It seems as though the IMAX Version of Transformers: Dark of the Moon will contain 19 minutes of additional footage than the regular version.
Previously, the official Running Time of Transformers 3 was confirmed as 134 Minutes (2 Hours and 14 Minutes).
Today, we learn that the Official IMAX Website is indicating a running time of 153 Minutes (2 Hours and 33 Minutes). This is three minutes more than Revenge of the Fallen IMAX running time, which was 2 Hours and 30 Minutes.
Update: Official Twitter Account of Michael Bay Website states that….
“Imax print of #Transformers3 has no extra footage as being reported by some web sites. TF3 is 2hrs & 22mins plus 10min credit crawl.”DOTM IMAX version was confirmed back in January.
Garren
The only thing about IMAX 3D is that you have to be one of the first in line to get the best seats. It's terrible watching IMAX on the far sides of the theater or in the very front row.
Orlandu
Fandango is saying 2h 37m runtime for all versions (Digital 3D, Imax 3D, and 2D). I'm seeing the Digital 3D version at midnight. Thanks to Living Social's Fandango deal, I got 2 tickets for $9!
The Imax version is just Imax 3D, not necessarily Imax size. ROTF used Imax cameras for the full Imax format (70mm film). DOTM is just using the Imax 3D technology to diplay the 3D effect but it will not be full Imax screen size. The majority of theaters claiming to have Imax screens do not have true Imax size screens anyway. They just use the same screens and don't make the curtains come down for the typical 16:9 format.
The Digital 3D version is the exact same as the Imax 3D, just using a different technology. From my personal experience, Digital 3D is a little easier on the eyes but the effect does not pop out at you as much. Imax 3D has better colors and more depth but also causes more strain on your eyes.
modzprime29
My IMAX theater is saying 153 minutes too!!! Ehh, never listen to bay or Nelson…… NEVER!!!!!!!!!!
Trypticon 2010
No it's 154 mins for all versions, 2D and 3D.
TYS
my local cinema is listing DOTM as 179 MINS !!! WTF???
caldo15
my IMAX theater just listed a different time, they have it now as 145 minutes long, with previews and credits it's probably around 2 hours and 15 minutes long.
ErbFan28
I'm glad theres no extra time for the IMAX version. I feel its unfair for everyone who doesn't have an IMAX theatre near them, like me.
madhatprime
Yay! I have no need to see this in IMAX!
Nervol
IT IS TRUE
Its just that its 19 minutes longer than the originally announced 134 minutes in ALL theaters, not only IMAX
thebruteslayer
MicromanSpyBoy
You mean I can pay Michael Bay MORE money to feel 19 extra minutes of my childhood being raped? That's a bargain!
Lumpy
man, i was planning a road trip partially to see in it IMAX… still might go even though its not longer.
Splintershot
HOLY CRUD!
19 extra minutes?!?! Sold.
You could fit a whole 'nother battle scene in that time!!
UPDATE: Wait it's not true?
Darn it…
Scorpio
Thats great news, always felt let down whenever the Imax had a longer running time, felt like we were getting less of a film ><
Chopperface
Ugh. :\ I was about to post on this all excited. Thanks for being the bearer of bad news, Nelson. Bleh. Bummer.
shadow2879
There is no extra time added to the IMAX version people. The extra 19 minute thing with IMAX is not true at all. IMAX and normal theaters will ALL have the same run time.
Ephland
Why would you want to see it in Imax if you're against 3D?
thebruteslayer
Wait, i'll be useing 3D(!) glasses if I go see it in IMAX?
Nervol
If youre seeing it in IMAX, then you are seeing it in 3D
Solrac333
Grrrrr! I guess I will go see Imax. But NOT 3D.