Jump directly to the content
SMELLYVISION

Cinema-goers will have all five senses stimulated in ‘most immersive experience’ yet

Movie theatre uses high-tech motion seats and special effects to simulate wind, snow, fog, lightning, bubbles, water and scent

A STATE-OF-THE-ART cinema that engages all five senses is set to open its doors in London’s West End this week.

The immersive movie theatre uses high-tech motion seats and special effects to simulate wind, snow, fog, lightning, bubbles, water and scents.

 State-of-the-art cinema that engages all five senses opens its doors this week
3
State-of-the-art cinema that engages all five senses opens its doors this weekCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

They work in perfect synchronicity with the film to bring the action on screen to life.

The new 4DX cinemas have been launched after smell was revealed to be the sense British movie fans would most like to have heightened when watching a film.

Roald Dahl’s beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the movie viewers would most like to be able to smell the food being shown and eaten on screen, followed by Harry Potter, Goodfellas, Chef and Hook.

It formed part of new research by Cineworld that unveiled the ultimate films that tap into the five senses.

 The new 4DX cinemas have been launched after smell was revealed to be the sense British movie fans would most like to have heightened when watching a film
3
The new 4DX cinemas have been launched after smell was revealed to be the sense British movie fans would most like to have heightened when watching a filmCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

James Cameron’s modern-classic, Avatar is chosen by nearly a third of UK viewers as the most visually pleasing movie, followed by The Life of Pi, The Beach, Gladiator and Star Wars – The Last Jedi.

Titanic topped two of the sensory lists with best soundtrack and most touching film.

Other musical movie masterpieces include Star Wars, Top Gun, Lord of the Rings and Jurassic Park.

While the list of classic heart-string tuggers is The Lion King, Forrest Gump and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

 The immersive movie theatre uses high-tech motion seats and special effects to simulate wind, snow, fog, lightning, bubbles, water and scents.
3
The immersive movie theatre uses high-tech motion seats and special effects to simulate wind, snow, fog, lightning, bubbles, water and scents.Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

As for the upcoming movies landing in cinemas this year, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom was voted by nearly a quarter of the UK wanting to immerse themselves in, closely followed by Fantastic Beast: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Stuart Crane, Head of Film at Cineworld commented: “As Cineworld Leicester Square opens its doors this week, London will get a 4DX cinema which will feature the most immersive cinema experience to date, with environmental additions such as snow, fog and water alongside chairs that vibrate and move with smell, to make you feel like you’re truly a part of the film.”

More than 100 movies, including recent blockbusters such as Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Black Panther have had the cutting-edge 4DX treatment so far.

Upcoming films that will be available in 4DX include Avengers Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Deadpool and Jurassic World: A Fallen Kingdom.

Tickets for 4DX at Cineworld Leicester Square are now available from www.cineworld.com/4DX

Follow @Cineworld and tweet using #Cineworld4DX


We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.