With the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, The Grand Theatre in Pier Park opened their IMAX screen, which has been in the works for a couple months. If you've not seen a movie in IMAX, you have to try it – it truly takes you into the movie.
Dubbed, "the world's most immersive movie experience," IMAX touts 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, crystal clear images, the world's largest movie screens. This sounds fascinating and fun, but how does it do this?
IMAX combines a huge screen with a state-of-the-art projection system and a very advanced sound system. The typical IMAX screen is 52′ x 72′ – which is the size of The Grand's. In addition to the huge size, the screen has a curvature to it that helps to "bring the viewer into the movie." What really makes the magic happen is the two projectors that push the imagery onto the screen and the rumbling sound that you feel in your gut. The projector uses xenon short-arc lamps that fire a light so bright, the video on the screen is crisp and clear. The sound system is a complex array of surround sound speakers that offers a crystal clear listening experience and seat-shaking bass. You hear every crackle, pop, and whisper with complete accuracy.
What's showing and the price.
Currently Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is playing IMAX at the Grand. And let me tell you, it's simply amazing. They only have one IMAX theater, so only one feature film will be playing at a time. Harry Potter is expected to play until August 4th at which point Sector 7: An IMAX 3D Experience is expected to play until the 9th when Cowboy's Vs. Aliens comes out.
At this time, an additional IMAX theater is not being planed for for The Grand, but there is another theater room that would be suitable for the upgrade, should the demand arise.
Have you been to our IMAX or another one? What were your thoughts on it?
I've been to an IMAX up in Chattanooga Tn. really really enjoyed it. If you've never been to one it's quite an experience……. it makes everything seem so real.
I remember my husband had to grab me & pull me back into my seat because I was reaching for things floating about just like they were real! hahahaaa I had so much fun and it was money well spent. Anytime you can have good fun & laugh it's well worth it.
If you enjoy movies and still have some "childlike" fun about you… YOU will greatly enjoy going to an IMAX theater. I see this as a great addition to Pier Park and the price is reasonable as to others I have visited. Good choice and good area.
I hope something fantastic is playing there in September….I will see & be there!