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Looks like its not too far in the future but they're talking about £18 to download a new release for an individual. What are peoples thoughts?
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Cinemas are crap anyway. I hate them, they're a horrid environment full of people I hate making noise, while I'm forced to sit through what feels like hours of trailers and stupid messages. It just seems like such an outdated business model to me, and I find it impossible to enjoy the experience amongst the great unwashed.
One one hand I wouldn't pay 18 quid very often to watch something, but for some big releases I probably would as an occasional luxury.
One one hand I wouldn't pay 18 quid very often to watch something, but for some big releases I probably would as an occasional luxury.
I think home cinema technology has now become good enough and affordable enough for people to watch these films at home and enjoy the experience.
A top drawer cinema with a good crowd (or on an empty afternoon) will still be hard to beat, but I'd agree with the sentiments above. There will be the inevitable backlash by the cinema chains but they have to realise that this is where the technology is taking us all. I'd be much happier paying £5 for a download I could keep for say 3 viewings to watch in the comfort of my own home.
A top drawer cinema with a good crowd (or on an empty afternoon) will still be hard to beat, but I'd agree with the sentiments above. There will be the inevitable backlash by the cinema chains but they have to realise that this is where the technology is taking us all. I'd be much happier paying £5 for a download I could keep for say 3 viewings to watch in the comfort of my own home.
Stu R said:
Cinemas are crap anyway. I hate them, they're a horrid environment full of people I hate making noise, while I'm forced to sit through what feels like hours of trailers and stupid messages. It just seems like such an outdated business model to me, and I find it impossible to enjoy the experience amongst the great unwashed.
Whilst all the time wondering if your car will have been keyed or receive the collateral damage associated with impressing the "ladies" in the car park grand prix...But would I pay £18? Probably not. But then again, probably 90% of films I've watched in the past 5 years have been on aeroplanes (and that's mainly just to kill time).
LooneyTunes said:
Whilst all the time wondering if your car will have been keyed or receive the collateral damage associated with impressing the "ladies" in the car park grand prix...
But would I pay £18? Probably not. But then again, probably 90% of films I've watched in the past 5 years have been on aeroplanes (and that's mainly just to kill time).
Personally I'd wait until it's out on DVD and rent it, but then I've got young kids and a three year cinema backlog But would I pay £18? Probably not. But then again, probably 90% of films I've watched in the past 5 years have been on aeroplanes (and that's mainly just to kill time).
that said, once you've paid for tickets, drinks and popcorn for two £18 seems like a bargain.£18, what planet are they on? £3 is more realistic.
I couldn't care less what cinema chains think, the auditorium is full of people taking phone calls, crunching sweets, coughing, laughing inappropriately, children running around, people getting up to use the toilet, people getting bored and talking, people asking "what's happening", laser pointers on the screen, smoking, sticky carpets, expensive food and drink.
Cinemas are s
t.
I couldn't care less what cinema chains think, the auditorium is full of people taking phone calls, crunching sweets, coughing, laughing inappropriately, children running around, people getting up to use the toilet, people getting bored and talking, people asking "what's happening", laser pointers on the screen, smoking, sticky carpets, expensive food and drink.
Cinemas are s
t.I actually enjoy going to the cinema.
I don't enjoy other cinema-goers.
Why do I like the cinema? - larger screen than I'll ever have at home and I get to see the moie as soon as possible
However, the experience is getting more and more tarnished by inconsiderate people doing many of the items mentioned in this thread before and one I haven't seen mentioned - kicking the back of your chair. It might only be a light tap, but it's very annoying.
Would I pay £18 for a movie at home - damn right I would. I get to see it as soon as possible still, but not get stung for poor food / snacks and irretable gets in the seats near me
I don't enjoy other cinema-goers.
Why do I like the cinema? - larger screen than I'll ever have at home and I get to see the moie as soon as possible
However, the experience is getting more and more tarnished by inconsiderate people doing many of the items mentioned in this thread before and one I haven't seen mentioned - kicking the back of your chair. It might only be a light tap, but it's very annoying.
Would I pay £18 for a movie at home - damn right I would. I get to see it as soon as possible still, but not get stung for poor food / snacks and irretable gets in the seats near me
I went to see 'District 9' in a cinema in Dundee, along with my son.
It was an afternoon, and the cinema was nearly empty.
Just before the film started two ladies who looked as if they enjoyed their food sat just across from us.
The film was ruined by them munching their way through 2 ASDA bags full of crisps and sweets, all of which seemed to be in specially noisy plastic.
On the way out they marched over to the sweet counter.
So, yes please for downloads!
It was an afternoon, and the cinema was nearly empty.
Just before the film started two ladies who looked as if they enjoyed their food sat just across from us.
The film was ruined by them munching their way through 2 ASDA bags full of crisps and sweets, all of which seemed to be in specially noisy plastic.
On the way out they marched over to the sweet counter.
So, yes please for downloads!
Cinemas are too bloody loud too. They hurt my ears they play stuff so loud. Then 30mins+ of adverts.
I'd happily get a few mates round to watch a good film and avoid retards etc.
Now, if cinemas stopped having adverts (I pay, so I shouldn't have to watch them), and threw out tossers, I might go back, but it's not going to happen.
Dave
I'd happily get a few mates round to watch a good film and avoid retards etc.
Now, if cinemas stopped having adverts (I pay, so I shouldn't have to watch them), and threw out tossers, I might go back, but it's not going to happen.
Dave
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