Do you still go to the cinema?
By Yanzalong
@yanzalong (18988)
Indonesia
September 9, 2012 2:10am CST
Cinema used to be very popular before many people had home entertainment facility. Just about every family now watch movies at home. Cinema seems to be out of date nowadays. In the city where I live, there is now only one cinema. One movie will be played more than 10 days. Movies used to be played only for 3 days and the next day, new movies will be played. Today's cinema has several halls so that several films can be played at nearly the same time.
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43 responses
@allknowing (136089)
• India
16 Sep 12
These multiplex theatres have spoilt it all. The sound system is so loud and the last time I watched a movie I almost left the place in the midst of watching the movie. But my nephew would not hear of that. He made me go through the entire ordeal!
. That was six years ago!!
. That was six years ago!!@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
16 Sep 12
You were not familiar with 3D sound yet, I am afraid. The sound actually made you as if you were also in the film.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
17 Sep 12
I see. In the city where I live, there is only one such a cinema. I use to go there a lot. Now time has changed. I find myself not having sufficient time to go to the cinema. Besides, it costs more money now.
@allknowing (136089)
• India
17 Sep 12
You must be talking about the Imax 3D effect. No. It was not that. Just that the music was too loud. I have seen Imax movies and there one feels a part of the movie but the sound is normal.
@CookingIsMyPassion (653)
• United States
9 Sep 12
It has been quite a while since we went to a cinema or movie theater. They still have them but the numbers have decreased. The drive in theaters have all but disappeared here.
It was nice going out to the movies and getting a special treat at the snack bar or during intermission with the family. Now the prices have gone so high it isn't as easy to go as it used to be. A family of 4 or 6 will cost close to $100 just to see a movie and get everyone a little something. You can't bring food in any more. With so many hardships watching at home is a lot easier and doesn't add an extra expense to gather around the TV.
They should still change out the movies more there. Even if they ran them for a week and switched to new ones on the weekends to bring in new crowds it would be better for them and all that attend. Keeping the same shows for 10 days can't be that good for business and boring to those who like to go and can afford it more often.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
The ticket being so high is probably there only a few who watch it in a cinema. The movie is still played although there are only two people who watch it. The cinema owners may get a lot of profit when the movie being shown is a long-awaited movie. When this film is on, you cannot just go there and buy the ticket because you will need to reserve it before hand. Or you buy the ticket today for tomorrow.
@guanguan430 (17)
• China
9 Sep 12
yes, I agree with you, going to cinema for a movie is too expensive now.In my city, one ticket need spending 50yuan RMB, it is over buget to me. My salary is not allowed me to do it frequently. But recently 3D cinema is more popular, the feeling of these movies sounds good, I hope I can see a 3D movies with my friends.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
Once in a while you should go to the cinema and feel the difference. I used to be a movie goer because at that time going to the movie was very cheap.
@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
9 Sep 12
In our area, 3D cinemas are very popular, especially youngsters go out with friends to watch a movie there. Personally, I am not a film addict, I only watch comedies, but usually only at home. However, I was two times at 3D movies, and the movies I have seen were "Happy feet 2" and "American Pie: The Reunion". Films like Avatar or Expendables don't awake any excitement in me, nor many other so called blockbusters, so I rarely go to the cinema.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 12
They are also popular in my area. When this kind of film is on, a huge crowd gather for cinema ticket. Most are not lucky as the tickets are sold out, so they have to wait for tomorrow. Or buy tickets today for tomorrow performance.
@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
11 Sep 12
Yes, this is how it happens here also. Whenever I was at the cinema, I have bought the tickets online, a few days before the actual movie, because I wanted very good seats.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
Yes, I can understand that. There are many vcd or dvd disc that we can rent and watch them at home.
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@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 12
Pirated ones dominate the market. I see a lot of dvd or vcd sellers have the pirated ones. The prices are lower, so is the quality.
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@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
9 Sep 12
Yes I still go to the cinema because some movies are better experienced in movie houses, like the bourne legacy and in 3d like avatar. It can be quite pricey and even uncomfortable because you have to book tickets beforehand. But I think it really is worth it if you spend it to watch really good movies.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
Yes, 3D movies are best experienced at the cinema. It's totally different when we watch it at home. I mean the special effect that it offers can only be felt if we watch it in the cinema.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
9 Sep 12
I was not able to watch movie yet on3D. But I already experience entering a certain entertainment site in SM fairview wherein we watch godzilla in 4D. It is some kind of an entertainment ride that last for 10 minutes.
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
29 Sep 12
I love to go to the cinema. The big screen is a lot better than watching movies at home. Besides, I go out with friends and often we end the evening either dining out or dining at my house something specially good. As I live in a big city, there are still many cinemas and I don`t think that they will disappear soon. Old big movie houses were turned into modern small cinemas and there are several in the same place.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
30 Sep 12
It's great you still have cinemas in your city. In my city there is only one, so when a good film is on, it gets too crowded to stand in a long queue for cinema tickets.
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
13 Sep 12
I still go to movie at cineplexes. It is cozier and more comfortable then the conventional cinema. The seats are better and softer and equipped with drink holders. Certain halls have 3-D movies. Sound systems are also more superior than the traditional movie halls of yesteryears.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
16 Sep 12
We have only one in town. The best cineplex exactly the same as you described. It's very expensive to go there. Because of this many people would rather buy DVD movies than go to cinema.
@lakerfanster (2577)
•
28 Sep 12
I love going to Cinemas. I am a big fan of films and love when a film comes along that I have anticipated. I try and see films as soon as possible after they are released.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
30 Sep 12
How do you keep yourself informed of the newest film release? Do you subscribe to a magazine that features films or movies?
@IntrovertShy (2780)
• Marikina, Philippines
7 Nov 12
Now when did I last watch the movie? I can't remember when. Well,
This 2012, it seems that I have no time to go to the cinema. Its because I am so busy earning money online. I stay almost how many hours here in front of the computer. If I have enough money, I think I would have time for myself to go to the cinema 
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
1 Dec 12
Hi, online business seems to make us forget our laisure time. It's great to slack off a bit and go to the cinema. As the proverb goes "All work an no play makes Jack a dull boy". It means that we need to have some rest, i.e go to the cinema to refresh your mind. Am I right?
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
17 Sep 12
No now most of the people like to watch the cinema but watch the entertainment program or serial like star plus serial, comedy circus on soni etc. I not like to watch cinema in halls or on TV.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
17 Sep 12
You are like my wife. She does not like to go to the cinema, either. When I asked her out to the cinema, she would often turned me down and asked me to go on my own.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
17 Sep 12
Since leaving my own country and moving to a much warmer one I now enjoy outdoor cinema. It only happens in the summer but it is a unique experience for me so I go whenever there is a good film in English to watch. My favourite time was watching Mama Mia in the country in which it was filmed with the stars overhead and the moon rising.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
19 Sep 12
Where is your location exactly? It seems that you enjoy your new location more than the previous one. Thank for sharing my friend.
@Shavkat (139828)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
It's been a long time, I never step to a cinema. I used to go there with my nephew and niece, if the movie is cartoons, anime,etc. Basically, the films are for children. The rest of the movie, I just sit in my couch and watch it.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
Is it because you have your own DVD player now at home. You just rent DVD disc for a couple of days or so. Cinema is actually beter in terms of sound, isn't it?
@nidakhan001 (305)
•
9 Sep 12
hey yanzalong, i love to go cinema.Its a complete diffrent adventure when you get along with your friends and having loads of popcorns. At my state we dont have much cinemas but we do have 3d cinemas that is a reason i love watching movies there.
@MIMO_Rulz_111 (2074)
• India
9 Sep 12
Yes, that is exactly my point it a totally different experience when we are watching a movie along with our friends in a cinema hall and watching the same in closed walls. Its the ambiance, sound and effect that makes watching movies at the cinema halls amazing. Although it might be costly, but some movies are fun only if watched at cinemas. I totally agree with you. Good day! 
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
9 Sep 12
I basically agree with you both but what I am trying to say is that the number of cinemas have dropped now. In my city there used to be more than 5 cinemas. Now there is only one located on the third floor of a mall.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
10 Sep 12
We don't have a cinema here, and I don't go to the next town to go to one. When we had one my son used to go with his friends once every few weeks.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 12
The number of cinemas has dropped for the last 7 years, I think. It's too bad this happened.
@derek_a (10874)
•
10 Sep 12
I haven't been to the cinema for many years. I can buy DVDs a lot cheaper than the cost of a night in the cinema for two, and then I don't have heads blocking my view! I don't mind waiting until a film is released on DVD, but I have some friends who just have to see it right away as soon as it is released. 
_Derek
_Derek@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 12
Your friends must have some reasons for wanting to see it as soon as it is released. Cinema probably give movie goers some nice feelings when they are inside the cinema building.
@tedifa (1232)
• Indonesia
12 Sep 12
I always watching movies to the cinema with my family.I've never watching alone.And usually that was about action movies or comedy.After that we're discuss that movie in the house.And my wife always plan to find other movies for watching next month.But if i've got busy i just watching movies in my house.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
12 Sep 12
Recently I have had no time to watch movies either at home or at cinemas. If you ask me which is better, I would say that cinema is better than DVD you play at home. That's my personal judgement.
@brenda1996 (108)
• Indonesia
12 Sep 12
I actually love to go to cinema.
There are several reasons. First, I do not have any stereo or big screen in my house. Second, going to cinema has become me and my friends routine. Third, better going outside than inside home. Forth, I do not buy the DVD.
:)
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
12 Sep 12
Different people have different interest. I also love going to the cinema but since it costs a lot now to go to the cinema, I don't do it, neither do I watch any DVD at home.
@nhieleiko (109)
• Philippines
10 Sep 12
I prefer watching movies in DVD. You can play it everytime without spending much. And a set of Home theater speakers to feel the ambience of the movie.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
11 Sep 12
You are right but cinemas are of course better. They become fewer because people prefer watching it at home since dvd movies are available.
@toutze (42)
• Denmark
10 Sep 12
I go to the cinema ones in a wile. Maybe 3 times a year. 2 with my children to see some of the animated movies comming up and ones with my girlfriend only 2 see what ever and just have a nice evening together. I believe it just something else to go the cinema. Here movies becomes a whole other experience.
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
10 Sep 12
We cannot compare cinemas and home theaters. There must be something more interesting in the cinema. The sound effect, the big size of the screen. When we watch a movie in the cinema it is as if we were in the movie. what do you say about it?
