So we go to see Black Swan (excellent, by the way) which unfortunately was only playing at the Rave.
I've been to the Rave maybe 3 times since it's opening a while back. Last night's tally for a Popcorn Combo and 2 tickets: $36.75.
Suffice to say, that will be the last time we go there. Peoria Theater and Willow get 99 % of our business, it's just the 1% that I go to the Rave really pisses me off.
Lesson learned, again.
We love going to the Rave for first release and 3-D movies. Their combos usually include free refills, we think the theaters are cleaner than the others and the seats are way more comfortable. I guess you could break it down this way, it cost you less than $10 an hour for your entertainment...still cheaper than a lot of other entertainment options in the area. We generally stick to the Pekin 14 for the average weekend movie (2 adults and 2 kids).
ReplyDeleteNever could understand the "free refills" they offer. I mean who wants to leave the theater, walk all the way back to the concessions and wait in line? By the time you get back you have missed 5 to 10 minutes of the movie. Granted, missing that much on some movies makes no difference but in a who dunnit or a keep your eye on the ball type movie, who leaves?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, the cost of tickets for a family of 4 at Willow vs Rave automatically pays for a combo at Willow. No way anyone should be charged 18.75 for a 2 drink popcorn combo.
ReplyDeleteComfortable seats and cleanliness don't justify that kind of price difference. And it's probably even cheaper at Peoria Cinema. I've never left a theater and thought "those seats are uncomfortable" or "that place was a pigsty".
And wait a few weeks for a new movie and it will show up somewhere other than the Rave.