Comments on: New Luxury Theaters To Charge $35 A Ticket http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:53:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: stephen http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127881 stephen Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:37:06 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127881 I like the option being available, but no matter how you cut it, you're paying an extra $23-$27 for a bit more comfort while the same annoying and inconsiderate strangers distract you from the movie (odd body noises, txt messaging, etc) I like the option being available, but no matter how you cut it, you’re paying an extra $23-$27 for a bit more comfort while the same annoying and inconsiderate strangers distract you from the movie (odd body noises, txt messaging, etc)

]]> By: sfsilver http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127876 sfsilver Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:13:21 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127876 When I first heard about these types of theater experiences I was all for it. Then they opened the Sundance Kabuki in San Francisco and they don't charge anywhere near as much as $35 - just a couple more than other theaters and I resent it. I don't find the experience to be appreciably superior to regular state of the art stadium theaters. I actually avoid the theater beacuse of the added cost. Of course I go tot movies at least twice a week so $35 would quickly drain me of thousands of dollars over the course of the year. I also find that SF audiences are not as disruptive and obnoxious as the reports I hear from other cities. Salt Lake has a place called Brewvies that sells beer and hot food items and has counters in front of the seats to place your pitchers, glasses and plates on. When it started in the 90's it was second run theater and ticket prices were $2. Not sure what they charge these days. I did love the food and beverage options and the age restriction on all films. Didn't have to pay a premium for it though. When I first heard about these types of theater experiences I was all for it. Then they opened the Sundance Kabuki in San Francisco and they don’t charge anywhere near as much as $35 – just a couple more than other theaters and I resent it. I don’t find the experience to be appreciably superior to regular state of the art stadium theaters. I actually avoid the theater beacuse of the added cost. Of course I go tot movies at least twice a week so $35 would quickly drain me of thousands of dollars over the course of the year. I also find that SF audiences are not as disruptive and obnoxious as the reports I hear from other cities.

Salt Lake has a place called Brewvies that sells beer and hot food items and has counters in front of the seats to place your pitchers, glasses and plates on. When it started in the 90’s it was second run theater and ticket prices were $2. Not sure what they charge these days. I did love the food and beverage options and the age restriction on all films. Didn’t have to pay a premium for it though.

]]> By: Matt http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127857 Matt Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:29:46 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127857 I like the idea, but it's still a little rich for my tastes. How about current movie theaters just remodel two or three of their rooms and charge a premium to see a new release in one of those rooms instead. That might weed out some of those obnoxious people that love to talk on their cell phone during the movie .... or smoke crack ... whatever. I like the idea, but it’s still a little rich for my tastes. How about current movie theaters just remodel two or three of their rooms and charge a premium to see a new release in one of those rooms instead. That might weed out some of those obnoxious people that love to talk on their cell phone during the movie …. or smoke crack … whatever.

]]> By: DJ Machismo http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127856 DJ Machismo Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:29:21 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127856 Honestly, for that price its pretty much guaranteeing I'll just wait until it hits the home market and watch it there. Paying so much money for a ticket that I could just buy the entire DVD or Blu Ray for later makes the choice obvious to me, go with the option that will let me watch it more than one time for the same price. Honestly, for that price its pretty much guaranteeing I’ll just wait until it hits the home market and watch it there. Paying so much money for a ticket that I could just buy the entire DVD or Blu Ray for later makes the choice obvious to me, go with the option that will let me watch it more than one time for the same price.

]]> By: Nuez toy http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127842 Nuez toy Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:41:54 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127842 Fuck the 30 dlls .here in Mexico it doesn't cost more than 10. The only bad thing about drinking the beer is that you have to pee half way the show. Besides in the regular cinema you have a little open bar with butter and jalapenos for your popcorn all the napkins you want. It rules Fuck the 30 dlls .here in Mexico it doesn’t cost more than 10. The only bad thing about drinking the beer is that you have to pee half way the show. Besides in the regular cinema you have a little open bar with butter and jalapenos for your popcorn all the napkins you want. It rules

]]> By: Sahil http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127837 Sahil Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:02:32 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127837 What.....$35 dollars? NO WAY! I have a bluray player and to buy a movie on bluray brand new the day it comes out is like $23. I would rather purchase the movie before watching it for $35 just once. Or I would rather go to 3 times and many movies in a regular theater before going to see one. Or I would wait about two weeks and then go see the movie because the theaters are damn near empty by then and you dont get many distractions. What…..$35 dollars? NO WAY!
I have a bluray player and to buy a movie on bluray brand new the day it comes out is like $23. I would rather purchase the movie before watching it for $35 just once. Or I would rather go to 3 times and many movies in a regular theater before going to see one. Or I would wait about two weeks and then go see the movie because the theaters are damn near empty by then and you dont get many distractions.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127830 Elizabeth Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:51:37 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127830 Like Mikey, I have actually had the pleasure of experiencing Gold Class first hand when I was in Australia last year. Their ticket prices can sometimes be as high as $42 for a Sat night session and demand is always high (it is often booked out for 1month+ in advance for big blockbusters like Lord of the Rings). The service and atmosphere is great - you don't even notice the waiters coming in. Looking at the price, it is like trying to compare the cost of flying first class with coach. Those who can afford to pay the difference will, and there will be no comparison in terms of the luxury and service. It is very difficult to go back to watching movies in a regular cinema once you have been to Gold Class! Like Mikey, I have actually had the pleasure of experiencing Gold Class first hand when I was in Australia last year. Their ticket prices can sometimes be as high as $42 for a Sat night session and demand is always high (it is often booked out for 1month+ in advance for big blockbusters like Lord of the Rings). The service and atmosphere is great – you don’t even notice the waiters coming in. Looking at the price, it is like trying to compare the cost of flying first class with coach. Those who can afford to pay the difference will, and there will be no comparison in terms of the luxury and service. It is very difficult to go back to watching movies in a regular cinema once you have been to Gold Class!

]]> By: nbakid2000 http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127822 nbakid2000 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:47:12 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127822 No. Half the fun of movies is seeing them with a large audience. And if I wanted that type of luxury when watching a movie - I'd stay home and watch it on my own TV, in my own chair, at my convenience, with my own food. And only pay $2.50 for the rental at Blockbuster. Or $5.00 for a double feature at my home. From Blockbuster. No. Half the fun of movies is seeing them with a large audience.

And if I wanted that type of luxury when watching a movie – I’d stay home and watch it on my own TV, in my own chair, at my convenience, with my own food. And only pay $2.50 for the rental at Blockbuster. Or $5.00 for a double feature at my home. From Blockbuster.

]]> By: Ash http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127816 Ash Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:21:23 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127816 As people have said about Australia, this has been around for quite a while, and the different cinema chains (Village Roadshow & Hoyts) both have their own versions as mentioned. I definately think its worth it. Its not a once a week visit, but maybe once a year to the big blockbuster of the year. My wife and I are planning to see Indie4 in Gold Class which is the Village brand! As people have said about Australia, this has been around for quite a while, and the different cinema chains (Village Roadshow & Hoyts) both have their own versions as mentioned.

I definately think its worth it. Its not a once a week visit, but maybe once a year to the big blockbuster of the year. My wife and I are planning to see Indie4 in Gold Class which is the Village brand!

]]> By: Elizabeth http://themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127796 Elizabeth Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:07:02 +0000 http://www.themovieblog.com/2008/03/new-luxury-theaters-to-charge-35-a-ticket#comment-127796 I think a set of tickets would be great as a gift but that's about it. I think a set of tickets would be great as a gift but that’s about it.

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