be watching fast X on scope the whole time. You can go for IMAX robust sound, but that's about it. My suggestion, go to a good BIG Dolby Atmos (Mytown, Tropicana) and for the price, you'll get more value. Also you may try TGV pavillion if Bukit jalil (ATMOS) if not far for you.

DSAI movie a MUST watch! Hehe.

Hi, you can check post #428 (I had posted a full review specific to this hall).

Not the 1st multiple, as IOI city's Maxx halls 10 & 11 have been equipped with Atmos for the longest of time however KLCC seems to be the 1st to have 3 Atmos halls (not sure if there's more halls).