Ramblings Of An All-Around Role Model

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This story I found particular interesting being that I am an avid movie fan. Although, I was wondering what took someone so long to actually take action over the inflated prices movie theaters charge their customers. Although, it may not have been over the right type of good or service, it is at least a start. Theaters usually have the odd ends when it comes to which type of prices. Most times they will charge their customers too much for the snacks and leave the ticket at a somewhat moderate price. The trends differ depending upon where you shop. Of course, the frustrating part is that they’ll ban you from bringing your own snacks. It’s good to know that some people are actually thinking with their wallets for a change.

Although, this lawsuit has a slim-to-none chance of actually getting anywhere and will most likely be dismissed once it comes across a judge’s desk. There really isn’t a convincing argument which supports the litigation being brought forth. No one is required by law to support corporations, including AMC. I might complain about the outrageous cost of their snacks, but no one is forcing me to buy them. In fact, I don’t even have to see the film. We pay these prices because we agree to trade our money for something which will only provide two hours worth of entertainment. If I feel that a movie isn’t worth paying all that money for and is worth waiting until it makes it on Cable or DVD/Blu-Ray then I’ll simply wait.

From the business side of things, ticket sales aren’t really the backbone of the profits when it comes to the theater industry (unless you are paying to see a film in 3D possibly). Admittance is down in most places and most theaters don’t charge enough for their admittance. Most of the profits come from concession stand sales and it is really the only thing covering their cost. It’s just the way business works. Cost are spread out and transfer from one area of a company to another.

Chronicle: Movie Review

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Well, I mentioned that I went to the movies the other day and I had a choice between seeing Safe House, The Woman in Black, and This Means War. I decided to give Chronicle a chance. Going into this film, I thought I was going to be disappointed as I thought I would be watching some sort of knock off of the American TV Drama Heroes or The X-men perhaps. But I’d have to say this was a really good movie and being that this is my first Box Office film of 2012, that is saying alot.

The general plot of the movie is about three high school students  (although it’s only told from the point of view from one of the students) who – during a rave party – find a hole in the ground which made be something alien. The movie doesn't necessarily explain what it is and it does it in a very nice way. These kids follow this alien form and it gives them telekinetic abilities. And as the story develops they start to become better at using their abilities. The can fly, they can levitate larger objects, they can create a force field around them and things of that nature. It’s a really good premise.

Without spoiling the film too much, an event happens at the school which turns these three students from zeros into overnight popularity kings. But soon, that popularity turns into ridicule after a couple of scenes which involves jealously and resentment from the other students. This forms a breaking point when these students turn to the dark side and start using their powers for evil instead of good. That is generally the entire plot of the movie in a nutshell. It’s paced differently than Heroes and X-men, and it’s tragic which makes it different because it’s not as predictable as these other shows.

So if you’re thinking about watching something in the weekend, I would recommend this movie. A lot of you probably already seen the movie already, but if you haven’t it will be a surprise.

Chronicle Rating: 8/10