Hunger Games tonight--how early to get to theater to avoid sitting in front row?

[Anonymous]

We're going to an 8 pm showing at big multiplex that has showings every pretty much every half hour. I've already bought and printed the tickets but I'd like to get a decent seat. (Going to the movies is a rare treat for us.) I'm trying to figure out what time to have the sitter come. What time do you think we need to get there? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Plan accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Plan accordingly.

Huh??

[Anonymous]

I went last night. Showtime was 7:30 and we got there 15 minutes prior. It was 85% full and we were lucky enough to get the first row behind the front seats. (At my theater, there are 3 very front rows then a space then all the other rows.)

I'd say have the sitter come an hour or hour and a half ahead and be there 30-45 minutes before movie starts.

Movie was great. Have a good time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Plan accordingly.

Huh??

[Anonymous]

We went ot the 7:10 show at the Uptowne. Got there an hour early and found 5 seats together in the second to last row. 10 pm show had almost no line.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you just wait until this fad fades? Why is there the need to see it as soon as it comes out?

[Anonymous]

I went at 12:45 this afternoon. We still had to wait in line for 45 minutes. Nearly every showing was sold out.

It was a good movie and followed the book. It was a very enjoyable date afternoon.

[Anonymous]

30min before should serve you well.

[Anonymous]

Point is, going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Leave time, be early and don't be expected to be treated like a snowflake, and you will be fine.

[Anonymous]

This is a simple thread. No need for any attitudes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Point is, going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Leave time, be early and don't be expected to be treated like a snowflake, and you will be fine.

But I like being a snowflake.

[Anonymous]

I went Friday at lunchtime and there was hardly anyone in the theater.

I was at Tysons for the Lorax with my kids tonight and there were people in line at 5PM for a 5:50PM showing...I would get there early if you are going during the weekend at a popular theater.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Point is, going to the theatre is a rare treat for everyone. Leave time, be early and don't be expected to be treated like a snowflake, and you will be fine.

Good god lady, the op wants help quantifying the "plenty" part. WTF is your problem??

[Anonymous]

So OP how was it? How early did you get there?