I see no reason to go to the movies anymore

[rudeguy]

I just wait for movies to come out on DVD. I refuse to spend $50 for 2 people to watch a movie in a nasty, smelly theater with overpirced drinks and snacks. Beyond that, I really like to be able to pause the movie if I have to take a leak.

What about you?

 

[K1052]

We can't help it if you chose to go to a sh!tty theatre.

 

[ponyo]

I stopped going to movies once I built my theater room. Now I've better than theater experience in the comfort of my basement.

 

[iamme]

if i had a nice, large projector and HT system, i'd probably forgo theaters all together...

 

[Frew]

mmm Cheese!

 

[SVT Cobra]

you cannot forget having to deal with teeny boppers just learning to date....it can be very entertaining though

I once had a 13 yr old couple in front of me(they were with friends) and he kept getting shot down,,,
Male: Want some of my candy
Female: no
Male: do you like the movie
Female: its okay
Male: are you having fun
Female: i guess

not to mention the awkward glances at eachother and the constant figiting......man it was halarious, i watched them instead of the movie...

 

[neonerd]

$50 :shocked:

$6/ticket = $12 to see the movie

bring your own snacks

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: iamme
if i had a nice, large projector and HT system, i'd probably forgo theaters all together...

I have a 53" and a damn nice surround sound. It works for me.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Better screen than I have. Better sound than I have. Women don't appreciate being taken straight to your house after dinner. Therefore I still go.

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: neonerd
$50 :shocked:

$6/ticket = $12 to see the movie

bring your own snacks

dude, WhereTF is that?!?!

it's like $10/ticket here in LA, and it's not like the film has to travel a lot to get here!!

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: iamme
if i had a nice, large projector and HT system, i'd probably forgo theaters all together...

I have a 53" and a damn nice surround sound. It works for me.

if i had that much, i'd watch them at home too.

actually, i haven't had time to watch movies lately

 

[waggy]

I hate going to see movies anymore.

Its expensive and noisy. I just wait until its on DVD then buy it.

 

[MustISO]

Home Theater is the only way to go. There was an article a few days ago about the movie companies releases movies on DVD and at the theater simultaneously. Would be cool to see that happen.

 

[walla]

i don't go to the movies for the simple fact that i have to watch commecials and trailers for a show i've paid for.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: MustISO
Home Theater is the only way to go. There was an article a few days ago about the movie companies releases movies on DVD and at the theater simultaneously. Would be cool to see that happen.

No, it would not. The industry would be shooting itself in the foot big time.

 

[zainali]

i like imax but thats like $12/ticket.

 

[opticalmace]

it's not that bad if you don't go to concession.

 

[SVT Cobra]

especially when you eat all your snacks during the previews that you just paid more for than the whole show....i always stuff my pockets...once i tried to bring in chinese food but the smell got me caught and pissed ppl off, they took it away and said i could pick it up later :-(

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Home theater has gotten a LOT better than it used to be, but the movie-theater experience is still a lot more immersive, and free from the distractions of home. At home I find myself watching movies while working on my laptop, etc., and while it's my own fault, it really detracts from the experience.

 

[Scouzer]

i never, ever goto full priced theatres anymore. $12 a ticket is robbery.

i goto the cheap theatre...$3.50 for a movie is worth it.

 

[Schrodinger]

Around here its $8-10 per ticket depending on the theatre.

You are grossly overpaying ($50) wherever you may be...

 

[WiseOldDude]

Ain't been in years, feet stick to floor, person behind or in front wiggling, kicking, squirming, talking. 20 to 30 minutes of commercials. I can wait until it comes out on DVD or makes it to HD Cable. 55" HD with Dolby 5.1, beverage of choice, and not way over priced, clean bathroom within a few steps.

 

[neonerd]

Originally posted by: Amol

Originally posted by: neonerd
$50 :shocked:

$6/ticket = $12 to see the movie

bring your own snacks

dude, WhereTF is that?!?!

it's like $10/ticket here in LA, and it's not like the film has to travel a lot to get here!!

Near boston

 

[FleshLight]

$50 for 2 people?

It's $8 here for Regal!

I usually go to the local a.b.movies.divx.

 

[StageLeft]

I go to two movies/year now. I was doing 3/year before skoorbaby came, but now they cost about $50 ($20 for babysitter) instead of the previously still-high $30.

Most movies just are not that good, and they come out on DVD so quickly anyway that I can wait a few more months and pay $5 instead of $30 later on. I went to Hitch (just so we could get away) and I'll see star wars III and I see nothing else on the horizon this year I can not wait to see.

Some people just DL them well before they hit DVD anyway, but not me because that's naughty.