My Autonation Imax Experience

This week's South Florida adventure was to the AutoNation Imax Theatre in Ft Lauderdale. It was incredible! My daughters and I enjoyed the movie, "The Day The Earth Stood Still" on the huge 5 - story high screen. The picture was crystal clear and the sound, rumbling through the 15,000 watt digital sound system was fantastic. Did I mention the Imax screen was huge?

The AutoNation Imax Theatre is housed in the Museum of Discovery and Science located on South Second Street in Fort Lauderdale. It is easy to get to. Just take the Broward Street exit on I-95 and head east.

Going to the Imax theatre was a surprise for my daughters. I didn't tell them where we were going as we got into the car. Savanna wanted to know if this adventure was going to be a long drive like the "alligator adventure" when we investigated the Everglades. She is good on adventures but a 90 minute drive to a swamp was a bit boring for her....

When we arrived at the museum we found ample parking across the street. As we entered the AutoNation Imax theatre I was impressed at how clean it was. One of the things that I dislike most about going to the movies is the dirty, smell, sticky experience. (ie..We went to see "Marley and Me" at a theatre in Deerfield and I spent the night stuck to the floor compliments of a large wad of gum and spilled soda.)

When we entered the Imax theatre my youngest daughters eyes lit up and a huge smile crossed her face. As we took our seats , our very comfortable and roomy seats- dead center to take advantage of the sound and picture - my oldest daughter whispered, "We need to get one of these for our living room"! Visions of watching the Pittsburgh Steelers winning the SuperBowl on an Imax screen danced in my head.....oh yeah...

The movie was very good, much better then the original version. Reeves does a great job as usual. If you get a chance to see this movie, pay attention and watch for him as two characters.

The AutoNation Imax Theatre. If you are looking for a great movie experience check it out. The few dollars extra for the ticket are worth it. Not only are the huge screen and sound system incredible, but you won't stick to the floor and the seats are comfy!