'I absolutely loved it': London man spends £300 flying to Manchester for 70mm IMAX screening of The Odyssey
Husnain Ramzan flew from Heathrow to watch Christopher Nolan's epic at Vue Printworks, one of only three UK cinemas showing it in 70mm IMAX. He liked it so much he went back the next day.
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A London film fan spent £300 flying to Manchester to see Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX at Vue Printworks, and liked it so much he went back the next day.
Husnain Ramzan, a content creator from Ilford in east London, flew from Heathrow on July 18, the day after the film was released. Vue Printworks is one of only three cinemas in the UK capable of showing the movie in 70mm IMAX, the format Nolan shot it on.
He said: "I'm incredibly passionate about cinema. I wanted to experience The Odyssey in one of the few 70mm IMAX venues available in the UK. Christopher Nolan's films are made with premium formats in mind, and I knew this was a cinema experience I'd remember for the rest of my life."
What was his verdict?
Four words: "I absolutely loved it."
He added: "Without giving away any spoilers, I thought it was an incredible cinematic experience and one of those films that's best experienced on the biggest screen possible. It completely lived up to the excitement surrounding it."
Ramzan watched the film at Vue Printworks before returning the following day to see it again at the Cineworld Superscreen.
What has the reaction been?
He posted about his trip online, where it has been viewed over 87,000 times. He said: "Most people have been incredibly supportive and have understood why I wanted to make the journey. It's sparked lots of conversations online, and I've been amazed by how many fellow film fans have shared their own stories."
He added: "I'd do it again in a heartbeat. For me, it wasn't just about watching a film, it was about experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime presentation in one of the few cinemas capable of showing it that way."
How has The Odyssey performed?
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, took around £196 million on its opening weekend, making it Nolan's most
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did the fan travel to Manchester to watch The Odyssey?
- Husnain Ramzan travelled to Manchester because Vue Printworks is one of only three cinemas in the UK capable of showing the film in the 70mm IMAX format.
- How much did the trip to Manchester cost?
- The film enthusiast spent approximately £300 on his journey, which included a flight from London Heathrow to Manchester.
- Who directed The Odyssey?
- The epic film was directed by Christopher Nolan and features a cast including actors Matt Damon and Zendaya.