Variety Writers Test ‘The Odyssey’ in 4DX Format
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Three Variety writers attended a 4DX screening of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" at Regal's L.A. Live cinemas to evaluate the immersive experience. The three-hour film stars Matt Damon and is available in 4DX at nearly 800 theaters worldwide. The writers reported mixed experiences, with one leaving early due to nausea and another using a button to turn off the water spray midway. A third writer, a frequent 4DX viewer, praised the format for making viewers feel like they are living inside the film. The 4DX experience includes shaking seats, water spritzing, wind, and smoke effects that match onscreen action. The ticket price was reported as $36.
What’s reported
The screening took place at Regal's L.A. Live cinemas.
The film is three hours long and stars Matt Damon.
4DX is available in nearly 800 movie theaters worldwide.
One writer left halfway through due to nausea from the movement.
Another writer used a "turn water off" button midway through the film.
A third writer, a frequent 4DX viewer, said the format made her feel like she was living in the film.
The ticket price was $36.
The theater erupted in applause when Odysseus returned to Ithaca.
Key figures
Christopher Nolan, director of "The Odyssey"
Matt Damon, star of "The Odyssey"
Pat, Variety writer
Matt, Variety writer
Tanya, Variety writer
Sources: Variety
