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IMAX Theatre

Glasgow Science Centre | 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, Scotland
44-141-420-5000
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Ranked #44 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Cinemas
Fee: Yes
Description: The Imax Theatre next to the Science Centre houses one of the world's largest cinema screens and is a popular venue for 3D movies.
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“great experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Good big theatres no major queueing food v expensive More

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“Don't make enough of it”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Limited show times and movies - otherwise I'd go a lot more More

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“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Well worth a visit, interesting experience but not cheap, although still reasonable value. More

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49 reviews 49 reviews
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“3D”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Been once to see the Blue Planet. Great 3D experience. More

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“Good to see films on the big big screen!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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IMAX is a great way of watching films, especially 3D. It's the only place I would watch a 3D film actually. Even without 3D, you feel like you're right in the middle of the action and being so close really helps 3D effects. The auditorium is spacious and you can choose your own seat - which means if it's a... More

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“Batman!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Amazing on the imax screen ... looking forward to the new film being released this year to go again. More

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“Good cinematic experience, shame about the customer service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

Really hard to believe you can neither check the availability of nor book tickets for this place on the day after 5pm. So you either have to turn up and hope or not bother. Why can't you buy a ticket through the website on the day? More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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“Glasgows best cinema!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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Screen the size of a five a side football pitch, crystal clear sound and picture! Friendly staff....no other cinema in Scotland comes close!!! More

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