Chrysler IMAX Dome Theatre at the Michigan Science Center

"It feels real their is an emotional involvement that’s not just words this is really true and with a continuem overlap between reality and fiction having things devoted to action and dedication awareness and practice. Imax action and immersion with film glorious film. By products spontaneously finding adventure and being inspired by the wonder and beauty of the world. Lines and seperation that disappear and over time slowly realizing you already immersed into a good story to remember. Giving me a break from focusing on myself a practical joy with reward and magic. Awareness and magic and fastness of space. It’s an enlightening experience and it’s clear no corner without light or being ignored."

"Had the perfect experience seeing Oppenheimer here. It was nice treating this like movies back in the day. First come, first serve; got great seats, was blown away by the the imax ratio scenes."

"I was worried after seeing some of the negative reviews, but I still enjoyed seeing Oppenheimer here. I think most of the complaints were overblown, but I did know the theater was a dome beforehand and can see how that would be disappointing to those who didn't. The staff was friendly and everyone who got there early was offered a tour of the projector room. The dome screen was definitely different but immersive and not distracting, and I got used to it after the first 20 minutes or so. The only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 star rating is that the seats can be cramping if you are tall, but it was manageable. Overall, I'm glad that I saw the film here, even if it might have been better on the "normal" 70mm screen in Grand Rapids."

"My experience at the Michigan Science Center's IMAX viewing of "Oppenheimer" was nothing short of a disappointment. With the promise of an incredible 70MM IMAX version of the movie, I walked in with high expectations, only to be met with a series of unfortunate letdowns that left me questioning their commitment to quality. First and foremost, the seats were a nightmare. Uncomfortable doesn't even begin to describe the level of discomfort these torture devices provided. It's astonishing that in an age where comfort is a basic expectation, the Science Center managed to offer seats seemingly designed to induce physical agony. But the real travesty was the screen itself. The supposed IMAX experience turned out to be an exercise in visual frustration. The screen's curvature distorted the image to the point where characters appeared as if they were melting into each other. It was as if the Science Center took it upon themselves to present a surrealistic reinterpretation of the film, where faces contorted and landscapes twisted in ways the director never intended. Within a mere five minutes, it became clear that enduring this cinematic catastrophe would be an exercise in futility. I left the viewing, feeling as if I had just survived an unfortunate experiment in sensory deprivation and discomfort. The anticipation of a grand cinematic experience was replaced with a bitter taste of regret for having wasted my time and money on such a debacle. The Michigan Science Center's handling of the IMAX screening of "Oppenheimer" was a true disservice to both the film and the audience. The lack of attention to detail, the uncomfortable seating, and the distorted visuals turned what should have been a remarkable movie night into a cautionary tale of how not to curate a cinematic experience. Save yourself the agony and disappointment – steer clear of this debacle masquerading as entertainment."

"Went to see Oppenheimer. Left after 5 minutes. I’m super disappointed- I was so excited to see this in 70mm. If you haven’t been to this IMAX theatre, it’s literally a dome. So the film, which is intended to be projected on a flat screen, is projected onto a curved dome. The only way you can get a decent viewing of the film is to watch it in digital IMAX at your local movie theatre or another theatre that’s showing 70mm. If you plan on sitting through 3 hours of Oppenheimer, plan on having a sore neck for the week because you literally have to constantly look in every direction to watch the movie"