The Movie Going Experience

**Bendover** · Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 1069 Location: Monroe, WA

With the advent of DVD technology, the fact that all the movies out in theaters will be out on DVD in about 3 months but loaded with interviews, commentaries, and other goodies while still staying at a cheaper price then one single ticket, it really makes you wonder why anyone still goes to the theater to watch movies. My question to you is, if you still go to the theater to watch movies when they're new, why do you do it?

Personally, I only still go to horror movies, because the audience reactions are usually so hilarious and most of the time more entertaining then the movie itself.
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**dspoonrt** · Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Posts: 2449 Location: Columbus, OH

I could go on and on about the magic of cinema and how communal an activity it is to see a movie in theaters. I do believe this to some extent. However, you hit the nail on the head. It just isn't economically feasible to see most movies in theaters. I normally see only big events in theaters, such as special 3d showings (Avatar) or big blockbusters (mostly comic book movies: Watchmen, The Dark Knight). But I do get out to see about ten smaller release independent films every year. Generally, these films are better than the mainstream in terms of storytelling, emotional impact, and personal touches, so I choose to support the filmmakers and studios that produce them.
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**Benedettosoxfan** · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Location: yes

Popcorn. That is all.
And the football field of a screen the movie is projected on with the crazy sound systema and comfy seats. Movies are getting too pricy though.
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**Desertman123** · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 2957 Location: Central FL

The kid who always kicks your seat.

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I like Blu-Rays better, I have a 52" and 5.1 system so I can enjoy it at my own home without the people making a commentary.
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**Twang** · Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

I'll never buy the movie, so I might as well. I only care to see most movies once, and if that one time is on a huge screen with a couple of friends, then there is no problem paying an extra dollar or so.

**DPooch** · Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 1649 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

I really enjoy going to theaters when I do. I agree that being in a theater with a bunch of other people is really fun,
as well as being the only one(s) in there.
Being alone, you get to screw around as much as you want.
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**polishedbullet** · Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 239

I haven't gone to see a movie in theaters since October of 2008. Then again, I've only watched about 8 movies since then overall and 4 of them were over this Christmas break.
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**Devil666555SH** · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:45 am Post subject:

I personally only go to those overhyped ass movies with a bunch of people since it does get fun lol. People=fun @ movies.
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**Megabert** · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:52 am Post subject:

I still go to the movies occasionally. The last three movies I went to were all dates with my gf, so that's the main reason I go nowadays. It's a lot easier to get her parents to let us go see a movie in a theater than at my house in my living room.
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**Unpur3** · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:07 pm Post subject:

I'm just pretty jealous that you can buy a new DVD for less than a cinema ticket.
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**this1neguy** · Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 5444 Location: Flint, MI

Matinees at the place I usually go near me are $4.50. Granted I'd rather go down to the theater in Grand Blanc (maybe 20 minutes) for IMAX or insane hi-def, perfect stadium seating, and amazing memory foam seats... But still, going to watch on HUGE screens, with really good sound quality, endless popcorn, often with friends...yep, going to the movies is still awesome in my book.
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**Xtresso** · Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 1575 Location: Toronto, Canada

Honestly, I usually just go to hang out with people I don't get a chance to see that often, so it's easier to just say 'hey you wanna go see this movie some time with some other people' than to just have them come over. I guess it's just a fun thing to do with people, I would never go to a movie by myself unless i just really wanted to see it.

Also Avatar would not be as awesome on DVD.
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