Whatnerd's 13 Movies That Change Aspect Ratio Partway Through Runtime

"Technology is always evolving, and that includes display technologies used in the viewing of feature films. Back in the day, 4:3 (1.33:1) was the standard aspect ratio for most movies. Then, in 2009, the 16:9 (1.77:1) widescreen aspect ratio took over in popularity and became the international standard for HD and UHD displays. And don't forget the anamorphic 21:9 (2.35:1) ultra-widescreen aspect ratio, sometimes called CinemaScope, which came out in the 1950s and has ebbed & flowed in popularity over the years. These days, most movies are shot in 16:9 aspect ratio, with 4:3 generally delegated to art house films and 21:9 reserved for epic-scale productions. But who says you need to stick with only one aspect ratio for a film? Occasionally, movie directors have taken the bold initiative to use not one but two (or even three or four) different aspect ratios in a single movie. Here are some of the most iconic examples of movies doing this well & leaving an indelible mark." - whatnerd.com

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