$61 for 5 people to go to the movies - Page 2

JonInMiddleGA · 05-26-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

How many of you devoted home-viewers do that in your home theater?

Probably depends on whether it's the Census Bureau calling

ISiddiqui · 05-26-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

It seems that one of the best ways to save is not to eat their crappy, way overpriced food. Movie ticket prices are actually a good deal, with great visual and audio experience. But no one really needs to eat, do they? Can you eat beforehand or wait a couple of hours? That would really cut down on costs and complaints.

Exactly. I never buy any food at the theater (unless its a theater/restaurant thingy). I eat right beforehand and only pay $10 for a flick.

mh2365 · 05-26-2009, 08:27 AM

All of our kids are grown and can pay for themselves if they go with us. Still the wife and I only go to about 3 or 4 movies a year. We only go to action flicks because any comedies or dramas we don't really care if they are on the big screen or not. This year we have seen Wolverine & Star Trek ... were going to see Terminator but we are spending $$$ going out of town to a concert tonight instead. The only movie left that I think we will see in the theater is G.I. Joe.

We always spend around $40 for the two of us. We only go during the day and we go to Directors Hall showings (buying tickets online adds $1.50 also but our tickets are still around $20 total) I always get the large popcorn & large drink combo and the wife either gets nachos or popcorn with the large drink. I really have no problems with the cost either. We've tried taking our own candy & drinks in but really what's the point of going to a movie without movie theater popcorn?

JeeberD · 05-26-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Instead of going to Dallas, you should have went to Austin. Until we discovered the Alamo Drafthouse, we didn't really go out to the movies that much. And what makes that place special is that they serve food within the theater (restaurant style food) as well as a large selection of alcohol. So you can have dinner and a movie in the same place and don't feel as if you were ripped off. Check out this menu:
http://www.drafthouse.com/main/franchise/menu.pdf

We have Studio Movie Grills up here. I've never been to one, but from what I understand it's the same premise...dinner served at the theater, and drinks as well...

Samdari · 05-26-2009, 11:19 AM

LOL, last time the wife and I went to the movies together, we spent $90 for the two of us. $20 for two tickets, $20 for snacks, and $50 for babysitting.

molson · 05-26-2009, 11:23 AM

I go to the movies almost every week but would never think about buying food there. With a mix of matinees, the arty theater, and and a 10 movies for the price of 8 punch card, it comes out to around $30/month. Definitely worth it to me.

AgustusM · 05-26-2009, 11:28 AM

add in dinner and it is really expensive for me to take my family of six, so we rarely go.

What is really hard for me is when I was much younger my first job was at a movie theater and I worked my way up to the manager. So from about 16-23 I saw every movie that came out with all the concessions I wanted for free. Still one of the most fun jobs I have ever had (too bad we didn't make much money) and I still have friends from those days now over 20 years ago.

bigmouth · 05-26-2009, 12:12 PM

we just had one of those dinner and movie places open down the street. their pricing is kind of weird. beer is cheaper than popcorn or soda.

sterlingice · 05-26-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgran

I love going out to the movies. What puts it over the top for me is the obligation to turn your phone off. How many of you devoted home-viewers do that in your home theater?

At Star Trek, the guy in front of me got a foot in the back when he started texting during the movie. When he didn't stop and, in fact, continued for another minute, he got one that everyone in the theater heard. No one wants to see your bright phone light because you're screwing with something in the middle of a movie. No, you don't need to be twittering that "I'm at Star Trek!" or checking mail or anything. If it's important enough you need to respond, you can get up and address it in the hallway. If it's that urgent, don't go to the theater.

SI

Mustang · 05-26-2009, 12:20 PM

I'd pay more if I could guarantee a hassle free movie watching experience since I unfortunately always get stuck by someone screwing around with their cell phone, kicking the back of my chair, talking or generally doing anything other than watching the movie.

ISiddiqui · 05-26-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

At Star Trek, the guy in front of me got a foot in the back when he started texting during the movie. When he didn't stop and, in fact, continued for another minute, he got one that everyone in the theater heard. No one wants to see your bright phone light because you're screwing with something in the middle of a movie. No, you don't need to be twittering that "I'm at Star Trek!" or checking mail or anything. If it's important enough you need to respond, you can get up and address it in the hallway. If it's that urgent, don't go to the theater.

SI

I noted when I went to "Terminator: Salvation" that the thing that says no calls during the movie has been altered to say "no texting" as well. A welcome change, IMO.

JeeberD · 05-26-2009, 12:50 PM

It's amazing what theater location can do in regards to annoyances. The theater the wife and I used to go to when we lived in our apartment was a very large theater in a very large mall. It attracted people from all over, and we had pretty much given up on going to movies because every time we went there were either people talking to each other, or on the phone, or kids texting, or getting up to get soda and popcorn refills literally every ten minutes. When we moved to our house, though, we found a theater close by in a smaller, more upscale mall. Gone are the vast majority of the annoyances...even the teeny-boppers are well behaved, which is a huge relief. Our movie attendance has gone up since we moved, and you couldn't pay me to go back to the old theater.

gstelmack · 12-16-2009, 02:30 PM

Avatar: First impressions - The Tech Report

The section on "The Visuals" is interesting, because it talks heavily about 3D being a last gasp attempt to keep people going to theaters, and the reality that watching at home is usually better quality, cheaper, and less annoyances. A really good summary of the issues without even getting into the cost of concessions and the like.

jeff061 · 12-16-2009, 02:35 PM

Going to Avatar at an IMAX this weekend. Looking forward to it. I don't care so much about 3D, but real IMAX(there are a couple BS half screens out there) is truly an experience that should drag anyone out of their cave for the right flick. This certainly looks to be one.

Kodos · 12-16-2009, 02:37 PM

I don't like IMAX screens. They are too big, so you can't see the whole screen. And you are seated too close to the screen.

DaddyTorgo · 12-16-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I don't like IMAX screens. They are too big, so you can't see the whole screen. And you are seated too close to the screen.

yes n yes

molson · 12-16-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

At Star Trek, the guy in front of me got a foot in the back when he started texting during the movie. When he didn't stop and, in fact, continued for another minute, he got one that everyone in the theater heard. No one wants to see your bright phone light because you're screwing with something in the middle of a movie. No, you don't need to be twittering that "I'm at Star Trek!" or checking mail or anything. If it's important enough you need to respond, you can get up and address it in the hallway. If it's that urgent, don't go to the theater.

SI

I missed this the first time around but....well done.

sterlingice · 12-16-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

I missed this the first time around but....well done.

I've had to do this three times in the past year! Once, it was some high school kids who were indignant and told me that I should apologize to them and grow up.

SI

05-26-2009, 08:27 AM	#53
mh2365 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: louisville	All of our kids are grown and can pay for themselves if they go with us. Still the wife and I only go to about 3 or 4 movies a year. We only go to action flicks because any comedies or dramas we don't really care if they are on the big screen or not. This year we have seen Wolverine & Star Trek ... were going to see Terminator but we are spending $$$ going out of town to a concert tonight instead. The only movie left that I think we will see in the theater is G.I. Joe. We always spend around $40 for the two of us. We only go during the day and we go to Directors Hall showings (buying tickets online adds $1.50 also but our tickets are still around $20 total) I always get the large popcorn & large drink combo and the wife either gets nachos or popcorn with the large drink. I really have no problems with the cost either. We've tried taking our own candy & drinks in but really what's the point of going to a movie without movie theater popcorn? __________________ "I'm the root of all that's evil, yeah but you can call me cookie"

05-26-2009, 11:19 AM	#55
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	LOL, last time the wife and I went to the movies together, we spent $90 for the two of us. $20 for two tickets, $20 for snacks, and $50 for babysitting. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

05-26-2009, 12:20 PM	#60
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I'd pay more if I could guarantee a hassle free movie watching experience since I unfortunately always get stuck by someone screwing around with their cell phone, kicking the back of my chair, talking or generally doing anything other than watching the movie. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

05-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#62
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	It's amazing what theater location can do in regards to annoyances. The theater the wife and I used to go to when we lived in our apartment was a very large theater in a very large mall. It attracted people from all over, and we had pretty much given up on going to movies because every time we went there were either people talking to each other, or on the phone, or kids texting, or getting up to get soda and popcorn refills literally every ten minutes. When we moved to our house, though, we found a theater close by in a smaller, more upscale mall. Gone are the vast majority of the annoyances...even the teeny-boppers are well behaved, which is a huge relief. Our movie attendance has gone up since we moved, and you couldn't pay me to go back to the old theater. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-16-2009, 02:30 PM	#63
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Avatar: First impressions - The Tech Report The section on "The Visuals" is interesting, because it talks heavily about 3D being a last gasp attempt to keep people going to theaters, and the reality that watching at home is usually better quality, cheaper, and less annoyances. A really good summary of the issues without even getting into the cost of concessions and the like. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

05-26-2009, 11:23 AM	#56
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I go to the movies almost every week but would never think about buying food there. With a mix of matinees, the arty theater, and and a 10 movies for the price of 8 punch card, it comes out to around $30/month. Definitely worth it to me.

05-26-2009, 11:28 AM	#57
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	add in dinner and it is really expensive for me to take my family of six, so we rarely go. What is really hard for me is when I was much younger my first job was at a movie theater and I worked my way up to the manager. So from about 16-23 I saw every movie that came out with all the concessions I wanted for free. Still one of the most fun jobs I have ever had (too bad we didn't make much money) and I still have friends from those days now over 20 years ago.

05-26-2009, 12:12 PM	#58
bigmouth n00b Join Date: Jan 2009	we just had one of those dinner and movie places open down the street. their pricing is kind of weird. beer is cheaper than popcorn or soda.

12-16-2009, 02:35 PM	#64
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Going to Avatar at an IMAX this weekend. Looking forward to it. I don't care so much about 3D, but real IMAX(there are a couple BS half screens out there) is truly an experience that should drag anyone out of their cave for the right flick. This certainly looks to be one. __________________

12-16-2009, 02:37 PM	#65
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I don't like IMAX screens. They are too big, so you can't see the whole screen. And you are seated too close to the screen. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

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