Then comes immersion. IMAX 3D, home theater with a wall covering display and 22 speakers. Whatever it is matters less than what it does, transporting you from your ordinary, possibly dull and depressing, life, into something exciting and different. Thus we get such differing reviews on the same site, the immersion is grand while the information is lacking.

The Romans understood spectacle, the short break from monotonous reality whose demand fuels temporary havens from movies to drugs, and elevates the suppliers' standing to being wanted and even needed. Apparently a certain political candidate, who was mocked for Roman columns at his nomination, understands it too. Time to wonder how long can people enjoy the image of a steak, before demanding the taste of red meat. With media informing us how great it is to go vegan. *sigh*

I remember the 3D era of the mid '50s quite well.

My favorite is "House of Wax" (1953) with Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Charles Bronson (Igor) and I can't remember the femme fetale's name (Phyllis Kirk?) for sure. The melting and falling out of the screen statues were especially scary to the 12/13 year old I was then.

Thanks for your attention. I now return you to the subject at hand.

Again I'm complaining, but I'm certainly going to pay that much to see it, because I'm a sucker for IMAX films, 3D films and monster movies.

Or maybe I'll just see "Knowing" instead. Sounds like sweet sweet hangin', totes magotes.

I do want to see it, but what the f***: $17 dollars for a damned movie ticket? Seriously, the movie's like 90 min. long, what the hell???

I'll just go see "Knowing" instead for some sweet, sweet hanging, totes magotes.