Back when Imax was just confined to museums and not the multiplex, short films like To Fly amazed audiences with the stellar Imax cinematography and six track analog surround sound. This film is worthy of a rental and highly recommended if you like planes and stuff.
4 Reviews
Awe-tastic !
topsail3312 November 2008
I saw this film when it first debuted in 1976 at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. More than 3 decades later, it's still playing there. That's a testament to how good this short film really is.
I was 10 years old when this came out, and if you have kids, take them to see this. It will leave them breathless. The Imax format is so big, the movie screen is over 5 stories tall! Watching the landing gear of a 747 get sucked up into the belly on takeoff is something that will leave you saying "wow!" If you're an aviation enthusiast, this is a must-see.
I was 10 years old when this came out, and if you have kids, take them to see this. It will leave them breathless. The Imax format is so big, the movie screen is over 5 stories tall! Watching the landing gear of a 747 get sucked up into the belly on takeoff is something that will leave you saying "wow!" If you're an aviation enthusiast, this is a must-see.
An oldie but goodie
karn1 March 2009
Warning: Spoilers
I saw "To Fly" at the Air and Space Museum soon after it opened. Compared to the many other IMAX movies that followed, it's simple, short and sweet. Perhaps a little quaint, too. Even at the time I rolled my eyes at the gimmick of the steam locomotive rolling into the theater.
IMAX was a brand new format, and the producers were clearly challenged to come up with enough material for even a half hour film. They pulled tricks such as tiling a standard resolution film across the screen to make it look bigger. But the relatively little full IMAX resolution footage made it all worthwhile.
I won't forget that first dissolve from the tightly cropped ground scene to the full screen aerial view from the hot air balloon. It's a cliché, but that really was "movie magic". I wonder how many kids fell in love with flight through this film.
IMAX was a brand new format, and the producers were clearly challenged to come up with enough material for even a half hour film. They pulled tricks such as tiling a standard resolution film across the screen to make it look bigger. But the relatively little full IMAX resolution footage made it all worthwhile.
I won't forget that first dissolve from the tightly cropped ground scene to the full screen aerial view from the hot air balloon. It's a cliché, but that really was "movie magic". I wonder how many kids fell in love with flight through this film.
I fly is believe.
jamespruth15 July 2015
The movie To Fly! is audience participate through believe.
To Fly! is soul experience of human creation. People are amazing.
The movie starts off with hot air balloon ride through a small town. The person on board almost hits a building.
The balloon then travels over a river and warns a kayak of cliff ahead.
The movie transition through various scenes, like with bi-plane and eventually jet then small rocket. I almost feel like I am part of movie, unique point of views.
The best moment is a train. I will not spoil why or how.
The movie is suitable for all ages. My parents took me at 5. Children might get frightened now and then but not scared.
Do you a favor. See To Fly! at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. You will never forget. If you are like me you will make a special trip to see again.
To Fly! is soul experience of human creation. People are amazing.
The movie starts off with hot air balloon ride through a small town. The person on board almost hits a building.
The balloon then travels over a river and warns a kayak of cliff ahead.
The movie transition through various scenes, like with bi-plane and eventually jet then small rocket. I almost feel like I am part of movie, unique point of views.
The best moment is a train. I will not spoil why or how.
The movie is suitable for all ages. My parents took me at 5. Children might get frightened now and then but not scared.
Do you a favor. See To Fly! at the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. You will never forget. If you are like me you will make a special trip to see again.
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