IMAX screening of 'The Odyssey' felt like seasickness, author writes

Attending an IMAX screening of "The Odyssey" proved to be an intensely immersive, almost disorienting, experience for the author, who likened the sensation to severe seasickness. The cinema's design, featuring a massive, curved screen that envelops the audience and powerful sound that makes the seats vibrate, created a visceral reaction.

"Are we taking off? Seatbelt on," the author mused as the chairs began to shake, amplifying the film's dramatic moments. The sheer scale of the IMAX presentation, from the "one-eyed Cyclops" to the "horrifying sea gulpers," left no room for escape, drawing the audience directly into the epic narrative.

The author noted the full house, with attendees equipped with snacks and drinks for the three-hour duration. The sensory overload, however, seemed to dampen the usual cinema-snacking habits, making even simple treats feel difficult to consume amidst the film's intensity.

Reflecting on the experience after leaving the theater, the author shared his "dose of dangers, heroic deeds, and temptations" with his dog, Douglas. The dog's indifferent reaction prompted a philosophical turn, quoting Oscar Wilde on succumbing to temptation, which then led to a humorous anecdote about their evening walk and Douglas's own encounters with canine temptations.