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This Is Cinerama

This Is Cinerama (1952)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1952 Wide

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This 1952 documentary was created in order to showcase a new filming and exhibition style known as Cinerama. The technique created an image nearly three times as large as traditional movie screens, and was launched right at the beginning of the boom in the sales of televisions in order to help the movie business differentiate itself from this new form of media. This Is Cinerama features a number of images designed to accentuate the vastness and beauty of the form and includes footage from

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All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0)

Pumps up the process of Cinerama.

October 21, 2012 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

After about 15 minutes, the curtains part, and the full, color, Cinerama picture appears; it's literally a roller coaster about to start its ascent. And darned if it isn't kind of thrilling.

October 4, 2012 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid
Combustible Celluloid

The film that gave birth to the modern widescreen era.

September 14, 2012 Full Review Source: Film Threat
Film Threat

One of those rare, never-to-be-duplicated cinema experiences that any serious film lover should make an effort to see while it's available.

January 2, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com
TheMovieReport.com

Still impressive even in lieu of today's standards.

May 29, 2002 Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card
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A milestone in movie making. Too bad it died.
May 11, 2011
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