Do you enjoy being the first to see a movie?

@rocketj1 (6955)

United States

November 6, 2008 9:41am CST

When I was younger (before kids) and had "money to burn", I enjoyed going to pretty much any new movie that I could. Now that I am a bit more discriminating (and on a budget) I tend to wait to see the reviews before I will purchase a ticket. I "pass" on a lot of movies now. It has to be something really compelling to me before I will go. I know there are some people who really enjoy being first to see a new movie. They rush to the theaters to catch all the latest releases. They love to make up their own minds about the movie without the benefit of reviews. How about you? Are you a true movie-holic? Do you just have to RUSH RIGHT OUT to see the Latest movies?

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@coolmailraj (2460)

• India

6 Nov 08

Hi. I used to be a guy who would go to all most any movie on the release date, but because of some miserable movies I ave seen over the last three years I have changed the pattern a bit. Now I let the movie roll in the theaters for three to four days, then pick up some newspaper and look at the star ratings and a bit of the story line. If then I feel there is something for me in the movie I go to the ticket counter.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

You are right. I haven't seen anything that great at the movies in a long time! Thanks:)

@eaforeman6 (8979)

• United States

6 Nov 08

It always depends on what it is, and whos in it. That is how I will determine if I should rush right out and get it or not...lol Sometimes I just wait for it to go to blockbuster....because I am in their membership!Happy my lotting!

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• China

7 Nov 08

pretty granted. i rush for a movie only if i found it's worthy enough. those futures such as impressive story, great technology, and notable actors or actresses should be the first thing we must think through before we buy a ticket, i think. happy enjoy your movies!

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I agree, eaforeman. Unless it is something that our whole family has been looking forward to, we generally will wait till it comes out on video. We love blockbuster too!

@savypat (20216)

• United States

6 Nov 08

I want to wait until the lines are gone, by then the movies have moved to out less expensive theaters and I can get the same thing for one half the price.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I wish we lived near a "cheapie" theater too. I went to those quite often when we lived in another part of the state. Nothing like that here

Thanks:)

@sarazeng (220)

• China

7 Nov 08

Hi rocketj1! I love watching movie but I don't care much to be the first to see a new movie. Of course, I still feel curious about the gut especially when other talking but you knew nothing about it. A little bit embarrassed, right?

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@aditya540 (328)

• India

6 Nov 08

yeah ofcourse i do like to watch movies on first day and i enjoy doing that because i would be the first person to review the movie and tell to others !!!!

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I always did that too when I was young like you! Happy mylotting! Thanks:)

@cynthiann (18602)

• Jamaica

6 Nov 08

I'm much more discriminating about going to se a moviee. I do wait for reviews and then go to see something. I usually go with other women friends and we buy popcorn and make it a wonderful evening out but this happens maybe once every 2 months. Only if we really want to see something. Have a great day.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

The experience of going with friends is something I really enjoy too. It's been a long time though!

Thanks:)

@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

8 Nov 08

I really should. My very best friend moved away about 3 years ago. She would have been the one to do that with. I do have lots of other girlfriends from church that I spend some time with. I recently joined a book club. I've been working in so many ministry activities at church (I just stepped down from our women's ministries team after 5 years), that it will be nice to just have some fun with friends. You are very kind to think about me!

@cynthiann (18602)

• Jamaica

7 Nov 08

Why not just plan to go to the movies with some girl friends. However enjoyable it is to see movies with your family, it is good to go out with women friends. I always think that women need women. Make a little time for this and enjoy yourselves by being together in fellowship. Good planning!

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@yuna15 (2706)

• Philippines

6 Nov 08

I don't usually rush in watching movies because like what you said I'd like to see the reviews first but usually I know when the movie is worth it to watch just by the trailer. I think it's a matter of intuition I guess.

. If I feel like it's not a good movie I just simply don't watch it at all or I'll just wait feedback from my friends.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Women's intuition is a great thing, isn't it? Thanks:)

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

6 Nov 08

i never go to the movies. haven't been in years. the lastone i went to was so disapointing . i had heard the reviews on tv& thought it would be good but it wasn't.i don't like to go by myself either.i just don't care anything about going anymore & it's sooo expensive to.

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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

8 Nov 08

good for him. i tell u i think we they have to earn it themseles they appreciate it more. both my boys had jobs & they are still good workers. of course they got that from their mom. lol

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

8 Nov 08

Are both of your sons married? Do they both live nearby?

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

It definitely IS expensive. It's so much cheaper for us to rent a movie for the family. My son has a paper route and therefore a little spending money. He will often pay his own way and go with a friend now (he's 14). Thanks:) Have a great day, jo.

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@samijo719 (1052)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I am a movieholic from my home! lol. We rent all the new movies practically every week but we're not big on spending $20 just for us to see a movie. So we are addicted to movies but on a budget. I enjoy watching almost any more. The only ones I can't handle are the super gory slashers.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Addicted to movies, huh?......... As long as no one gets hurt, right?

Thanks:)

@lovecindyhe (69)

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7 Nov 08

Hi. I'm not a movie-holic, but I do love watching movie. I seldom see the reviews. I prefer to find out what people have seen them think of them first.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

You appreciate a friend's opinion.

Good thinking! Thanks:)

@Nhey16 (2518)

• Philippines

7 Nov 08

we seldom go to movies on their first day of showing... but if my husband is given free pass for a premier night and we love the movie, maybe then we'd go and be the first to watch :)

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Seems that you have some connections

Thanks:)

@Nhey16 (2518)

• Philippines

7 Nov 08

my hubby's friends do :)

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@lou_66 (909)

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6 Nov 08

i like to wait til a few people have seen it so i can talk to them about it. and also i like to see movies that have been recommeded to me so i know they are worth going to see. i am not really a big fan of going to the movies so i will only go if the film has bee highly recommended. there is one thing i like about the movies though and that is the toffee popcorn!

happy mylotting

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Ahh..... so the snacks are good?!

My favorite are "skittles" candy. Thanks:)

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10 Nov 08

i really like skittles too!

@yangshuai (136)

• China

7 Nov 08

yup.absolutely.i'm a movie-lover.i enjoyed plenty of movies when i was a young boy.actually,but i had forgetten the story of most of movies.but as an adult,i'm not forgetful.and i enjoy american blockbuster movie.sci-fi,action,horror are my favor.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Sounds like you enjoy excitement!

Thanks:)

@lanina911 (103)

• United States

6 Nov 08

Yes and no. If I am the first to see the movie I have no one to talk about it with, however If I go with a friend or two then yeah

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Thanks:)

@sweetpeasmom (1325)

• United States

6 Nov 08

I love to see movies before anyone in my family does. Sometimes I even tell them it was bad when it wasn;t just so we have something to talk about when they finally see a movie.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Oooo.... you are sneaky!

Thanks:)

@doubleloveyou (2466)

• United States

6 Nov 08

There are some movies that YES I wanted to be the first. Star Wars Indiana Jones Chronicles of Narnie to name a few. Some other moives I have gotten free prescreening tickets for. Those are always fun to go to. Man there is a lot of security when it comes to those.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Ooooo...Mr VIP, huh?

Just teasing! Good for you! That's a blessing! Thanks:)

@dawnald (85146)

• Shingle Springs, California

6 Nov 08

It depends on the movie but generally I am ok with waiting a week or two until the crowds die down. I don't let critics influence my decisions about movies anyway as I rarely agree with them.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Thanks, dawn!

How's it going today?

@katsmeow1213 (28716)

• United States

6 Nov 08

I usually wait until it's on video before bothering to watch it, mostly because of finances and time. If I could see movies in theaters whenever I wanted, I doubt I would listen to reviews on it, I'd just use the trailers to decide if it were something I was interested in or not. Usually I'll see a preview for a movie and think I have to see it, regardless what the reviews say of it.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

Yes. It is really expensive to bring the whole family. And who can get them all together at once, right? Thanks:)

@my125125 (818)

• Malaysia

6 Nov 08

Hi Rocketj, I would like to ask for that person who already watch the new movies for the reviews, and then decide to see this movies or not. I don't want to spend too much money for it.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I like to get a friend's opinion too!

Thanks:)

@MysticTomatoes (1053)

• United States

6 Nov 08

I was one of the first in line to see Titanic when it came out, but I generally don't like going to the theater. They are always crowded and full of rude people who either talk too loudly during the movie or just ruin it by freaking out during the scary parts. There is always going to be at least half a dozen people who don't think the "turn cell phones off" rule applies to them. I am a member of Netflix and love getting movies in the mail. So much easier and more convenient.

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@rocketj1 (6955)

• United States

7 Nov 08

I live in a small town and the theater experience here is rather quiet. I'm not sure I'd appreciate all the cell phone malarkey either. Thanks:)