
It makes me wonder if 4DX implementation is something that movie critics will factor into their reviews in the future. I thought The Conjuring did a really good job with implementing the 4DX effects, although it was my first experience with 4DX so I suppose I would've been amazed no matter what. If the 4DX effects are implemented poorly, it can make the experience feel more like a gimmick.
If the 4DX effects are implemented well, it can really make a movie feel 10x more immersive. The implementation of the 4DX effects is basically an art in of itself. The quality/quantity of the 4DX effects most likely depends on the theater that you go to, and how well these effects are implemented probably varies by movie. It should be noted though that YMMV heavily, I imagine. I feel the same excitement for 4DX as I do for VR games, where it makes the experience feel more impactful because it's much more immersive, and it feels like the medium has finally adapted to the modern age. Obviously I don't think 4DX will ever replace 2D cinema completely, there will always be a demand for that for obvious reasons, but 4DX really does feel like the natural step forward. In the age of streaming and piracy, 4DX is absolutely the future of cinema and I'm all here for it. Holyyyyyyy crap did that exceed my expectations. this will probably be some gimmick that I'll try once and never try again. I've never seen a movie in 4DX before, and I'm not gonna lie I went in with very low expectations. If you have unique body proportions and do not fit comfortably in the 4DX chair, please ask the attendant at the theater for further guidance.I just saw The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It in 4DX.
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