This is a very poor idea for this community. Certainly we are the home of Microsoft and employment rates are high as well as family income, but we are also conservative in our spending habits. I will travel on vacation and spend $250 for a round of golf at a resort but I will not pay that kind of money to play in my hometown. The concept is good but the cost is out of the question. I predict that the admissions will have to be reduced if they hope to make this a success and part of the community. It might be novel to experience one time but no more at those prices.
stjames - 16 years ago
i think this might work i was thinking the same ten years ago , every body wants to see the first movie out not a week later. and since most movies dont appeal to every body yo can go once month and see your favorite.
Redmondite - 16 years ago
I agree w/most of the comments - this is a stupid idea. My famiy and I are probably their target audience (six-figure income, live in Redmond), but we would not pay this price to go to this theater. We'd rather watch movies at home! And contrary to one poster, my children would not pay this price either. They are a lot smarter with money than you think. They like to save money to buy the latest, greatest high-tech gadget and believe it or not, they donate to charity. I think it will be a bust within a year.
Steve - 16 years ago
I'd go once in a while for a posh date. Why go to a regular theatre when I've got a clearer picture, better sound and control of my environment at home? Just to see a movie on opening day? Sometimes, rarely. If you want to dine and drink while watching a movie (granted an older one) go to Central Cinema. It's a cheap, fun date at $5. They're showing Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train on April 9-10-12-13. The food is good, the beer is microbrew and they have creme brulee for desert! All at great prices - typically $40 for two total! And they have theme nights so it's twice the fun for a third the price.
Joe Blow - 16 years ago
What kind of bovine scatology will they think of next?
clearly Roadhouse is only looking at Redmond's demographics and income, not people. The Big Picture already provides an experience (sans food) in the same complex and it is never more than half sold whenever I go there.
Companies should live in the community first before talking such big risks.
are you nuts - 16 years ago
Are you nuts? There should be another option, NFW, or NO Frigging Way.
another Jan - 16 years ago
No thanks.
But I would gladly pay cash money to have crass, inconsiderate people (they who talk or whisper incessantly, receive and place phone calls, check or send email and text messages (lighting up their segment of the theatre), clip their nails, etc.) ceremoniously ejected from the theatre.
It's particularly troubling to see clueless parents teaching their children through their poor example.
Unfortunately rude people are par for the course anytime you go to a movie these days - so much so it can be impossible to lose yourself in the story.
Ubersalad - 16 years ago
I am laughing my head off. I am interested to drive by and join the huge crowd of people like myself to see who's dumb enough to pay for the ticket.
Frank Damp - 16 years ago
Since I only go the the cinema about once every 5 years, and I get really ticked off when the ticket price exceeds $5.00, there's absolutely no way I would pay these kind of prices.
If it was a dinner cinema and you got a really good dinner, with wine, I might consider a visit every couple of years.
Fortunately, Redmond is a long way from Anacortes, so I'm not likely to be tempted!
sucker - 16 years ago
Its an internationally exercised business plan heading to one of the most upscale, financially feasible neighborhoods in the country. I don't believe its the home theater, less-is-more crowd that they will be catering to. Let us not forget that for every wealthy family there is a brood of wealthy children.. further, I would go so far as to assume that less than wealthy youngsters (18-33) would be frequenting such an establishment. Out of all of us "poor folk" they're the ones with the largest "expendable" income ratios.. whether they can afford it or not. To them (and until mortgages and children) luxury is a god-given right.. not something to appreciate in well-measured doses.
This is capitalism at its finest. Yay! for capitalism.
wombat - 16 years ago
This actually sounded like a reasonably good idea to me. In response to CB, we read to our kids, talk with them a lot, and our family doesn't watch TV. We don't have a fancy setup at home because it's not a priority for us. On the rare occasion when we want to go to the movies, it would be nice to make it a special experience. $35 a ticket a few times a year is much cheaper than a $3000 tv at home. Unfortunately, Redmond is so far from Seattle that it might as well be in Yakima.
Bhote - 16 years ago
What a ridiculous concept! Why stop at $35 a pop, why not $50 or $100? I could say more but why bother because it will not succeed!
Cantbelieveit - 16 years ago
How mad! What movie have you seen in the last few years that was even worth $10? And now, since "commercials" are shown before every movie, you'd be throwing your money away not just on the movie, but on advertisements as well. Oh well, "there's a sucker born every minute".
msondo - 16 years ago
It will be hard to beat the fantastic experience of the Big Picture for that price. I think they are severely misjudging the Redmond crowd. I live there and I prefer Redmond Town Center over, say, Belle Square because it feels less pretentious. I'd rather see another art-house theater open up on the Eastside than a gaudy over-priced chain.
mike - 16 years ago
This is absurd. I wouldn't pay that much for any movie theater experience. Besides, anyone with that kind of money to burn, undoubtedly, all ready has a home entertainment room so why bother. Sorry, it is way over the top for me and makes a very sad statement on the some people's priorities.
loredit - 16 years ago
The last place that I'd ever watch a movie is in a $35 a ticket theatre where everyone around me eating and drinking (and, no doubt, talking) while purportedly watching a movie.
I'll watch my movies at home, thank you.
CB - 16 years ago
I would dontate money to my foodbank, local elementary school, or Operation Smile long before I would pay for the "entertainment" offered. I am horrified and disgusted to think that we are so jaded and callous that we would indulge ourselves in such waste. What are we teaching our children? This is one of the reasons I think there is rampant dis-connect with others in America and the rest of the global community. Instead of going to the movies how about we take our children outside for a walk and talk about what they want to talk about and actually listen to them?! Does any one read any more? I challenge any and all who wish to indulge in that sort of $ spending to consider those less fortunate. What if people donated $ and set up a fund so that low income parents could take their children to the zoo or aquarium or symphony or some other activity that they could not hope to afford working for low wages and trying to feed their families. Too many people in the Seattle area are not able to attend any of the activites I just mentioned with out extreme sacrifice and or planning. If I ever got to the point that I had more money than I needed to exist I think it would be rare that I indulged in such an activity as a 35$ movie ticket - make that never!
Wendi - 16 years ago
Seems like they have not done their research thoroughly and are just in it to make a buck before Seattleites have other high end movie theater options. Other high-end movie theaters across the country can give the same features they are offerring (e.g., reserved seats, reclining chairs, personal introductions of the movie, bar and lounge in theatre with the options of having cocktails while watching the movie) - but for MUCH less money. The Arclight theatre in Los Angeles is the best theatre I have been to in America, and ticket prices are closer to $14. If the extra $21 is for a waiter to serve me food that I pay extra for anyways, I wouldn't want it. Why would I want to be interrupted during my movie while someone else gets their food delivered? Seems like profiteering on the theater's part to me!
Jan - 16 years ago
Is this a joke? Absolutely ridiculous and there is no way I'd participate in this type of theatre. Not everyone has that type of money to throw away on a movie, no matter how "comfortable". I don't believe this establishment will be around very long, be it on the Eastside or anywhere else.
Pam - 16 years ago
Redmond already has The Big Picture, a similiar movie house. I took my daughter on Monday. It was $33.00 for the two of us which included 2 tickets, 2 drinks and a campagne bucket of popcorn. It was fantastic. No way would I pay $35.00 per ticket.
Dan - 16 years ago
I believe this idea will fail for the reason that the same people that this company will try to cater to more than likely have a home theater room at home that could provide the same viewing experience.
People whether rich or richer who work for their money are also smart and frugal about how they spend it. They will think, "Why spend $60.00 a ticket, when I can watch that first run movie, on my 65" Plasma in the comfort of my home? I can get up when I want, pause the movie to make popcorn and not concern myself with the crinkle of candy wrappers or whispers from people I don't know."
At best people may try the novely of wha't it's like to waste nearly $100.00 for 2 hours worth of entertainment but that won't last. I believe this concept will fail in 1 - 2 years.
This is a very poor idea for this community. Certainly we are the home of Microsoft and employment rates are high as well as family income, but we are also conservative in our spending habits. I will travel on vacation and spend $250 for a round of golf at a resort but I will not pay that kind of money to play in my hometown. The concept is good but the cost is out of the question. I predict that the admissions will have to be reduced if they hope to make this a success and part of the community. It might be novel to experience one time but no more at those prices.
i think this might work i was thinking the same ten years ago , every body wants to see the first movie out not a week later. and since most movies dont appeal to every body yo can go once month and see your favorite.
I agree w/most of the comments - this is a stupid idea. My famiy and I are probably their target audience (six-figure income, live in Redmond), but we would not pay this price to go to this theater. We'd rather watch movies at home! And contrary to one poster, my children would not pay this price either. They are a lot smarter with money than you think. They like to save money to buy the latest, greatest high-tech gadget and believe it or not, they donate to charity. I think it will be a bust within a year.
I'd go once in a while for a posh date. Why go to a regular theatre when I've got a clearer picture, better sound and control of my environment at home? Just to see a movie on opening day? Sometimes, rarely. If you want to dine and drink while watching a movie (granted an older one) go to Central Cinema. It's a cheap, fun date at $5. They're showing Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train on April 9-10-12-13. The food is good, the beer is microbrew and they have creme brulee for desert! All at great prices - typically $40 for two total! And they have theme nights so it's twice the fun for a third the price.
What kind of bovine scatology will they think of next?
clearly Roadhouse is only looking at Redmond's demographics and income, not people. The Big Picture already provides an experience (sans food) in the same complex and it is never more than half sold whenever I go there.
Companies should live in the community first before talking such big risks.
Are you nuts? There should be another option, NFW, or NO Frigging Way.
No thanks.
But I would gladly pay cash money to have crass, inconsiderate people (they who talk or whisper incessantly, receive and place phone calls, check or send email and text messages (lighting up their segment of the theatre), clip their nails, etc.) ceremoniously ejected from the theatre.
It's particularly troubling to see clueless parents teaching their children through their poor example.
Unfortunately rude people are par for the course anytime you go to a movie these days - so much so it can be impossible to lose yourself in the story.
I am laughing my head off. I am interested to drive by and join the huge crowd of people like myself to see who's dumb enough to pay for the ticket.
Since I only go the the cinema about once every 5 years, and I get really ticked off when the ticket price exceeds $5.00, there's absolutely no way I would pay these kind of prices.
If it was a dinner cinema and you got a really good dinner, with wine, I might consider a visit every couple of years.
Fortunately, Redmond is a long way from Anacortes, so I'm not likely to be tempted!
Its an internationally exercised business plan heading to one of the most upscale, financially feasible neighborhoods in the country. I don't believe its the home theater, less-is-more crowd that they will be catering to. Let us not forget that for every wealthy family there is a brood of wealthy children.. further, I would go so far as to assume that less than wealthy youngsters (18-33) would be frequenting such an establishment. Out of all of us "poor folk" they're the ones with the largest "expendable" income ratios.. whether they can afford it or not. To them (and until mortgages and children) luxury is a god-given right.. not something to appreciate in well-measured doses.
This is capitalism at its finest. Yay! for capitalism.
This actually sounded like a reasonably good idea to me. In response to CB, we read to our kids, talk with them a lot, and our family doesn't watch TV. We don't have a fancy setup at home because it's not a priority for us. On the rare occasion when we want to go to the movies, it would be nice to make it a special experience. $35 a ticket a few times a year is much cheaper than a $3000 tv at home. Unfortunately, Redmond is so far from Seattle that it might as well be in Yakima.
What a ridiculous concept! Why stop at $35 a pop, why not $50 or $100? I could say more but why bother because it will not succeed!
How mad! What movie have you seen in the last few years that was even worth $10? And now, since "commercials" are shown before every movie, you'd be throwing your money away not just on the movie, but on advertisements as well. Oh well, "there's a sucker born every minute".
It will be hard to beat the fantastic experience of the Big Picture for that price. I think they are severely misjudging the Redmond crowd. I live there and I prefer Redmond Town Center over, say, Belle Square because it feels less pretentious. I'd rather see another art-house theater open up on the Eastside than a gaudy over-priced chain.
This is absurd. I wouldn't pay that much for any movie theater experience. Besides, anyone with that kind of money to burn, undoubtedly, all ready has a home entertainment room so why bother. Sorry, it is way over the top for me and makes a very sad statement on the some people's priorities.
The last place that I'd ever watch a movie is in a $35 a ticket theatre where everyone around me eating and drinking (and, no doubt, talking) while purportedly watching a movie.
I'll watch my movies at home, thank you.
I would dontate money to my foodbank, local elementary school, or Operation Smile long before I would pay for the "entertainment" offered. I am horrified and disgusted to think that we are so jaded and callous that we would indulge ourselves in such waste. What are we teaching our children? This is one of the reasons I think there is rampant dis-connect with others in America and the rest of the global community. Instead of going to the movies how about we take our children outside for a walk and talk about what they want to talk about and actually listen to them?! Does any one read any more? I challenge any and all who wish to indulge in that sort of $ spending to consider those less fortunate. What if people donated $ and set up a fund so that low income parents could take their children to the zoo or aquarium or symphony or some other activity that they could not hope to afford working for low wages and trying to feed their families. Too many people in the Seattle area are not able to attend any of the activites I just mentioned with out extreme sacrifice and or planning. If I ever got to the point that I had more money than I needed to exist I think it would be rare that I indulged in such an activity as a 35$ movie ticket - make that never!
Seems like they have not done their research thoroughly and are just in it to make a buck before Seattleites have other high end movie theater options. Other high-end movie theaters across the country can give the same features they are offerring (e.g., reserved seats, reclining chairs, personal introductions of the movie, bar and lounge in theatre with the options of having cocktails while watching the movie) - but for MUCH less money. The Arclight theatre in Los Angeles is the best theatre I have been to in America, and ticket prices are closer to $14. If the extra $21 is for a waiter to serve me food that I pay extra for anyways, I wouldn't want it. Why would I want to be interrupted during my movie while someone else gets their food delivered? Seems like profiteering on the theater's part to me!
Is this a joke? Absolutely ridiculous and there is no way I'd participate in this type of theatre. Not everyone has that type of money to throw away on a movie, no matter how "comfortable". I don't believe this establishment will be around very long, be it on the Eastside or anywhere else.
Redmond already has The Big Picture, a similiar movie house. I took my daughter on Monday. It was $33.00 for the two of us which included 2 tickets, 2 drinks and a campagne bucket of popcorn. It was fantastic. No way would I pay $35.00 per ticket.
I believe this idea will fail for the reason that the same people that this company will try to cater to more than likely have a home theater room at home that could provide the same viewing experience.
People whether rich or richer who work for their money are also smart and frugal about how they spend it. They will think, "Why spend $60.00 a ticket, when I can watch that first run movie, on my 65" Plasma in the comfort of my home? I can get up when I want, pause the movie to make popcorn and not concern myself with the crinkle of candy wrappers or whispers from people I don't know."
At best people may try the novely of wha't it's like to waste nearly $100.00 for 2 hours worth of entertainment but that won't last. I believe this concept will fail in 1 - 2 years.