Do you like watching films at the Cinema?

Yes, I do like going to the cinema Michael,we go during the day too, the only thing I dislike though is the extreme loudness of both the music and the dialogue which gets louder each passing year!

Similar here- it is the quality of the audience that leaves a lot to be desired. Phones ringing, people chatting and worse- an interpreter helping a friend. Not to mention the snap crackle of popcorn. To me it appeared as though some had bunked off from school. I will not be returning anytime soon.

Nothing beats a good film on the BIG screen 12Michael. Sadly I don't go as often as I would like but it's a real treat when I manage it. Perhaps with the winter approaching it will be something I will do more.

It's nothing like that at all at our local cinema(s) Charleygirl . I have never once heard a phone ringing or even chattering. Even when I take the DGC to the childrens films the audience are quiet and attentive. Why pay all that money to see a film and then spoil it for yourself and everyone else? I can't understand it.

I love going to see a good film at the cinema. We go in the afternoon and its usually almost empty (unless its a Bond film!). There just aren't enough good films!
Also love being able to see theatre/ballet productions on screen.

Me too. I really love seeing films on a big screen, and the afternoons are realtively lacking in disruptive people. It's wonderful... I just wish there were more good films to see.

We do love the cinema but there aren't that many films we want to see. We like to go during the day usually 11.30 screening when its often empty. We combine it with a shopping trip to JL and then a Frankie and Bennies or Zizzi after. Usually about every two months or so. sadly we have had to give up on the local cinema as DH finds the sound quality difficult to manage with his hearing loss and ear pain. Strangely he does better in a larger cinema that the small one where the sound seems to rebound of the walls. Looking forward to the Bond- love Daniel Craig.

Love the cinema hate the noise, DH and I used to go on saver Tuesday bot he finds it too loud to tolerate so we don't bother I will go on my own if it's something special

Same here Tanith except that I'm the one who can't tolerate the volume. It actually makes me feel ill! Plus, I find it distorts the sound!

Our local cinema is a gem. The building itself is beautiful and was refurbished in 1999 to a high standard, but it's the manager who is key to the success of the place. She shows not only the standard films, but also runs a 'silver screen' once a week with up to date films and tea and biscuits for £3.50; once a week the current film shows subtitles and there are regular live screenings of big productions (usually from London) such as operas, ballet, musicals and theatre plays.
A small cafe serves hot drinks and the balcony seats have little tables between them. Occasionally the Rotary, Lions or another group will reserve the whole balcony and have a themed reception with champagne and canapes - the latest Bond films usually get this treatment.
Unfortunately I don't get to the cinema as often as I would like to, but I've never noticed unruly or distracting behaviour from other patrons when I do. I think Charleygirl has been very unfortunate to experience this.

I love the cinema. We tend to go to the two smaller ones we have in the city centre. They are pretty much the same as the one outlined by grannya and are not as impersonal as the big multiplexes. The newer one of the two used to be a bank. I was rather disappointed that they are showing Macbeth for the next three days only and I can't go as we will be away, but I'll probably pick it up somewhere else. DD saw the trail and said it looked good.

The loudness puts me off too, plus our nearest cinema is a bus and two train rides away. There is an old church much nearer that is being used to show films as well as for concerts. That's an altogether more pleasant experience.

TBH, I prefer the video, preferably watched whilst snuggled up with someone else, on the sofa at home. But that does mean I'm always late catching the film.

Yes, both DH and I like going to the cinema. So much better on the big screen as gillybob says.
It has to be planned though as our nearest is 40mins by car.

We love going to our local multiplex cinema we too go during the day taking advantage of the meerkat app that gives us two tickets for the price of one. Have no problem with the volume of the soundtrack but always wrap up well as the air conditioning is always on freeze level. Will watch most types of films but not too keen on war/action etc .

I love going to the cinema, but it has to be a film that I have really been looking forward to seeing. My nearest cinema is seventeen miles away, and is only small. I prefer to go to Carlisle, but parking anywhere near is a nightmare.

I'm the opposite,being deaf as a post.I have headphones but they're not always working properly.So,for that reason I don't go very often.

This last week or so, I have seen Everest in 3D, and yesterday The Martian the 1st film based on something that actually happened , the 2nd was from a novel ,and had a 70`s Disco soundtrack.
The downside of the 2nd was the popcorn chompers behind me, the new Bond starts at end of this month, trailers being shown.
Distance wise Bicester is about 11 miles ,Banbury is just nearer but has only 2 screens to Bicester's 7.
Just need a female companion to make it more enjoyable.
Mick

Love it here, going to the old cinema I used to go to as a kid. In the UK, can't stand it these days due to smell of popcorn, etc, and far far too LOUD!

I really don't get the loudness thing, why do they do it? my hearing isn't marvellous but I often have to put cotton wool in when we go, otherwise I can't stand it. For people with good hearing it must be torture!

Reading everyone else's posts I see we're not alone in the LOUDNESS thing, but I do feel very lucky as we have a choice of 3 multiplexes within a short distance. I can't imagine we wouldn't go often if we had to travel miles to get there.

Went to see a grown up film at the local multi screen yesterday. Really enjoyed it, apart from twit next to me who kept turning her phone on for some reason. Only problem was that, because a grown up film ( Legend about the Kray twins) I spent half the time with my eyes shut to avoid the violence on screen. DD helpfully nudged me each time it was over . That said it was one of the best films I have almost seen for a while. And not too loud either.

This last 2 weeks I have seen, Everest in 3D ,and this week The Martian.
The first one due to when the film started was quiet with a late morning and early afternoon finish.
The second was fuller , your popcorn and all expensive products you buy being consumed by others had a bloke behind doing the popcorn thing.
I enjoyed both films ,and Everest with the 3D , had a few effects with it, such as blizzards or storms , you could feel as though you were taken into the film when they occurred.
Mick

Watching a good film in a cinema is on my list of favourite things to do. I'm not keen on the big cinema chains though, there are a couple of small film theatres in my nearest city which I'll drive to for many of the films I want to see. I like the atmosphere in these cinemas, no audience noise and very few people feel the need to consume bucket loads of food during the showing.

I make an exception for live streaming of ballet, opera and plays from London theatres, these are shown in one of the smaller halls in the largest multi screen cinema in town. A wonderful idea.