Question for those of you without a private cinema
Do you think watching a film at home, no matter how good the home entertainment system, can ever replicate the experience of seeing a film on the big screen at a theater?
shareYes. But there are too many variables to say for sure. Certain movies I prefer in the theater. Usually big budget, special effects laden, huge stunts, etc. The energy of the audience and the size of the screen definitely enhance the experience.
However- sometimes the theater is run down and gross or the audience is distracting. (I still remember seeing The Lion King and I was distracted the entire movie by some homeless guy who came into the theater and smelled like puke. It was disgusting). There are times I wish I had seen it at home.
Other movies- artsy, thinking, character driven films - I enjoy just as much if not more at home.
I remember when I went to see Osmosis Jones, the movie theater stunk for some reason. There was some bad smell, which I couldn't identify. But it definitely colored the experience. I would have hated Osmosis Jones anyway though. I just didn't like that movie. But the theater didn't help.
That sort of experience is very much the exception, though.
(I still remember seeing The Lion King and I was distracted the entire movie by some homeless guy who came into the theater and smelled like puke. It was disgusting).
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Did you consider changing seats away from the odor. The poor homeless guy doesn't have the awareness to know (I already feel bad for him).