Cinema Vs DVD....

[northepaul]

So what's your preference? Would you rather go to the cinema these days or put your feet up and watch a DVD at home?
Why?
I'll start the ball rolling
When I was little going to the pictures (as we called them) was a real treat. Obviously it was before the days of internet booking and often we had to arrive at the cinema ridiculously early to get a seat.
These days, I find that most films are not my choice, and if there is something on I'd like to see, its gone before I can get there. Also the cost of going to the cinema works out at over £20 for all of us, so not a cheap option.
Therefore I generally wait for DVD release, or rather, about 6 months afterwards to get the DVD at around £5-7, watch it with a glass of wine or some nibbles etc.
The only time I would rather go to the cinema is if its a 3D kids film.

[di]

Definitely DVD for me.
I get pretty bored watching a whole film and need to pause it several times for drinks,loo breaks and just to strertch my legs a little.
We went to see Up the other week and although it was an excellent film half way through I just needed a walkabout.ad a really numb bum and was just plain uncomfortable.(Bet the people behind me loved how fidgety I was)

Before that I think the last proper film I went to see was a Mission Impossible one...I caught the first five minutes...had a little nap and then woke five minutes before the end.So Andi kind of agrees that it's a bit of a waste of money taking me.

[Bren In Pots]

Last film we saw at the cinema was The Mask in 1994 I like to watch a film in peace with loo and drinks breaks on my own comfy sofa, so its a DVD for me every time.

[ladylottie]

Definitely a DVD. I find that I can't sit still long enough to sit through a whole film, so the cinema is an ordeal. Also it's so expensive!

I do sometimes go to our Senior Screening (over 60's) on a Monday lunchtime at the cinema if the weather is naff, then I take sandwiches to go with the free coffee and biscuits you get for your £3 ticket. And then if I get bored, I don't feel so bad about walking out.

Usually I wait until the film I really want to see is out on DVD and then watch for it on Ebay. If I wait awhile I can usually buy it for about £3 or £4 max.

I don't feel I have to see a film as soon as it comes out - just as well!

[Pumpkin Becki]

Occasionally, we'll go and see a film at the cinema, but it has to be on a 'Bargain Tuesday', during termtime and in the middle of the day, and we take a packet of Jaffa cakes up our coat sleeves. I think the last film I saw at the cinema was 'Sex in the City' with the girls from work.

I'd much rather watch a DVD at home with glass of wine, a bag of Wine Gums and a snuggly blanket!!

[binley100]

I caught the first five minutes...had a little nap and then woke five minutes before the end.So Andi kind of agrees that it's a bit of a waste of money taking me.

Sounds just like me . I've watched loads of beginnings and ends. Not many middles tho'

[janeyo]

DVD. I like to have wee breaks and be comfy at home. We have a screen and projector so it's like being at the cinema with the comforts of home, at a fraction of the price.
Plus OH can't bear listening to people rustling and crunching so it's less stressful to stay at home!

[HotStuff]

I still think some things look better on the big screen, but with DVD quality, big widescreen TVs and decent sound systems these days it's difficult to beat the convenience & comfort of watching at home.

[selfraising]

Definitely DVDs for me. Apart from getting a bit claustrophobic in cinemas, I like to pick the time when I want to watch the film. Often when I get home from work I think I will sit down and watch a film but a couple of hours later I'm too tired. At least with DVDs I can start watching them and finish it another day if I get too tired

[Snadger]

Cinema does it for me. Probably something to do with the mountain of natcho's and hot cheese and jalapeno's I usually munch when i'm there!

Can be a tad expensive though so majority of films are watched on DVD or direct from download on computer!

[Florence Fennel]

I've only ever been to the cinema 6 times in my life! You'll laugh out loud at the diverseness of the titles! First visit was as a child and the last was in the 70s.
Fun in Acapulco
Mary Poppins
Dr Zhivago
Girl on a Motorbike
Emmanuelle
Jesus Christ Superstar

Watch loads of films now, but DVDs, Sky, or Pay per View and on the couch with my feet up and a glass of wine.

[Two_Sheds]

I used to love going to the Duke of York's in Brighton, you could have cake & coffee while you watched, really civilised.

Round here though, the cinema's are huge, unstaffed, windy affairs. You have to pay to park, pay to watch, pay to eat: £10 a head virtually.

But the worst thing is having to listen to yoofs swearing, breaking seats, throwing food ...

[Creemteez]

If I want to go to the cinema it's a 100 mile round trip (!) as Plymouth is fifty miles away!
There are not many films I'm that deperate to see, so generally it's DVD or Sky for us.

[jackie j]

We went to see one of the Harry Potter films long after it was popular, we were the only three people in the cinema, when my daughter wanted the loo I nearly asked them to pause it so we didnt miss any lol. Daughter went to see Valentines day with her friend last week and got charged adult price so with a bag of maltesers it cost her £10, rip off. There have been a few films that I would like to see but dont have anyone to go with so I wait till it comes on the telly never mind DVD.

[jackie j]

Forgot to say wheen we were little we used to go every saturday mattinee and it was always cowboys and indian films, i spent most of my time hiding cos I didnt like them, I think it cost 6d and at christmas it was free for the kids.