Movie Pass, too good to be true?

[Kahuna32162]

While many Villagers have signed onto the Moviepass program this year and currently enjoy up to a movie a day for just a 9.99 monthly fee, there are major changes coming to the program in the next few weeks. Got this email from Moviepass yesterday.

"In the spirit of innovation and growth, we are now announcing the next phase in the evolution of our product: Demand Pricing."

" Under this plan, if the combination of demand for a title, date or part of day is higher, subscribers may be asked to pay a small additional fee depending on the level of demand. You can avoid this peak surcharge by choosing an alternative date or film. We will also soon give subscribers one “peak pass” per month, allowing them to waive a Peak Price surcharge once per month."

The good news is that this will not not go into effect for current subscribers until your annual renewal.

They are also introducing 2 new options, Bring a Guest and the ability to see 3D movies for a small additional charge. Since the MoviePass card is an actual Mastercard, I'm guessing you'll be billed and get a monthly statement if you use any of these additional services.

This was given to us as a gift and we've really enjoyed it so far, it's great during Oscar season, not so much during the off months. I think we'll have to take a strong look at this before renewing to see what kind of other changes they implement.

[raynan]

Still think it's a good deal when you take into account that a resident ticket is $8.50 and a yearly basic membership is $9.99.

[Kahuna32162]

You mean 9.95 a month

[SFSkol]

Has a nominal effect on my movie viewing habits. I'm not a first responder, and would rather see the movie theater get more revenue the further from opening day I visit. Still a tremendous value.

[Love2Swim]

I love having the movie pass. I find myself going to the movies a lot more than I used to, and I enjoy the movies more seeing them on the big screen. I also go see some movies that I might not have bothered to see, would have waited till they came out on Netflix, and sometimes I've been pleasantly surprised. Didn't realize MoviePass was making changes, but it makes sense. Thanks for the heads up, Kahuna.

[JerryLBell]

I've really enjoyed my MoviePass subscription... when it works. It seems like every time they roll out an update to the app to add a new feature (if preventing you from seeing a movie more than once and requiring you to take pictures of your tickets are "features"), the app gets less and less stable. And on more than one occasion, the app has crashed on me when finally tapping on the button to buy a ticket. This has happened to me mostly when I've gone to the AMC Leesburg (love those reclining seats!). It's almost as if their WiFi disallows me from fully working with MoviePass (though that sounds paranoid to me even as I type it). A couple of months ago, it wouldn't even find what theaters were in my area and that lasted for a few weeks. This is all on my Android phone. My neighbor has an iPhone and MoviePass just would never remember his ID and password. He and his wife both had it for a couple of months and finally gave up on it and cancelled it without ever having it pay for a single movie ticket. My wife was frustrated enough with hers that she finally cancelled her membership. I'm frustrated too but when it works, it's so nice to drop in to movies I might never have given a chance.

[Fraugoofy]

Still think it's a good deal when you take into account that a resident ticket is $8.50 and a yearly basic membership is $9.99.$9.99 a month...

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[Taltarzac725]

I've really enjoyed my MoviePass subscription... when it works. It seems like every time they roll out an update to the app to add a new feature (if preventing you from seeing a movie more than once and requiring you to take pictures of your tickets are "features"), the app gets less and less stable. And on more than one occasion, the app has crashed on me when finally tapping on the button to buy a ticket. This has happened to me mostly when I've gone to the AMC Leesburg (love those reclining seats!). It's almost as if their WiFi disallows me from fully working with MoviePass (though that sounds paranoid to me even as I type it). A couple of months ago, it wouldn't even find what theaters were in my area and that lasted for a few weeks. This is all on my Android phone. My neighbor has an iPhone and MoviePass just would never remember his ID and password. He and his wife both had it for a couple of months and finally gave up on it and cancelled it without ever having it pay for a single movie ticket. My wife was frustrated enough with hers that she finally cancelled her membership. I'm frustrated too but when it works, it's so nice to drop in to movies I might never have given a chance.

Does not sound worth the stress.

[jeriteri]

Nothing ever stays the same. I Like it. Take it or leave it.

[thelegges]

I've really enjoyed my MoviePass subscription... when it works. It seems like every time they roll out an update to the app to add a new feature (if preventing you from seeing a movie more than once and requiring you to take pictures of your tickets are "features"), the app gets less and less stable. And on more than one occasion, the app has crashed on me when finally tapping on the button to buy a ticket. This has happened to me mostly when I've gone to the AMC Leesburg (love those reclining seats!). It's almost as if their WiFi disallows me from fully working with MoviePass (though that sounds paranoid to me even as I type it). A couple of months ago, it wouldn't even find what theaters were in my area and that lasted for a few weeks. This is all on my Android phone. My neighbor has an iPhone and MoviePass just would never remember his ID and password. He and his wife both had it for a couple of months and finally gave up on it and cancelled it without ever having it pay for a single movie ticket. My wife was frustrated enough with hers that she finally cancelled her membership. I'm frustrated too but when it works, it's so nice to drop in to movies I might never have given a chance.

Some don’t realize a phone can store passwords

[Braddock]

Mark. Got it last December. I have never seen so many movies ever.
Great deal. Seems like everyone in TV has it.

[kittygilchrist]

It is too good to be true.but it is true.
So is John 3:16. For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
So take em or leave em. :-)

[tomwed]

Mark. Got it last December. I have never seen so many movies ever.
Great deal. Seems like everyone in TV has it.
The theaters don't lose a dime. We should have our own line. Experts should guide uses not other kind hearted villagers.

[justjim]

The theater make $$$$ off the concessions. Not many can see a movie without popcorn and soda. Would be unamerican!

[tomwed]

What if they sold a popcorn pass. For $10/month you can get 1 small popcorn a day.

[Dan9871]

What if they sold a popcorn pass. For $10/month you can get 1 small popcorn a day.

AMC Stubs, similar idea to Movie Pass but just AMC theaters but for all movies, includes a 10% discount on concessions.

AMC Stubs A-List (https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist?rel=alist_loy_amcstubs_promo)

[tomwed]

If the popcorn pass works like my moviepass I will need to take a picture of me eating popcorn.

[tomwed]

Is anyone having trouble with moviepass in The Villages? I'm reading some bad predictions. I don't want to drive to the Realto only to find out moviepass is not working at this time. I have seen everything in Brownwood I want to see.

[Taltarzac725]

Is anyone having trouble with moviepass in The Villages? I'm reading some bad predictions. I don't want to drive to the Realto only to find out moviepass is not working at this time. I have seen everything in Brownwood I want to see.

There was a lady trying to buy a ticket in the other line at the Rialto for Mamma Mia 2. The ticket taker was trying to instruct her on what to do. Not sure if she got it via MoviePass. A few times I have seen users of this just give up and pay with cash, instead.

[tomwed]

There was a lady trying to buy a ticket in the other line at the Rialto for Mamma Mia 2. The ticket taker was trying to instruct her on what to do. Not sure if she got it via MoviePass. A few times I have seen users of this just give up and pay with cash, instead.I think that happens a lot. Especially if you are there with a group. I found a couple more movies at Brownwood that look good so I'll try later and see what happens. I've seen more big screen movies in the last 6 months then I have for the previous 30 years. I don't think there is an alternative plan that works in the villages.

[Taltarzac725]

I think that happens a lot. Especially if you are there with a group. I found a couple more movies at Brownwood that look good so I'll try later and see what happens. I've seen more big screen movies in the last 6 months then I have for the previous 30 years. I don't think there is an alternative plan that works in the villages.

I watch an awful lot of movies but I am checking for something in them much of the time and taking notes.

Usually these are Blu-Rays I buy so I can go back later on and verify.

Most of these I had seen on the big screen but I usually only go to one or two movies a week. Saw Damsel and The Equalizer 2 this week on big screens even if the screen in Auditorium 8 at the Rialto is rather small.

[Dan9871]

Is anyone having trouble with moviepass in The Villages? .

There were some problems with Movie Pass last week because their servers were down for a couple of days. they were behind on payments to some vendors and had to quickly borrow $5M to pay some bills before they could get back on line...

MoviePass crashes after running out of money (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/27/moviepass-crashes-after-running-out-money/849040002/)

[tomwed]

There were some problems with Movie Pass last week because their servers were down for a couple of days. they were behind on payments to some vendors and had to quickly borrow $5M to pay some bills before they could get back on line...

MoviePass crashes after running out of money (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/27/moviepass-crashes-after-running-out-money/849040002/)thank-you I was lucky last week and saw the increables, moma mia and damsel. 2 out of 3 were great.

[Taltarzac725]

There were some problems with Movie Pass last week because their servers were down for a couple of days. they were behind on payments to some vendors and had to quickly borrow $5M to pay some bills before they could get back on line...

MoviePass crashes after running out of money (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/27/moviepass-crashes-after-running-out-money/849040002/)

For my one or two movies per week, it does not seem like MoviePass would be worth the potential stress.

I also get Villages' movie passes on occasion for donating blood and even sometimes for giving platelets. Check out the One Blood mobiles. They often give out movie passes. Only good at the Villages' theaters, however.

I do not know what the Life South buses give out to donors as I have not donated to these in years.

[Taltarzac725]

thank-you I was lucky last week and saw the increables, moma mia and damsel. 2 out of 3 were great.

I loved the Incredibles and am really looking forward to the 2nd one. Damsel would not be to many people's tastes as it is quite strange. I found it enjoyable in how different it was from the average Western.

[tomwed]

Moviepass may pass away. I went to the closest theater and moviepss said I saw all the movies they have and the new ones were blocked--mission impossible. The next movie I could see was in an hour and a half at the Realto. So I practiced at Sarasota and tried to see that one. That didn't work either and the ticket person said moviepass stopped working about an hour earlier.
MoviePass is running out of money and needs to raise $1.2 billion | WPIX 11 New York (https://pix11.com/2018/07/28/moviepass-is-running-out-of-money-and-needs-to-raise-1-2-billion/)

Anybody have any other information? I don't know how they could sustain the concept.

[erojohn]

We tried to us on 7/29 for a 5pm movie. It was not listed as an option. As I looked on the app it gave the following explanation;
7/29 - Outage

Sunday, July 29th.

We are aware and working on a fix to a technical issue that is affecting our card-based check-ins.

E-ticketing remains fully functional today. We advise our users who would like to visit non-eticketing theaters to wait to head to the theater until we have a full resolution.

Thank you for you patience and sorry for the inconvenience.

My guess it is dieing a slow death.

[toeser]

MoviePass is down again, days after it ran out of money - Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/moviepass-is-down-again-days-after-it-ran-out-of-money-2018-7)

The article linked above sounds like they are struggling to stay alive. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

[remarks006]

Does the movie pass work at the AMC THEATER in Leesburg?

[jarodrig]

Does the movie pass work at the AMC THEATER in Leesburg?

Have you read the posts above ?? At this point I wouldn’t count on it working anywhere !!!

[Jayhawk]

Does the movie pass work at the AMC THEATER in Leesburg?

LMGTFY (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Does+AMC+accept+Moviepass)

[lindaelane]

So sad I had no problem but I last saw a film a week ago, before the glitches started.

Hopefully they will do something. Make it one movie a week? Double the $9.95 price? Something more than just ban new releases and not allow the same movie twice.

I notice mention of AMC Leesburg. Do people pull out cell phones there? I moved from New Jersey where I stopped going to movies due to cell phones. Don't others realize it is like shining a flashlight in your eyes? This is true in every theater when the culprit is anywhere in front of you. It is especially true in a rocking chair theater when the culprit is near. It completely breaks the spell of the film.


Cell phones should never be checked for texts and messages during a movie. Would you turn on a flashlight during a movie? (I know ushers occasionally come through but would you?) If not, then do not turn on your cell phone.

[tomwed]

E-ticketing remains fully functional today.
Has anyone used e-ticketing with Moviepass? How do you do it?

"Sometimes, we receive a bad showtime feed. In these instances, just use the "unlisted showtime" button in the app to check into your movie. "

Has anyone ever used or even seen the the unlisted showtime button?

[DimondAngels]

We have enjoyed Movie Pass now for about 6 months but probable won't renew after my one year is up. Movie Pass is not allowing us the opportunity to see the latest Mission Impossible movie, which is understandable, but they have not communicated at all to us about a timeline when the movie will become available to us subscribers. Not good PR!! Also, they had to borrow $5 mil. dollars on Friday to stay afloat. Not a good sign.

[dewilson58]

Price is going to $15 & they will be limiting movies.

New plan to survive.

[tomwed]

Price is going to $15 & they will be limiting movies.

New plan to survive.I wonder if the most popular movies at the most popular times will be unblocked if you go to a morning show. Or if they will be unblocked 2 weeks after they open.

I also wonder if they will charge an extra $5 to those of us with year long contracts.

Now that I've got the bug---I would hate to loose going so often. You don't know what you've got till it's gone.

[SFSkol]

MoviePass has implemented several new cost-reduction and subscription revenue increase measures:

Actions that have been implemented are currently cutting the monthly burn by 60%.
A future increase of the standard pricing plan to $14.95 per month within the next 30 days.
First Run Movies opening on 1,000+ Screens to be limited in their availability during the first two weeks, unless made available on a promotional basis,
Implementation of additional tactics to prevent abuse of the MoviePass service.

[geofitz13]

I just received an email from Movie Pass this morning. Basically, an apology to members for the past couple weeks of interrupted services and lack of customer service. But they also stated that they are going to restrict use for certain movies, like the new Mission Impossible, and also restrict viewing times. Not all screen times will be accessible by Movie Pass. They are reviewing their business model.
I cancelled. They are toast.

[tomwed]

Doesn't restricted use mean I have to wait 2 weeks after a Blockbuster opens or I can only see it during matinee time?

But I can see the other ones in the evening too everyday?

I get all that for 50 cents a day?

That's like free exec golf. Moviepass isn't going to make any money with me as a member I'm hoping Golden Corral comes up with a Buffetpass.

[DeanFL]

We have been MP annual members since Jan 10th. Paid $90. I have seen 73 movies since then, Jurassic World today, after being out of town for a week and reading all the nasty MP happenings. So yes, I'm certainly one of the folks draining MP $$$$. But with the time and nearby theaters...

Today MP worked perfectly at Old Mill. Got onto the app pronto, theater, then movie selection. Within 1 min. at box office to get ticket. Will continue to use MP until they (no doubt) go belly up.

Personally I WOULD NOT invest in an annual plan, but absolutely would spend the $15/mo.

Still irritates me that each TV theater charges the full $9 per ticket, even with the TV ID card - should be $8.50. I've called them on it many times - but they continue to gouge MP. The theaters will get a huge negative hit when MP dies. I would see perhaps 5 movies per year then. Matter of time - their business plan cannot succeed.

[tomwed]

Earlier today there were 5 movies I could see at the 3 different theaters 5 or 6pm. Before I left my house I looked again on the phone and now only movies starting 8:30 or later are showing up. Anyone else having that problem?

[DeanFL]

Earlier today there were 5 movies I could see at the 3 different theaters 5 or 6pm. Before I left my house I looked again on the phone and now only movies starting 8:30 or later are showing up. Anyone else having that problem?



There is no problem - the MP app will show ONLY those time showings during the rest of the day. If it's past the start time, they will only show those avail until the day's end.