Riveting in Imax

Rating: 10/10 (2 August 2008)

It was interesting to monitor the comments on this board and then go see the movie tonight for the first time. Would have to say that I agreed with the people who loved it and disagreed with those that didn't like it.
Too long?.....wished it was longer.
Plot too complicated?......just enough complexity to keep it interesting.
Batman's voice too gruff?......kind of, but hey, he's got to disguise his voice right?
Anyway, some of my euphoria over this movie was probably related to the Imax experience. I will be recommending everyone I know to go see this movie in Imax. It's the best $15 I have ever spent and I will be plotting to go see it again before its Imax run is done. Several people we met in line were seeing it again and now I understand the sentiment. The picture/sound combination had a real "wow" factor that I don't think I've ever experienced. I literally gasped a few times, like when Batman was jumping off buildings.
This movie had a real "event" feel to it....waiting in line for an hour before it started just to get in, a huge audience sitting hushed and riveted throughout and big applause at the end.
What more could one ask for out of a movie going experience?