How often do you go to the cinema?

7 years ago

Going to the cinema for the first time in a while recently made me wonder whether cinema-going has decreased as a popular activity across the board, whether there are fewer good films being released, or whether its a combination of the these factors (and others)!

With the emergence of online streaming services and the incorporation of cinema rooms in home design schemes (and if not quite home cinema, a large enough TV or projector and/or powerful speakers that offer a good alternative within the comfort of your own home), is cinema-going on a slow but sure way out?

So - how often do you go? Vote and share your opinions below!

Weekly

Monthly

Whenever there's a good film on

Hardly ever

Never

Other - comment below!

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Chris L

7 years ago

Would love to go more often but the combination of the cost of cinema these days and having 2 children means it's too expensive to go very often. Especially nowadays when you have such a great selection on demand at home with Netflix etc.

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Isidora Markovic
Original Author
7 years ago
Completely agreeing with you there Chris - I spent £15 on just a ticket this weekend! But there's something unbeatable about cinema snacks...
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Emmanuelle
7 years ago
Going to the cinema is for us an half term treat with the children, or an event i always look forward to if I go with a friend. Far too expensive... but how great to feel part of the action, if you compare with a TV!
@Isadora, what film did you see last weekend?
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MBH Carpentry and Joinery Ltd.
7 years ago
Hardly ever these days and all so expensive, I would be quite happy with a built in cinema room in my dream house where I can go and submerge myself in an action movie without disturbance.
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7 years ago
Amazon Prime, Netflix etc make movie watching so much easier, not to mention way less expensive from the comfort of your home. I think the cinema 'experience' is still good when you're young or you have children and want to treat them, or there's a great film you want to share with others, but personally I'd never go to the bother and expense to go to a cinema now that my Sons grown up.
Anne-Marie Sexton
7 years ago
I go on a Thursday when the five euro deal is on - otherwise its so expensive!
angelboyman
7 years ago
Cost is the first issue with going to cinema. It's OK when there's just 1 but when you're a family it's pretty pricey, especially if you go to a place that has no free parking. A simple trip to the cinema including fuel, parking, drinks, snacks and the movie can cost us more than £100?!?!? No thanks!
LTS
7 years ago
angelboy wow £100+ is expensive!! Check out these links for cheaper tickets, although they are mornings only:

http://www.odeon.co.uk/family-value/
https://www.cineworld.co.uk/movies-for-juniors

We are a family of 5. 2 of our 3 children have a disability so we are currently entitled to one free adult carers ticket but this will increase to two free carers tickets when my daughter turns 8. Would prefer to pay full price obviously & get rid of the disabilities!! :)
poppistar
7 years ago
Local cinema is half the price of the 'branded' ones so tend to only go there - just means waiting a few extra weeks to get to see the films.

How often I go depends on how often I go.... The trailers always encourage me to see something else!
soozmacrae
7 years ago
Some films are worth going to see in the cinema, but like everyone else commented, its too expensive. The quality of tvs, sound systems and blue rays make waiting a little while worth it.
Ernestine
7 years ago
We have Amazon Fire, Netflix, Sky subscriptions but we still love going to the cinema. Nothing beats getting out of the house to see a good film with all the trimmings - popcorn, hot dog, drink. I like using the private Cineworld booths but still also love the regular screens. If it's a film I'm not sure on I won't waste my money but if I think I'll like it or am particularly interested I'd definitely rather see it at the cinema than at home.
163 hrd
7 years ago
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Went last weekend for the first time in a couple of years. Now I remember why I haven't been for so long. How inconvenient for someone else to be in control and to be unable to press pause! The audio was deafening and I had no volume control. I couldn't fast forward through all the insanely loud and flashing trailers that were like some form of brainwashing session. The cinema sold popcorn in paper bags instead of cardboard boxes, and it was like being on the bus with 100 people rattling crisp packets at once. Not my idea of entertainment. Sky TV seems great value when compared to that experience.
Isidora Markovic
Original Author
7 years ago
@Emmanuelle - I went to see La La Land :)
minnie101
7 years ago
We used to go regularly as my husband's health care provider gave us 3 free tickets a week (we were all covered on his policy) providing he run enough miles/exercised enough each week. Unfortunately his company changed the provider 18 months or so ago but there don't seem to have been many good films released since then anyway. I agree the tickets are too dear but it's the mark up on popcorn particularly that really gets me and the nachos and hot dogs are typically not nice and overpriced. However I do find the cinema marginally better value than bowling!
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Your Hubb
7 years ago
Hardly ever and the prices now, blimey!
Caroline McKechnie
7 years ago
I agree with everything said above, however, we like to go every week, we go on a Tuesday or a Wednesday as we get half priced tickets from an insurance company! We tend to go in an afternoon, sometimes we are the only people at the screening, in fact, more often than not, there are a maximum of about six people! ...so, they must make their money in an evening, along with the expensive food they sell, needless to say, we do not buy any. Before this, we did not go to the cinema....but we do enjoy going...
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Bio Fires
7 years ago
Love to escape with a great movie, completely loved La La Land.
Sonia
7 years ago
I love movies and got 2 for 1 cinema tickets with a well known comparison site, but for me, I find the experience a little unpleasant. Having to sit next to a stranger if it's a popular movie, those annoying ads and the uncomfortable seating. Nothing beats my comfy sofa and being able to freeze the movie for a loo/snack break. I have hip and knee issues so sitting with my knees up against the seat in front causes me so much discomfort. Much prefer Now TV, Sky Store or a DVD instead.
Kittihawke
7 years ago
With 3 kids we hardly ever go but when we do we just love it! We get a family ticket and we don't ever buy the popcorn etc. The kids bring a few chews in their pockets and they are happy as Larry.
helena
7 years ago
I go to the cinema mainly to watch foreign-language arthouse films, and sometimes classics. In Oxford we luckily have two such cinemas, and they're friendly and not too big. I don't buy food and rarely drinks, so not too costly, and i don't have children! I also don't have large, fancy technology at home for watching films on apart from telly, which is brilliant for films and quite big enough, i find. I like the shared experience and the immersion of cinema going. I agree that huge chain cinemas are quite alienating; small and personal is the key for me.
163 hrd
7 years ago
Helena that was like reading something I wrote myself. I forgot that I do enjoy foreign films at the BFI venue at Southbank. Of course this is a different audience and atmosphere. Thanks for reminding me to go more often!
helena
7 years ago
You're very welcome, 163hrd! My good deed for the day..
Angela Barrett
7 years ago
I have a monthly Cineworld pass, for under £20. This means I can go as often as I like. I go most Saturdays and by being able to prebook my seat, it give me something to look forward to. I will often see 2 or 3 films in a row and is a great way to pass the time and immerse myself into a different world for a few hours. Plus, not having to pay each time I go, I can see films that I wouldn't normally go and see.
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AVINU - Home Technology
7 years ago
We can really relate to this poll as we design and install all manner of home cinemas, from a sound-bar right through to a dedicated cinema room which will deliver better visual and sound than the local cinema.

However, we find the cinema is still an experience for some of our customers:
- you get to see the latest film you've been waiting for
- maybe grab a meal before/after
- maybe the film just has to be seen in 3D or in an IMAX [3D at home is typically limited]

We think that some films just have to seen at the cinema; and with the latest entry-level TVs offering a great picture and cinema surround sound systems readily available off the shelf, the quality of cinema at home is really accessible - especially for your favourite boxset!!
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Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven
7 years ago
I don't get the time these days! Would love to be able to watch lots of movies - however, I'd prefer to watch them in the comfort of my own home, but in a cinema style room that's sound proof so I don't wake my little girl up!

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lisa77226
7 years ago
I honestly feel like I'm doing something wrong! I used to go to films all the time, sometimes multiple times in the week. Now I can't find the time to sit for 2-3 hours and watch a film! Maybe I just can't find anything worth spending that time on....
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Design Innovation Ltd
6 years ago
Going to the cinema used to be a popular outing, but now people find it easier and more luxurious to stay in the comfort of their own homes and enjoy a movie in peace without the sound of rustling popcorn or sweets

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