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Old 09-17-2006, 07:59 AM
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Default Re: Kid's Movies - Waste of Money?

Personally, I find going to the theater at all a waste of money and time. I need to get there 30 minutes early to get a decent seat, buy some grossly overpriced snacks, then have the "show" start on time only to have the first 15-20 minutes be commercials and previews. Once the movie starts, I have to deal with deafening sound levels, other people talking, the back of my seat getting kicked, people talking on cell phones, etc.

Maybe I'm just an old fart but I get a lot more enjoyment out of sitting down in my family room and popping in a DVD. No commercials. A kitchen full of snacks. No interruptions. A pause button if needed. And I control the lighting and volume. Plus I spend less for one month of Netflix than I would spend for the 3 of us to see one movie.
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