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    Have you not seen it at all yet Gaz?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Looking forward to seeing it in 4K.
    Avoided (mostly) anything other than the first reveal trailer, so going in pretty cold.

    Movie night booked in February when it comes out, double feature back to back Blade Runner then 2049.
    Getting the popcorn in!
    The trailers are useful for explaining the characters
    Hope your watching it in an imax theater.


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    Missed its run at the Cinema Jerry unfortunately, best I can do is the 4k version at home, shouldnt be too bad.

    Never seen it Tim, deliberately avoided all reviews when I could.
    Couple of things leaked out (dammit) but still going in pretty cold.
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    Ah, that's a shame. I'm sure you'll still enjoy it, but on a 200m˛ screen with dual 4K projectors and Dolby Atmos, it's almost overwhelming it's so good. You are totally lost in the experience. First time I saw it I was so gob-smacked I went straight back in for the next showing! Never done that before.

    Maybe sit 2 feet from the screen with headphones on in a totally dark room, that should get you there

    Amazing you have managed to miss all the spoilers, that must have taken some doing.

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    Tim You spoliery bastard...

    Ive seen Blade Runner literally 50+ times and still enjoy it, hence my holding off for the sequel to probably one of my top 3 films.
    Bummed out I never saw it in Imax, that’ll teach me...look back on the films I DID see and say yup...that Cinema classic, I SAW that in the Cinema!

    Interstellar?
    Saw that 3 times in Imax the same day....knew I was seeing something significant.
    Should have made fhe effort with 2049.

    That was good, but nothing on seeing Donner’s Superman when it came out...I believed.



    Quote Originally Posted by Tim View Post
    Ah, that's a shame. I'm sure you'll still enjoy it, but on a 200m˛ screen with dual 4K projectors and Dolby Atmos, it's almost overwhelming it's so good. You are totally lost in the experience. First time I saw it I was so gob-smacked I went straight back in for the next showing! Never done that before.

    Maybe sit 2 feet from the screen with headphones on in a totally dark room, that should get you there

    Amazing you have managed to miss all the spoilers, that must have taken some doing.

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    Got the bluray on order too. Forgot when it comes out but looking forward to it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Tim You spoliery bastard...

    Ive seen Blade Runner literally 50+ times and still enjoy it, hence my holding off for the sequel to probably one of my top 3 films.
    Bummed out I never saw it in Imax, that’ll teach me...look back on the films I DID see and say yup...that Cinema classic, I SAW that in the Cinema!

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    Do we really need to see things on a giant cinema screen? Whats wrong with a 50" HD flatscreen with the headphones on? Get the lighting in the room right and its really immersive.

    I dont believe you can take everything in on a cinema screen and you need the best seats. The sound may be on an epic scale but its all too much sometimes

    Nice glass of refreshment with home comfort and nobody else bothering you. Anyway when it comes to the bargain bins I will be picking it up
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    Quote Originally Posted by Minstrel SE View Post
    Do we really need to see things on a giant cinema screen?

    Yes! A thousand times yes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by narabdela View Post
    Yes! A thousand times yes!
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    Yup, some films just don't have the same impact at home, no matter what you do. But, it's very film dependent, for some films it makes no odds. Films like Blade Runner 2049 however, most definitely, with bells on. On an IMAX it's overwhelming. The scale of both it's visual impact and the sound scape it creates is visceral - not been so moved by a film in ages. I get the best seats too, as I always prebook.

    As much as some people can't understand why it's important, I don't understand why they don't get it. If you're not that into films though, then stay at home. Some folk are just lazy or don't like crowds, which I also understand, my mates wife loves films but going to the cinema stresses her out - each to their own. Some films with a live audience are much more enjoyable because of the reaction.

    I enjoy live experiences, be that concerts, theatre or films - I'll keep on getting that buzz until I'm too old/unable to enjoy it, then I'll stay at home with my pipe and slippers.
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