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How are you seeing it tomorrow? I have looked for early screenings! I need to see this movie!

SpiritualGangster said: "Musical Master said: "The fact that the End Credits Suite included a portion of the "Somewhere Ballet" took me by surprise that I was honestly getting the chills."

The inclusion of the “Somewhere Ballet” in the End Credits suite was such a pleasant surprise!"

Track 10 “Transition to Scherzo, Sherzo” is the full “Somewhere” Ballet music.

CarlosAlberto said: "

One minor quibble: Rachel’s last scene didn’t land for me and it didn’t have anything to do with her acting, just it’s brevity,

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Also saw last night.

In terms of performances, Debose and Faist are clear standouts. Debose in particular, I would say, is in heavy Oscar contention. Audience was roaring after "America."

Found Elgort to be a clear and obvious weak link. Vocals were just not there: clearly strained, thin, and devoid of emotion.

Updated On: 12/7/21 at 10:16 AM

In regards to the Somewhere Ballet instrumental section,

So thrilled to hear it and so thankful they removed the

"And I'll take you away take you far far away out of here" section with Tony and Maria.

It has always felt kinda campy.

Musical Master said: "BrodyFosse123 said: "SpiritualGangster said: "Musical Master said: "The fact that the End Credits Suite included a portion of the "Somewhere Ballet" took me by surprise that I was honestly getting the chills."

The inclusion of the “Somewhere Ballet” in the End Credits suite was such a pleasant surprise!"

Track 10 “Transition to Scherzo, Sherzo” is the full “Somewhere” Ballet music.

I found that track after I posted that and again a wonderful surprise that the "Somewhere Ballet" music is actually used in the film in some capacity. Also, thanks TheOtherOne for answering the three questions I had; though maybe I should have expanded that to movie musicals in general instead of the ones that were released from 2001 and onwards

Updated On: 12/7/21 at 01:29 PM

Oh I looked and I didn’t see any showings for tomorrow. Is it a press event?

Lauren2 said: "Oh I looked and I didn’t see any showings for tomorrow. Is it a press event?"

The film begins regular screenings starting Thursday night Dec 9. A day earlier than Friday Dec 10. Anything prior is exclusive and not worth jumping hurdles for. I learned that the hard way. I can wait 2 days.

Quick question and to anyone that reads this,

As far as I know this film was NOT shot with IMAX (70mm) cameras.

Is it worth paying the extra admission cost IMAX theaters require to see a film that was shot on 35mm, 2:39.1 aspect ratio?
I mean the film projection will still be "regular size" regardless of how big the screen is, right?

From experience, in the past I did watch a none-IMAX movie in an IMAX theater and the top and bottom black gaps were quite noticeable. The Regular film format was inadequate to cover the huge IMAX screen footprint. I was like, "why did I pay the extra cost when I could have watched it in the same size at a smaller (regular sized) cinema screen?". Don't want to fall in the same marketing trap, if that's what it is.

Please apologise if my question sounds daft.

Thank you in advance.

So you reckon it's worth watching it on IMAX due to the visual and audio clarity the new IMAX theater equipment have and not due to the screen area as it will be exactly the same no matter where you go?

I mean I don't expect for the projection to cover the entire IMAX screen canvas but if it's even slightly bigger than the reqular screen of course I would love to experience it there. If it is exactly the same then I will save the extra £15 (I am based in London) and go to a regular screen with modern projectors and audio system.

he he he, that's the one I have in mind. That screen is huge and love it. But if that huge screen is 1/3 covered with two huge black gaps (top and bottom), will it make any difference? lol
Btw, I did ask them the same question and they haven't gotten back to me. I think I know why.

Anyway thanks for getting back to me.

Musicnut82 said: "he he he, that's the one I have in mind. That screen is huge and love it. But if that huge screen is 1/3 covered with two huge black gaps (top and bottom), will it make any difference? lol
Btw, I did ask them the same question and they haven't gotten back to me. I think I know why.

Anyway thanks for getting back to me.

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For me, it's not just about the image. IMAX sound is far superior, in my opinion.

It saddens me deeply to realise how little this movie means to the general audience, at least here in the UK. I did a small survey for tickets around the most well know cinemas in London and most of the screenings (at ODEON, Vue, Cineworld) are nearly half full or 1/3 full. That's the opening weekend!!!!
Btw presales for Spiderman No Way Home is tenfold. You will be lucky to find a seat for the opening weekend.
I guess people are more interested in superhero, Star Wars or James Bond movies only. I have nothing against MARVEL movies btw, some of them I enjoy myself. And obviously I don't expect WSS to have the commercial/commotion and ticket sales number impact of those other films but come on man, seriously!? Why can't people embrace great filmmaking, regardless of the genre and type (art or blockbuster).

Sorry, I thought of venting, that's all.

Updated On: 12/7/21 at 05:27 PM