How Safe Will You Feel at the Cinema?
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Now that restrictions are about to ease, how likely are you to return to the cinema?
For example, I’d love to see the new James Bond ‘No Time to Die’ movie but I just can’t picture myself sitting in a cinema with other people. Presumably masked for the duration (understandably) and unable to eat or drink. It just dampens the whole experience.
Are you likely to return to the cinema any time soon?
I tend to agree with you, can't see myself going to the cinema to sit through a film if you have to wear a mask as I find them so uncomfortable if you have to wear them for any length of time especially when they start to get damp from breathing into them, I can't wait to remove them when I come out of a shop and breath fresh air.
HappyTravels Don't think that's out for another 6 months thou so maybe things will have improved even more by then, who knows.
I had a limitless card as a gift for Christmas 2019 and only used it once before first lockdown. They extended it to June of this year but they have been closed for nearly the whole of that time. I doubt it will be extended again.
Even when they did reopen for a short time they were showing films that had already been shown and old movies.
Would love to see the new James Bond at the cinema,just the whole mask thing will spoil it,hoping for an early rental release x
I used to enjoy going to the cinema, I love watching films, but I can't see myself going back anytime soon. As you've mentioned, the experience won't be as enjoyable now. Plus I don't really want to go anywhere where there will be a lot of people. I always try to keep my distance from others but unfortunately many people ignore the social distancing guidelines. I'm happy watching films at home, and will continue doing that.
One of the reasons why I rarely visited the cinemas previously was that it’s too expensive, so I doubt I’ll be visiting under current circumstances (they were always a bit grubby in the past anyway)
Kids are desperate to go we are so lucky some time we get cheap tickets because some people cancel on last moment we have Cinema just a walking distance but before going there we will check first if it’s safe then we are looking forward to go there with kids thanks for creating this topic i will share my experience soon
Jasmine111 hope it’s a safe enjoyable experience for you. Kids can be very persuasive, can’t they?!
I actually think cinemas have put the safety measures in place really well. A screen that used to seat around 200 people will now seat only 40 as they ensure seats are blocked off in between. I would still try to go when it's quieter though.
The last 2 times I went (late 2019 and Feb 2020) the cinema was 3 quarters empty anyway, so I'll feel fairly safe I think.
i wouldn’t.. air conditioning recycling germs, close quarters, touching the same seats (can’t imagine they can thoroughly antibac fabric seats)
SarahBenne67061 yes, even if the seats are ‘pleather’, they’ll use the same cloth to wipe the next one and so on.
I wonder if the ticket price will increase to reflect the extra time, manpower and cleaning supplies they will require?
I went to the cinema between lockdowns when there was something on I wanted to see. Most of those screenings didn't have a lot of people in the auditorium. For busier films social distancing was in place and masks were being worn. I'm looking forward to visiting cinemas again.
A couple of people have mentioned that they would be put off going due to having to wear masks. I went to the cinema twice last year around August and wore a mask and didnt find it was an issue at all. In fact, I’m happier to go given the strict measures that cinemas have introduced to ensure safety.
Last time I went I went and watched Ghostbusters the original one so I'm safe because I don't go.
Given that they are expensive, you have to listen to everyone else crunching their way through crispy packets of 'whatever' and I don't enjoy sitting next to people I don't know.... I think when you add covid into the mix it has to be a resounding no for me.
tumblespots Even worse than crispy packets are people on their mobiles.
Sooooooo annoying
I only ever go to the cinema when there is a film I really want to see. I haven't been since well before my son was born. I find the cinema to be really expensive, I normally paid with my nectar points so it was cheaper. But I would now need to get a baby sitter, so that with make it even more expensive. I just wait till the films come out and then rent them at home. Much more convenient for us.
I have 10 Lloyd’s cinema tickets to use up at Cineworld and I’m worried about going to watch a movie when they open back up to the public.
Sugarbabe we have the Lloyds tickets too. That’s the only way we go to the cinema. Didn’t use them last year and probably won’t this year.
I do really miss the cinema but I think personally I will wait until more people are vaccinated and covid cases lower a little more xx
I would love to be able to go but not wearing a mask couldnt sit for that long with one on
200,000 free cinema tickets will be given out to National Lottery players in June. This offer will likely be enough to entice a lot of otherwise wary cinemagoers through the door.
- https://www.nme.com/news/film/film-fans-uk-offered-200000-free-cinema-tickets-in-june-2930445
I never went to the cinema before lockdown so definitely will not be going after. Can not understand why you want to sit with noisy people when you can sit in the comfort of your own home.
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