6 ways to keep less money in the cinema

Go to movies in the last days of hire, arrange a movie night, and a few more ways to save.

People came to the cinema, bought tickets, but just before the entrance to the hall ran into a buffet. It specifically placed there to make you feel the smell of sweet popcorn, could not resist and took a session with a portion of the wild margin. If you know how the movie theater, these pitfalls can be avoided. Even save.

1. Do not take popcorn

The oil for the popcorn, which is sold in a movie theater, add a lot of salt. As a result, viewers are returned to the bar for water and simultaneously bought another batch. Drinks, incidentally, is also being sold at exorbitant prices.

You can bring snacks. According to lawRF Government Resolution of November 17, 1994 N 1264 "On approval of the Rules of kinovideoobsluzhivaniyu population" Movies may not prohibit you to carry your own food. You can also have a meal at home or in the street after cinema a cafe. It will be cheaper.

2. Do not watch movies in 3D

A ticket to the session in 3D will cost at least $ 100 more because the production of this movie is more expensive. Although Hollywood studios in this format is almost not removed, but simply convert it into movies. As a result, the technology does not work on the story and watch most of the films in 3D is meaningless.

For a beautiful picture, go for a session in the IMAX. Its cost is also higher than usual, but the movie in this format is removed, rather than convert.

3. Go to the movie in the morning or at the end of rental

In the morning at the cinema are children's sessions - at the lowest prices. And despite the name, this time showing the same moviesThat evening.

The same low prices set on other sessions if the painting rolled over soon. In Russia, this date may vary depending on the theater: it all depends on demand and agreements. Not to miss the last days, watch the price on the website or specify how much the film will still be going.

But on the first Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday do not take a ticket. This premiere days, and a movie at this time the most expensive.

4. Go to the new Theater

When only opens a new cinema, the price of the sessions there is several times less than in other places. Tickets are cheaper by half.

Learn about the opening of cinemas in networks like "Caro" or "Kinomax". A room can be more in the new shopping center, so check there, too.

5. Arrange a movie night

In the cinema, sometimes it takes "filmNIGHT". For this action show three films, and one of them, as a rule, the big premiere. There are also theme nights, such as collect paintings by well-known actor. In between movies organize a photo shoot or play table games. It is worth all of this 500-800 rubles.

Arrange a movie night when you want to go cheap on several new products, or to see the classics on the big screen.

6. Track discounts

Cinema, as well as shops offering discounts and bonuses. For example, on Tuesdays sells tickets for all shows at the lowest price, and on Wednesdays offers discounts on orders through the Internet. Find out about such offers on his website.

And perhaps your favorite cinema has a discount card. Ask about it at the checkout.

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