Why Do People Go to the Movies?

Azred · 07-23-2002, 09:01 AM

Belle and I saw K-19 this weekend. We both thought the movie was really good: tense drama and wonderful characterizations from Mr. Ford and Mr. Neeson.

However, upon leaving the theater the couple behind us were saying to themselves, "What was that movie about? I didn't get it. There wasn't enough action. I didn't like it."

[img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img]

Just why do people go to the movies? Sometimes we go for an action film just out of pure enjoyment, but primarily we go because we are interested in a movie as a story being told on the big screen. Belle didn't think she'd like Crouching Tiger, but she did once she got started; likewise, I didn't think I'd like Moulin Rouge, but I did once I got started.
Do people just miss the point of most movies, or what? Are they so ruined by television that they can't concentrate on a story line that has more depth than "who is going to the prom with her?" or "lock 'n load--we've got monsters to kill!"?

Why do you go to movies? What do you go to see?

johnny · 07-23-2002, 10:00 AM

Well, to watch a movie of course !

Though i do recall one time i went with a girlfriend and we didn't see anything at all ! [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img]

Thoran · 07-23-2002, 02:46 PM

Typically I go to a movie because I believe that there's something to be gained by seeing it on "the big screen". If the movie is of the cerebral or dramatic variety, I typically wait and watch the dvd. If a good part of the appeal of the movie is in the visuals (Matrix, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, etc...) then I try to see it in the theater.

Sir Goulum · 07-23-2002, 03:31 PM

The thrill of seeing it on a humongous screen (you'd never have THAT size in your house

) and the enjoyment of it. Also, for the noise

. And all movies are better on the big screen!

07-24-2002, 08:14 AM

I go to movies to get away from the real world for a little while and get completely immersed in fantastic stories. My favs over the last few years have been Sleepy Ho,llow, The Cell, Gladiator, Memento, and Lord of the Rings. Its a great escape from traffic, noise and John Q. Public...as long as John Q keeps his mouth shut in the cinema and leaves the crying baby with a sitter LOL! I do agree with Thoran, that some movies just have more appeal on the big screen.
It is also one of the two places where I get a whole tub of popcorn and a big bag of M&M's at the same time

(the other place is here at home but that requires going out for a movie and having popcorn and M&M's in the cupboard already because I am not about to go to our local grocery store when my main objective is to relax and enjoy!)

[ 07-24-2002, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: Moni ]

07-25-2002, 04:32 PM

I try to go to the movies once every couple of weeks. During some parts of the year, there are just no attractive movies for me, so I don't bother. Then at other times, I might go twice in a week, when there are lots of great things out.

I know what you mean though Azred. The amount of times I've gone to the movies, to find people just whinging about how they don't get it, or plainly are not watching the movie, it makes me really mad!

Even when I went to see Lord of the Rings at the premiere, there was a guy sitting near me that was continually saying how f#$%ing bad the movie was. He sat through the whole thing, and then when it finished, he stood up and said "well that's gonna be a big flop! I bet they don't even bother with the sequels!" The fact that he never gave the movie a chance shows me his lack of scope and imagination.

Anyways, I go to the movies for the thrill of escapism, and seeing some truly amazing spectacles take place before my eyes. You can have a surprisingly wide range of emotions on the way! When I go to the flicks, and I'm the only one there (which has happened a few times!), I don't think, "How Embarrassing! I'm such a loser!" I think "Excellent! Now I can experience this properly, without distraction! It's my world now!"

Avi.

Larry_OHF · 07-25-2002, 04:46 PM

When I attend a theater...it is because the movie I am going to go see has got to be seen in all it's glory and power...also because I do not want to wait until the DVD comes out...that takes too long. I have a 13" TV and the speaker on it is a damn .5" or something....I can't hea anything! When I wanna see The Two Towers, for example...I want to hear the music and the action blasting loud and the pictures big enough not to let you miss anything!
It is also fun to go out side of the home, and attend a movie.

The popcorn is pretty good too.

07-25-2002, 10:39 PM

I go to the movies for cool Effects, a good plot, a great screen, and Jumbo bags of Popcorn. But mainly, if the movie Piques my interest.

Megabot · 07-28-2002, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Well, to watch a movie of course ! Though i do recall one time i went with a girlfriend and we didn't see anything at all !

LOL what kinda movie was that Johnny? a porn movie lol haha [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img]

I dont go and look at movies maby more than one time in year because i think it is better to look at them on my bigscreen tv and i have a superb sourround thingie here so i look when they come on DVD!

[ 07-28-2002, 12:31 AM: Message edited by: Megabot ]

adam warlock · 07-28-2002, 04:14 PM

I rarely go to the theaters unless there's cool effects involved...
now I depend on VHS or DVDS that comes with closed-captioned

07-23-2002, 09:01 AM	#1
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	<font color = lightgreen><font color = red>Belle</font> and I saw K-19 this weekend. We both thought the movie was really good: tense drama and wonderful characterizations from Mr. Ford and Mr. Neeson. However, upon leaving the theater the couple behind us were saying to themselves, "What was that movie about? I didn't get it. There wasn't enough action. I didn't like it." [img]graemlins/saywhat.gif[/img] Just why do people go to the movies? Sometimes we go for an action film just out of pure enjoyment, but primarily we go because we are interested in a movie as a story being told on the big screen. <font color = red>Belle</font> didn't think she'd like Crouching Tiger, but she did once she got started; likewise, I didn't think I'd like Moulin Rouge, but I did once I got started. Do people just miss the point of most movies, or what? Are they so ruined by television that they can't concentrate on a story line that has more depth than "who is going to the prom with her?" or "lock 'n load--we've got monsters to kill!"? Why do you go to movies? What do you go to see?</font> __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

07-23-2002, 10:00 AM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Well, to watch a movie of course ! Though i do recall one time i went with a girlfriend and we didn't see anything at all ! [img]graemlins/showoff.gif[/img] __________________

07-25-2002, 04:46 PM	#7
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue>When I attend a theater...it is because the movie I am going to go see has got to be seen in all it's glory and power...also because I do not want to wait until the DVD comes out...that takes too long. I have a 13" TV and the speaker on it is a damn .5" or something....I can't hea anything! When I wanna see The Two Towers, for example...I want to hear the music and the action blasting loud and the pictures big enough not to let you miss anything! It is also fun to go out side of the home, and attend a movie. The popcorn is pretty good too. </font> __________________

07-28-2002, 04:14 PM	#10
adam warlock Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: I live inside of my mind..... Age: 54 Posts: 3,234	I rarely go to the theaters unless there's cool effects involved... now I depend on VHS or DVDS that comes with closed-captioned __________________ [url]\"http://motdw.comicgenesis.com\" target=\"_blank\"><br /> [img]\"http://motdw.keenspace.com/images/lymanimaca.txt\" alt=\" - \" /></a><br /><br />my karma ran over your dogma

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07-23-2002, 02:46 PM	#3
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	Typically I go to a movie because I believe that there's something to be gained by seeing it on "the big screen". If the movie is of the cerebral or dramatic variety, I typically wait and watch the dvd. If a good part of the appeal of the movie is in the visuals (Matrix, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Moulin Rouge, etc...) then I try to see it in the theater.

07-23-2002, 03:31 PM	#4
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	The thrill of seeing it on a humongous screen (you'd never have THAT size in your house ) and the enjoyment of it. Also, for the noise . And all movies are better on the big screen!

07-24-2002, 08:14 AM	#5
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	I go to movies to get away from the real world for a little while and get completely immersed in fantastic stories. My favs over the last few years have been Sleepy Ho,llow, The Cell, Gladiator, Memento, and Lord of the Rings. Its a great escape from traffic, noise and John Q. Public...as long as John Q keeps his mouth shut in the cinema and leaves the crying baby with a sitter LOL! I do agree with Thoran, that some movies just have more appeal on the big screen. It is also one of the two places where I get a whole tub of popcorn and a big bag of M&M's at the same time (the other place is here at home but that requires going out for a movie and having popcorn and M&M's in the cupboard already because I am not about to go to our local grocery store when my main objective is to relax and enjoy!) [ 07-24-2002, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: Moni ]

07-25-2002, 04:32 PM	#6
lroyo Guest Posts: n/a	I try to go to the movies once every couple of weeks. During some parts of the year, there are just no attractive movies for me, so I don't bother. Then at other times, I might go twice in a week, when there are lots of great things out. I know what you mean though Azred. The amount of times I've gone to the movies, to find people just whinging about how they don't get it, or plainly are not watching the movie, it makes me really mad! Even when I went to see Lord of the Rings at the premiere, there was a guy sitting near me that was continually saying how f#$%ing bad the movie was. He sat through the whole thing, and then when it finished, he stood up and said "well that's gonna be a big flop! I bet they don't even bother with the sequels!" The fact that he never gave the movie a chance shows me his lack of scope and imagination. Anyways, I go to the movies for the thrill of escapism, and seeing some truly amazing spectacles take place before my eyes. You can have a surprisingly wide range of emotions on the way! When I go to the flicks, and I'm the only one there (which has happened a few times!), I don't think, "How Embarrassing! I'm such a loser!" I think "Excellent! Now I can experience this properly, without distraction! It's my world now!" Avi.

07-25-2002, 10:39 PM	#8
SecretMaster Guest Posts: n/a	I go to the movies for cool Effects, a good plot, a great screen, and Jumbo bags of Popcorn. But mainly, if the movie Piques my interest.

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