Best cinema film

The Cowboy · January 23, 2017

Which film wowed you the most on the cinema? Doesn't have to be the greatest film overall, but just the visuals.

Gravity is certainly hard to beat (rubbish plot though), but I think There Will Be Blood and Gladiator were equally as impressive for different reasons.

Gladystweet · January 23, 2017

The Cowboy said:
Which film wowed you the most on the cinema? Doesn't have to be the greatest film overall, but just the visuals.

Gravity is certainly hard to beat (rubbish plot though), but I think There Will Be Blood and Gladiator were equally as impressive for different reasons.

Total Recall. Not the greatest movie ever, and a bit dated and cheesy, but at the time it was fantastic at the cinema.
In fact, True Lies was another, Arnie made a few that were perfect for the big screen.

Number_25 · January 23, 2017

Star Wars Episode One. The CGI Jar Jar Binks made that film a truly unforgettable experience.

ijjysmith · January 23, 2017

Jurassic Park was pretty spectacular at the time.

BigDunc'sFod · January 23, 2017

Eggs · January 23, 2017

...I always prefer the film context to any visual effect gimmicks.

Seanjd · January 23, 2017

Garfield the movie in 3D

dan78 · January 23, 2017

Avatar in 3D

anjelikaferrett · January 23, 2017

dan78 said:
Avatar in 3D

Yes, this one. Loved the film too

The Cowboy · January 23, 2017

Eggs said:
...I always prefer the film context to any visual effect gimmicks.

The question still stands though. Maybe the big screen and surround sound enhanced the emotions of a film, that would be lost on a home TV.

The Lives Of Others, for example, saw that on the cinema and the tension created was incredible.

larbert toffee · January 23, 2017

Don't go to the cinema often but enjoyed the combat scenes from 'Behind enemy lines' even if the film was essentially corny.

DanEFC92 · January 23, 2017

Nolan Batman films

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg · January 23, 2017

Avatar was a good experience. Also going to see The Force Awakens at midnight, great atmosphere. There's definitely still a future for cinema, people will pay to see good films.

Comedy films can be great when the whole audience are enjoying it. The end of a epic film series is mostly always enjoyable. Lord of the Rings comes to mind.

Prevenger17 · January 23, 2017

Whiplash. Needs to be watched with surround sound

COYBL25 · January 23, 2017

Blade Runner on a massive screen with a quality sound system is pretty hard to beat imo.

The Vangelis soundtrack is as much part of the film as anything else.

Aliens on a big screen with surround sound is up there too.