We bought our tickets ahead of time, and picked our seats. We drove 1.5 hours to go to a real IMAX theater, not a converted theater (rarely have the seats at the correct distance from the screen and the speaker system is too loud in the small space) We were in a good frame of mind to sit and enjoy the amazing movie that unfolded in 3D. The 3D was well done, but not overpowering, the characters are well developed, the story simple and complete. The special effects are WELL worth a trip to see the movie on the big screen. I have recommended this movie to my friends and I hope to get to see it again before it leaves the theater. I would pre-order the DVD today - I hope it comes out in regular and 3D!