Cine-MAZING.

Gillian, wrapped in the blanket, loving the cine-mazing experience...

I recently had my first experience in a Hong Kong movie theatre.  I went with a friend to a weekday matinee of "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" (because we can...).  The movie was great and much funnier than I expected, but what really impressed me was the Hong Kong movie theatre experience.

Here are the top five reasons why movie theatres in HK are cooler than home:

5) Cheaper than home.  Ticket costs about $8 CAD, popcorn & pop (for relative comparison) cost about $6.50 CAD... that's like 1989 prices in Canada.



4) Seats are HUGE, theatres are small, legroom is plentiful = happy me.

3) Assigned seats.  Here you buy your ticket on line in advance, select your exact seat, then show up when the movie is going to start.  No need to wait in line or go super early for a new release... I love that!

2) Blanket service. Simply ask as you walk in and you'll be brought a cozy fleece blanket to curl up and watch the movie in.  At the end of the movie, leave it on the seat and they'll wash it.  Genus, especially when the temperature difference from outside in summer to AC inside can be a good 20 degree swing.

 AND...


1) Stocked bar AND cocktail specials.  This wasn't a big theatre, but nonetheless, the selection of beer, wine and cocktails were impressive.  Even better were the 'combo sets with beer' and 'combo sets with wine' options! And yes, you can even take your drinks into the theatre with you.

We have much to learn here Canada... much to learn.