IMAX 3D Theater — Attraction in Reading

Purchased my ticket to the 10:15PM showing of Fantastic Beasts last night at the Reading location. I’ve been looking forward to the premiere of this movie all friggin year. And I wanted to experience it at it’s fullest potential. Last time I was at the IMAX, Beauty and the Beast was playing. It was 3D And it was absolutely phenomenal. Nothing can compare. So of course I wanted to see this highly anticipated blockbuster in IMAX 3D. Well... To my dismay, I was sadly mistaken. First off, no one was offered 3D glasses when entering the theater. I’m just confused because when googling showtimes as every other theater in the state had listings of separate showtimes for both 3D and standard versions. The IMAX website offers only one option, no alternative. It’s listed verbatim as, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, sans 3D following the title. Is this establishment not titled, “Sunbrella IMAX 3D Theater, Reading? I figured since all the other theaters listed the standard and 3D versions with separate showtimes, I just thought because, I’ll say it again “Sunbrella IMAX 3D Theater”. People go to the IMAX for this ultimate experience, seems illogical to show a standard version of such a movie. One of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, with highly anticipated magical special effects. It defeats the purpose of going to the IMAX. People who prefer IMAX, are looking to be blown away. To be amazed. As I was amazed seeing Beauty and the Beast. I couldn’t wait to experience the wonder of it all. The amazement. I’m beyond disappointed as I’m a huge Harry Potter fan. I drove out of my way to go to the IMAX, when Showcase Cinemas is right down the street from me, offering a preference of standard and 3D versions, reclining comfortable seats and just as comparable to IMAX. I’m a single mom. Being able to take myself to a movie that’s not PG is rare. I wasted my one night off by deciding to go to this theater. Who knows if I will have the chance to see it again before it’s gone. This isn’t just mere disappointment, I feel jipped, cheated. I feel they are misleading people. There should be some sort of stipulation that THIS MOVIE IS NOT IN 3D!!!!! Unacceptable!!!!! Even my...

WE BACK BABBY!!! Finally, after being closed for at least a year and a half it has reopened! Watched Top Gun: Maverick, and ohhh man was it good in IMAX. That 65.5 x 84.4 foot screen is amazing, with dual 4k laser projectors too. Audio is great (not quite as good as Dolby), but there are subwoofers under the seats like Dolby which is great. Also the tickets are only 16 per person, which is a STEAL when you compare it to AMC IMAX which charges 20-25, and the screen there is significantly smaller. Just a reminder to any people going here, there is no reserved seating so make sure you show up 30-20 minutes early if you want to guarantee good seats, there isn't any row numbers but I would suggest sitting 8 or 9 rows up, best for getting a whole view of the screen and being immersed. There are barely any previews as well (which is a shame, would love to see the Avatar 2 trailer on the screen), but the movie starts fairly soon after the scheduled time (about 2 trailers worth). I also saw some people complaining about the seats, but honestly they aren't even that bad, they are actually pretty comfy when it comes to stadium seating. It would be nice to have reclining seats like Dolby, but that would bring down the seat # by like half and be an insanely expensive unneeded renovation. Overall, the best theater in New England and East Coast (other than AMC Lincoln...

This theatre needs to change for its own good; the amazing screen and sound system is done a disservice by the horrible system created by the lack of reserved seating which does nothing for us moviegoers who want some peace of mind. Went half an hour before the movie started and only got within the first five rows which pretty much guarantees neck discomfort. Even if we were "rookie" late, the situation only got worse with a significant number of seats being "reserved" by people using their clothing/bags etc while their family got food and came later. People with reserved seats were nonchalant and did not even look/respond when I asked if the seat next to them was "open". The fuddruckers and whole Jordan's environment can make this theatre an amazing attraction but it's being held back by its own old systems which do not respect our time. The temperature in the theatre is fine but the imperfections in the screen are very visible and can be...