And they wonder why movie theaters aren’t doing so well…
I went to see World Trade Center and had a rude awakening at The Streets of Woodfield (an AMC-owned heater).
Apparently they have changed the rules again. It used to be that they early bird rate was good until 6PM. Then they pulled it back to 5PM. Now it’s 4PM. I went to the 4:15… so for a movie I intended to pay $6.00 for, I ended up paying $9.50!
These folks already take an obscene markup on everything at the concession stand. That not being enough, advertising is splashed on the popcorn bags and you’re forced to watch 10 minutes of commercials before the previews even start. I understand why people are so in love with Netflix.
The movie was pretty good. For an Oliver Stone film, there was no conspiracy or ulterior motive. On a $9.50 scale, it earns a $6.50 - well worth a 2PM matinee price. I find Maggie Gyllenhaal guilty of overacting. Maria Bello, however, made up for her apperance in Coyote Ugly turning in a fine effort that may be worthy of Oscar buzz.
August 21st, 2006 at 6:40 am
Free Market!
You bitch and moan, but yet they got $9.50 out of you,
not to mention you may have dropped an additional $4.50 for
for the diet coke and $5.00 for the popcorn w/artificial butter f
butter flavored fat.