| The Luxor
has IMAX movies to provide a brief distraction from gambling. They offer several different
movies in IMAX 2-D and 3-D format, but the real attraction is the "Secrets of the
Pyramid" IMAX 3-D motion simulator ride. Although not as good as "Race for
Atlantis" at Caesars, "Secrets of the Pyramid" offers some
spectacular special effects.
The two-part ride begins
as riders become audience members of a live tabloid TV show. Apparently there are strange
happenings below the Luxor pyramid and government specialists have been called to the
scene. Col. Calggert and Mac MacPherson lead the charge.
This sets the stage for
the second half of the ride, where a motion simulator takes you through the pyramid in a
fantastic chase sequence. You quickly plummet two miles below the Luxor pyramid and learn
that you must retrieve a mysterious crystal obelisk that contains the secrets of the
universe. (or something like that). In the process of getting the obelisk, you speed
through the pyramid's maze, fight evil forces and save the girl. Not bad for $9.
There are some great
sequences, but otherwise it's like the other motion simulator rides in Las
Vegas. |