Color me shocked!

[joeywa]

Took my son and his buddy to a movie tonight at Regal Cinema here in Vancouver. I haven't been to a movie in quite some time.

3 tix: $33.00. Ok, so far so good. $11/ticket is about what I expected.

3 medium drinks, (44 oz size-a bit BIG for Medium, but that's cool,) and one Medium popcorn, (MONSTER sized bucket!) $24.75. Yep, Popcorn & drinks almost as much as the movie.

Almost $60 to go to a movie.

When did movie night get so damn expensive?

 

[bulverdehorn]

A long time ago. Going to a movie is outrageous

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Took my son and his buddy to a movie tonight at Regal Cinema here in Vancouver. I haven't been to a movie in quite some time.
3 tix: $33.00. Ok, so far so good. $11/ticket is about what I expected.

3 medium drinks, (44 oz size-a bit BIG for Medium, but that's cool,) and one Medium popcorn, (MONSTER sized bucket!) $24.75. Yep, Popcorn & drinks almost as much as the movie.

Almost $60 to go to a movie.

When did movie night get so damn expensive?

Why didn't you sneak in some of those brisket leftovers? ha ha

Yea, went to Hobbit 2 the other night and experienced the same thing.

 

[alonghorn72]

1994? Redbox is your friend.

 

[Lukus Alderman]

What'd you watch? The wife and I hit the matinee ($8 matinee...what the heck?!) showing of Saving Mr. Banks. Good movie.

 

[Epictetus]

Is why I started a BluRay library sometime ago. Along with a host of standard format DVDs.

We save both the $$ and the hassle of the often inconsiderate crowds here in NW Austin.

Typical sale price for the BluRay is from $19 to $22 or so. $24 tops. Not over 2 tickets, and it's usually a keeper.

Though the picture is not big screen, it is a lot sharper and great sound track of my A/V system.

I can re-live special films, scenes and moments.

First run movies are ruined by concessions... the theater pays heavily in rentals so has to make it up in horrible prices to the customer.

 

[Alouha27]

Certain movies (the special effects heavy flicks) just have to be experienced on the big screen.

 

[joeywa]

There's none of that brisket left SHA.

Took the boys to see Anchorman. Waiting on it to start. Pretty sure it ain't gonna be worth $60. At least they could offer a complimentary flight of high end bourbon and rye.

 

[PDX Horn]

Why didn't you sneak in some of those brisket leftovers? ha ha
Yea, went to Hobbit 2 the other night and experienced the same thing.

Just had joeywa's leftover brisket on a sourdough roll. Twas delicious.

 

[FamilyMan5]

Took my son and his buddy to a movie tonight at Regal Cinema here in Vancouver. I haven't been to a movie in quite some time.
3 tix: $33.00. Ok, so far so good. $11/ticket is about what I expected.

3 medium drinks, (44 oz size-a bit BIG for Medium, but that's cool,) and one Medium popcorn, (MONSTER sized bucket!) $24.75. Yep, Popcorn & drinks almost as much as the movie.

Almost $60 to go to a movie.

When did movie night get so damn expensive?

Going to see Freeze tomorrow! Me, Wife and (3) girls and then lunch!!! O-Well

 

[Lukus Alderman]

At least they could offer a complimentary flight of high end bourbon and rye.

Nobody likes bourbon with a loaf of bread.

 

[PDX Horn]

Took my son and his buddy to a movie tonight at Regal Cinema here in Vancouver. I haven't been to a movie in quite some time.
3 tix: $33.00. Ok, so far so good. $11/ticket is about what I expected.

3 medium drinks, (44 oz size-a bit BIG for Medium, but that's cool,) and one Medium popcorn, (MONSTER sized bucket!) $24.75. Yep, Popcorn & drinks almost as much as the movie.

Almost $60 to go to a movie.

When did movie night get so damn expensive?

I think movie theaters make most of their profit on their concessions.

Only poors go to Regal. Cinetopia is where its at.

 

[Lukus Alderman]

Going to see Freeze tomorrow! Me, Wife and (3) girls and then lunch!!! O-Well

My wife told me Frozen (I assume that's the movie you mean) is the best Disney movie she's ever seen.

 

[monarch]

Took my son and his buddy to a movie tonight at Regal Cinema here in Vancouver. I haven't been to a movie in quite some time.
3 tix: $33.00. Ok, so far so good. $11/ticket is about what I expected.

3 medium drinks, (44 oz size-a bit BIG for Medium, but that's cool,) and one Medium popcorn, (MONSTER sized bucket!) $24.75. Yep, Popcorn & drinks almost as much as the movie.

Almost $60 to go to a movie.

When did movie night get so damn expensive?

...when you grew up, and became a parent...

 

[CallawayItIs]

I hope you left the Roomba running while you are away. You know...just to so you can come home to a clean casa...

 

[FamilyMan5]

My wife told me Frozen (I assume that's the movie you mean) is the best Disney movie she's ever seen.

oops!!! I just pay for it!!!

 

[Bfennell]

Wow movies have gotten pricey! Unless the reviews are absolutely spectacular I usually just wait-- or catch an early matinee. But I'm also a cheapskate.

Don't the majority of theaters make their profits off of concessions, and not on ticket sales? I thought I read that somewhere, but my knowledge of cinema economics is rather lacking.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Try the earlybird showings next time. Couple bucks cheaper than matinee.

 

[The Tower]

yes, i sneak in a bottle here or there. especially if is a chic flick lol