Movie ticket prices

[jmw1137]

I was just reading an article about this weekend's box office numbers and read this quote:

Hollywood's on a roll. Last year at this time it was all gloom and doom. Eighteen of the past 20 weekends have been up over last year. This is a terrific summer," Dergarabedian said.

Personally, I would like to go to more movies but part of the reason I don't make more of an effort to go is ticket prices. I don't understand how people can get so mad about gas prices skyrocketing yet be content paying $8.50-$9 for a movie. For my wife & I to go (which we usually go to a matinee) we drop at least $30 just for 2 tickets, 2 drinks and a snack or two. That is crazy!

Curious to see what everyone else thinks about movie prices. I think instead of these stupid gas boycotts everyone tries to start there should be a movie boycott. If millions of people didn't go to the movies for a weekend or two the movie companies would have to consider doing something.

[MC Fatigue]

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I love movie prices where I live.

$6 per ticket and a $6 combo. Costs $18 for my fiance and I to go to a movie.

Much better than the $12.50 tickets, and extremely expensive food in Toronto.

[Peji911]

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I love movie prices where I live.

$6 per ticket and a $6 combo. Costs $18 for my fiance and I to go to a movie.

Much better than the $12.50 tickets, and extremely expensive food in Toronto.

where abouts in ontario do u live? where im from, its 12$ to go on a friday nite... popcorn and a drink is another 8/..brutal

[MC Fatigue]

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where abouts in ontario do u live? where im from, its 12$ to go on a friday nite... popcorn and a drink is another 8/..brutal

I live in the US now. But, even with the exchange rate it's not even close to having to pay what I did in Toronto. And I don't have to sit through 15-20 minutes of ads, and then previews before the movie. Just a couple previews and the movie starts.

[SPTO]

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I pay $7.25 which is a lot better then the 14 bucks you usually pay. This is because I have a card that proves i'm vision impaired thus I get someone to go with me in case of an emergency.

[The GIGGAS]

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Went to Talladega Nights today at 1:45... 14 bucks for tix (12 if not for Fandango) with a 5.75 popcorn. So that's 19.75 total. The thing that got me was the popcorn. That's where they hit you. I need to remember to start sneakin' snacks in.

BTW, it's great having my college ID.

[ILLCHILL]

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Personally, I would like to go to more movies but part of the reason I don't make more of an effort to go is ticket prices. I don't understand how people can get so mad about gas prices skyrocketing yet be content paying $8.50-$9 for a movie. .

Well gas is a bit more important and more of a necisity in everyday life than the cinema. So that's probably why.


That being said, I drop $20 on a pair of tickets for me and my girlfriend after 6 PM. Pretty ridiculous.

[VanCitySportsGuy]

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Movie companies don't set the prices for theaters.

Movie prices keep on going up because people are still willing to pay to see films in a theater. It's supply and demand.

I still wish Famous Players didn't change their price structure. It use to be cheaper to see films in the afternoon and on Tuesdays. Now it's just a flat rate regardless of the time or day. I think it's a little bit silly that a movie on Saturday night and Tuesday afternoon is the same price.

It costs me $11 to see a movie and I still watch a ton of films despite the high price. Most of the time, I feel like I didn't get my moneys worth, but I still continue to go. I guess you could say I'm a movie buff that likes to support the industry.

In terms of entertainment, watching a movie is still one of the cheapest options out there.

[sven]

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90% of the time I go to afternoon shows. 4 dollars for a ticket and like 6 bucks for a medium drink and popcorn.

[shugknight]

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Just be smart about. Goto a Matinee show (Less people is always a plus!)
Then instead of purchasing food at the theatre, just bring something in.

Matinee show - $6-7
Outside Snacks - $2-3

Total Show per Person. $10

Good to me! And Ive never had anyone check me or my gf for any food.

[Lester206]

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renting is the way to go.

[bad_philanthropy]

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If I really must see a movie in the theater I will just use my metropass and take a short subway ride to the Rainbow Cinema (and no it is not a gay porn place) where it is $4.50 for a matinee. Sure there isn't stadium seating or a super massive screen (it is still very big), but it is a decent place and there usually aren't too many people in the matinees anyway.

[The GIGGAS]

Re: Movie ticket prices

Movie companies don't set the prices for theaters.

Movie prices keep on going up because people are still willing to pay to see films in a theater. It's supply and demand.

I still wish Famous Players didn't change their price structure. It use to be cheaper to see films in the afternoon and on Tuesdays. Now it's just a flat rate regardless of the time or day. I think it's a little bit silly that a movie on Saturday night and Tuesday afternoon is the same price.

It costs me $11 to see a movie and I still watch a ton of films despite the high price. Most of the time, I feel like I didn't get my moneys worth, but I still continue to go. I guess you could say I'm a movie buff that likes to support the industry.

In terms of entertainment, watching a movie is still one of the cheapest options out there.

What about popcorn? Nachos? Drinks? All that other stuff?

They almost encourage bringing outside food in.

[tshelton]

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At the theater closest to me, it's $5 to get in with a student ID. However, I still rarely go to movies.

[IlliniM1ke]

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Tickets here are $6.50 if you have your college ID, not too bad compared to some other places.