Movie ticket prices rising this weekend

Metal Mario · 03-25-2010, 08:48 PM

Movie Ticket Prices To Rise This Weekend

***CaptHayfever*** · 03-25-2010, 10:55 PM

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If consumers absorb the price increases without issue, we believe it bodes well for the pricing power of the movie exhibition industry

But if consumers don't just absorb it without issue, you're boned.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-26-2010, 12:22 AM

They're already outrageous, here. I hardly ever go to the movies now.

t3hDarkness · 03-26-2010, 12:26 AM

I haven't went to a movie that wasn't free in almost six years.
And even that was because my date wanted to go to a movie we could ignore.

**Valigarmander** · 03-26-2010, 01:15 AM

People still watch movies?

Robotazy · 03-26-2010, 01:16 AM

I'd just buy popcorn and watch a Law and Order Marathon.

Because that's just how I roll.

Panfan · 03-26-2010, 07:19 AM

GOOD THING THERE'S NOTHING I WANT TO SEE UNTIL SUMMER!

Wait, How To Train Your Dragon came out this weekend. It looks ****ing awesome. ****.

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-26-2010, 08:52 AM

^ I noticed some really sloppy texturing in the trailer for that. Will not see.

Panfan · 03-26-2010, 09:36 AM

at first i was just a little bit interested and then i saw the 94% fresh rating on rotten tomatoes (oh, i guess 95% now) and i was like "ok im seeing this movie"

long weekend anyway and i don't have anything to do so...

Sean P Kelly · 03-27-2010, 09:42 AM

Even though the prices sting, I go the movies nearly every weekend (and sometimes mid-week as well). In my opinion, the experience of seeing a film on the big screen (the way its meant to be seen) more than makes up for the price.

Plus, prices really depend on WHERE you go. Here in Canada, I usually go to Cineplex theatres which currently cost $12.50 for normal films, $14.50 for 3D films, and $17.50 for IMAX films. Films are slightly cheaper at AMC ($11), since I get a discount for being a member of the rewards program. There is an independent arthouse cinema I go to, which usually costs no more than $9. Then, of course is the repertory cinema, which only costs $5-8 (plus $3 six month membership).

Bomby · 03-27-2010, 11:17 AM

This and the proliferation of gimmicky 3D movies makes me think Hollywood is going to be experiencing a giant empty bursting bubble in the next few years.

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-29-2010, 09:47 AM

^ Yeah, it wouldn't be that bad if someone would make something decent in 3D. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Sin City 2.

03-25-2010, 08:48 PM	#1
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	Movie ticket prices rising this weekend Movie Ticket Prices To Rise This Weekend

03-26-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	They're already outrageous, here. I hardly ever go to the movies now.

03-26-2010, 12:26 AM	#4
t3hDarkness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I weep oily black tears of joy. Gender: Posts: 7,590 Thanks: 119 Thanked 418 Times in 306 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I haven't went to a movie that wasn't free in almost six years. And even that was because my date wanted to go to a movie we could ignore.

03-26-2010, 01:15 AM	#5
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	People still watch movies?

03-26-2010, 01:16 AM	#6
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I'd just buy popcorn and watch a Law and Order Marathon. Because that's just how I roll.

03-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#7
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,249 Times in 1,338 Posts Blog Entries: 15	GOOD THING THERE'S NOTHING I WANT TO SEE UNTIL SUMMER! Wait, How To Train Your Dragon came out this weekend. It looks **ing awesome. **.

03-26-2010, 08:52 AM	#8
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	^ I noticed some really sloppy texturing in the trailer for that. Will not see.

03-26-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,249 Times in 1,338 Posts Blog Entries: 15	at first i was just a little bit interested and then i saw the 94% fresh rating on rotten tomatoes (oh, i guess 95% now) and i was like "ok im seeing this movie" long weekend anyway and i don't have anything to do so...

03-27-2010, 09:42 AM	#10
Sean P Kelly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,789 Thanks: 19 Thanked 58 Times in 46 Posts	Even though the prices sting, I go the movies nearly every weekend (and sometimes mid-week as well). In my opinion, the experience of seeing a film on the big screen (the way its meant to be seen) more than makes up for the price. Plus, prices really depend on WHERE you go. Here in Canada, I usually go to Cineplex theatres which currently cost $12.50 for normal films, $14.50 for 3D films, and $17.50 for IMAX films. Films are slightly cheaper at AMC ($11), since I get a discount for being a member of the rewards program. There is an independent arthouse cinema I go to, which usually costs no more than $9. Then, of course is the repertory cinema, which only costs $5-8 (plus $3 six month membership).

03-27-2010, 11:17 AM	#11
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	This and the proliferation of gimmicky 3D movies makes me think Hollywood is going to be experiencing a giant empty bursting bubble in the next few years.

03-29-2010, 09:47 AM	#12
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	^ Yeah, it wouldn't be that bad if someone would make something decent in 3D. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Sin City 2.