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Post #914700

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canofhumdingers
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The Force Awakens: 1.78:1 scenes in 2D? - with recreation of IMAX scene (Released)
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Date created
5-Mar-2016, 9:34 PM

I like the way Nolan handled the shifting aspect ratios of his films for the blu ray releases. It was the closest he could get to replicating the IMAX theatrical experience on current home theater tech. I’m also ok with the decision to keep the TFA blu ray locked in the scope aspect ratio as I think that will work fine on home video since it only has one short sequence in the whole film that would shift.

HOWEVER, I think ALL of these blu rays should’ve included the full frame IMAX footage as bonus features.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to see all four of these films at a 15/70 presentation (even got to see TDK twice thanks to a revival screening!) and there is nothing else like it in the world. Interstellar on IMAX was possibly the single greatest theatrical presentation I’ve ever experienced. The escape from Jakku on 15/70 was mind blowing. It was so visceral and nearly overwhelming. You felt like you were right there, in that chase. And you DEFINATELY lose something in the cropped scope version.