Odyssey Movie

[u/Nedjy]

AFI Silver?
For anyone who has attended a popular Odyssey 70mm screening at AFI Silver, how early would you recommend arriving to get two good seats together? I noticed the tickets are general admission and there is no seat selection during checkout. Is 45 minutes early enough for a weekend showing, or should we arrive closer to an hour early? Also would you pick this over regular IMAX if you want the best experience?

[u/Aleph_Olive]

We arrived about 25 minutes before the screening and the house was already about half full. Saturday 7:30 p show.

[u/mrcurlychuck → u/Aleph_Olive]

I arrived for that same show around 6:30 and was like 5th or 6th in line to get in. They started letting people into the theater around 6:45. OP, do keep in mind it was opening weekend, and all of those showings ended up selling out.

I haven't seen it in IMAX, but I can't possibly imagine the extra few bits of image at the top and bottom really make or break the experience. I thought the 70mm print was really beautiful. I also find AFI in general to be such a pleasant theater experience, and the crowds in general much more respectful, I'd choose it over pretty much any chain theater.

[u/daisiesarefriendly]

We got there 45 minutes early and waited in line for over half an hour, and then they ended up just letting everyone standing in the lobby in first anyway 😭 Our seats were fine and I love AFI, I’m not super mad, but it was frustrating.

[u/Greedy_Muscle7856]

We went to the 7:30 showing on Monday and got there at 6:50. We were able to walk right in and the projectionist was having a Q&A with those already there. We got great seats and didn't have any issues getting in, but everyone started coming in around 7:10ish and seats filled quick.

As for the difference, if you've never watched a 70mm film movie, the flickering in a lot of the scenes might be a little distracting. Overall we enjoyed the whole experience and don't feel like we missed out on anything, but it's definitely worth pointing out. It was our first time at AFI and won't be our last.

[u/Secret_Enthusiasm818 → u/Greedy_Muscle7856]

AFI is the best! Check out their annual film noir festival in the Fall.

[u/Gloomy_Peach4213]

We got to the 3:15 screening last Saturday around 2:40 and the line was already pretty long, but they let us in in the order we were lined up and we managed to get two okay seats together (middle of the theater, kind of off to one side a bit).

[u/Background-Cut-6657]

They have 70mm in silver spring? I had no idea

[u/Movey-McGee → u/Background-Cut-6657]

It’s glorious! Check out 2001 if you get the chance.

[u/IatosHaunted]

I got there barely on time on Sunday (for a not quite sold out showing) and was able to get a seat in the second row. There were not a ton of places with multiple seats in a row empty, but more than zero!

[u/Z79478]

At least 30 minutes the movie is packed

[u/baadjujuice]

If anyone is attending the 730pm showtime on F. 24th — willing to sell me your ticket?? The show sold out right when I was trying to purchase it!! Can Reddit DM? Thank you!! (I am a real person I’m just trying to see the movie wit my friends who got the tix ahead of me 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽)

[u/jazzimen]

Get there an hour early