WATCHING A FILM AT HOME OR AT A CINEMA

In the modern world people need to work very hard to maintain a certain standard of living and enjoy a specific quality of life. The daily hassles are nerve wracking and people need some down time. One of the most enjoyable ways to relax is watching a movie. In the past people had to go to the cinema in order to watch a film but now this is no longer necessary. Thanks to the internet, people can download films or watch them directly online. Many people are deserting the cinemas in favor of this option but are they right to do so?  The answer is yes; watching a movie at home is definitely to be preferred in the current century.

In the past cinemas used to have far better technology; sound effects, visual quality were all far superior to primitive televisions and DVD’s. There was no question as to which was the better experience. Nowadays things have changed. Flat screen televisions and home cinema systems provide the same quality as a cinema; sometimes they are even better. Some films are now shot in three dimensions but modern televisions provide the same experience: you can watch in 3D in the comfort of your home.

The choice of film is another issue. At the cinema you are limited by whatever the cinema is showing that week; at home your choices are endless because everything is available on line. All films past and present can be viewed or downloaded often for free. That is to say, while you have infinite choice at home, your choice is limited at the cinema. At home you can select the genre you prefer; you can determine the country, the director and your favorite actors. All this means that watching a film at home is a far more enriching experience.

There are also practical differences between the two options. One has to get dressed up to go out to a cinema. It is now possible to book tickets by telephone or online, but the movie theatre requires you to leave the house to be able to enjoy the film. Going to the cinema is a far more social experience as one has to leave the confines of one’s house but staying home is certainly more comfortable. Nobody wants to go out again after a long day’s work when he can subscribe to a cinema channel and stay home. Track suits and slippers or even just socks are far more comfortable than any outdoor clothes. Plus of course every one prefers their own choice of snacks and break times. In short, a cinema is more regimented than your home.

To sum up, in the modern world thanks to the pace of life and technology, cinema going habits are changing. The home experience often matches that at the cinema and even improves on it. In the future, there will probably be fewer cinemas as the trend continues.