Film Fees

Going to a movie theatre to see a movie is a really fun thing to do, but is it worth it? According to wherenberg.com/index an adult movie ticket (for a night time showing) is $9.25! The other theatre in town (Carmike Cinemas) charges $9.50 for an adult ticket on a Friday or Saturday night (carmike.com/showtimes).

I am not denying it, I love seeing a movie on a hot, cold or gloomy day but it has become such a rip off. In addition to the ticket, we all need a drink, popcorn and sometimes candy. THIS is where the theatre makes their money. I don't know for sure and the prices weren't on the theatre websites (I wonder why), but paying five bucks for a medium drink and seven dollars for a popcorn is insane. This can be done because people are willing to pay. I mean who really wants to watch a movie without popcorn?!?I will admit, I have begun to bring my own drink into the movie sometimes. It's soooooo much cheaper and you know that it won't hurt the theatre any.

But what about the movies that are meant for families to see together? Just for a family of four it could range anywhere from $50-60 for two and a half hours of entertainment. This is ridiculus and I don't see how many families can afford it. I'm not trying to support some anti-movie theatre thing its just something to think about!

Honestly, I don't even remember the last movie I went too. Now, I don't have a lot of free time and I'm much less likely to see a movie in the summer, but still. It has gotten to the point where unless my friends and I really really really want to see it, were not about to spend the money until its four bucks at the cheap theatre, or two bucks at Blockbuster.

Sometimes, it's just as fun having a stay-at-home night with your friends. You can pick up a movie or order one from mediacom or directv. Pop a few bags of popcorn, munch on some candy bars, sip from cans of soda and your set. Plus you can wear your pajamas and grab some blankets and pillows and all of a sudden you have a MUCH cheaper movie party!