The "I hate commercial theatres" master thread - POST HERE ONLY! - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 06-12-2007, 01:38 PM

I'd rather watch movies at home, but sometimes I just can't wait for them that long. Plus, if its a Universal title, and I know its not coming on Blu-ray, then I go see it. I just had to see Knocked-up!

soright903 · 06-12-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amason

After that movie, I will never go to the movies again. People that were in there would answer their cell phones and talk throughout the movie. I will wait the extra 4 months and get it on Blu-ray.

Man I agree, the movie theater crowd is pathetic. Especially on weekend nights. Its like a hang out for teenagers. Parents really do a piss poor job raising thier kids these days. But thats a different topic for another day.

Branden · 06-12-2007, 02:38 PM

i've definately stopped going to movies as often as i used to. i really only go for Universal movies or ones i can't wait for rental right now.
if you've got yourself a quality HDTV, a rental store with BD, and the patience to wait a couple months..... it's hard to justify going to theatres.
with that said it'll still take a few things to get me to drop the theatres totally: BD support from Universal, quicker theatre-to-disc time, and 3D movies on BD if possible. (saw Open Season on Imax 3D while back, it'd be great if i could do that at home)

scott87 · 06-12-2007, 02:47 PM

i went to watch oceans 13 on sunday im only going cinema for films i really want to see or i will wait for the dvd/blu-ray release now. But i was actually horrified by the pq it was also blocky and it was not crisp at all. Maybe they should just start getting hd cinema screens and get a blu ray player aswell then they would be sorted

Dadds · 06-12-2007, 03:37 PM

I only have gone 2 times this whole year. Im enjoying spending my money on blu-ray and video games.

soright903 · 06-12-2007, 03:37 PM

I remember seeing Pursuit of Hapiness in the Theatre and it looked bad. Looked like a whole new movie in BLU

cruzzer cruz · 06-12-2007, 03:41 PM

As much as I love BD I'll never stop going to the movies. I love it. I usually see like 80% of all movies released in theaters, and usually at least twice each. Living in the Bronx, I'm used to people being beyond obnoxious; example: Dawn of the Dead, the overly stereotypical 300 pound black woman in front of me kept screaming awww hell nahh girrrl! You best get out that damn room girl! Run white girl, run! So going to Manhattan, where people generally understand that the movie doesn't talk back is good enough for me.

Oh and I'm still a teenager anyway, so I'm downright obnoxious half the time anyway

.

And if all else fails and the movie is crap there always other stuff to do in a dark theater...

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 03:53 PM

here's an interesting read about where the movie industry may go:

http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcastmovie050807.htm

sorry if this was already brought up.

chadunc · 06-12-2007, 04:26 PM

My wife and I still go to the movies as often as possible. Probably about 2 or 3 times a month. Just growing up it was always so much fun going to the movies, I never lost that love. Plus the theater here is brand new, really well taken care of, the sound is amazing, and they have 2 ushers at the door who will supposedly ask people to leave if they are being loud. Just went and saw Hostel 2 this past sunday afternoon, and I will absolutely see Fantastic Four this weekend in the theater as well.

soright903 · 06-12-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadunc

My wife and I still go to the movies as often as possible. Probably about 2 or 3 times a month. Just growing up it was always so much fun going to the movies, I never lost that love. Plus the theater here is brand new, really well taken care of, the sound is amazing, and they have 2 ushers at the door who will supposedly ask people to leave if they are being loud. Just went and saw Hostel 2 this past sunday afternoon, and I will absolutely see Fantastic Four this weekend in the theater as well.

hey man good to hear, how was hostel 2?

coolmilo · 06-12-2007, 04:48 PM

I used to go to the movies every week. Now I go about once a month. I really enjoy watching Blu-ray movies at home with the beautiful picture (when it's done right) and the awesome lossless sound (when it's included). Plus you can't beat the pause button for snack and bathroom breaks.

Musashi · 06-12-2007, 04:56 PM

I will go to theaters as long as they're still around. The crowd in my area is well behaved most of the time, and IMAX films are simply amazing. I saw Spider Man 3 and before that, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

In addition to that, there's something nice about getting out of the house every now and then.

IamNhobdy · 06-12-2007, 05:10 PM

Live Free or Die Hard and Transformers are gonna get my movie theater dollars. But only because I've been waiting for them for so long.

I regret seein Spidy3(could have been soooo good as 2 different movies) and the people I went with to see Pirates3 ruined my night by asking me what happened in the last two.

I'm a few bad movies/people away from giving up the theaters.

The Don · 06-12-2007, 05:12 PM

I went to see 300 and since then...nothing...

everything else is an obvious letdown as they seem to be watering down movies to make a trilogy that is either living off a name or one movie in the series that everyone hopes will be re-created...

add sopranos to this category as well....just a different style..

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 05:57 PM

I think within the next few years,when Blu-ray becomes more mainstream, Blu-ray will put a huge hurtin' on movie theaters. Over the years, the time frame between a theater and dvd release has gotten considerably shorter. It's only a matter of time where we will look at movie theaters as a thing of the past.

Technology is constantly leading people to stay home. We can shop, bank, watch a blockbuster movie, or keep in contact with relatives without leaving the house.

Of course I'm not complaining, I'm just naturally lazy.

Weez_Dawg · 06-12-2007, 06:04 PM

I think I will watch Rambo 4 at the theaters, the trailer looked CRAZY!!!! Anyone else see the trailer???

rmatt · 06-12-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weez_Dawg

I think I will watch Rambo 4 at the theaters, the trailer looked CRAZY!!!! Anyone else see the trailer???

Here's the link, it looks they took all 3 movies, pumped them up with steroids and starved them while hanging a steak over their head.

http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/05/...ature-trailer/

NutsAboutPS3 · 06-12-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmatt

I think within the next few years,when Blu-ray becomes more mainstream, Blu-ray will put a huge hurtin' on movie theaters. Over the years, the time frame between a theater and dvd release has gotten considerably shorter. It's only a matter of time where we will look at movie theaters as a thing of the past.

Technology is constantly leading people to stay home. We can shop, bank, watch a blockbuster movie, or keep in contact with relatives without leaving the house.

Interestingly, though, UK cinema admissions have steadily increased from their lowest level in 1984 up to 2003:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/filmtvinfo/sta...dmissions.html

Weez_Dawg · 06-12-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmatt

Here's the link, it looks they took all 3 movies, pumped them up with steroids and starved them while hanging a steak over their head.

http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/05/...ature-trailer/

Thanks for this. I will not only watch this in theaters, I WILL buy this on BR too. I don't know what draws some people in to watching a movie at a theater, but I do know what keeps them away. I Remember just having to go to Jurassic Park in the theaters and Independence Day too. There are a few more here and there, but Rambo 4 is going to be just like ID4 and JP.

Merrick · 06-12-2007, 06:36 PM

Narnia.
Before that, Episode III (thought it stunk, expected it to stink, thought Episode II stunk, but since I'd seen all five previous films in the theater back to 1977 it seemed stupid not to see the last).
Before that, LOTR - with Troy stuck in the middle there somewhere - man what a waste of time that film was.

How far back does that get me?

Throw Episode II in the middle of the LOTR's along with Signs and that may well be every movie I've seen in a theater this millenium.

Get the impression I don't go to the movies much? And, honestly, it's MAINLY because of the dwindling quality of films (in my opinion of course) over the last 20 years.

Give me Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Ben Hur, Bullitt, 1776 .... I just have not been particularly impressed not only with the quality of film making (obviously from the writing/acting/directing stand-point, and not special effects) but also the subjects of the films themselves more and more.

And enough with the sequels already. The number of sequels which didn't totally suck compared to the original can almost be counted on one hand (with all due respect to sequels for which the first film totally sucked). A rare exception being the recent obvious example where the following films technically weren't sequels - LOTR.

OK. I'm off my soapbox.

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06-12-2007, 01:38 PM	#61
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I'd rather watch movies at home, but sometimes I just can't wait for them that long. Plus, if its a Universal title, and I know its not coming on Blu-ray, then I go see it. I just had to see Knocked-up!

06-12-2007, 02:38 PM	#63
Branden Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:558	i've definately stopped going to movies as often as i used to. i really only go for Universal movies or ones i can't wait for rental right now. if you've got yourself a quality HDTV, a rental store with BD, and the patience to wait a couple months..... it's hard to justify going to theatres. with that said it'll still take a few things to get me to drop the theatres totally: BD support from Universal, quicker theatre-to-disc time, and 3D movies on BD if possible. (saw Open Season on Imax 3D while back, it'd be great if i could do that at home)

06-12-2007, 02:47 PM	#64
scott87 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England 4K collection:279 Blu-ray collection:436 DVD collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:3	i went to watch oceans 13 on sunday im only going cinema for films i really want to see or i will wait for the dvd/blu-ray release now. But i was actually horrified by the pq it was also blocky and it was not crisp at all. Maybe they should just start getting hd cinema screens and get a blu ray player aswell then they would be sorted

06-12-2007, 03:37 PM	#65
Dadds Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:South NJ Blu-ray reviews:3	I only have gone 2 times this whole year. Im enjoying spending my money on blu-ray and video games.

06-12-2007, 03:37 PM	#66
soright903 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New Jersey Trading Score:69	I remember seeing Pursuit of Hapiness in the Theatre and it looked bad. Looked like a whole new movie in BLU

06-12-2007, 03:41 PM	#67
cruzzer cruz Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bronx, NY Blu-ray reviews:1	As much as I love BD I'll never stop going to the movies. I love it. I usually see like 80% of all movies released in theaters, and usually at least twice each. Living in the Bronx, I'm used to people being beyond obnoxious; example: Dawn of the Dead, the overly stereotypical 300 pound black woman in front of me kept screaming awww hell nahh girrrl! You best get out that damn room girl! Run white girl, run! So going to Manhattan, where people generally understand that the movie doesn't talk back is good enough for me. Oh and I'm still a teenager anyway, so I'm downright obnoxious half the time anyway . And if all else fails and the movie is crap there always other stuff to do in a dark theater...

06-12-2007, 03:53 PM	#68
rmatt Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:St.Louis, MO	here's an interesting read about where the movie industry may go: http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcastmovie050807.htm sorry if this was already brought up.

06-12-2007, 04:26 PM	#69
chadunc Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	My wife and I still go to the movies as often as possible. Probably about 2 or 3 times a month. Just growing up it was always so much fun going to the movies, I never lost that love. Plus the theater here is brand new, really well taken care of, the sound is amazing, and they have 2 ushers at the door who will supposedly ask people to leave if they are being loud. Just went and saw Hostel 2 this past sunday afternoon, and I will absolutely see Fantastic Four this weekend in the theater as well.

06-12-2007, 04:48 PM	#71
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I used to go to the movies every week. Now I go about once a month. I really enjoy watching Blu-ray movies at home with the beautiful picture (when it's done right) and the awesome lossless sound (when it's included). Plus you can't beat the pause button for snack and bathroom breaks.

06-12-2007, 04:56 PM	#72
Musashi Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Manchester, CT Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I will go to theaters as long as they're still around. The crowd in my area is well behaved most of the time, and IMAX films are simply amazing. I saw Spider Man 3 and before that, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In addition to that, there's something nice about getting out of the house every now and then.

06-12-2007, 05:10 PM	#73
IamNhobdy Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Earth..I think...no, wait yeah...I think Blu-ray collection:342	Live Free or Die Hard and Transformers are gonna get my movie theater dollars. But only because I've been waiting for them for so long. I regret seein Spidy3(could have been soooo good as 2 different movies) and the people I went with to see Pirates3 ruined my night by asking me what happened in the last two. I'm a few bad movies/people away from giving up the theaters.

06-12-2007, 05:12 PM	#74
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I went to see 300 and since then...nothing... everything else is an obvious letdown as they seem to be watering down movies to make a trilogy that is either living off a name or one movie in the series that everyone hopes will be re-created... add sopranos to this category as well....just a different style..

06-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#75
rmatt Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:St.Louis, MO	I think within the next few years,when Blu-ray becomes more mainstream, Blu-ray will put a huge hurtin' on movie theaters. Over the years, the time frame between a theater and dvd release has gotten considerably shorter. It's only a matter of time where we will look at movie theaters as a thing of the past. Technology is constantly leading people to stay home. We can shop, bank, watch a blockbuster movie, or keep in contact with relatives without leaving the house. Of course I'm not complaining, I'm just naturally lazy.

06-12-2007, 06:04 PM	#76
Weez_Dawg Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:New Mexico	I think I will watch Rambo 4 at the theaters, the trailer looked CRAZY!!!! Anyone else see the trailer???

06-12-2007, 06:36 PM	#80
Merrick Member Member since:Jun 2007	Narnia. Before that, Episode III (thought it stunk, expected it to stink, thought Episode II stunk, but since I'd seen all five previous films in the theater back to 1977 it seemed stupid not to see the last). Before that, LOTR - with Troy stuck in the middle there somewhere - man what a waste of time that film was. How far back does that get me? Throw Episode II in the middle of the LOTR's along with Signs and that may well be every movie I've seen in a theater this millenium. Get the impression I don't go to the movies much? And, honestly, it's MAINLY because of the dwindling quality of films (in my opinion of course) over the last 20 years. Give me Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Ben Hur, Bullitt, 1776 .... I just have not been particularly impressed not only with the quality of film making (obviously from the writing/acting/directing stand-point, and not special effects) but also the subjects of the films themselves more and more. And enough with the sequels already. The number of sequels which didn't totally suck compared to the original can almost be counted on one hand (with all due respect to sequels for which the first film totally sucked). A rare exception being the recent obvious example where the following films technically weren't sequels - LOTR. OK. I'm off my soapbox.

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