Reviews of IMAX Dome - The Tech Museum (Movie Theater)

Allan B

My neck still hurts.

Sunil Kumar

The dome view is kind of a pain inthe neck when u have to keep ur head up all the time. Not great but a different concept. Very limited leg space too

Ebra Y.

Lost my neck

Stephen Smith

I saw Dunkirk there on June 29th. Great film and cool experience... however, there was some really bad chromatic aberrations going on. I don't know if that was from the original cameras used to film the scenes, or if they were introduced by the imax projector optics, but it was kind of distracting. When the film switched to the standard field of view (which it did for about a quarter of the movie) it was far better, but then again the areas that were most susceptible to the aberrations weren't used in those particular scenes. I think Dunkirk might be more enjoyable on a regular movie screen, but I'd love to come back to the imax theater for an immersive nature documentary. Overall, it was a good experience

Ian Emmons

Biggest imax screen in northern california

Tung Ai Tang

Overrated.

Edita Cruz

I got dizzy and had a neck/shoulder soreness after watching a movie with my head looking up. Not a good design at all. The one in San Francisco was just a very large screen without the need to look up.

de gujeet

A MUST TO CHANGE! NOT ergonomically designed! Recommend recliner seats and range of view within eye angle. If not, problematic experience, i.e. neck pain, dizzy, eyes strain, leg room, spine. For now, not good for fast pace movies.

Allan B

My neck still hurts.

Sunil Kumar

The dome view is kind of a pain inthe neck when u have to keep ur head up all the time. Not great but a different concept. Very limited leg space too

Ebra Y.

Lost my neck

Stephen Smith

I saw Dunkirk there on June 29th. Great film and cool experience... however, there was some really bad chromatic aberrations going on. I don't know if that was from the original cameras used to film the scenes, or if they were introduced by the imax projector optics, but it was kind of distracting. When the film switched to the standard field of view (which it did for about a quarter of the movie) it was far better, but then again the areas that were most susceptible to the aberrations weren't used in those particular scenes. I think Dunkirk might be more enjoyable on a regular movie screen, but I'd love to come back to the imax theater for an immersive nature documentary. Overall, it was a good experience

Ian Emmons

Biggest imax screen in northern california

Tung Ai Tang

Overrated.

Edita Cruz

I got dizzy and had a neck/shoulder soreness after watching a movie with my head looking up. Not a good design at all. The one in San Francisco was just a very large screen without the need to look up.

Jennifer Hudiono

I'm all for enhancing my movie experience, but some things are just too much. This IMAX Dome Theater is dome shaped so the screen is somewhat circular (just keep that in mind). The theater's dome shape gives way for an immersive watching experience given the right movie. I've been here multiple times and the movies shown for the tech museum look remarkable and beautiful. But the other night, I came here to watch Instertellar (a regular movie) thinking it would be the same but it wasn't. Regular movies are just not meant for dome shaped theaters and the picture came off distorted. Not only that but whenever the camera panned around, it was too dizzying. TIP: SIT IN THE VERY BACK, AT THE VERY TOP. You do not want to end up looking up for majority of the movie, not good. Also if you could sit at the edge, it would be better especially if you like to get up during the movie. The aisles are too narrow and near impossible to walk through comfortably without tripping on someone or falling over to the next row. If you choose to watch a regular movie here, be warned.

Mark Galeck

Awful. It used to be, the seats would recline all the way, so you could actually see and appreciate pictures shot for the IMAX format, on the whole dome. Now, I guess they wanted to make more money, which is a noble goal, for sure - they do a lot of public good, and they want to have funds to continue. So, they made the seats non-reclining, and put lots more seats, and the seats have much less room than in a conventional theater. I am 5'10" and my legs were squeezed. In that upright squeezed position, you then have to bend your neck upwards towards the sky. To make money, they want to show "normal" movies (i.e. brainless, like Marvel stuff), so the picture is distorted, does not cover the whole dome, but at the same time is cropped. You can imagine how awful the whole experience is. It used to be so nice...

Tejinder Mangat

Saw Interstellar here and it was an amazing experience, had to turn my had just to experience the whole movie

madhav mane

I went to watch superman vs batman. This needs renovation e.g. recliner, 3D imax projection for blockbusters movies. 2 less stars bcoz of these. Nice place apart from these few things.

Joseph Thomas

First IMAX dome theater experience, and that too for a special weekend show of Nolan's Dunkirk. The first time I watched Dunkirk was at Inox Thrissur, where they messed up the format and shrunk it to 35 mm, and remember that 70% of the movie was shot in Imax cameras. And now what more can I ask for this second time! The dome experience is incomparable to any other cinematic experience, but it isn't all awe. For example, wide angle shots are quite an awestruck experience - you are immersed in the scenes, it gives you a feeling that you are right there, which is a different experience than what 3D glasses can give you - whereas close-ups and steadicam shots would give you a headache because it is too difficult to focus on such a large screen. Audio is quite excellent. In the scenes where you have too much exposure, you could see the stitch lines on the screen which is distractive. The seating inside the theater at The Tech Museum of Innovation was a bit difficult. There isn't enough leg space and if that is the case for shorter guys like me, I wonder how would the taller guys could sit through the two hours without stretching their legs on the front row seats. That said, IMAX dome is quite an experience that one should go for at least once in a lifetime. Particularly if you're a movie person.

Sharath Chandra

Watched Dunkirk and it was one painful experience. Seating is almost vertical and it was a lot of strain to watch the entire screen. Either the seats have to be more reclined or the height of the dome should be increased. Bad design of the dome.

Jennifer Hudiono

I'm all for enhancing my movie experience, but some things are just too much. This IMAX Dome Theater is dome shaped so the screen is somewhat circular (just keep that in mind). The theater's dome shape gives way for an immersive watching experience given the right movie. I've been here multiple times and the movies shown for the tech museum look remarkable and beautiful. But the other night, I came here to watch Instertellar (a regular movie) thinking it would be the same but it wasn't. Regular movies are just not meant for dome shaped theaters and the picture came off distorted. Not only that but whenever the camera panned around, it was too dizzying. TIP: SIT IN THE VERY BACK, AT THE VERY TOP. You do not want to end up looking up for majority of the movie, not good. Also if you could sit at the edge, it would be better especially if you like to get up during the movie. The aisles are too narrow and near impossible to walk through comfortably without tripping on someone or falling over to the next row. If you choose to watch a regular movie here, be warned.

Tejinder Mangat

Saw Interstellar here and it was an amazing experience, had to turn my had just to experience the whole movie

madhav mane

I went to watch superman vs batman. This needs renovation e.g. recliner, 3D imax projection for blockbusters movies. 2 less stars bcoz of these. Nice place apart from these few things.

Sharath Chandra

Watched Dunkirk and it was one painful experience. Seating is almost vertical and it was a lot of strain to watch the entire screen. Either the seats have to be more reclined or the height of the dome should be increased. Bad design of the dome.

Ankur Solanki

Don't EVER go to watch a movie here. It might be only good for shorter science movies. I watched Dunkirk here, and it spoilt the movie for me. The most uncomfortable movie viewing experience ever. Leg space is only sufficient for kids. Poorly designed. I got dizzy and left the theatre with neck pain.

Tim

Terrible parking, horrible customer service and dirt everywhere.

Fathur Rachim

(Translated by Google) This time using a new theater presentation, the location is quite far from San Francisco. And this place is very private and can't just enter. This is where many films are made, the location reaches 7000 hectares. One of them is Indiana Jone and Starwar Films (Original) Presentasi pake theater baru kali ini, lokasinya cukup jauh dari San Francisco. Dan ini tempat sangat private dan ngga sembarang bisa masuk. Disinilah banyak film2 kolisal dibuat, lokasinya mencapai 7000 hektar. Salah satunya Film Indiana Jone dan Starwar

Lay dee Madison

Love it

Joy Engstrom

I love the Tech IMAX ..... it is unlike any other theater that I have ever been in.... It has one of the most fantastic high tech sound system providing excellent sound.. However I do not suggest that you go for a long movie if you have any problem with "Sea Sickness" The curved screen is so real that you feel like you are there! I saw the story of Shackleton's expedition to the Arctic and I felt as if I were there with them. I like the Documentaries best. I think some of the negative reviews were written by people who may have "motion sickness" I would recommend that they do not attend any more viewings at this theater.. JE

Kevin Cheek

While their museum films yielded positive experiences, Dunkirk wound up being unwatchable. Only about 30% of the theater has seats that allow you to watch. Many people left including ourselves because many in our party were becoming ill from the enveloping projection with warped dimensions of the figures on screen. Staff were very helpful in giving us our refund.

Renata Alves

I love these place!

Fathur Rachim

(Translated by Google) This time using a new theater presentation, the location is quite far from San Francisco. And this place is very private and can't just enter. This is where many films are made, the location reaches 7000 hectares. One of them is Indiana Jone and Starwar Films (Original) Presentasi pake theater baru kali ini, lokasinya cukup jauh dari San Francisco. Dan ini tempat sangat private dan ngga sembarang bisa masuk. Disinilah banyak film2 kolisal dibuat, lokasinya mencapai 7000 hektar. Salah satunya Film Indiana Jone dan Starwar

Lay dee Madison

Love it

Renata Alves

I love these place!

Sathish Muthuswamy

This place is good! But the seats are real bad making it near impossible to watch the movie. The challenge is if you arrive within 20 mins of a big launch movie (say... Star Wars) you would get seating pretty much in the front 3 rows and the screen would be right above your head and beyond (literally back of you). What's worse is the seats are non reclining, hardly any leg space. So unless you are neck is super flexible with an eye span greater than 240 degrees, you would end up with either seeing just 10% of screen or really really bad neck ache. Recommendation: if you are regular family guy with small children who can arrive at theater only 15-20 mins prior... Pray there is a lot happening the bottom half of the screen

Giovanni Lopez Morales

I like it and its fun the only time i went is when i went to a flied trip from Chualar school to San Jose

Bob Chin

BEST theater I went to in a very long time.

Mikel Ward

Screen is at a bad angle. Even with good seats near the middle, watching Star Wars required looking up too far.

Ciro Noronha

Saw the new Star Wars movie there and was a bit disappointed. The Dome has a curved screen, which does not work very well for "normal" movies. Worth going for content produced to be shown in that kind of screen, avoid it for standard movies - go to the Metreon instead for that.

Suresh G

The best IMAX experience in bay area. Awesome screen and sound experience.

Sathish Muthuswamy

This place is good! But the seats are real bad making it near impossible to watch the movie. The challenge is if you arrive within 20 mins of a big launch movie (say... Star Wars) you would get seating pretty much in the front 3 rows and the screen would be right above your head and beyond (literally back of you). What's worse is the seats are non reclining, hardly any leg space. So unless you are neck is super flexible with an eye span greater than 240 degrees, you would end up with either seeing just 10% of screen or really really bad neck ache. Recommendation: if you are regular family guy with small children who can arrive at theater only 15-20 mins prior... Pray there is a lot happening the bottom half of the screen

Bob Chin

BEST theater I went to in a very long time.

Mikel Ward

Screen is at a bad angle. Even with good seats near the middle, watching Star Wars required looking up too far.

Ciro Noronha

Saw the new Star Wars movie there and was a bit disappointed. The Dome has a curved screen, which does not work very well for "normal" movies. Worth going for content produced to be shown in that kind of screen, avoid it for standard movies - go to the Metreon instead for that.

Byron Escobar

Awesome!!

Suresh G

The best IMAX experience in bay area. Awesome screen and sound experience.