Went to the movies last night for the first time in 3 years and ...

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... for the first time since we have had our home theatre set up with projector & top end surround sound.
Reason - my wife scored a couple of free tickets to the local theatre to see "The Man Who Sued God". Observations -

* the movie was borderline worth watching. If it had been at home on tape we would have given up after 20 mins & moved on to something better. Lots of f**** & Sh** from Billy Connelly + contrived slapstick. The plot could not have held together even with the aid of superglue! Much as I would like to praise Australia's cinematic efforts it becomes difficult when this sort of movie is dished up. We would give it 2 stars out of 5.

* the theatre seats were most uncomfortable

* the visual quality was superior to the best we get at home with the caveat we were seated further back relative to the screen size at home so on that basis we are getting about the same here on the best (rare) software via the HLD-X9 or from digital satellite.

* the bass reproduction was fuzzy and a bit boomy - we are getting much better here

* overall sound was good but not up to Plinius/electrostatic standards.

So, we doubt if we would ever pay to see a movie and I will probably discourage my beloved from entering more competitions. Let the seats go to those who might appreciate them more.
Long live HT!!!! It is more comfortable, better sound, and one can accompany it with a nice Cab-Sav and no sweet paper accompaniment or chatter from the seat behind!
John

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Topic - Went to the movies last night for the first time in 3 years and ... - John C. - Aussie 15:06:23 10/23/01 (8)

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