If you're anything like me, you want the best experience possible when you go to the movies, and you want the most value for your money. So here now are my tips for going to the movies.
#1 Get to the theater at least 20 minutes before the movie starts.
There is nothing worse than getting to a theater as the trailers are starting and finding out that you need to sit in the front row, and craning your neck up for 2 hours. By getting there early, you get your pick of the litter and have plenty of time to use the bathroom and grab some snacks.
#2 The best view in most theaters is the middle seat in the second to last row.
Most movie theaters have a slight incline, but the very last row is a little lower than the one in front of it. By sitting in the second to last row, you are at the top of the incline, and you barely need to look up to see the screen. When someone sits in the seat in front of you when you're in this row, you can easily see over their head 80% of the time.
#3 If it wasn't actually filmed in 3D, don't bother
Usually movies are not filmed in 3D, they are converted to the format after filming, and possess a lesser "unfinished" quality to them. When you see a conversion movie, you're really just paying for glasses. If however it was filmed in 3D like Dredd or Avatar, it's usually worth the money. To find out if a film was made in 3D or converted, just ask me.
#4 Order your soda without ice
The drinks are usually cold enough as it is, so when you get ice, you're really just cheating yourself out of extra soda room. Plus, the ice tends to melt rather quickly, so unless you drink like the Flash, your soda will become water downed in a little while.
#5 Look for deals online
If you look on sites like Fandango, you will often find offers for free movie tickets after completing a simple task. If you choose the write offer, you might pay as little as $1 to see the latest releases.
#6 Don't doubt the power of the matinee
Theaters charge less for movies that play earlier in the day. It may not seem like much savings, but it does add up. Every theater is different with their matinee times, so check ahead of time.
#7 Deal night
Still hesitant to go the movies during the day? Some theaters will charge matinee prices at night once a week. Usually on Tuesdays.
#8 Widen your range
If you missed a movie when it was in your local theater, there are discount theaters that have movies after they've left most others, but before they go to DVD. And usually they charge considerably less. For example, the South Hills theater in Poughkeepsie charges $3 for movies and $2 on Tuesdays. So if you missed a movie when it first came out, or just want to pay less, look for discount theaters. They may be a little further away, but they are worth the savings.
#9 Lastly, have a good time, but not at the expense of others.
Keep your phone in your pocket. It is tremendously distracting to see someone in front off you whip out their iPhone just to check their Facebook. If it's important, step outside.
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