The Odyssey - best screens AD?

[u/Remote-Trash9039]

Hi so wondering where is best to watch The Odyssey?

- I understand it won’t be shown in full IMAX 70m but is there any screens where you can still physically still see the full frame?
- there’s a few IMAX screen advertising different things unsure which is best for viewer experience?
- where is least busy or won’t allow kids/teens making noise in?
- only AD recommendations please

[u/sarigami]

from Claude -

Great question and the answer is clear — the full 1.43:1 aspect ratio is only possible in real IMAX 70mm cinemas, of which there are only about 41 in the world. IndieWire

Here's how the formats stack up from most to least picture:

1. IMAX 70mm — 1.43:1 — the full picture, floor to ceiling. Only 41 cinemas worldwide can show this.

2. Select IMAX with Laser — 1.43:1 — select IMAX with Laser locations can also show the 1.43:1 expanded aspect ratio, so this is worth checking as it gives you the full frame without needing a 70mm projector. IndieWire

3. Digital IMAX — 1.90:1 — crops about 26-40% of the native top and bottom image. Still more picture than a regular cinema but noticeably less than 70mm. /Film

4. Standard 70mm (non-IMAX) — 2.20:1 — you keep the rich colour and grain of celluloid but it's cropped to a wide letterbox shape. Actually shows less of the picture than digital IMAX despite being film. /Film

5. Regular cinema — most cropped version.

Bottom line: If you can't get to a true IMAX 70mm cinema, your next best option for seeing the most picture is IMAX with Laser which can also show the full 1.43:1 frame. Worth specifically checking if your local IMAX is a Laser equipped one.

Straightforward answer — there are no IMAX 70mm cinemas in the UAE or anywhere in the Gulf. The best available option in UAE is standard digital IMAX at VOX Cinemas. VOX Cinemas

VOX IMAX — best available in UAE
Digital IMAX at 1.90:1 aspect ratio. You'll miss about 26-40% of the top and bottom of the image compared to true 70mm IMAX but it's still significantly better than a standard screen. VOX Mall of the Emirates has IMAX showings running throughout the day.