by Tamfra

Created on: June 20, 2008

I would strongly argue that for any movie you are really interested in, viewing at a theater is absolutely imperative. Watching a movie in a theater can be a magical experience, the sense of occasion, the feeling that you are going on a journey with other theater goers and the opportunity to meet up with friends all combine to make this the optimum way to view a film. This is especially apparent with big block busters where special effects can only really be appreciated on the big screen and there is often too thin a story line to really enjoy the movie on DVD. If you imagine watching Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Carribean or Transformers on a normal, family sized television it's clear that these movies would lose their spectacle and become boring pretty quickly!

It is true that more independent movies that are based on well written scripts, great acting performances and intriguing plot translate better to the small screen and can provide an enjoyable experience should you miss them at theatres. However even with these types of film a large part of the viewing experience is the opportunity to discuss the nuances of the plot with friends and dissect the movie after it has finished and it's just not practical to huddle a large group around a TV. I truly believe that a movie should be a social experience and you get so much more out of it when you are able to share it with friends, finding new levels of undertstanding as you take on board one anothers views and perspectives. This even helps to make up for the more expensive price of a movie ticket as you are able to turn the experience into a full evening out with friends, taking in a drink after the movie as you discuss it. The social aspect is particularly important for dates, it would be probably be considered a little strange to invite a first date round to your place to watch a DVD!

Theaters provide a much fuller immersion in the movie and allow the viewer to suspend belief and really feel that they are involved in the action along with the characters. People rarely wander in front of the screen to get a snack or start chatting about their day at work. Theaters allow the movie goer to relax, surrender their full attention and go on a two hour adventure. Movie makers intend their work to be seen in theatres and therefore to watch on DVD is to lose the intended experience, at the theatre you have the satisfaction of seeing the film makers vision come to life.

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