Movie: Transformers IMAX

About a week after seeing it originally, I decided that I wanted to see it again in the theatre. I never got around to it so when it started playing in IMAX I knew it was destiny. All of my original thoughts (I used the new search to find that :-) ) on the movie hold true but I came out loving it more than I did before. The second time had the added benefit of anticipation because I knew what was coming and looked forward to certain scenes. That said, here are some thoughts on seeing a major motion picture on IMAX.

• Sound. Holy crap the sound in that place blows normal theatres away. At times it really sounds like bullets were flying over my head.
• Seats. They don't recline, lean or move in any way and the angle is fairly upright. I understand why they're designed that way but it gets old during a 2 hour show.
• Screen. It's pretty crazy when you have to look side to side to see the whole screen. It was awesome most of the time but did kinda overwhelm during some of the shakier fight scenes. I should note this is a fault with the movie and not the venue itself.
• Concession. No food or drink is allowed in the theatre. I expected this and understand why, doesn't mean I wasn't thirsty as hell by the time it was over.

I should also mention this was the first time I'd been to the Udvar-Hazy when it wasn't a company holiday party. The actual museum part was closed to foot traffic but seeing the planes in full light, without cocktail bars littered around them all while not wearing a suit was pretty cool. I think I need to go back with a camera and a tripod before I pass final judgement on the place. Now if only I can arrange the "no people" thing.