Went to "see" a movie...
 

...yesterday...early show - 4pm. The movie - BenHur. This was at a multi screen facility....I know it has a name to describe that, but can't think of it right now...but you know what I mean.......anyway, don't go to theater often, nothing interests me enough to do, but thought this might be a good reason. We (dd and I) were the only ones in that viewing area...and the seats were sort of adjustable, so comfy. I felt like I was in my own private (extra large) media room....after a gazilion commercials, the movie began! Lloud, had to put a bit of Kleenex in each ear.....the 3D effect was not that impressive. The camera work in some of the scenes was so close you couldn't really figure out what was going on...usually in the "action" scenes, and some of the scenes were so wobbly it almost made me dizzy...like the camera was handheld.....and not steadily...the story was a bit choppy, but I did enjoy the scenes with Morgan Freeman...such a good actor with a great voice...I did not recognize any of the others..shows you I've been under a bushel for a long time! All in all, not my greatest 2 hrs......I know I have the "original" BenHur here at home, will find it and watch that version.......just thought I'd share the experience.

That was probably a loud movie anyway. I don't like those kind of action thrillers or suspense so the movies I see are mostly more quiet although still loud to some extent. I saw Florence foster Jenkins and really enjoyed it. totally different kind of movie.

It would be difficult to improve on a classic like the original Ben Hur and from the reviews I've read they haven't. I have to agree about the loud sound in theaters and I'm hard of hearing.

i heard on the news that is was a flop, sad cuz i am a morgan freeman fan too

I love anything with Morgan Freeman. I'm interested in seeing this remake. I loved the original with Charlton Heston--back in his glory days. Geri, I know what you mean about the gazillion commercials. I hate sitting through those. When I go to the theater, I try to time it right so that I don't have to endure the commercials. It takes away from the movie experience, in my opinion.

I remember going to see the original Ben Hur, after having read the book a million times. I was upset that Ben Hur's hair color was light, while in the book it was dark. I guess I was a lot more literal back then. The original was so good, I don't think a re-make was a good idea. (I hated the re-make of Ghost Busters, and I actually saw that one.) I usually enjoy the new movie trailers before the show starts. For most of them my response is that I don't want to see the movie, but a few look interesting, so I decide to see them - usually after they come to television, LOL.

Dunster, I didn't like the re-make of Ghost Busters either, but I also wasn't crazy about the original. I watched them both because my husband had an interest in them. I think the re-make of most things are a disappointment. And books are amost always better than the movie.

I don't think I have ever seen a remake that was as good as the original. And who could ever out act Charlton Heston?

Remakes are usually horrid compared to the originals they copy

Old films have great old actors like Chuck Heston , Stephen Boyd etc so a new film does not have a chance as most of the actors today are not as good

The writers today also have no imagination so need to steal ideas from past movies or remake them

If you want to see an exception to this see the new Meryl Streep movie it is delightful

I never pay the extra for 3-d. The reviews for this movie are not good.

My daughters and I go to the movies fairly often. We have found that we only go to the Arclight theaters because they have larger seats, larger walkways and you pick your seats when you buy your tickets. They also do not let folks in after the movie starts. We usually go at 5 or 6 (my girls like that I get the senior discount!) so it has a good crowd. This is after the young kids and before the date night folks. We really like action movies and thrillers which are normally very loud, but by picking your seats, we know we will be away from the huge side speakers. If I am paying $10 for a ticket, I want to enjoy the experience. Also, I do not go to the 3D showing, they always have a regular showing available.

I saw the new Ben Hur last weekend and enjoyed it. I did not choose 3D as I don't like that effect. I thought the new movie highlighted the theme of forgiveness well. I'm not a huge action movie fan but I did enjoy this one, and it had a good message.

My friend and I went to see Florence Foster Jenkins yesterday. What a wonderful movie. We loved it. It didn't stay long in our local theaters so we traveled to a nearby town. I always go crazy for costumes. I took costuming in collage and I'm always overwhelmed with the work and detail put into them. If I'd know more about the movie we would have worn our tiaras.

I'm not a fan of remakes either. Lately, it seems like that's mostly what it out there so I just don't go.

I second the bathroom in the theatre. :thumbup:

My thought was "why try to redo what is considered one of the greatest movies ever made"? It just look so packed of too much going on even in the commercial. Thanks for your review.

I didn't go to the first Ben Hur, but hubs did and wanted to see the remake. So we did the 3D thing. It was enjoyable to me (the 3D). I enjoyed the movie, as I had not seen the first. Some parts seemed disjointed, so had to pay attention, but agree that it got the message of forgiveness across. Texted my son that we saw it and he informed me that we had the VHS of the original during his growing up years and he watched it many times. HUH? We did? Where was I during that...and I thought I kept a tight rein on him! HA! :D

Since I'm such an OCD type person I want to say that I LOVE the Charleston Heston version of Ben Hur but it was actually not the original version of this movie. There were 2 silent versions made, one I remember seeing. And they're pretty good considering the time. Nope, I'm not over 100 years old😄😄. I just love movies including the silent ones. I had heard this version is junk but I had planned on NOT seeing it anyway. I think the movie studios just don't know how to make original movies sometimes as there seem to be lots of remakes - most are not good. Personally, I get a real hoot out of the animated movies. I'm usually the only adult without a child in the theater. And these are the ones I purchase for my grandchildren - which I do not have - waiting for my son to find a wide and "cooperste😄😄😄. OK they are for me.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC

Yep we love our home theater and the dog does too. I saw the original BEnHur and Ghost Busters. I myself am not into remakes.

As far as the loud sound in so many movies today, I have stepped out and asked politely if they would please turn down the sound somewhat. In every instance they do and I can enjoy the movie so much more. The other people around me don't seem to even notice that it has been turned down.

Hubby and I discussed going to this movie and decided it was too long and brutal and we will just remember seeing the original.

I think I will go see that Meryl S. movie, looks entertaining....I think so many of today's movies are so into computerized "action"......as far as animated...at first I felt like I was watching kids cartoons...but now there are a few I think I would like to see...and from the trailers dialog is much more adult than children orientated...

there are so many good books out that would make wonderfully entertaining movies........

I think at least half the movies that come out now can be classified as "Cartoons" -- if not actually animated, then cartoon themes with superheroes etc. Movies about real people are few and far between.