Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
First, I don't think this is true. Maybe in IMAX, but for a regular showing it's actually a bit more than two tickets would cost.
Second, most of what I'm paying for at the theatre isn't the right to see the movie. It's the use of the theatre's equipment to allow me to experience the movie in the optimal setting. It's their screen, their projector equipment, their sound system... I'm effectively paying them because they've invested the capital costs into acquiring all of that equipment, which is impractical for me to obtain, and the ongoing costs of running it. That gives me a different experience from watching TV.
If I'm watching it at home I'm simply not willing to pay anything like that amount - the rental fee from on demand movie services, which is somewhere in the $6 range, seems about right. Granted that's the standard for a few months after theatrical release, but I'm sure as #### not paying a 500% premium to see the thing a couple of months earlier than I otherwise would.
|
Well I’m assuming most people aren’t watching it at home alone so comparing to cost of at least two tickets if not more.
Nor am I suggesting the home experience is better or replaces the theatre experience.
Just saying it’s a reasonable price if you might otherwise have seen it in the theatre. Compare it to an on demand rental price if you want but those are for movies where people already passed on the option of paying more to see it.