BFI Imax

1 Charlie Chaplin Walk
Waterloo, London SE1 8XR
Tel: 0870 787 2525

Seriously impressive cinema with the UK's biggest screen (the height of 5 double-decker buses). As well as 3D documentaries which take full advantage of the scale of Imax they show mainstream movies which look amazing despite only filling half the screen.

BFI Imax cinema, London

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Me and my family went to see Harry Potter 5, with the last 20 minutes in IMAX 3D. We sat in the very top rows, which I would recommend booking as it's the best place to view from. It's something which has to be seen to be believed. The size of the screen and the sound quality make such a difference. I had already seen HP in a normal screen cinema and enjoyed it much more in the IMAX. The 3D effects are absolutely stunning. Whatever film you see, it's an experience for all ages that is not to be missed.

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 by Amy K, 20 Aug 2007

A fantastic cinema with an absolutely huge screen. I've been here quite a few times, and the good seats are right at the back (the middle seats). You might feel a bit sick right at the front. It's best to book seats in advance as it's a very popular venue, for adults as well as kids. I saw a 3-D underwater documentary here, but unfortunately the glasses made me feel rather queasy. But 2-D wildlife, space and underwater documentaries are just as impressive. I saw Spiderman 2 and the visual effects were stunning, so I think 3-D is a bit overrated...

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 by bobbypants "top london reviewer" (55 reviews), 16 Jun 2007

My daughter and I love Imax! We always try to see a film there rather than at a regular cinema now.

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 by Chammy, 15 Nov 2006

If you've got kids to amuse for an afternoon or evening this place is perfect! As well as the fun of 3D the screen is brain-numbingly huge.

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 by capital girl "top london reviewer" (59 reviews), 14 Aug 2005

This is very impressive cinema, simply stunning for 3-D. However slightly flawed for 2-D film, as it is a huge screen you are sat close and the screen is viewed at the midpoint and it is more natural to look upwards. But still deserves full marks.

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 by Merlin, 29 Jul 2005

My visit was amazing - definitely a must.

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 by Anonymous, 11 Oct 2004

The screen here is absolutely huge and it's worth a visit for that reason alone. But most of the films shown are novelty 3D affairs which are entertaining for kids but somewhat dull for most adults.

However I did see the 2nd Matrix film here, which was very impressive, with excellent picture quality and it made the film much more gripping than I expect it would have been in a conventional cinema.

I hope they show more remastered mainstream or arthouse movies instead of the 3D animated insect films.

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 by Mark Cowan (14 reviews), 12 Apr 2004



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