Cinema Sweet Prices Rip Off

Idiophreak

RadoJo wrote: »

I also think that 2 hours without food wouldn't kill anyone, and if you are really that concerned, why not wait until the film is available on DVD or TV and eat what you want while you watch it.

This is the point though - an increasing number of people *will* stay at home to watch it...and thus the cinema will eventually cease to be.

And people *can* survive two hours without food...but going to the cinema isn't about survival, it's about enjoying yourself...and a lot of people like to have something nice to munch on with a movie, because it's fun. The less fun going to a movie becomes, the less people are going to want to do it - and again, the more people will just stay at home and watch the DVD instead.

RadoJo wrote: »

I certainly don't think that tax money should be spent on an industry which is essentially a luxury for those who can afford it.

...again, this is the point. Cinema in the UK has become another retreat for the middle and upper classes - and that sucks.

...and the government *does* have to start addressing the fact that there's nothing to do in this country.

Honeydog

edthedead wrote: »

I think that says it all!

Thought that would shut you up.

Hopefully the rest of us can get back to discussing cinema confectionary prices now.

hippyadam

...and the government *does* have to start addressing the fact that there's nothing to do in this country.

Couldn't agree more, as a family on a moderate income the price of two adult & two kids tickets to the cinema seriously damages our meagre entertainment budget not only for a week, but for a whole month & that's without the exorbitant cost of cinema refreshments included!

Frankly i think this is another reason that people choose to illegally buy/download copies of new release movies as it's impossible for working families to go to the cinema more than 2 or 3 times a year...

uktim29

Idiophreak wrote: »

...and the government *does* have to start addressing the fact that there's nothing to do in this country.

The government does what the voters want it to do (in theory!). I don't think Cinema prices are high up on most peoples list of things they think they should be looking at.

Honeydog

Got to agree with you there Tim. There certainly isn't much support for the OPs call for action against cinemas for high sweet prices.

I'm still convinced the only solution to over-priced cinema sweets is to fill your pockets (if you need sweets) but not be so greedy you get caught and if you're an adult and you go to the cinema a lot - get an Unlimited card. That's the money saving way to do it.

Bamber19

Honeydog wrote: »

Bouncers can BY LAW search you for weapons or drugs if you are planning to enter the club they are working at. It is a condition of entry. Do a search - the information is easy to find on the net. They are however required to abide by strict guidelines. You will find those guidelines in your search also. Or you could choose not to search and remain ignorant of the true facts.

Simply not true. They are entitled to search you as much as I am entitled to search you if I say "hey can I search you" and you say "Ok", just like me they don't have any automatic right to search you because they are bouncers. It's simply a case of be searched or be refused entry but they don't have a right to do so.
You're correct to say it is a condition of entry (which is what I was alluding to in my post) but totally wrong to suggest they have a right by law to search you. They still need to ask (there's an implied permission when you stand arms stretched and allow someone to search you) but if they had a right to search you there'd be no requirement to get permission.

MarkyMarkD

Honeydog wrote: »

OK Mark - if you want to join in then please define "search".

No, thanks.

And nor will I refer you to terms and conditions on Cineworld's, or any other cinema's, website.

As I (and others) have said, the owner of any premises can decide who to let in on whatever basis they please. If they ask you to let them search you, and you say no, then they can deny you entry. That doesn't require any legal authority for a search - that is a simple matter of asking for consent and consent being given.

All your prattling about illegal searches is irrelevant. Nobody (sensible) on this thread is saying "cinemas have a legal right to search everyone". But everyone (sensible) on this thread accepts that "cinemas have a right to deny entry to people who refuse to be searched" and for that matter "cinemas have a right to deny entry to people who are carrying food or drink".

And that's all I'm going to add to the discussion.

mymatebob

MarkyMarkD wrote: »

No, thanks.

And nor will I refer you to terms and conditions on Cineworld's, or any other cinema's, website.

As I (and others) have said, the owner of any premises can decide who to let in on whatever basis they please. If they ask you to let them search you, and you say no, then they can deny you entry. That doesn't require any legal authority for a search - that is a simple matter of asking for consent and consent being given.

All your prattling about illegal searches is irrelevant. Nobody (sensible) on this thread is saying "cinemas have a legal right to search everyone". But everyone (sensible) on this thread accepts that "cinemas have a right to deny entry to people who refuse to be searched" and for that matter "cinemas have a right to deny entry to people who are carrying food or drink".

And that's all I'm going to add to the discussion.

What a joy to see a sensible post. (not sarcastic I mean it)

Thank you for this

red_devil

why does everyone need to eat in the cinema anyway do you go to see the film or eat. I have seen people eating sweet things on a saturday morning early showing havent they had breakfast.:D

The guy that was stopped in the recent news item did you see how much food and drink he had he was hardly discreet was he?

I do agree that prices are abit dear in the cinema but they rely on it for extra income and you cant go anywhere else and bring your own food can you? you would soon be moved on if you went for a coffee in a cafe/coffee shop and took your own flask so mixed feelings about this.

I havent been to the cinema for ages no need to with Sky movies and a nice tv for the record cant say i have missed it really.

julienall

choccychocster wrote: »

I must be really naughty because I always take our own goodies into the cinema. I've never seen a sign saying I couldnt but then I have never looked. I'm not going to stop doing so until the prices of popcorn etc arent so riddiculous.

I agree, i always take in sweets and drinks but do sometimes buy bag of po corn. I have in the past saved the bag and filled it with a bay of pop corn in the car and then carried it in. Not sure as to whether i would dare do that nowadays.