Is the cinema experience still worth the price?

[DiogoCardoso]

New films seem to arrive on streaming faster than ever, so I keep wondering how many people still feel the cinema is worth it. The ticket, the snacks, the parking, and the people talking behind you can turn a night out into an expensive gamble.

At the same time, some films clearly feel different on a big screen. A huge action scene, a horror jump scare, or even a quiet drama with a packed audience can create a mood that the sofa cannot quite copy.

So where are you now? Do you still make the effort for big releases, or has home viewing quietly won?

[Omega]

I still love the cinema, but I am much more selective. It has to feel like a proper big screen film now

[CollapseState87]

Prices have made me cut back a lot. I used to go casually, now I only go if I really care about the film

[EdgeRatedR]

Home viewing is convenient, but it is also full of distractions. I like being forced to actually watch the film

[Daresh84]

Bad audiences are what put me off more than the price. Phones lighting up everywhere ruins it

[HiggsField29]

For horror, cinema wins every time. Watching with a nervous crowd is half the fun