London BFI IMAX Theatre
London BFI IMAX Theatre provides a very immersive movie experience
Located on the Southbank, right in the middle of a roundabout, just north of Waterloo Station, the London IMAX theatre is operated by the British Film Institute in partnership with Odeon.
The London IMAX Theatre's giant 20 metre high by 26 metre wide screen (the largest in the UK) combined with a 14,000 watt digital surround sound system results in a very immersive experience - almost like being there in person. Each frame of film is over 10 times larger than a normal 35mm film making the pictures extremely large and crystal clear. The surround sound adds to the realistic effects drawing you completely into the movie. The video at the bottom of this page is very interesting to watch. It goes into detail about the new screen, projectors and sound system that combine to give you a breathtaking experience you won't soon forget. The IMAX theatre features plush seating that can accommodate nearly 500 viewers. Most days there are multiple show-times and many of the movies are now in 3D.
The London IMAX Theatre is located close to a number of other London theatres and attractions including the Old Vic Theatre Southbank, Royal Festival Hall, Royal National Theatre and The London Eye
For more information about the London BFI IMAX Theatre as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk South Bank, London SE1 8XR, UK
Phone: 020 7960 2102
Official Website: BFI IMAX Theatre
BFI IMAX Theatre Reviews
Rated out of 5
I HAD to see Sinners on the biggest screen in my country! It was an incredible experience. The cinema itself only has one (huge) screen and the cinema is accessible with a lift and accessible seats. The seats themselves are quite comfortable but don't recline. I didn't buy any snacks/drinks there, so I can't comment on them. Staff were friendly and professional.
Sian Nelson - 2 weeks ago
It's got a very posh feeling to it. The ground floor lounge and cafe is very nice. The coffee wasn't surprisingly overpriced. The underground pass was hard to find. I wish there were bigger signs out on the main road. The screen is surprisingly big. It was my first experience. But my seat wasn't very good..the lower you are the worse the experience. So it is recommended that you get the higher seats. Recording inside the theatre is not allowed. They are very strict about that.
Colin S - a month ago
Perfect way to experience 15/70mm Print.. got to experience “Sinners” in its most definitive way. With a surprise special appearance from the films stars Michael B Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku
Will definitely be returning for future 70mm print experiences
Ace Alvz - a month ago
Was a little hard to find the entrance to the place and itis isolated from the rest of the world and can be accessed by the underground walkways.
Caffe downstairs was very good and the toilets were cleen.
Movie theatre was very large and a huge screen.
Travelling Lankan (travellinglankan) - a month ago
Watched Re-release of Interstellar on the occasion of 10th anniversary. What can I say, a Nolan brothers masterpiece. I watched it in a normal theatre 10 years ago and throughout this screening, I can't help but wonder, how much impact this movie has when watched on IMAX. The detailing was perfect. I want to take this opportunity to say this is one of the 2 70mm IMAX screens in London, other being Science Museum where I watched Oppenheimer. Although this is just a single laser while Science Museum is dual laser, I felt this screen and Sound had a greater impact than Science Museum. I loved the overall impact of watching the movie here and I'm so happy now.
PS: The Underground tunnel from waterloo station is no clear navigation, Google maps gave me a good tour of Waterloo. So be careful.
Antony Amalraj Morais - 5 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines | Waterloo Station | 2 Minutes |
How to get to BFI IMAX Theatre by Tube
Located in the middle of a round-a-bout, The London BFI IMAX Theatre is just a brief walk via underground walkway from Waterloo Station. Just watch for the signs and don't make the mistake of trying to access it from street level, as there is no entrance on the street - you must use one of the underground walkways that lead to the centre of the round-a-bout.
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