Southside’s Insider Scoop – 4DX!

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We sent a man on the ground to test out the new 4DX experience at Cineworld Southside last night with the showing of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Don’t worry though – we haven’t included any spoilers.

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Cineworld Wandsworth - 4DX
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When our insider first entered the foyer there was a lot of excitement and chatter due to all the changes. The dazzling lights from the new digital screens are a glimpse of what to come once inside the screen!

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The staff were all friendly and more than happy to help with getting your ticket if the machines are all too busy. There was plenty of space in the foyer and the 4DX signage makes you feel like a VIP when you enter the foyer. This is before they check your ticket!

Once you’re entering the screen, the first thing that will grab you is the size of the screen! You can almost immediately feel like you’re inside the movie. Then you’ll notice the plush red seats. The red velvet makes this distinct from the leather chairs in the other screens and reiterates the fact that you are a VIP. Once you find your seat, you’re able to get cosy even with a footrest to make you feel at home. There is a button for which you can turn off the water if you’d like (especially if you are wearing glasses) but we decided to go for the full experience.

The opening sequences start and you immediately feel the movement of the seat as it tilts you forwards and backwards along with the film. The vibrations you get certainly made everyone clamour onto their seats.

At various parts of the film, you’re able to stop all the movement and there are more gentle motions as well as the vigour associated with battle! Not to mention that a scene with rain did result in drops of water sprinkling over you so that you really feel a part of the movie.  There are of course also fans that help you feel like the fighter jets are actually whizzing past or that they’re bullets have just missed your head.

Smells, mist, smoke and lightning are also present throughout the movie to give you an ultimate climax of the whole experience.

Initially, we must admit that it is a little distracting – but simply because it’s new! Once you are enthralled in the movie, 4DX helps you escape completely by feeling like you are really inside. We were also amazed at how well synchronised all the effects were with the film so when they look up you do too.

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Southside’s Insider Scoop – 4DX!