How many of you go to the movies as opposed to staying at home and popping on a DVD? Some are just streaming what they want, though that is not the way to see the latest films on offer. One choice is to become a movie reviewer and get your shows for free, but that is a hard and arduous life that only the brave can follow.
MyBroadband has posted an article comparing some local movie prices and judging by those I can see why I rarely get out of the house to go see a film. You can view the full chart on that site, but suffice to say a movie ticket for a 2D show can cost between R21 and R62, with 3D ranging from R32 to R79. The more luxurious lounge options cost even more.
The article does also mention the savings from discount offers, but I maintain that to rely on third party ‘clubs’ to make your product accessible is a poor business model. In fact, the whole local cinema approach is in my opinion outdated. Food options are limited and shockingly priced, while the films on offer are either the ‘must see’ blockbusters or some b-grade thing that was released elsewhere on DVD a long time ago. There is no showing of more classic movies, marathons or anything like that. For example, where are the classic horror movies for Halloween or perhaps a week-long Ghibli festival?
Then again, many people don’t seem to mind the experience, but as some comments on MyBB suggest, attendance is dwindling…
Last Updated: March 25, 2015
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 25, 2015 at 15:40
I have to really want to see something if I’m going to make the trek to the cinema now. That’s even with my Discovery discount & the fact I rarely bother with even a cool drink because of the stupid prices.
It’s just so much more convenient at home & if you’re watching with someone else it’s actually more social, you can pause the movie, talk, resume the movie. Win!
Kervyn Cloete
March 25, 2015 at 17:05
Pause and talk during a movie?! SHUNNED!!!!
Andre116
March 25, 2015 at 18:19
Sometimes you also have to pee.
Kervyn Cloete
March 25, 2015 at 19:18
Weakling.
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 25, 2015 at 21:47
I’m a REBEL!
RinceThis
March 25, 2015 at 19:47
I sometimes watch with OvG. paus isn’t an option… 0_O
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 25, 2015 at 21:47
But he promised he’d keep quiet.
juzzlehizzle
March 25, 2015 at 18:21
I just want more options that popcorn and coke, though I guess the problem with stuff like Buffalo Wings and Hotdogs are that they smell.
Kervyn Cloete
March 25, 2015 at 19:30
Nu Metro’s Scene Cinema in V&A have a delicious food menu. Everything from burgers to and gourmet mini butter chicken bunny chows to creme brulee and espressos. Similar setup at the Cine Prestige over in Cavendish.
RinceThis
March 25, 2015 at 19:46
For a movie like Guardians of the Galaxy the cinema is essential!
James Francis
March 25, 2015 at 20:36
I enjoyed that on the small screen. But I do regret not seeing Gravity in a cinema.
MalikaiZA
March 26, 2015 at 12:37
The only movies I watched at cinemas last year was Guardians of the galaxy and Hobbit 3 in HFR. Hobbit was at a prestige cinema and that was awesome but damn it’s expensive