Moviegoing Experience

Denise Perdomo

MMC 1000

October 19, 2009

I would have to say my movie viewing habits have changed substantially over the past

few years. The excitement of going to the theatres has dwindled. The preference to wait an

extra 3 months before it comes out on DVD has reigned.

When I was younger, and often nowadays, going to the movie theatre was pure joy.

The popcorn, the big screen and the freezing theatre added to the movie-going experience.

However, as I’ve gotten older and valued the Dollar a bit more, going to the movies sometimes

seems like a waste of money. Ten Dollars for a ticket, six Dollars for popcorn, four Dollars for a

drink seems a hefty price to put on a movie, especially when I can never finish even the small

popcorn and drink.

Unlike 15 years ago, we no longer have to wait a year before a movie comes out on

VHS; we simply have to wait about 3 months for it to be released on DVD. Nowadays, I’d much

rather stop by my local Target (a simple jog from where I live) and purchase a DVD. By that

time, most of my friends have seen it; I’ve heard reviews and noticed which ones made an

impact on the box office. This all adds to being a little smarter when deciding what movie to

purchase.

Like many people, I started working at the age of 16. I began to learn what a Dollar

meant. The reason I prefer the DVD to the theatre is simple economics. Why waste money on

a movie that might not be that good? How many hours did I have to work to pay for the not so

good movie (tickets, food, gas, etc.). Hence, the DVD is the most practical choice. By then, I’ve

heard enough about the movie to make a sound decision as to whether I should spend 17 Dollars

on it.

The one thing I will never do is download movies illegally. Many people my age, and

often older, have resorted to this detestable method to watch movies. Personally, I could never

enjoy a movie I have stolen. To me, downloading a movie for free is just as bad as grabbing it off

the shelf at Best Buy and not paying for it. The people that took all those months to make the

movie (cast, crew, etc.) deserve to get paid for their work.

Ultimately, I think that it is much more reasonable for me to wait the extra time to be

able to watch the movie from the comfort of my own home at my leisure.