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GreenMotion · 05-20-2007, 10:07 PM

Wow, am I glad to see I am not the only one that feels this way.

My girlfriend dragged me to the movie theatre last night to see Shrek the third. I really didn't want to go, but she was really looking forward to seeing the movie ... so what do you do right?

Anyway, as soon as the movie starts, I noticed something was not right. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but the picture seemed slightly out of focus, the colors were washed out, and the sound .. Eh .. really wasn't all that great either. I was thinking .. "wow, I wished we'd have stayed home in front of the Plasma TV with a blu-ray movie".

Ofcourse, like that wasn't enough, some little kids somewhere in the audience started crying, and the parents wouldn't shut their kids up, nor leave the room. Thru-out the whole movie, at least 30 - 40 minutes got ruined by crying and/or talking kids.

Then there were the people that either had felt they had to stretch their legs, and/or the kids that were crashing the movie after they just finished watching the movie they were there for in the first place. In other words, people walking back and forth in front of the screen,

And when you finally think it can't get any worse, there is the annoying "movie watcher" with his laster pointer, making circles on the screen.

Of course, this "great" experience, along with the stale popcorn and flat, over syrup'd coke ... for two ... came with a price tag of about 50 bucks.

My girlfriend calls me a couch potato sometimexs, but you know what, I enjoy watching a blu-ray on my 50 inch plasma at home with my 7.1 surround sound setup.

I really try to go to the theatres as few times as possibles. If it was up to me, movies would go straight to blu-ray. I think the whole theatre expericence is way overrated, plus a 4 dollar coke and a 6-dollar bag of popcorn is ridiculous. Not even considering the 10 dollar movie ticket.

It is my believe, that unless the theatres really turn things around, they're as good as out of business. Especially with today's technology and ever cheaper prices.

TuneMan1980 · 05-20-2007, 10:21 PM

I think it's so funny that everyone is reacting like this. Four of us saw Shrek 3 over the weekend and I was the only one that noticed the theater experience is lacking. I'm fine with seeing one or maybe two movies in the theater a year, but for anything else I'd much rather see it on my setup.

LeoneFan · 05-20-2007, 10:21 PM

I don't go to the theaters any longer. Last film I saw at a theater was Mystic River. I'll take the $10 they charge and put it towards a Blu-ray disc and watch it in the comfort of my own home without 200 other people eating, sneezing, coughing, talking, and getting up to go to the restroom every 3 minutes. Hate the theater!!!

jubaiweaponx · 05-20-2007, 10:49 PM

BD has definitely reduced my need to go to the theaters though spiderman 3 was pretty good on IMAX ,though i agree watching awesome PQ and SQ in my underpants without having to tell someone to shut off their phone is nice.
I have to say blu-ray membership has it`s privilages !
please take the afore mentioned underpants comment with a grain of salt ..you guys know you do it too.(this disclaimer has been brought to you by blu-ray dvd,simply the best)

ps3andlovinit · 05-20-2007, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubaiweaponx

BD has definitely reduced my need to go to the theaters though spiderman 3 was pretty good on IMAX ,though i agree watching awesome PQ and SQ in my underpants without having to tell someone to shut off their phone is nice.
I have to say blu-ray membership has it`s privilages !
please take the afore mentioned underpants comment with a grain of salt ..you guys know you do it too.(this disclaimer has been brought to you by blu-ray dvd,simply the best)

Yep IMAX is it for me as well. Saw Batman Begins on it 3x.

jubaiweaponx · 05-20-2007, 11:06 PM

totally enjoyed batman on IMAX as well,was definitely a better movie going experience then most

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 05-20-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeoneFan

I don't go to the theaters any longer. Last film I saw at a theater was Mystic River. I'll take the $10 they charge and put it towards a Blu-ray disc and watch it in the comfort of my own home without 200 other people eating, sneezing, coughing, talking, and getting up to go to the restroom every 3 minutes. Hate the theater!!!

You said it mate!

TJandBLU-RAY · 05-21-2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenMotion

Wow, am I glad to see I am not the only one that feels this way.

Anyway, as soon as the movie starts, some little kids somewhere in the audience started crying, and the parents wouldn't shut their kids up, nor leave the room. Thru-out the whole movie, at least 30 - 40 minutes got ruined by crying and/or talking kids.

Then there were the people that either had felt they had to stretch their legs, and/or the kids that were crashing the movie after they just finished watching the movie they were there for in the first place. In other words, people walking back and forth in front of the screen.

Of course, this "great" experience, along with the stale popcorn and flat, over syrup'd coke ... for two ... came with a price tag of about 50 bucks.

I really try to go to the theatres as few times as possibles. If it was up to me, movies would go straight to blu-ray. I think the whole theatre expericence is way overrated, plus a 4 dollar coke and a 6-dollar bag of popcorn is ridiculous. Not even considering the 10 dollar movie ticket.

It is my believe, that unless the theatres really turn things around, they're as good as out of business. Especially with today's technology and ever cheaper prices.

Great post. Yeah, I hate the theatre experience overall, and yearn for the day like it was when I was a wee lad. When you actually got dressed up to see the movies! When there was silence in the room. Things like that.

I set up my home theatre just to avoid the crowds. I have a feeling, with the talks I hear of COMCAST trying to release HD quality movies via Pay Per View day and date of release of movies, that more and more people will stay at home. And I heard rumor of DISNEY thinking of releasing movies, selling them on the same day as released to the theatres.

Are theatres dying? Do they know this? Will they try to fix it?

haushausman · 05-21-2007, 06:09 PM

My g/f doesn't understand why I don't like going to the movies... see doesn't understand that I've created an HD home "theatre"... key word theatre.

I'd rather sit at home in comfort and watch a movie in 1080p... not to mention tickets these days are ridiculous ever since I've lost my student Id from 2 years ago.

I wonder when DVD/BD sales will be more important/bigger than box office sales??....

05-20-2007, 10:49 PM	#4
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	I Agree BD has definitely reduced my need to go to the theaters though spiderman 3 was pretty good on IMAX ,though i agree watching awesome PQ and SQ in my underpants without having to tell someone to shut off their phone is nice. I have to say blu-ray membership has it`s privilages ! please take the afore mentioned underpants comment with a grain of salt ..you guys know you do it too.(this disclaimer has been brought to you by blu-ray dvd,simply the best)

05-20-2007, 11:06 PM	#6
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	i did as well totally enjoyed batman on IMAX as well,was definitely a better movie going experience then most

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05-20-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
GreenMotion Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:1064 Trading Score:10	Wow, am I glad to see I am not the only one that feels this way. My girlfriend dragged me to the movie theatre last night to see Shrek the third. I really didn't want to go, but she was really looking forward to seeing the movie ... so what do you do right? Anyway, as soon as the movie starts, I noticed something was not right. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but the picture seemed slightly out of focus, the colors were washed out, and the sound .. Eh .. really wasn't all that great either. I was thinking .. "wow, I wished we'd have stayed home in front of the Plasma TV with a blu-ray movie". Ofcourse, like that wasn't enough, some little kids somewhere in the audience started crying, and the parents wouldn't shut their kids up, nor leave the room. Thru-out the whole movie, at least 30 - 40 minutes got ruined by crying and/or talking kids. Then there were the people that either had felt they had to stretch their legs, and/or the kids that were crashing the movie after they just finished watching the movie they were there for in the first place. In other words, people walking back and forth in front of the screen, And when you finally think it can't get any worse, there is the annoying "movie watcher" with his laster pointer, making circles on the screen. Of course, this "great" experience, along with the stale popcorn and flat, over syrup'd coke ... for two ... came with a price tag of about 50 bucks. My girlfriend calls me a couch potato sometimexs, but you know what, I enjoy watching a blu-ray on my 50 inch plasma at home with my 7.1 surround sound setup. I really try to go to the theatres as few times as possibles. If it was up to me, movies would go straight to blu-ray. I think the whole theatre expericence is way overrated, plus a 4 dollar coke and a 6-dollar bag of popcorn is ridiculous. Not even considering the 10 dollar movie ticket. It is my believe, that unless the theatres really turn things around, they're as good as out of business. Especially with today's technology and ever cheaper prices.

05-20-2007, 10:21 PM	#2
TuneMan1980 Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Elkridge, MD	I think it's so funny that everyone is reacting like this. Four of us saw Shrek 3 over the weekend and I was the only one that noticed the theater experience is lacking. I'm fine with seeing one or maybe two movies in the theater a year, but for anything else I'd much rather see it on my setup.

05-20-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	I don't go to the theaters any longer. Last film I saw at a theater was Mystic River. I'll take the $10 they charge and put it towards a Blu-ray disc and watch it in the comfort of my own home without 200 other people eating, sneezing, coughing, talking, and getting up to go to the restroom every 3 minutes. Hate the theater!!!

05-21-2007, 06:09 PM	#9
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	My g/f doesn't understand why I don't like going to the movies... see doesn't understand that I've created an HD home "theatre"... key word theatre. I'd rather sit at home in comfort and watch a movie in 1080p... not to mention tickets these days are ridiculous ever since I've lost my student Id from 2 years ago. I wonder when DVD/BD sales will be more important/bigger than box office sales??....

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