Do you think going to cinema is still meaningful?

[Kulotz]

When you can watch most of the movies online, do you still prefer going to cinema? It became very expensive in my country, with that money I can buy a montly subscription in many online platforms. How are the movie prices in your country?

How are the movie prices in your country?

[MrOracle]

My problem is much less the ticket prices and much more with the content. Most movies from 2015 on have been nothing more than woke propaganda - sacrificing characters and stories in favor of pushing The Message of identity politics. Those movies will never get a cent of my money - and clearly I'm not the only one, with Warner Brothers and Disney each having 2 years of flops at the box office.

I went to see Top Gun Maverick, John Wick, and Oppenheimer, because they were free of woke propaganda. I have not seen a Marvel film since the first Avengers, and Star Wars is a sick joke. Same with the recent Indians Jones movie.

I don't blame the theater owners - they're just trying to survive. The problem starts at the studios, particularly with Bob Iger at Disney. He hoped to run for US President, and so he packed Disney full of far-left activists and encouraged other studios to do the same, and now the only good movies are from the very few directors that have complete control of their projects. Studio movies are trash, and not worth spending a penny to support. Hell, even illegal downloads of those movies are way down - people aren't willing to watch them for free.

But the few good movies are worth the cost of seeing them in the theater and buying on 4k Blu-ray.

[molonski2]

I still love going to Cinema , and man I agree , sometimes it's just me ( weekday arvo ) but the thing is , it's still cheap here , really cheap with a monthly pass.
In Australia ( it's $ for $ ) far more expensive than USA , so I just go on a deal etc.
But the experience is vastly different in a Cinema , no phones , less likely to leave for men's room ,
No talking , no overeating ( for me anyhow ) ..
Love the experience.

[PeachyPie93]

I still like to go for a movie I know I will enjoy or just to get out of the house. The last good one I went to see was Jujitsu Kaisen O with some friends it was cool to see the action on the big screen.

[Simslover92]

I think so especially if it's a date night. I recently went to the movies with my boyfriend for Valentine's and it was so romantic. I think it can still be meaningful in cases like that.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Absolutely. I have AMC A-List. I pay $22/month and can see 3 movies a week. I've got an excellent ATMOS set-up at my house but nothing rivals a big screen for some stuff. That said, I do like movie time with my rescue kittens, so a time and a place for everything.

[ProbablyClueless]

Probably not, but I think there are some movies that benefit from that presentation style.

I saw Oppenheimer in iMax. I basically didn't enjoy the movie and didn't like the fact I paid the costlier iMax ticket price, but I think that you really had to see that movie in theaters.

[lightbulb27]

on rare occassions if the movie sound and screen warrants it. that is rare...

it usd to be $1 at times... now about $15+

that's not crazy expensive given the superbowl is $10,000 and frankly, can't see as much.

[TheSpaceGnome]

I prefer the home theater option, which the movies on disc.

Its the cinema experience, but without the idiots talking over/spoiling the movie (or the overpriced food).

You also don't need internet or a subscription or movie tickets, and get to keep the movies forever after paying just once.

[genericname85]

watching a movie costs like 12 bucks where i live. that is for 2d without any snacks or drinks. to me it's still worth it for movies that have a good soundtrack and great audio design. because you can pretty much get everything but the audio at home for reasonable prices. like you could invest in a 5 figure soundsystem and have that sound at home. but then you'd need a home where the neighbours won't file a noise complaint if you actually used it.

[NathanDavis]

to me... going to the movies always was and will be about going with great company

and yes, I still enjoy some of that today

[Mariena_Anne92]

Yes. Sometimes relationships get bored and u need something to spice it up. Like first date, going to cinema and all

[Nikki1989]

No, waste of time and money when you have a home theater surround sound system.

[SolitarySolace]

My Nana and I go to the cinema. It's our thing. Like how my dad and I build lego sets as a hobby. These are things I will remember them by when they're gone

[DizzyDesii]

As an unpaid film critic, yes lol. But i have a date at the movies next week so we’ll see 😂

[exitseven]

I have not been to the movies since before covid. A new cinema opened in my town 2 years ago and I still have not gone. I don't think I saw any movie there I would pay 18 bucks to see. I can wait until it is streamed

[deus_ex_sisyphus]

Yeah its hard, life gets expensive, but for me the memories are usually worth the price of admission

[Ms_Facesitter]

Only for the bigger screen. But me personally prefer the comfort of my home when watching a movie. Unless I really want to see it ASAP. But with the woke, I've been waiting 'til it's available online.

[jamesgoldman]

Yeah it's like £17 for ticket but that does come with a coffee and a slice of cake

£15 for a burger and chips which I usually get as well if I'm honest

[OtterMan68]

some movies are better on the big screen: Lord of the Rings trilogy for example as well as laugh-out-loud comedies and scary movies

Some aren't: Parasite, The Socian Network, Moneyball...

[DJB72]

Prices are ridiculous. I love the atmosphere of the big screen but it's not affordable for the average South African

[Joshydavid25]

To me yeah? I still love going to the theater.. The experience is different than even watching it on a big screen at home..

[MemeSupreme]

yeah you go to the movies to get out of the house and spend time with people

[WhitneySnow]

A lot of people here don’t go to the movies anymore

[Miristheiss]

"Meaningful"? I wouldn't use that specific word but I still consider it fun.

[loveslongnails]

Prices are great here. Tuesday is discount day - $8 . Can't beat that as there are some movies you must see on the large screen, like Dune.

[Huntingnfishin]

For me to go completely by myself? No it's not worth it. I go to the cinema with other people so we can all have a good time!

[laly520]

meaningful if with right one or good friends

[Vermillion30]

I rather cook together, curl up on the couch eat what we made, Snuggle under a blanket and watch B-Rated Horror movies till 2am.

[JayBones]

To watch a terrible remake of a great 80's movie or a shit book or comic adaptation? Hell no. Haven't been to the movies since 1999

[zagor]

I haven't been for over a year. Just go when something is worth seeing on the big screen, otherwise I wait.

[douride2]

I don't think I have been to one in at least 20 years now.

[LadyLa820]

Yeah it’s the experience and idea of going out.

[patois]

Yeah it means that you are a woke cuck.

[HelpfulWoman]

its still a wholly different experience

[Apple1996]

Nah I prefer watching movies at home

[BLP11520]

It’s no longer good

[andreasderjuengere]

Has it ever BEEN ' meaningful'? :)

[Rangers]

Nothing is meaningful to me

[MrDaveAPSI]

No, not really

[itsclearlynicholas]

Yes 👍🏻✋🏻

[LavLavLuv]

I love it tho