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[Sean]

In november? Before the "big" movies you mentioned come out? No. I could see maybe December or maybe January with a "new year, new pricing structure" thing but if this service changes in just a month's time..............well, I don't want to do a ban bet but if it changes by the beginning of november I'll eat my hat. Consider this It was a big movie and multiple people saw It multiple times given how many weeks It was at #1 and did movie pass change it's service then? No. Again, I'm not arguing that this service won't change at some point. It will but in only a month or two just because there are "big" movies coming out when we just had a "big" movie come out with no change is a tad reaching I think.

I also think that even though it may be a needed change it would be a bad move to change on customers so soon because then they will get customers wondering if the plans going to change like this every few months/ how reliable is this service/dropping the service and even though they need to change their pricing at some point i doubt they want that as soon as you are guessing. Again, if I'm wrong I'm wrong but I can't see this service changing until maybe mid December/early January at the soonest. I guess we will both have to save our posts and see who's right at a later date.

Yeah but most MoviePass customers didn't even have their cards when "It" came out. They're still working through the card shipment backlog. By November though everyone should (hopefully) have their cards and there'll be two huge blockbusters in theaters at the same time, so I consider that the first true test.

IMO it makes sense to add certain restrictions right before those big movies come out when people are most likely to abuse it. I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of lunatic Marvel & DC fanboys abused their MoviePass card(s) in the Thor vs Justice League box office battle for example. Or the more legitimate use case of diehard Star Wars fans rewatching Last Jedi like 10 times. I don't think many people would cancel their service over not being allowed to rewatch movies, but it would definitely save MoviePass an enormous amount of money.

If MoviePass wants to survive it has to be profitable on the pricing, not some unrealistic pipe dream that theater chains will bend over backwards for them. Quite frankly the MoviePass CEO sounds delusional thinking these multi-billion dollar theater chains like AMC will cede control of the ticket buying experience to a tiny startup and also cut them in on ticket prices and concessions and all sorts of other stuff. Never going to happen.

 

[Dreamwriter]

I don't think many people would cancel their service over not being allowed to rewatch movies, but it would definitely save MoviePass an enormous amount of money.

Personally I’m very surprised they allow rewatching movies, since they never allowed that before the price drop. That just leaves possibilities for someone to watch a movie, then give it to their friend to see the same movie later. And while that inconvenienced me (I like watching some movies more than once), most people are fine with that limit.

 

[Inferno313]

Personally I’m very surprised they allow rewatching movies, since they never allowed that before. That just leaves possibilities for someone to watch a movie, then give it to their friend to see the same movie later. And while that inconvenienced me (I like watching some movies more than once), most people are fine with that limit.

you cant imagine how many times I'm going to go see Blade Runner

 

[Surfinn]

you cant imagine how many times I'm going to go see Blade Runner

As many times as I'm gunna see TLJ?

 

[TAJ]

Today is day 24. I'm watching my 12th movie since activating.
I'm going tomorrow and the next day, too.

 

[Ashhong]

I finally got my pass after over a month of waiting, and then I forget it at a relatives house over the weekend. I still haven't even been able to use it!

 

[Glass Shark]

The guy from movie pass said that If I remembered correctly that people would use it sparingly and for me it's kinda true, had it for a month and I would rather watch something that I want to. Rather waste my time somewhere else instead of seeing all the movies.

Don't worry, I'm making up for your lack of usage.

Honestly I am going to try to see every wide release movie plus smaller stuff at my local independent theater. I've seen 10 movies after two weeks with the card. So far I've seen some stinkers, but I really just enjoy the craft of movies so I can usually walk away from a bad movie at least appreciating some aspect of it or learning more about my own tastes.

 

[old]

Has worked well the two times I’ve used it this week. Saw American Made and Battle of the Sexes.

 

[MiamiWesker]

So it's been over a month and no change to card processing. Should I be worried.

 

[Inferno313]

Say that I wanted to use my Moviepass to get into a Dolby Theater screening that it wouldn't normally cover... I would never! but, say that I did...

How would this work? Pick a different movie on the app, but buy the ticket for the Dolby movie at the theater? Paying first with my Moviepass card and then paying the rest with my own money?

 

[smisk]

Saw 4 films since getting it in mid-September, really loving this so far. It still feels like magic every time I swipe it. I still can't bring myself to waste times seeing stuff that has no appeal to me like Battle of the Sexes or Flatliners, but I am definitely willing to take more risks on stuff I might not want to spend the money on.

So it's been over a month and no change to card processing. Should I be worried.

Same here. Thought it'd happen at the beginning of October, but nothing yet.

 

[katsubento]

So it's been over a month and no change to card processing. Should I be worried.

My card took 43 days to arrive.

 

[robotrock]

Say that I wanted to use my Moviepass to get into a Dolby Theater screening that it wouldn't normally cover... I would never! but, say that I did...

How would this work? Pick a different movie on the app, but buy the ticket for the Dolby movie at the theater? Paying first with my Moviepass card and then paying the rest with my own money?

I did this with uhhh one of the Fathom Events Ghibli showings. Told Moviepass I was buying a ticket for Logan Luckey, but told the cashier that I was seeing Castle in the Sky. Card swiped flawlessly

 

[sensui-tomo]

Going to see Blade Runner final cut tonight,never saw it before and wanted to check it out before the sequel comes out.
More or less been going to movies every other day, been a fun experience so far.

 

[Seesaw15]

Quick question for people with cards.

I bought a movie pass for my sister but my mom is interested in occasionally using it. Does the theater typically ask for your ID or do you just need to be logged onto the app/have the card with you?

 

[Schucky Ducky]

My card took 43 days to arrive.

I'm at day 49 and still no card. I'm hoping I get it before I officially hit the 2 month mark.

 

[TB14]

Finally got my card on Monday. Guess Blade Runner will be the first movie I see with it.

 

[katsubento]

Quick question for people with cards.

I bought a movie pass for my sister but my mom is interested in occasionally using it. Does the theater typically ask for your ID or do you just need to be logged onto the app/have the card with you?

It's just a Mastercard debit, so if they ask for ID it's really a gamble. They should, because when you get the ticket, you just use it like any other payment form.

 

[goldenpp72]

Is there a way to check the status of your card? I am living in a hotel and would like to have a way to know if it arrived without going in there every day.

 

[Fast Forward]

Used it for the third time today. It has worked perfectly every time. That said, I am the only person in this theater with Wind River about to start. Somewhat unsettling.

Before Movie Pass, but managed to catch the same luck with Doctor Strange last year. I found it cool. Really cool. Felt like my own domain, or playground, for the lack of a better term.

With Wind River, in my case, there was also a older couple in my screening, but that's it.

 

[TAJ]

I had a scare today. The app said that I'd already bought a ticket today. I hadn't. Then I tried again a few seconds later and check-in worked normally.

Quick question for people with cards.

I bought a movie pass for my sister but my mom is interested in occasionally using it. Does the theater typically ask for your ID or do you just need to be logged onto the app/have the card with you?

I've used it 13 times so far and no one has asked for ID yet. (only been to Regal locations)

 

[SURGEdude]

A month and a half and no card. I’m getting pissed. I’m getting really fucking annoyed. Card shipped then card processing, and I wasn’t even part of the “glitch” group. Radio silence too. Frustrated as hell.

 

[awp69]

Strangely noticed that a showing of Blade Runner 2049 in IMAX is displaying as a supported showing. Never saw an IMAX showing available to select. Anyone actually use it for an IMAX movie when it’s not supposed to work on them? Wonder if maybe it’s a promotional thing where they are allowing it just for 2049.

 

[ahoyle77]

Finally got my card and used it for American Made this week. Love this! If I get a second card could I use it for my wife and son? Can the same profile be on two different phones?

 

[JesseZao]

Strangely noticed that a showing of Blade Runner 2049 in IMAX is displaying as a supported showing. Never saw an IMAX showing available to select. Anyone actually use it for an IMAX movie when it’s not supposed to work on them? Wonder if maybe it’s a promotional thing where they are allowing it just for 2049.

Willing to bet it's an error in their UI. I've checked in to an atmos screening that was red in the app. When you try to buy the ticket, you won't have enough funds.

 

[MiamiWesker]

My card took 43 days to arrive.

But I haven't even got a card processed change. Shouldn't that be quick so that you can do etickets and the card itself just takes forever to arrive. I have no card number. I've never once received any email about anything either.

 

[JesseZao]

Think I might actually see a movie twice if the hype is justified for blade runner.

 

[momshotdad]

If this was valid at the Alamo Drafthouse, I'd be 100% in. But I can't imagine a world where they would take this and I can't stand regular theaters anymore.

 

[Surfinn]

I'm risking it. Trying to show up later and get a double feature of Blade Runner with Movie Pass. Hopefully there will still be tickets

 

[louiedog]

If this was valid at the Alamo Drafthouse, I'd be 100% in. But I can't imagine a world where they would take this and I can't stand regular theaters anymore.

Just use the theater check on their website to see.

https://www.moviepass.com/

They accept it at my Alamo and others that I know of.

 

[#sorrynotsorry]

If this was valid at the Alamo Drafthouse, I'd be 100% in. But I can't imagine a world where they would take this and I can't stand regular theaters anymore.

It works at Alamo.

 

[awp69]

Willing to bet it's an error in their UI. I've checked in to an atmos screening that was red in the app. When you try to buy the ticket, you won't have enough funds.

Thinking that too. Wonder if you get the card loaded with the normal ticket price amount if you can split the cost and pay the rest with cash or a different card?

Edit: nevermind. Looks like they fixed it.

 

[TylerD]

Really enjoying the MoviePass!

So far we have seen: Ingrid Goes West, Logan Lucky, War for the Planet of the Apes, IT, Mother!, Mother! (again), Kingsman: GC

Going to watch Blade Runner 2049 this weekend after we stream final cut tonight.

 

[jetjevons]

Saw Mother! yesterday. Worked like a charm. Regular ticket price was $13.75 so I’ve already saved $3.75 this month! I even got to pick my seat as I bought my ticket.

 

[shintoki]

Had it for about a month now.

Close Encounters
Ingrid Goes West
mother!
Kingsman 2
American Assassin
American Made
Battle of the Sexes

Even at 6$ tickets, I saved about 32$ there.

And this week will be Blade Runner, next week will be Foreigner.

I love this shit.

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

I only signed up on September 9th but I'm about to join the 30 day club, wooo!

 

[Surfinn]

So

I tried to use movie pass for the blade runner double feature. Swipe the card, am told movie pass only covers 13 dollars of the 15. I'm like fine, whatever, so I'm asked to pay the remaining 2 bucks. Swiped my credit card..

Now my card says 15 dollars pending.

What

 

[JesseZao]

So

I tried to use movie pass for the blade runner double feature. Swipe the card, am told movie pass only covers 13 dollars of the 15. I'm like fine, whatever, so I'm asked to pay the remaining 2 bucks. Swiped my credit card..

Now my card says I was charged all 15 dollars

What the fuck

Besides being against TOS, you didn't get a receipt?

 

[Surfinn]

Besides being against TOS, you didn't get a receipt?

What's against TOS?

I did but I didn't think to check cuz the last two times worked flawlessly.

It does say my credit card was charged 15 on the receipt

I didn't know until I got a notification on my phone that I was charged 15

 

[Zoe]

What's against TOS?

Using the card for special showings that cost more.

 

[Surfinn]

Using the card for special showings that cost more.

I didn't know that. I had no idea it was more than the last two prices the card was charged.

I was told movie pass would cover up to 13 by the clerk. Is this wrong?

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

I didn't know that. I had no idea it was more than the last two prices the card was charged.

I was told movie pass would cover up to 13 by the clerk. Is this wrong?

Moviepass loads the card with a different amount based on ticket pricing at your theater.
So will it pay for $13 of pretty much anything anywhere? Yeah, in theory.
Is using it for anything besides one ticket to a standard movie showing that matches the one selected in the app against the TOS? Also yes.

 

[Surfinn]

Moviepass loads the card with a different amount based on ticket pricing at your theater.
So will it pay for $13 of pretty much anything anywhere? Yeah, in theory.
Is using it for anything besides one ticket to a standard movie showing that matches the one selected in the app against the TOS? Also yes.

It was one ticket, and I selected it through the app itself and checked in normally. I wasn't trying to do anything against TOS, but now I know.

 

[Sean]

Using the card for special showings that cost more.

It's against the TOS if you do it on purpose, but their app often screws up and makes the wrong screenings available to you. It's happened to me twice already, so now I have to check the Fandango app first and make sure it's not a premium showing or anything.

I'm still surprised at how unbelievably janky the MoviePass app and data is. Flatliners is showing the poster and synopsis from the original 1990 Kiefer Sutherland film for example and still hasn't been fixed over a week later. American Made is the #2 movie at box office and doesn't have a poster at all after a week. Blade Runner 2049 has no poster either so I had to press "check in" on a completely white screen when getting my tickets today. (It's also showing a run time of just 44 minutes, lol).

Plus there's two Blade Runners in the app (the original and new), both with no posters and no release dates/years, so it would be very easy for someone to accidentally pick the wrong movie entirely. Their app is a complete mess on the most basic of things, very amateurish.

 

[Surfinn]

It's against the TOS if you do it on purpose, but their app often screws up and makes the wrong screenings available to you. It's happened to me twice already, so now I have to check the Fandango app first and make sure it's not a premium showing or anything.

I'm still surprised at how unbelievably janky the MoviePass app and data is. Flatliners is showing the poster and synopsis from the original 1990 Kiefer Sutherland film for example and still hasn't been fixed over a week later. American Made is the #2 movie at box office and doesn't have a poster at all after a week. Blade Runner 2049 has no poster either so I had to press "check in" on a completely white screen when getting my tickets today. (It's also showing a run time of just 44 minutes, lol).

Plus there's two Blade Runners in the app (the original and new), both with no posters and no release dates/years, so it would be very easy for someone to accidentally pick the wrong movie entirely. Their app is a complete mess on the most basic of things, very amateurish.

Yeah exactly. How the am I supposed to know that some showings are against the TOS when it's listed on the fucking app itself and allows me to check in and purchase tickets?

Their app is unbelievably terrible.

First order of business with all the money you just had flow in from new customers:

Overhaul the app. Like completely

 

[LogicStep]

This covers IMAX 2d? It shows blade runner IMAX 2d as an option for me to watch.. while the 3d version is greyed out.

 

[Glass Shark]

This covers IMAX 2d? It shows blade runner IMAX 2d as an option for me to watch.. while the 3d version is greyed out.

It's not supposed to, sometimes the theater feeds that MoviePass gets are a little wonky. It's possible if you try to check in to these showings that your card will not be loaded with the full amount needed to pay for it, and you'll be required to pay the difference from another method of payment, which is against the MoviePass terms of service.

 

[LogicStep]

It's not supposed to, sometimes the theater feeds that MoviePass gets are a little wonky. It's possible if you try to check in to these showings that your card will not be loaded with the full amount needed to pay for it, and you'll be required to pay the difference from another method of payment, which is against the MoviePass terms of service.

Ok thanks. I'll just stick to regular.

 

[katsubento]

But I haven't even got a card processed change. Shouldn't that be quick so that you can do etickets and the card itself just takes forever to arrive. I have no card number. I've never once received any email about anything either.

Did your original order even go through? So you never got anything, including the initial email? I only got the initial one.

 

[webcivilian]

Finally got my card today. I joined on Aug-17. In time for Blade Runner.