What do you prefer?

There has been a debate over the last ten years as to whether going to the cinema has become a past time.

Do people prefer home viewing?

Some prefer watching a film at home, at the comfort of their own sofa and at reach of the remote.

Technology has advanced increasingly. We can now have our own mini cinema right in front of us. Surround sound is a term most are familiar with, as are huge flat screens, giving the viewer an ultimate cinematic experience.

But is this true?

Do people prefer to watch movies in their home or is a cinema outing still an experience that can’t be overtaken?

Lisa Boulter, 18, from Essex said: “I very much enjoy both. I like socialising and going to the cinema as I like to find out what my friends thought of the film, so we can compare ideas and complexes we have. Although some cinemas are quite expensive I like the fact the visual experience is amazing because the screen is so big. On nights when I haven’t got the money to go to the cinema, I like getting cosy in bed and curling up to a comedy or a romantic DVD.”

Piracy has had a huge influence on the way we view film. As illegal copies circulated around the world, film makers and corporations realised that changes needed to be made.

 “Pirate copies are never as good as viewing at the cinema or watching in high definition” said Hayley Nash, a graduate from Nottingham University.

Over the last ten years viewing technology has advanced. The effects of the digital age have changed people’s attitudes, making watching movies an experience to enjoy at the comfort of their own homes. Now we can watch DVD’s in high definition ensuring the best quality of picture and sound, giving people an option if they don’t want to make a trip into town or paying to watch on a bigger screen.

The cinema is still an event that a large population will enjoy. For others, the living room is perfectly fine. 

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