With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey becoming the first film shot entirely on IMAX cameras, fans are debating if skipping the 70mm IMAX format means missing out on the “full” experience. While the 70mm version offers an immersive 1:43:1 aspect ratio, it is available in only a handful of theaters worldwide.
The good news is that you don’t need the “truest” format to enjoy the film. While standard theater screens may crop the image to fit their specific ratios, the core action is centered to ensure that no story-critical details are lost, making standard screenings a perfectly valid way to experience the movie when it hits theaters on July 17.