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Do you still go to movie theatres to watch movies and if yes, why? and if No, why not? I'm really curious. And do you think that some films, like ACTION films need to be viewed on the big screen?

Hi Jamise,
UP until about a year ago, I used to go to movies all the time and either take the family and go by myself. Now for a family of 4 to go, it costs $40.00. If you get popcorn and drinks, it's another $30.

I started giving the kids options, $70 on a night at the movie or we go get 5 movies for 5 dollars at the Dollar Video store and do a movie night. Even if we order pizza, it's still under $25 dollars.

Besides, most movies are on DVD or pay per view in a month or so.
So unless there is an epic movie which "screams" I have to see it on the big screen (and there has not been), I wait.

Action films with big blow ups are great on the big screen, now if a good action film came out - I would oonsider going by myself to a matinee to see it.

Action movies definitely need to be seen on the big screen. I need the darkness, and the loud sounds effects of a movie theater to get the full movie experience.

I definitely agree about action is better on the big screen, it's just gotten TOO expensive - so I make sure it is movie I absolutely need to see.

well me too love movies which r based upon action... i supposed that I've never left any action movie. Now i m waiting to Watch Ticking Clock ,the new upcoming action movie.

I saw 2 movies last year and 1 movie year before that and I do not think I am going to go anymore. Movies are not as good as they were before.

Yeah i still go to theaters to watch movies.. And the last movie i watched in theater is Inception.. well i feel the pleasure of watching movies like action or thriller on big screen can't compare to watching at home.

i have watched movies in theater only some special day's. most of time i download's movies from internet.

I agree Diane. I do movie date night with my son and sometimes with my boyfriend once in a while and it's a treat. We go to the matinee and sneak in our own candy and drinks. We buy the popcorn there.

A movie = the price of a new wii game or a pair of shoes or a tank of gas so not worth it to go there besides with huge t.v. and computer screens and great speakers you can get the same movie feel at home plus you can stop the movie if you need to run to the bathroom!

We mostly watch movies at home.

Action is the genre where you never get bore.