Cinema or at home?

Canada
March 20, 2010 11:54pm CST
Toninght while at my boyfriends house (with his dad, dads girlfriedn and two younger sisters) there were two options for fun-time enertainment: go to the movie theatre to see shutter island or stay in, rent movies and play games. Which would you prefer? I thought going to the theatre would be fun but that satying in would be a lot more. It sounded like a good time without overdoing everythign and everyone would be involved. We ended p going to see the movie and my boyfriends dads girlfriend and his youngst of the sisters stayed home instead of joining us.
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@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
Hello there artsyfartsygypsy... whew what a long username..lol.. well, i prefer watching movies at home, since i can stretch my legs, i can do what i want when im watching and nobody will care if im going to laugh aloud and etc, no one will be disturbed by me.. Have a nice day!
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• Canada
21 Mar 10
Oh yeah, I know what you mean. being able to get comfortable and not be embarassed by some of your reactions to whatever your watching is great! For example today when I was at the theatre I jumped and yelled "jesus christ" inthe middle of teh movie and im pretty sure it asnt appreciated by the frest of teh viewers of the film. Speaking of which...Talking during a movie is something that people do from time to time and is something you most definatly cannot do in a theatre unless your extremely rude. I mean, doing it a home can get a little much sometimes but at l;east its a smallcomment among friends and family. Pausing. You cant do that at a movie theatre! You can go to the washroom, get a drink or more snacks without missing anythign or disturbinmg to many people and its at a conveinent time for you! To me, home is better. Just wish I could have the theatre experience tehre. :)
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• France
21 Mar 10
Well, i agree with artsyfartsygpsy point of view. Yes, you can do many things at home. Especially, if you with you're boyfriend, you can do many things, you can do kissing , you can hug each other, be relax n etc. But if you're at public place, it's kinda difficult, i meant feels bit weird to me. But at home you can do anything, no rules to follow, no restrictions.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
I think it is good if you can combine a cinema at home. It's a terrific idea to watch movies at home.
@sushie93 (1355)
• France
21 Mar 10
Generally, i prefer go to the cinema, i love watching movies in a big screen while eating big pop corn whaha! But for a family activity i would prefer to stay at home and have fun with all of them by playing some games and watching rented movies.
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• France
23 Mar 10
For the "environment" I think it's worth going to cinema. Like, I am want to go to cinema and watch movie in 3D but 3D cinema's are not available in Pakistan, so not possible ( yet )
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• France
22 Mar 10
Do you only prefer cinema just of popcorns and big screen? If that's the only reason you can definitely buy HD Projector and enjoy the big screen plus you can have pop corn in your home also. Not a big deal. But, if you want the same environment as cinema then it's hard to bring the experience at home. Happy mylotting
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@sushie93 (1355)
• France
22 Mar 10
I like cinema not only for the big screen and pop-crn, but also its "environnement" like you said, the big place, all black, ect... ^^
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@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
21 Mar 10
For me, I would like for movie. Like what you said, we could enjoy together with everybody focusing their attention on the same thing. It's a shared happiness together. If we stayed at home doing our own things, it's not a genuine happy moments. Because we do not share the happiness together is such a way. But it's tough to have everyone having the same understanding. So, we can only do our best to stay close and connected with our loved ones, although they are not aware of the proper way to do so.
@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
22 Mar 10
What you said is true also. I was having fun with my friends in such a way as well last time. We could express ourselves freely at home, otherwise it would be rude to do so in the cinema. I misinterpreted that you meant that everybody is having their own activity at home. Then that's not having fun together. Personally, I prefer to watch movie at theater with family or friends, compared to watching alone.
• France
22 Mar 10
With friend watching movies, is no problem for me, but many times my friends are very naughty. I mean, they just don't sit quiet and watch the movie. They do all sorts of crazy things, so that's why I prefer to watch movies alone where I can totally concentrate on the movie. Sometimes, movies are only joyful if you watch with you're fully concentration and you know what's happening in the movie. With family, I prefer to watch movies because nowadays english movies have scene which can't be enjoyed with family, I mean I can't enjoy movie like American Pie with my parents or rest of the family. With cousins, I do watch movies at times, but mostly I watch alone. Before, I use to watch cartoon with my little brother and little sister
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• France
21 Mar 10
Well, we watch movies with friend at home. We can have more fun at home. I mean, when me and my friend watch movie at home it's more fun because they pass comments and make fun etc about the movies, these things can't be done while sitting in cinema. Personally, i prefer to watch movie alone, no disturbance.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
22 Mar 10
As much as I do occasionally enjoy going to the theater, I prefer watching movies at home. I find it somewhat more enjoyable and more relaxing. In this way, we don't have to hurry and catch a movie, or try to see what viewing of a movie is easier to catch with friends or something like that. I do enjoy going to the movie theater, but between the theater and home, for me home wins by a little.
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• Canada
22 Mar 10
I agree. You raise a good point about the hrrying to catch the movie though. At home its more relaxed and such while Im almost always running to catch a movie at the theatre with my friends or family for one reason or another.
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@timhinyy (1653)
• United States
22 Mar 10
I used to love to go to movies back when i was younger, but that was before the prices got so ridiculous to just get into a movie I'm not sure what it is now, but the last time that i went i went to the matinee just to get the cheaper price, because it was i think 7.00 just to get in for the adult tickets and I'm sure that they haven't gone down any in the years since i last went to see a movie. I prefer to stay at home, because you can relax make your own popcorn and for what it costs to get in to the movie theater you can get a brand new dvd with loads of extras and behind the scenes and you don't have to deal with lots of noise or phones going off or lots of screaming or anything like that. It is a lot of fun to stay at home, because you can do anything you want while you watch the movie and if you need to go to the bathroom or something you just pause it and resume right where you were and don't have to ask what did i miss. I have a great time staying in and relaxing with my significant other as she prefers staying home too and loves the dvd's, because there is all the extras and none of the commercials and its to the point where i can't watch a cable movie anymore, because of all the commercials.
• France
23 Mar 10
I usually don't go for pop corns, but enjoy with movie with chips plus some drink. I have loads of DVD's of english movie plus my friend they are also movie lover so I can easily borrow new movies from them, without paying any money, plus I have a big collection as well. Other thing is that , when watch at movie at dvd , you can repeat the movie unlimited times, but in cinema it's like one time shot only. You watch then it's gone, neither you have to rent the dvd later or go to cinema again for watching the same movie. In certain movies, I like certain scenes so I repeat them, but on cinema it's not possible. Watching movie at TV cable is the worst, because of commercials and you don't have options to watch you're favorite movie.
@di44ito (494)
• Bulgaria
21 Mar 10
I like staying at home and watching films because you can watch it you can stop your film when you want there is no problem if you don`t like the movie to stop it and when you are talking to your friends there is no problem and no one is shouting to you. :)
• France
22 Mar 10
I have this thing, I get so many SMS or MMS whole day and night. So, whenever I am watching movies, I am pausing the movie replying the SMS then again continue watching movies, I pause around 20 times when I am watching a movie. Still, I enjoy the movie. But, if I am in cinema, that's not possible to do. So, for me watching movie at home is the best solution and source for entertainment for me.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I prefer to stay home. I think the movie theater is a waste of money. I can get the movie online for free! Also, I like the personal touch when at home. Oh my that sounded a little dirty huh? Didnt mean to..
• France
22 Mar 10
LOL ! Well, you can purchase movies online easily, can you also download pirates movies, but that's not ethical, right? I agree with you, LAGLEN. You've the same views as you do. I also download movies from internet and watch them on my laptop. Especially the High definition 1080p movies are worth watching.
@rajaiv0810 (1012)
• Philippines
22 Mar 10
I think staying at home to watch movie with the rest of the family (could be yours or your bf) will be a good idea. At the same time you can do other activities as well like playing games, probably cook some snacks, chat and stroll after in the neighborhood if you got a little bit tired. Another advantage is that you wouldn't spend more that going to the movies. :) Maybe you can go to the movies with your BF alone. :) Enjoy!
• France
22 Mar 10
Nicely said. I also believe watching movie at home have many advantages than watch movies in cinema.
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@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
21 Mar 10
hi. i like the dolby sound surround of cinemas but there are rather expensive if i keep on watching them every week so most of the time, i watch through my computer.
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
movies - awesome movies
how very true, and i tend to collect them. what's your favorite movie of all time?
• France
1 Apr 10
Well, you have asked very very difficult question. Such as I can't tell which in my favorite movie of all time, but I can easily say titanic at had effective on in the start. I really liked the movies and I was really sad when I saw the ending of the movie. Now, it's now the same it was before, I was that movie when I was little, so it had effect on me, and I will remember this movie for a long long time.
• France
21 Mar 10
for me, my laptop is the main source of watching movie, with my special headphones. I love my laptop, with the glossy screen and watching high definition movie on it, is just awesome to watch. Plus I can watch movie any time, i want, unlikely cinema there is fix time plus you cant repeat the movie or pause it.
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• Philippines
21 Mar 10
I think both activities are fun, it depends on the people involved and what their interests are. It is fun to see a movie at the theater. While it is a nice activity to do with someone, there could be lots of activities to do at home. As you mentioned, you could rent movies (and watch more than one film ) and play games at the same time. I think it would also be nice if some dinner or snacks are available at home. Though I like both, I think being at home could be more convenient and there are lots of activities to share with loved ones.
• France
21 Mar 10
hmmm, well said. Yes at home you can do many things. Plus going to cinema is more expensive then renting a movie for watching at home. Plus saves you're traveling expense for going to cinema.
• Canada
22 Mar 10
I agree with amjadmacs, it was well said. Multitasking is a grea thing and its fun (depending on your personality of course). But it allows people to do what they want without getting restless. Some food is also great for it. Theres real food and movie food so theres a great variety. Expenses is also a big one for me! Im not saying Ill be cheap on an at-home movie night, but it IS,.
@amjadmacs (467)
• France
21 Mar 10
Well, I would prefer to watch movie at home or play games at home. But sometimes it's good to go to cinema to watch a movie, but not always. The reason is simple, now you can open the best cinema at you're own home, with some budget you can open it at you're own home. With new, High definition television are cheap and blu ray player are available watching movie with ultra clear screen , is mind blowing.
• France
23 Mar 10
When I will start earning my own, i will surely go to cinema once a while, may be monthly. Home cinema is like one time investment. I am a serious gamer, So I can't have the gaming experience outside so everything has to be inside my home. So, my room must be like a mini cinema so enjoy the full pleasure of playing games. This way, I got my gaming palace with a movie theatre ;-)
• Canada
22 Mar 10
A home cinema theatre type thing is cool and fun but pretty expensive. I think the cost is worth it in the long run because of what you'll get out of it but that's only if you are someone who will get good use out of it. If not, then you might as well pay for the movie theatre. Again though, the movie theatre is a nice treat every now and then.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
21 Mar 10
I like to watched movie at home on my computer..but when i heard about any movies popularity then i prefer to watched it at cinema hall or in multiplex... because to watching movies in multiplex you can enjoy movies fully.. have a nice day and keep mylotting always...
• France
21 Mar 10
I always watch movie on my laptop because it very easy. You can download a movie with a fast internet connection in no time. Then you can watch that movie on you're computer or on you large screen high definition television ( if you have it then), with 7.1 digital sound system. That's a real cinema at you're own home. but, on monthly basis you can go to real cinema to watch a popular movie. I would never like to watch a like in the cinema which Movie i don't like.
• Canada
21 Mar 10
I dont know about the comouter. Its great to download and easy to transport and such but I dont like the experience. The screen is to small and teh quality isnt alays that great. The chair isnt as comfortable, not as many people can gather around it comfortably. etc, etc. I find there is to much going on at my computer as it is that I dont need anythign more to take up space or keep me glued to it as it is. On anotehr note, think of your eyes! Noth my screens (tv and computer) are LCD but the tv is farther away and tehrefore better for your eyes than the closer computer LCD screen.
@pcserver (392)
21 Mar 10
Cinema's always better. It is not so comfortable like at home, but better. yesterday i went to se Alice in Wonderland on IMAX 3D. It was awesome. the effects were the main thing that carried me away. The movie plot wasn't so stunning and something worthseeing in a normal cinema. The 3D was just astounding and as a whole I liked the movie very much. i preferred seeing it at the cinema to seeing it at home. It wouldn't have been so good. Have a nice myLotting :)
• France
22 Mar 10
In my country 3D cinema are not available, they are just simple cinema with normal quality of picture. So, may be that's the reason i am not in favor of cinema. If 3D cinema was available at my area also, then my views might have changed. Watching a movie is 3D is awesome, because i can't effort a 3D television so cinema is way better option. Not to mention 3D tv's havn't hit to market yet. They are only available in japan for now.
• China
21 Mar 10
have u got such a strange emotion that uncomfortable because so many guys are watching the same movie with u? Their hurrahs and talking confuse u r views about the movie. i perfer to enjoy a good movie at home my own,with earphone, that's very important
• France
21 Mar 10
Very truth. I don't like watching movie with my friends also, but they disturb a lot between the watching the movie so it ruins the whole fun of watching the movie, so i prefer watching movie on my laptop at home with my special headphone on my soft and comfortable bed.
• Canada
22 Mar 10
A strange emoion that Im uncomfortable because so many guys are watching the same movie with me? Um, no. Im more of a tomboy myself and see no reason to be afraid of watching a movie with fellow human being. Why is it you enjoy earphones? You dont meet many peopel who use them just bcause, usually its so that you dont bother others or so noone will bother you. I use my personal DVD player and only use my headphones when the nopise is bothering otehrs or when Im not supose to be watching a movie.
21 Mar 10
These days I prefer to watch movies at home in the comfort of my living room where I can have drinks and nibbles, relax and kick off my shoes. When I think how expensive it is to go to the movies these days, home entertainment is the way ahead.
• France
21 Mar 10
Nowadays it's very expensive to go to cinema if you're a student like me and have a tight budget. That's why i prefer to watch movie at home, I can easily borrow movies from my friends and watch them. Or i can rent them. Or the best, I can download them in high definition format and watch it on my laptop which is really awesome.
@icegermany (2524)
• India
21 Mar 10
it has been a long time for going to a theatre but it is nice and fun going outside and watching a movie at the theatre. watching a movie at home is also good but it is not that fun i feel , but it also depends on ones interest. we feel good going out and watching a movie but the other may feel the opposite and like to watch it at home like in your case.
• France
21 Mar 10
Yes, you are totally right, it depend and varies individual to individual. LIke you prefer to go outside and watch movie in cinema while I like to stay at home to watch movies and play games. It's different for every individual.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
21 Mar 10
Well i love to go out, because all the time we stay at home. Going out is a different experience. A movie at theatre is all fun and i love those popcorns, my favourite. I will just love them on big screen with my love. Home i feel has not much fun.
• France
21 Mar 10
That's good to know. For me, home sweet home, lol !!! I love to be at home. I feel very comfortable. No tension, no restrictions, no problem and no worries about anything. As I am very lazy person to going to cinema is not kind of my thing. I wish, I was active like you ;-)
@umit_umit (1984)
• India
21 Mar 10
well one really enjoyed cinema in home and one is thrilled there!with the family members!isnt it?
• France
21 Mar 10
family members? I would hardly watch movie with family members, accept with my wife though. I mean nowadays the movies have kinda of scenes which are not situable to watch with families plus I am not the type of person to enjoy watching movies with family or friends. I like to watch movies, cartoons and tv shows alone. At times, i love to watch movies and cartoons with family and friends also.
@gooper (58)
• China
21 Mar 10
It's hard to say. If I am alone, I perfer watching moives at moive theatre. The feeling at theatre is better than home. But, if my friends an I am together, I perfer watching moives at home, why, we can talking and laughing and eating, anything we want, but these are not allowed at theatre. How do you think? Ah?
• France
22 Mar 10
Well, that's good strategy, when you're alone go to cinema and when you're with friends then watch movie at home. For me, i watch movie at home, whether I am with friends or alone. There are couple of reasons. First: Watching movie at home is free. Second: It saves time and money for coming and going to cinema. Third: You have to buy ticket to watch movie at cinema. Fourth: You can only watch a particular movie at that moment plus you can't stop it or pause or anything like that. Fifth: The cinema's at our country are not the best cinemas.
• United States
21 Mar 10
I prefer going to the movies. There is really nothing like seeing a movie on the big screen with other people around. We have a very big screen tv, but it is still not the same. I guess I just like to get out for a while.
• France
21 Mar 10
Well, you're different. It's your personal point of view. Everyone has different thinking and liking. Like, i wish I had very big screen television to watch movie on it and play games on it, but I don't have it ;-(