Alex Spindler
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Count me in with the 95% crowd. I think the analogy with book reading is spot on. A good movie can be such an engrossing experience, and is often ruined by having someone else there. More often than not I get distracted because I worry that they're missing the film when they take a restroom break in the middle, or start talking and asking questions (never stopping to see if the film intentionally set up those questions to be answered later). For the most part, the best part of having friends with me is the reaction to really good scenes, which is satisfied quite well with any good audience. As a comparison, my first showing of LotR was made all the better (and it was amazingly good) by the audience reacting reverentially. My fourth viewing with some friends was much worse because they weren't nearly as into it.
My habits are also pretty variable, as I sometimes head out for a movie at 10 at night on a whim. Having to motivate people to get to the theater early so that you can get good seats is really difficult.
I have to wonder if I will ever adjust to going with people. It just seems to be no better than going alone while in the theater, and only really beneficial to talk about it afterward. Of course, you may easily find that discussion in the Movies forum is far more satisfying than what local talent can provide. I hope to be proved wrong with my next prospect
Besides, how cool is it to show 5 minutes before a sold out show and find a great seat, all the while shaking your head at the couples vainly looking for free adjacent seats.
My habits are also pretty variable, as I sometimes head out for a movie at 10 at night on a whim. Having to motivate people to get to the theater early so that you can get good seats is really difficult.
I have to wonder if I will ever adjust to going with people. It just seems to be no better than going alone while in the theater, and only really beneficial to talk about it afterward. Of course, you may easily find that discussion in the Movies forum is far more satisfying than what local talent can provide. I hope to be proved wrong with my next prospect
Besides, how cool is it to show 5 minutes before a sold out show and find a great seat, all the while shaking your head at the couples vainly looking for free adjacent seats.