Movie Talk

By JJ

March 26, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Absolutely NOT. And I agree, there is not a movie I would fork over $35 to see….

By John

March 26, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

No, err, I mean HELL NO!!

By Lisa R.

March 26, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

No way!!! All the more reason to stay at home. The bootleggers have the DVDs ready the same day!

By whatever

March 26, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Shoot, I won’t even pay $10 to go see a movie.

By RJ

March 26, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Please! I don’t go to the movies now because it costs too much! No way!

By Countmein

March 26, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Absolutely. For my husband and I to go now it costs $40 to sit in gross, dirty seats with sticky, smelly floors, next to giggling teenagers who are just there to make out with their boyfriends or stupid women who bring their babies. $100 is a typical nite on the town, why not for a movie?

By Chief Wiggum

March 26, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Absolutely not. I always do the matinee (if I go at all), and I’m tired of the price creep I’m seeing there. If I’m patient, I can easily BUY the movie for the price of two tickets.

When I finally update and get a new HD television, and perhaps the BluRay DVD setup, I see no reason to waste my time at the movie theater.

By jujubeed

March 26, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Yuk, who wants to sit back in a recliner that has been used by other people! I have enough troble leaning my head back in a regular theatre without thinking about lice, I usually put my jacket behind my head. I do however like the idea of being able to have a drink and appetizers while watching a movie.

By One

March 26, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

HAHAHAHA!!!! Wait………..HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!

That was a good joke!!!! I give a theatre like that 6 mths before it realizes how stupid the idea is. Most folks are already doing matinees and bringing their own snacks!!

Countmein, maybe you should find another theatre, there are clean ones without the sticky floors in many neighborhoods. I wouldn’t spend $1 for that!

By Chief Wiggum

March 26, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Wow, $100 is a typical night on the town? I admit it, I am too cheap for that kind of lifestyle. That’s nuts. And seriously, folks, this starts at $35 per person. You’ve seen how much freaking popcorn costs at the movies, how much do you think good food is goint to cost? This will easily be $120 for two people when all is said and done. I’m sorry…I see that as 1/3 to 1/2 of a car payment. I’m no Clark Howard, but I put money away every month equal to a car payment, so I can pay cash (or mostly cash) for my next car. No way do I plan on blowing $100 for a night out. I get ill when I go to a bar and pay $3-$4 for a beer. I guess I’m not cool enough for Atlanta, but then, my car and home haven’t been repossessed, like happens to so many idiots here. Ever seen how busy those black towtrucks are at night?

By sc

March 26, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Only if the $35 included dinner.

By prenita

March 26, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

H—- NOI love the movies but not for $35.00

By Sarah

March 26, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

Hmmm, $35.00 to share a film with people I would probably avoid outside the theater when I can watch the film in the comfort of my home media room on an extra large flat screen on the wall with people I actually like. People who will not be annoying, pesky or distracting with their mobile devices, cheap colognes and annoying chattering in foreign accents. No thanks, I like to create my environment…not have to assimilate into a setting I find most unattractive to be in.

By prenita

March 26, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

H—- NO I love the movies but not for $35.00

By BuzzFactor

March 26, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

I could see me and the wife doing that for a few movies here and there. To stay away from the teenage hangout crowds and the chance to make a little more out of the movie outing, it may be worth it.

By anonymouscoward

March 26, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

No thanks. I have all that at home - the recliners, the theater with projection screen, awesome sound, good food and excellent beverages. Why pay to see it at the theater?

By J.D.

March 26, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

$35 clams to see a movie??? Not only no, but hell no! I’d buy the DVD and play it in the comfort of my own home multiple times. My food and my booze are included too!

I’d also not have the probability of some pompous ass whipping out a cellphone during the show.

By Aurora

March 26, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Chief Wiggum I agree 100% with your last post.

I would much rather have my friends over and watch a movie or two. They can bring their own cocktails and I will provide munchies.

I don’t have a big fancy HDTV, but I do have a nice 36” tv and a nice den with comfy furniture…..

By Pam

March 26, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Hell NO!!! Let me say that again…Hell NO!! Since the economy sucks right now, why would anyone waste money like that?

By Msyvone

March 26, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

No.

By Becky

March 26, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Heck no..As whatever said, I don’t even pay $10 to see a movie.Countmein, where do you go to a movie..The only time that I’ve been to a movie theatre like that, it was a $1.00 movie..

By JRG1705

March 26, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

IT WOULD ONLY BE A GOOD IDEA IF THE FOOD WAS INCLUDED IN THE $35. OTHERWISE, THAT’S JUST A ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO STAY AT HOME AND WATCH THE DVD IN COMFORT.

By ak

March 26, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Um no- if I fork out $35- I better be seeing live people or the food needs to be included!

By Eric J

March 26, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Absolutely not. My biggest issue with movies nowadays is the lack of courtesy from other moviegoers. Can I be guaranteed that people will shutup for my $35 per ticket? I doubt it.

Now, I would probably pay $75 to watch a movie that I really want to see via On Demand at home on my TV when it is released in theaters. The savings from not burning gas, not buying expensive food, not having to park, and knowing I don’t have to deal with the rudeness of others? No problem.

By Ghost

March 26, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Not just no, but hell no!

I’d rather watch movies at home on my 110” screen and without the idiots who go to movie theaters with babies and cell phones.

By ATL Dad

March 26, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

$100 for a night out? Yes!

Dinner for 2 - $30+ Babysitter (if you have kids) - $30-50 (depending on how long you’re out, number of kids, etc.)

So you could be up to $80 before even doing anything!

By HelKat

March 26, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

HELL NO! Straightforward enough?

By Jo

March 26, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Aw, heck no! I don’t even like the CURRENT prices. You pay $10 & have to put up with giggly teens, loud foreigners, smells, crying babies & cellphones. I prefer renting movies (more choices) & watching them in the comfort of my plush living room (my entertainment center has a sound system to DIE for)with the snacks of my choice

By Jamie

March 26, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

I agree with JRG1705 and almost everyone else. For $35, I’d rather be in the comfort of my own home watching the movie. Maybe they could lure ppl if the $35 included food, but otherwise, what’s the hype. If you can afford to regularly shell out $35 to sit in a comfy seat at the movies with waiters bringing you sushi, you should probably have a home theater added to your home.

By bravesfanbob

March 26, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Watch these work. There are too many stupid people out there with a lot of money, and not enough sense to know what to do with it. I am married with two kids, so we wait 6-9 months and pay $13.99 at Walmart so not only can I watch it at my convenience, but can pause it if nature calls. I won’t be in attendence!

By Rick A.

March 26, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

I’d pay that much to watch the movie if it was as good as this one.

By RRR

March 26, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

I agree with most of you - $35 for a movie is just too much! Dinner definitely needs to be included for me to even think about going. Also, having a call button for a waiter is definitely not a good idea because as we all know, there will be people who will keep pressing that button and requesting things from the waiter which will be a big interference during the movie. Doesn’t sound any different than a normal theater with the regular chatting, baby crying and people munching on their food like there’s no tomorrow.

By AK

March 26, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

For $35, it had better include all-you-can-eat sushi and alcoholic beverages. Only then would I consider it.

By Bart

March 26, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

I would pay it if it came with a personal taser I could use on people who talk. I haven’t been to a movie theater in years. You can’t find one in Atlanta that doesn’t have people yapping on their phones, to each other, or their babies they brought with them. If paying more would keep these people out, I’d pay.

By JacketFan

March 26, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

If the environment is nice/upscale enough, I could see me and my wife doing so.

However, the food and service would have to be superb for us to return.

You pay that much or more to see a live play to the Alliance. The venue and people are comfortable. So I see that as a possibly. They would have to get it just right, however.

By Jamie

March 26, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

I agree with JRG1705 and almost everyone else. For $35, I’d rather be in the comfort of my own home watching the movie. Maybe they could lure ppl if the $35 included food, but otherwise, what’s the hype. If you can afford to regularly shell out $35 to sit in a comfy seat at the movies with waiters bringing you sushi, you should probably have a home theater added to your home.

By zeke

March 26, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

NOT NO! HELL NO!!!!

By Howie

March 26, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

I go to the movies once a week and I love it. This would be fun for a date night with the wife, but the cost would limit the visits. The movies are expensive enough. Also, the recliner would put me to sleep.

By Howie

March 26, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

I go to the movies once a week and I love it. This would be fun for a date night with the wife, but the cost would limit the visits. The movies are expensive enough. Also, the recliner would put me to sleep.

By zeke

March 26, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

NOT NO! HELL NO!!!!

By Fulton

March 26, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

H double L no and it’s a dumb idea! Newsflash: People are buying HDTVs, surround systems and home theatres for a reason…Why then go OUT and fork over MORE dough? With the current prices, I barely go now! You can build it but I guarantee they will not come!!

By Mitch

March 26, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Well isn’t that just the brightest idea ever? From what I have read, theaters are having problems selling tickets at the current price. I refuse to pay $35 for a ticket to see a movie regardless of what kind of seats they have. I will stay home and watch my 65” HD tv thank you very much!

By DowntownDawg

March 26, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

I’ll pass.. I can sit at home and recline in a leather couch, watch a large flat screen and a blu-ray with all the audio fixings, that in my opinion sounds and looks better than some projector at the theaters.

And it’s cheaper, and I don’t have to sit next to trashy people.

$35 bucks is 2.5 months of Netflix.

By Kira

March 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

I’ll wait til the dvd comes out and watch it at home in my own reclining arm chair, with my own booze and appetizers. Not only that I’ll get my son to act as concierge and valet. Already losing my mind by nearly paying $4 bucks a gallon for gas, $35 for a movie ticket no way!

By Shannon

March 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

In this economy what makes these people think that anybody in their right mind would pay that kind of money to just go see a movie???

I give them six months tops before they’re filing for bankruptcy.

By Kira

March 26, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

I’ll wait til the dvd comes out and watch it at home in my own reclining arm chair, with my own booze and appetizers. Not only that I’ll get my son to act as concierge and valet. Already losing my mind by nearly paying $4 bucks a gallon for gas, $35 for a movie ticket no way!

By Kira

March 26, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

I’ll wait til the dvd comes out and watch it at home in my own reclining arm chair, with my own booze and appetizers. Not only that I’ll get my son to act as concierge and valet. Already losing my mind by nearly paying $4 bucks a gallon for gas, $35 for a movie ticket no way!

By nypeach

March 26, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

Hey SARAH, would the chatter be better if it wasn’t in a foreign accent? I don’t see the difference in anybody’s rude chatter during a movie. Why are Atlantans so xenophobic?

By Jeff

March 26, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

First, I think you would lose the teenagers and Mom’s with babies at $35. At that price it would be a different crowd (ie first class on a plane). I think many would see it as a special occassion event, not a regular Friday night option.

Secondly, I image this theater would have to pick their films carefully as the oscar type films would draw more than American Pie 12.

Would I try it sure, but it would have to be a film I really wanted to go out of my way to see. I will save the rest for the home theater where I have a bar, food and a very pretty waitress.

By barbara

March 26, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

If you think giggling, chatting teens, folks talking on cell phones, and crying babies are a nusance at $10 a ticket, just wait til you sit in a theater with rich people who think the world owes them deference because of who they are. You ain’t seen nothing yet.

By Howie

March 26, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

I go to the movies once a week and I love it. This would be fun for a date night with the wife, but the cost would limit the visits. The movies are expensive enough. Also, the recliner would put me to sleep.

By Bravesfan79

March 26, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

HAHA… i hope these IDIOTS go bankrupt pretty fast…. I would already prefer to stay home and watch ESPN than go to a movie, i cringe when i take a date to a movie already and look at the bill. NO WAY would i pay $70 for me and my girl to see a movie!

By David in Snellville

March 26, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

**I quit going out to movies over five years ago because of high ticket prices and outlandish popcorn and drink prices.

By RRR

March 26, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Right on nypeach…SARAH, any chatter is annoying whether it be good old American or foreign!

By mamaj

March 26, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

What are they, nuts?! This is to attract monied people? People with lots of money do not go to the movies. They are busy out having fund raisers, hobnobbing with other rich folk and finding ways to increase their own money, but definitely not wasting it at the movies. Sounds like someone needs to go back to the drawing board on tis one!

By Sarah

March 26, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

It’s bad enough paying $10 a ticket now.

By Coach J

March 26, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

$35 for a movie? There is no movie ever made that I would pay that much for. I have a hard enough time paying what I do for my “On demand” movies through my cable provider.

By Sarah

March 26, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

It’s bad enough paying $10 a ticket now.

By RRR

March 26, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Right on nypeach…SARAH, any chatter is annoying whether it be good old American or foreign!

By Mel

March 26, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Why the hell are black people so damn loud in the movie theatre?

By AKA

March 26, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Good grief, I vote HECK NO. Most movies I have seen are somewhat enteraining but not worth $35. My house is pretty darn comfortable. YOu can see a Broadway Play for $35!

By MrHughes

March 26, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

There’s already a place that does this at a more reasonable price. AMC’s Buckhead Backlot… I love the fact that you can have a meal there while watching your movie and drink a brew. I would not knock it until you’ve tried it. When you think what you’d pay for a dinner out and a movie the costs are likely aproximate. People love the idea of living in luxury. For example, 1st class/business class or airlines, suites at sports stadiums, upscale grocers and boutiques, spa days, nail salons, 50” HDTV’s, the massive luxury car market, the success of car washing places, and uber vacations at resorts. If the tickets cost $35, then I seriously doubt the food will be that overpriced. A meal at Applebees or Chilli’s for 2 runs you at least $40 with non-alcoholic drinks and tip. I’m sure the theater would keep charges in that area to maximixe profits. On the otherhand, I’m a $5 movie goer myself or I pay $3.50 per movie at the drive in. But, I don’t believe in spending 3K on a TV in my house either. That’s better spent elsewhere. So, it’s all a matter of opinion.

By Mike

March 26, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

I don’t go to movies now because of the price and the liberal know-it-all anti-American Hollywood snobs. Also, as others have mentioned on this blog: people do not know how to behave in public anymore. No thanks, the “monied crowd” can have at it.

By AKA

March 26, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Good grief, I vote HECK NO. Most movies I have seen are somewhat enteraining but not worth $35. My house is pretty darn comfortable. YOu can see a Broadway Play for $35!

By bJohnDawg

March 26, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

The economy is soft and these goobers want to build movie theaters and charge $35 for a ticket because the seat reclines?Someone needs to fire their market research company.My seat already reclines.In my den.

Now if my seat became a rollercoaster and wizzled around the theater before the show like the Jetsons…..

By Mike

March 26, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

I don’t go to movies now because of the price and the liberal know-it-all anti-American Hollywood snobs. Also, as others have mentioned on this blog: people do not know how to behave in public anymore. No thanks, the “monied crowd” can have at it.

By SKINFAN

March 26, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Do the words “Hell to the Naw!!!” mean anything to you. have you seen the crap that comes out of Hollywood? All you have to do is wait a month and its on DVD. I smell failure on this one….

By Huh?

March 26, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

I could get a hooker for that and make my own movie!!!

By Billy Slocumb

March 26, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

If children and people with cell phones were not allowed, I’d pay $50. Seriously, somebody needs to open a theatre that doesn’t allow infants. I don’t even want to pay $1 for a movie if I’m going to be bothered by crying babies or children kicking the back of my seat.

By Dan

March 26, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I might pay $35 for an epic and surround sound built into the seat so I won’t hear the idiots making small talk behind me. Also how bout a shock button for people kicking my seat? Also, won’t the “waiters” disturb the others when delivering the food? How ‘bout a magnetic key card that lets you into your theatre and that will stop the people from catching the last 20-30 minutes of your movie because their movie was over!! and how about a shock seat if your cell phone goes off or you talk. You aren’t in your living room, PEOPLE!! I don’t think they’ll be able to justify the construction of such a theatre due to low ticket sales. By the way, a DVD does not compare to the movie experience. Will the matinee price be $15? Wwill there be a mantinee? doubt it

By Pandora

March 26, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

First of all I would NOT spend $35 for any movie. Secondly, I would not want to sit in any recliner that somebody else I don’t know had their toosh on. Thirdly, I could do all those things in the comfort of my own home.

Thanks.

By jess

March 26, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

It appears the theater company has researched the population and found a really gullible audience in Chicago and Seattle with slightly less stupid audiences in their other planned cities. There’s no need for them to consider Atlanta. We may be Southerners and even sometimes ‘red-neck’ but we’re certainly not that STUPID.

By Renee

March 26, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

I’d pay $35 to be separated from the masses. There’s too many folks lacking proper etiquette, common courtesy and home training. The theaters now need to put ritalyn on the menu right next to pop corn.

By tee hee

March 26, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

NO.

By MeMe

March 26, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Two Words… Buckhead Backlot This is already a concept we have here in Atlanta. No recliners, but however a mostly Adult Theather with table and chairs. Kind of “Dinner and a Movie”. Unless it’s a Disney Movie, the enviornment is Adult and for $9. Your food and beverages are separate of course. $35??? CRAZY

By Kat

March 26, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

JacketFan: You wrote “You pay that much or more to see a live play to the Alliance. The venue and people are comfortable. So I see that as a possibly. They would have to get it just right, however.” The difference here, of course, is that the Alliance has LIVE actors who are performing for you - not some movie where the effort is complete. I am not an actor, but admire stage performers and their talent.

By Chocolategirl

March 26, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

The only way I could see myself doing this is if it were for a live concert that I didn’t have to pay $125 for, food and beverage were included, or an ultimate 4-D experience that was so real that I could feel the sweat of some action hero or smell the smoke and feel the heat of something blowing up!

By MeMe

March 26, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Two Words… Buckhead Backlot This is already a concept we have here in Atlanta. No recliners, but however a mostly Adult Theather with table and chairs. Kind of “Dinner and a Movie”. Unless it’s a Disney Movie, the enviornment is Adult and for $9. Your food and beverages are separate of course. $35??? CRAZY

By jim

March 26, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Not a chance.

By Staci

March 26, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Funny how money grows on trees. No I dont pay for stupid stuff.

By Ryan

March 26, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

$35. WOW. I mean first gas and now the movies. I think that 35 is a bit much. Since fine food is an option, why not charge a little less for the movie and make your money wih the food. You know, I would honestly pay as much as let’s say $20.00 bucks to wacth a movie in a comfortable recliner, with low lights, surround sound, and a crisp picture. Oh, what the heck am I thinking?!?! I have just described the movie watching experience at my house.

By Mo's Mom

March 26, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

As Queen Whitney would say…

HELL TO DA NAW!!

By nwrkndllply

March 26, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Yes, I would pay $35 for a movie and plus for a good dinner and a drink. If only there are no cartoons and I can hear no other conversations with small children. I would want my night out without my own children to be free of other people kids as well. That could be a good starter date for old romance.

By JJ

March 26, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Anyone remember Cinema Drafthouse? I saw Who is Harry Crumb at that theater, it was around for years, right in the heart of Buckhead. Is that what the Buckhead Backlot is now?

By mel

March 26, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

The only reason i would think it may be reasonable is that it is for charity. But this is not, so no way I would fork over so much for one ticket.

By JustMe

March 26, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

BWHAHAHAHAHA! They have got to be kidding! I refuse to pay $10 or more for a movie. And, for anything between $7 and $10 it had better be a darn good movie.

Too many movies these days are full of foolishness that is stupid. For that, I can just sit in the park and watch the idiots there - no need to pay one dime!

By JustMe

March 26, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

BWHAHAHAHAHA! They have got to be kidding! I refuse to pay $10 or more for a movie. And, for anything between $7 and $10 it had better be a darn good movie.

Too many movies these days are full of foolishness that is stupid. For that, I can just sit in the park and watch the idiots there - no need to pay one dime!

By JustMe

March 26, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

BWHAHAHAHAHA! They have got to be kidding! I refuse to pay $10 or more for a movie. And, for anything between $7 and $10 it had better be a darn good movie.

Too many movies these days are full of foolishness that is stupid. For that, I can just sit in the park and watch the idiots there - no need to pay one dime!

By Panther Fan

March 26, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

2 adult movie tickets = $21.00 2 drinks and 1 large popcorn = $13.50 Parking = $2.00

Total = $36.50, so I already spend that when I go to Atlantic Station.

By R

March 26, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

I rarely go to the movies, but I’d pay 35 bucks if it kept the rude idiots and children out.

By Dosh

March 26, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

No I would not pay 35.00 for a movie ticket. I love to go to the movies. I try to make it to the theater at least twice a week. However if movie tickets escalated to $35.00 dollars, I would rather invest in home theater (http://gizmodo.com/361235/white-house-home-theater-reveals-laura-bushs-bordello-tastes).

By Dosh

March 26, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

No I would not pay 35.00 for a movie ticket. I love to go to the movies. I try to make it to the theater at least twice a week. However if movie tickets escalated to $35.00 dollars, I would rather invest in home theater (http://gizmodo.com/361235/white-house-home-theater-reveals-laura-bushs-bordello-tastes).

By Jaye

March 26, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

LOL. Come on, folks. Half of you drop at least $20 a person already when you go to the movies. What’s another three gallons of gas-worth in a movie-going experience? LOL. For $35, I want WolfGang Puck preparing my popcorn and one of the actors/actresses gladly serving it.

By haha

March 26, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Im glad its here maybe we can class this dump up!

By Roy

March 26, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

And they’re going with this idea during a recession?

By Turnerness

March 26, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

No Way

By MrHughes

March 26, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

@Panther Fan You know that the cinema at Atlantic Station validates right. You get 2 hours free and then with the validater you get an additional 2 hours for free.

By kres

March 26, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I’d pay 100 bucks to see a movie if they would just ban parents from bringing their screaming brats into the theater.

By Turnerness

March 26, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

No Way

By Movie Buff

March 26, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

I think this is a great idea that they will make a ton of money on.

I don’t think you can compare this concept to Buckhead Backlot. Backlot isn’t very nice, the food is not terrible, and every beer I’ve gotten has been stale. The service is well below par because they have one person serving the entire theater of 100. $35 seems a little too high but they priced it there for a certain clientele and I think they’ll get it.

By Tyler

March 26, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Wake up folks-The reason they are charging $35 is so people can go see a movie and have a decent night out and not listen to 14 year old Hispanic girls talk on their cell phones the whole time…yes,I might start going to the movies again if there was one in Atlanta

By Stan

March 26, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

YES! It would be nice to have a high class place to go instead of the nasty places we have now that are full of thugs with their pants around their knees.

By jbean3

March 26, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me??!?? I have Netflix — I can have any movie in my possession for an extended period of time for less than $20 a month. I can have my own food and drinks for much less and even invite friends over. My TV is not a big one, but it will be much better company.

Plus — no gas to waste. This will fail if it comes to Atlanta.

By Jo

March 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Mel, they’re loud EVERYPLACE. Ditto foreigners. True, the high cost would keep out the loud, smelly riff-raff but it would also keep out us decent working folks who really can’t afford those prices on a regular basis. That’s why most of us would rather see movies in the comfort & privacy of our/friends’ homes

By jbean3

March 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me??!?? I have Netflix — I can have any movie in my possession for an extended period of time for less than $20 a month. I can have my own food and drinks for much less and even invite friends over. My TV is not a big one, but it will be much better company.

Plus — no gas to waste. This will fail if it comes to Atlanta.

By Earl

March 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

For $35.00 someones clothes better be coming off. Sex better be included.

By jbean3

March 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me??!?? I have Netflix — I can have any movie in my possession for an extended period of time for less than $20 a month. I can have my own food and drinks for much less and even invite friends over. My TV is not a big one, but it will be much better company.

Plus — no gas to waste. This will fail if it comes to Atlanta.

By jbean3

March 26, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding me??!?? I have Netflix — I can have any movie in my possession for an extended period of time for less than $20 a month. I can have my own food and drinks for much less and even invite friends over. My TV is not a big one, but it will be much better company.

Plus — no gas to waste. This will fail if it comes to Atlanta.

By FyreStarrter

March 26, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

I have been to Chicago & Seattle recently, they are not experiencing the problems with recession that you guys are back in GA. I still think that the outsiders have this misconception that there is a ton of Money in Atlanta when that could be farther from the truth.

Anyway on topic, I actually love this idea & here are a few simple rules that must be laid out & adhered to: It must be NO children under the of 18 AT ALL, Surround Sound would indeed be built into the seats to make it easier for everyone to hear. The servers would ONLY come in during intermission periods. NO OTHER TIMES! Excessive chatter means you are expelled & NO REFUND! That price includes 1 complimentary cocktail & appetizer OR instead of 1 movie make that for 2 movies & make it a double feature.

This isn’t going to appeal to a majority of people anyway because its NOT SUPPOSED TO. Most people are too cheap these days to pay the minimum $10 for a movie let alone pay $35 for a wholely different experience. Then there’s the germophobe’s the xenophobe’s & the people who are bi-polar or schizophrenic ( I only JUST moved from ATL in the past 2 months & TRUST there are WAY too many people there like this for my taste). So in ATL that rules a significant amount of people out. BUT does that mean that the theatre’s won’t do well. On the contrary, depending on the location there will be plenty of people available of have that kind of money to spend & are indeed willing to spend it as long as it meets those simple requirements I suggested & means for a peaceful yet fun night out at the movies.

By KEEPINGITREAL

March 26, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

$35 FOR A MOVIE EQUALS $7 IN BOOTLEG MOVIES…YOU DO THE MATH

By rockyroad

March 26, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

ABSOLUTELY! $35.00 WOULD KEEP CERTAIN PEOPLE OUT!! BROTHAS AND SISTAS WON’T BE PAYING $35.00 FOR A MOVIE. HECK THATS ABOUT 27 BOTTLES OF OLE ENGLISH. IT’S WORTH IT’S WEIGHT IN GOLD IF YOU ASK ME.

By Tamika

March 26, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

$35 Dollars for a MOvie— What the Hell!!

NO WAY

I would rather buy Booze!!

By BetterThanYou

March 26, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

You know why I would pay $35 to see a movie in a luxury environment? BECAUSE NONE OF YOU CHEAPSKATES WITH YOUR LOUD KIDS AND CELLPHONES WILL BE THERE! That’s the whole point!

By Grace

March 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

For $35 Demi Moore had better be sitting next to me, holding my hand!

By FyreStarrter

March 26, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Oh yes & the other requirement I got is a Cell Phone Jammer. You cannot count on people to turn off their phones in CHURCH let alone a theatre so JAM THEM UP!!!!

By One

March 26, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

For those worried about sitting in “a recliner that somebody else’s butt has been in”, got a question for ya………

Ever been to the dr.’s office? Ever been to the airport? Rode on an airplane? How about stayed in a hotel?

If you answered “yes” to either of these, guess what? Too late!!!!!! You’ve had more than your butt in places where others butts have been…………..oh well!!

By BR

March 26, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

CountMEOut to CountMeIn. I hate to tell Miss Priss, but a lot of us don’t consider $100 an avererage night out on the town. If she didn’t gorge herself with junk from the movie theatre, she could easily go for less than $40 for herself and her hubby. If she’s got $100 for a movie night on the town, she’s got more money than sense!

By Not me, honey!

March 26, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

CountMEOut to CountMeIn. I hate to tell Miss Priss, but a lot of us don’t consider $100 an avererage night out on the town. If she didn’t gorge herself with junk from the movie theatre, she could easily go for less than $40 for herself and her hubby. If she’s got $100 for a movie night on the town, she’s got more money than sense!

By Not me, honey!

March 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

CountMEOut to CountMeIn. I hate to tell Miss Priss, but a lot of us don’t consider $100 an average night out on the town. If she didn’t gorge herself with junk from the movie theatre, she could easily go for less than $40 for herself and her hubby. If she’s got $100 for a movie night on the town, she’s got more money than sense!

By Not me, honey!

March 26, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

CountMEOut to CountMeIn. I hate to tell Miss Priss, but a lot of us don’t consider $100 an average night out on the town. If she didn’t gorge herself with junk from the movie theatre, she could easily go for less than $40 for herself and her hubby. If she’s got $100 for a movie night on the town, she’s got more money than sense!

By lonedog24

March 26, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Reading all the comments, and there are some who said yes for the cocktails. When I did drink. I would drink cocktails in the movies all the time. I would bring my own cocktail, and buy a soft drink to mix my cocktail. No I will not pay $35 to go to the movies.

By ISaidIt

March 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Ya know, I find it increasingly amusing that some of you seem to think that this will eliminate “certain” people. Guess what? There are just as many (if not more) ignorant, loud talking, pants hanging down around their asses, skirts up to their waists non-black kids around!! Your precious little entitled pale faced children are just dying to be like the black kids. They want to dress like them, listen to the same music, even date them (YES, girls and boys). And there are just as many financially handicapped non-blacks, so whatever “class” you are associating with that, applies to the ones who look like you too!!!! IDIOTS!!!!!!

And on the flip side, there are many, many financially entitled non-whites who can afford to do whatever the hell they want, who’s kids know how to act, and are just as educated and entitled, so y’all ain’t doing nothing special! And I know it just killing you!!! FOOLS!!!

By lonedog24

March 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Reading all the comments, and there are some who said yes for the cocktails. When I did drink. I would drink cocktails in the movies all the time. I would bring my own cocktail, and buy a soft drink to mix my cocktail. No I will not pay $35 to go to the movies.

By Kevin

March 26, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

I bet it will work. When the starbucks concept came out, I thought for sure it was going to fail. Back then I thought, who in the hell is going to pay $4 for a cup of coffee?? But, I stood corrected b/c there were tons that do. I’m sure there are plenty that will be glad to part with $35 just to get in one of these theaters…..

I rarely go to the movies nowadays b/c of the cost. It’s so much nicer to watch them at home.

By lonedog24

March 26, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Reading all the comments, and there are some who said yes for the cocktails. When I did drink. I would drink cocktails in the movies all the time. I would bring my own cocktail, and buy a soft drink to mix my cocktail. No I will not pay $35 to go to the movies.

By Independent Thinker

March 26, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I have two lounge chairs at my home and a Big HD Flat Screen TV to watch what ever movie I want. I can order sushi from the local Japanese place and kick back with the wifey and only be out a few bucks when its all said and done. I don’t even have to worry about driving back home cause I am all ready there. And by the way…the bar is fully stocked with the Hennessey!!!!

By NONONO

March 26, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

There is NO movie that I would pay $35 to see. A Play YES, a movie NO. If I want dinner and drinks I could go somewhere else.

By Tyler

March 26, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

A better strategy would be to charge $50/couple for the movie, but include a nice dinner . Guests choose from an a la carte menu of appetizers, main courses, and deserts (drinks and tip would be extra). You have it in a nice dining room room where every seat faces the front but with individual tables. Movies are shown twice a night for early and late diners. This price point would keep the annoying teenagers away. The tables would be a several steps up from the floor so that the staff can walk around without obstructing the view.

By Kathy M - SPEAK ENGLISH ONLY

March 26, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Serving food this way during movies is DISTRACTING…no way would I do it. This was the basic concept at the old theater in Buckhead…years ago…HATED IT!!!!

By rojer

March 26, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Seems like a decent idea to me. $35 is substantially less than tix to sporting events, concerts, etc. The only thing I would expect is to be able to make more of a night of it. Maybe let you in 45 mins early and hang for a bit after. $100 is a pretty easy for dinner and a movie, so if there were something in particular I wanted to see, I would do it.

By P

March 26, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

35 Bucks for a movie and drinks…Can I smoke too?

By Kurt Martin

March 26, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

I know some people who would pay this much for a truly upscale cinema experience. But the theater would have to ban babies and young children. Groups of rowdy and ill-mannered teens are a problem at normal theaters, but I don’t expect too many teens will have, or want to spend, that much money. But I can see plenty of parents dragging their toddlers along, thinking that they need to have a “family night” out.

By Andre

March 26, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

No, I struggle to go now.

By Steve in ATL

March 26, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

$35? Not likely. I make six figures and I buy 2 candy bars and a Coke for $2 at CVS and sneak them into the theater.

By Koala

March 26, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Oh shut it. You’re all knocking it before you try it! Village Roadshow is an Australian company, and has been operating Gold Class cinemas for years in Australia. I remember taking my then-U.S. boyfriend to see the X-Files movie back in… 1998? We sat in nice lazy boy chairs, and were waited on. Beers, cheese platters, the whole nine yards. I think the tickets back then were AUD$25 so about US$20. Well worth it baby!! Oh, and he’s now my husband of 8 years!

By BiteMe

March 26, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

HA HA HA HA HA HA AH! No.

By BiteMe

March 26, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

HA HA HA HA HA HA AH! No.

By Brenda

March 26, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

No, not, never!!! I have a nice setup at home with recliners, Bose system, big screen, good food. There is no need to go pay $35.00 per person.

By Yolanda

March 26, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

This whole concept is so ludicrous and reflective of America’s consumeristic culture that I’m left speechless and to wonder if there’ll ever come a time when the AJC will perform some real journalistic writing. I’ll wait. sigh

By hellno

March 26, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

Nope, I’ll do what I normally do, wait until it hits the $1 theater in Fayetteville. I have an inner argument with myself just to go see something I really want to see in IMAX for $12, there’s no way in Hades I’d pay $35!!

By hellno

March 26, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Nope, I’ll do what I normally do, wait until it hits the $1 theater in Fayetteville. I have an inner argument with myself just to go see something I really want to see in IMAX for $12, there’s no way in Hades I’d pay $35!!

By Todd

March 26, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

And they wonder why file sharing is so big in the internet. When theaters are a rip-off and DVD’s are a rip off (especially the high definition), thne obviously people are going to download them for free.

Wake up! Stop waiting 6 months to release a movie for purchase (nowadays it should be simultaneous to theater release). If movies came out for download, store purchase, and theater release, all at the same time, there would be more competition. Prices would go down, and theaters would have to get off their butts and offer more to the customer to get ripped off in their theaters.

By georgia peach

March 26, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

I’m going over Ghost house and watch DVDs on his/her 110” screen!!!!

By Sabrina

March 26, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Hey!! That was my idea. Only the price of the ticket included the meal. I would go if the refreshments were included.

By georgia peach

March 26, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I’m going over Ghost house and watch DVDs on his/her 110” screen!!!!

By georgia peach

March 26, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

I’m going over Ghost house and watch DVDs on his/her 110” screen!!!!

By ncgreybr

March 26, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Before you think that $35.00 a movie is going to bring a “higher” class of people and peace and quiet, go to Chatain Park for a concert and see how the “high class” people act. You can’t hear the singer for the conversations. At a movie theatre, you’re going to get people who will carry on a conversation during the entire movie because “I paid $35.00 and I’ll do anything I want!”

By TJW

March 26, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

Wow… Movie Theatres are already dying off due to the quick turn-around time to DVD and the increasing affordability of Home Theatre Setups. Theatres made sense at one point in time, because you just couldn’t get the same effects at home, times have changed. It won’t be too much longer until Movies just go straight to DVD and there are no more movie theatres.

Now if they set this up correctly, so couples and groups could be in psuedo-isolation, and included dinner / drink with the price. Then they may have a market within the dating niche, something like dinner and a movie…

I just don’t see the demand to warrent this idea

By Atlantaz3

March 26, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

If you could guarentee it was kid free, rude people free, CELL Phone free AND someone make a movie that I actually want to see - I might fork over the bucks.

By WakeUpAmerica!

March 26, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

No way, no how, never!!! As if sheeplized Americans don’t have enough to squander their hard-earned, quickly de-valuing (fiat) dollar on!

By One

March 26, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

you’re going to get people who will carry on a conversation during the entire movie because “I paid $35.00 and I’ll do anything I want!”

HAHAHAHA, you are soooooo right!!!

And I’m still laughing at the folks who “don’t want to sit in a seat that someone else’s butt has been in”!!! Too funny. I’ll bet those same folks will go to a hotel, kick off their shoes, walk around the room barefoot, and will lay on the comforter without hesitating. Nasty, nasty, nasty!!!!

By madrussian

March 26, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

How much more silly can we get with trying to increase business in America? We’re in a recession, therefore everyone is penny pinching and the wealthy barely want to interact with the “common” people anymore. The price tag is stupid. I can get the same service at home for a fraction of the price and enjoy my evening. My wife and I only go to the matinee now and that’s barely enjoyable. Guess we’ll see that business venture folding very soon.

By Seressia

March 26, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

When I lived in Boca Raton, there was a Muvico chain that had valet parking and special seating in larger chairs in the balcony with a restaurant and a bar. I think that was maybe $10 over the film price. I only used it for movies I really wanted to see (like the first Lord of the Rings and Spiderman) but I wouldn’t pay this price for what Hollywood’s putting out now.

Even now at $10 for a ticket plus another $10 for popcorn, I’m only going to see Iron Man and the Dark Knight for sure. Anything remotely on the bubble will not be seen in the theater.

By the way, I’m black and I don’t talk during the movies or use my cell phone. It’s called manners and it’s not color-specific.

By jen

March 26, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

In case you haven’t noticed, the movies that make the most MONEY are the KID movies. Finding Nemo blew away every other movie a few years ago as did Cars, and now Horton Hears a Who is doing the same. If you come to see a kid movie, expect kids to be in there. Of course, I would not bring them to see an adult movie because that’s irresponsible and I don’t agree with that. Kids will come to theaters and if I bring my kids to see a KID movie, I dare you to say to my face to get my “brats” out of the movie just because you’re nose is stuck so far up your a** that everyone else should bow down to you like you’re some kind of celebrity. I think not. My kids deserve to have fun every now and then like everyone else. As for the $35 movie, no way, you can have it if you want to pay an arm and a leg and I’ll laugh, we’ll be content to stick with the regular theater, and DVDs.

By Mike

March 26, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Well now WAIT! If the meal was included and a cocktail with the price of $35 plus to be able to check out a movie as well, I would do it! But not to pay that amt and still have to pay for food and a drink as well. I think their business plan needs revising. Dont see them lasting long on this one.

By Mike

March 26, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Well now WAIT! If the meal was included and a cocktail with the price of $35 plus to be able to check out a movie as well, I would do it! But not to pay that amt and still have to pay for food and a drink as well. I think their business plan needs revising. Dont see them lasting long on this one.

By Michael

March 26, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

I might pay $35 for a movie…if I could download it in HD from somewhere like iTunes and play it on a home theater the day it was released in theaters. Get 4 people watching it total and it’s already much cheaper than a theater with overpriced popcorn and drinks (not to mention the gas cost to get there). Why theaters continue to raise prices without digital video (they mostly still use reel-to-reel projecters that are nowhere near the video quality of a Blu-ray Disc) is beyond me.

By Koala

March 26, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

“… As if sheeplized Americans …”

Now that’s a cromulent word, if I’ve ever seen one…

By TOM

March 26, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Only if a relative had something to do with the movie, like wrote it, starred in it, and then I would expect that we would get in free at a premier or something like that.

We only fork out money for a movie if we just can’t wait for it to come to TV, and then it is only to the Dollar theater, which we have a pretty nice one near us.

I gag at $10.00 per ticket. We even received free tix for Christmas we still haven’t used for a full priced movie.

And $100.00 for an evening out? Wow, y’all live the high life, shop at Saks, vacation in St. Tropez, ski in the Alps, summer in the Hamptons kind of people.

We have really fun date nights for less than $10.00 and that includes food and activity for my husband and I. So NO $35.00 movie tix for us.

By Jason

March 26, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Is the $35.00 for a movie season pass or something? There is no way in hell me and my wife would pay $35.00 to see one movie. There is no movie out there worth that kind of money unless it was 4 hours long..and even then those chairs better lean all the way back because I’m going to sleep!!

By Alex

March 26, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

The only way I would pay that much for a movie is if the food were included.

By dmscar

March 26, 2008 4:17 PM |