in my local they have a "guard" positioned at every floor... much fun getting past them
cinema prices!
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in my local they have a "guard" positioned at every floor... much fun getting past them
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Sounds an interesting idea- give people the option to bring their own stuff (don't attempt to ban it), and sell to those who don't bring anything. Could do interesting stuff with a supermarket or nearby shops, like a discount on buying items if you have a cinema ticket (and the cinema then gets a % cut of that sale).
Local art-house cinema does something similar with regards to food, although they limit drinks I think. Clearly you'd have to say there is a sensible limit on the amount you take it so it doesn't turn into a picnic.
Maybe not quite as contemptuous an idea as you initially might think? Could be wrong, just thinking out loud really, you don't absolutely have to adopt the standard business models to be successful - may have to be very innovative though.
You'd still have to charge equal amounts for tickets - bit I guess it depends on the management structure of the company. If there are shareholders some of the income will have to go towards dividends etc.
lol they get suspicious when you march in with a trench coat in the blistering heat of summer
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lol they get suspicious when you march in with a trench coat in the blistering heat of summer
and the 3 backpacks of £1 sweets and drinks
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Took my grandson there a few times,last was to see Toy Story 3,iv,e been pleasantly surprised how cheap their prices are.
what about theme parks with 4d cinema rides? yea the movie is only 5-10minutes long but you can go on as much as you want aswell as loads of proper rides for the price of 2-3 3d movies.
cinema value for money is pathetic
you can bring your own crisps , sweets , drinks anyway.
if someone wont let you in because you have your own ask for the manager they will let you in aslong as you arent taking the **** trying to bring in fast food
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A friend got arrested for that. Not so smart.
The one thing I dislike about the cinema, more than the cost, is the fact they no longer dip the lights 100% (IMAX seem to). There are always residual lights on at low lumens. Drives me INSANE.
I like to enjoy films in darkness, even the fire exist signs **** me off, but the ceiling/side lights. Oh dear. My brain = explodes.
Hmm, I find complete darkness after an hour or so gives me a headache if I'm looking at a screen. It does at home anyway.
The thrill of a few minutes on some crappy ride will never give you the range of emotions and escape experienced at a cinema.
I’m talking about an IMAX experience with their massive screens (height of 4/5 double decker buses), steep auditoriums and massive (11,600 watt) sound systems. Go to one of these and it is value for money.
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That is unfortunately a health and safety thing
i hate health and safety in this country. they should just scrap it and save a few £££
you sir, are doing it wrong.
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Not really a fan of 3d, its ok now and again for a film like avatar at imax but come on...every other film nowdays seems to have a 3d version. Much prefer nice sharp crisp blue ray. As for prices of cinema, £4.25 (with nhs or student discount) in AMC brimingham (nice cinema too). Popcorn & drinks are a rip off tho.
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Come see this film in amazing 3D! I can see 3D in real life thank you very much*.
* I actually can't see in 3D.
I know, upsets me a bit too much really.That is unfortunately a health and safety thing