Watching movies on the big screen in a theater ...

Hi Kiran, Yes, I do love watching the movies on big screen…time was when going to the movie hall was the biggest high of our vacations or festivities. I remember whenever there was a marriage in the family, once the marriage ended, all the family members, including the newly weds would go out for a movie and dinner and get to know each other better, away from the restrictions of home…those were the only times we kids were allowed for ‘adult’ movies (and this I’m talking about is late70s Hindi films LOL)…and then those college days and days of romance where the hall was the safest bet to escape the eyes of people (and always fearful of getting caught by *someone* who just ‘happens’ to know my Dad LOL)…yes, those days were precious and since then, its always thrilling to go and take your seat, wait with bated breath for the lights to dim…the entire experience is wonderful. However, I must say that nowadays I cant really afford to watch movies at the halls anymore. You know the condition in India (I think it’s the same in all our cities)…stand-alone halls are few and quite seedy…most movies are screened in plexes with tickets so exorbitantly priced that I feel it’s a waste of money really if I’m to catch every other blockbuster. On an average, a good Hindi film costs Rs. 200-250/- and for our family of three, its about Rs. 600/750 for the tickets alone! Putting in other expenses, a simple evening out at the movies can cost us around Rs. 1500/- which is quite a tidy sum, Kiran. Its become plain and simply unaffordable for us…so what I do is I only go when the movie in particular cannot really be watched at home…like Spiderman, Batman, Narnia…all these kids movies with spectacular special effects which can be enjoyed only in big screen and surround sound.

Kiran, watching movie at a theater with friends and near and dear one is really enjoyable. But I have forgotten to watch movies in a cinema hall. Now there is no proper atmosphere to watch movie in a theater. I can see movie of my choice in DVD player.

Kiran! We are all diehard fans of Rajini Kant and his movies are definitely some of those which we always look forward to seeing on a big screen.Similarly, if it is some thing speciallike a Kamal, Maniratnam, JamesBond, Amirkhan special, we like to see it in the theatre.I do not particularly care for the Coke or popcorn though, I used to buy some cake or something earlier when I was in Trichy and my son was a little kid.Here in Mumbai , we get the American corn at times , but after having made this at home with the same seasoning, I find it a big waste . Why multiplexes! I have very fond memories of having watched movies in God forsaken theatres, where we had to knudge our way in a single line queue in Krishnagiri[a quaint lovely place where I stayed some 22 years ago ].Watching movies in theatres is great fun. I attribute this fun to the feeling of joy, the sense of anticipation we have in going out with our loved ones to the theatre, somewhere out[a good outing].I too never did mind the trouble of booking tickets in advance[earlier in Trichy I had to go out to the theatre for this sake].Now it has become simpler with online bookings. My last film in a theatre was '3 idiots' .I was planning to see Ravan which did not materialise because I,lost interest after getting to know the story and because I heard it was not up to the mark. I shall come to Mangalore Kiran or you come here.We shall go together and have fun.

Hi Kiran! You are very correct in your observation that the joy of watching a movie in a theater is beyond comparison with watching it on DVD etc. If the movie is good or outstanding, it is always fun to enjoy the scene on the big big screen with stereo phonic sound and life size images. The atmosphere in a theater is complete, when all are watching a movie with intent. You could only concentrate on the screen, because you have nothing else to do and you have spent money to watch the movie, however, while at home, one may not get the same kind of peace, atmosphere and enjoyment, which one gets on the big screen. I prefer watching good movies in Theater, like I saw 'Paa' and "3 Idiots' on big screen and I got my money's worth and my family too enjoyed the movies. Have a great day! Deepak

Quite the same here. I agree about the story line, actors and director part. I too go to see a movie in theatre on big screen only if it's really 'worth it', because I like to enjoy good movies on the big screen and kind of 'fall' into the movie even more. Though sometimes I really hate it when I go to see a good movie and I have people who can't shut up for the life of them in there. that's the annoying part of it while at home you can enjoy it quitely. I too haven't been in the theatre so often lately as I've been years ago, but still I try to see all the good movies on big screen when I can. Last one I saw was Avatar which was actually very good, though at first I though it's too overhyped before I cactually saw it.

just like said ,goode story ,good actors ,director ,this type of film i will go to watch it in theater,and other films ,i prefer to download from internet or buy a dvd to watch ,because in china ,watch a film is not very cheap ,if it is directed from a famous director , it often sells over 100 RMB... for me ,not big films ,i won't go to cinema ,but it is rather expensive.... i just sit at home ,watch the dvd with some snacks ,and i think it is the best way to watch the small films

hi kiran madam, up to 20 years back, i am watching movies ,when i have started my own business,means travel agency and courier,i have to spend more time at my office itself,so the second show time also over,so i am not watching movies in theatres,but i will see them once in blue moon,if i am out of town,now i does not have time to watch movies in tv also,i am busy with online work,have a nice day

I enjoy watching movies on the theater big screen. Movies just seem to come alive as they jump out at you on the big screen. It's convenient to buy the dvd and watch the movie at home. it just isn't the same feeling this way.

Hello kiranji I think the last i watched was Mudal e azam with my wife several years ago, my city had four halls, but gradually they closed due to lack of viewers, they are now, marriage and reception halls, i view old movies in my DVD player.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Professor

I love watching on big screen but I have bad experience in a big screen for someone just touches my back with his big you know ewwww... since then I do not watch movies when I know that the theater is full loaded. I feel awful that day. but sorry for him for I used pins that stick to his you know.....

I would rather go to a theatre and watch the movie than sit at home and watch it in my tv. I love the big screen, the popcorn, the soft drinks and the experience as a whole. Most of the time, we go as a family and we love it. We like it especially if it is a night show.

it depends on the movie... like it's a love/romantic one, i'd prefer watching it at home... get some privacy. you know what mean. :) but if it's an epic movie, some kind of an adventure one or a movie full of special effects then theaters are a must!

yes i enjoy seeing movie on the big screens and multiplexes.the clarity is so much that we can enjoy.the most happiest thing in bigscreens is seeing the movie by eating the popcorn and having drinks.i book the tickets in advance and go for each and every movie.

Hi kiran. Yes, i agree with you. watch movie in theater is more exciting than watch in house. Yeah , sometime the price is a little expensive , but i still go to theater.

i watch movies online for free as its cheaper and more conveniant and i can sit in front of the computer and visit http://linkbee.com/F7QEH and watch it free lol plus last 3 days ive seen 8 movies new releases. sorry if this seems like spam but its a discussion on movies?

I like to go to the movies. Some movies are better on the big screen. The overpriced snacks are good too.

I only bother watching something on the big screen if it's not a cartoon or at the very least it's 3D, if I've been highly anticipating it (Like the Eragon movie which I highly regret paying to watch in the cinema - it so wasn't worth it)or if I'm going with friends and the movie seems remotely interesting. Other times I'd just wait for the DVD, rent it and have fun at home where it doesn't feel very taboo to talk and comment about the movie with friends and family - with not-so-expensive snacks (compared to cinema food)

I am the complete opposite and enjoy the stillness of watching a movie from home where I won't be disturbed by others, can sit comfortably, pause the movie if I need a toilet break and can eat what ever I like and not those snacks offered at inflated prices. I would even say that the majority of mainstream movies aren't actually that much better when watched on a big screen as to a home set up, with only a handful really benefiting from the big screen and big sound, as well as the atmosphere of a packed out cinema.

Everything is similar to your choices,,,,,,,,,Just I stopped(nearly) consuming the black soft drinks,I will find the time to go back to the hall after 5 years ,,Soon

i love watching movies in the theater especially if the movie has good special effects.