ShadowLord Wrote:Is it just me or has anyone else found themselves in the same situation --
Movies I went to the big screen to see and thought -- ahh it it was ok not great..
Then later at home I rented the movie again and well to be honest enjoyed it at home more..
Don't know if it was because at home I was more relaxed -- wasn't paying 60+ bucks for the family to see a movie and get some popcorn -- or why..
Recent examples of what I am saying are --
Kingdom of Heaven -- went to the big screen and was disappointed
Watched it at home months later and enjoy it
Batman -- ditto
Anyone else find that at times movies at home are better?
PS __ only watched them on a 27" TV not like it was a monster home theater..
( Many movies dont fit into this catagory)
t4terrific Wrote:I think the expectations are less by then. When you go to the theater, it's a big event. You go somewhere, pay a fortune, and spend hours there. You expect the film to blow you away. If it doesn't, then it's a little disapointing.
KRW Wrote:Let's not forget that usually you have to sit next to a stranger. Someone always has to talk through the movie. Popcorn and candy prices are high enough to give you an anurism, (and that's when you finally make it to the counter). Someone is kicking the back of your chair. Someone 7'6" with a ten gallon hat sets right in front of you. Someone always brings a baby. Etc. Etc.
But, if the movie is visually striking, I'll forgive all but the ten gallon hat.
Ken Valentine Wrote:The only movie I've seen in theater since E.T., was Serenity. And that was so damned loud that for a good part of it, I literally had my hands over my ears.
I'll stay with DVD's. At least I can turn the volume down.
Ken V.