As we travel, we are doing a mix of touristy things and regular everyday things. We have gone to visit various attractions, and we have also gone to places the locals visit, grocery shopping, and sent snail mail (who doesn’t love getting something in the mail that isn’t a bill?!).
One of our favorite things to do together is go to the movies. As soon as something of interest is released, we are there! There are some movies I’m really looking forward to seeing, and I was a little worried being overseas and having to wait to see them when we returned. I know, silly concern. But now, a lot of times movies are released overseas before North America, so we may be seeing some movies even earlier!
We have now seen a movie in all three countries we have visited thus far. You would not know you were not at home watching the movies as the process is very similar to home, buy ticket, purchase food at concession stand, watch movie. The only differences that would tell you where you are would be the prices and concession selection! Seats are selected at time of purchase and the venue has many movies showing (several theatres) which are all smaller (less seats) than what we are used to in Canada. Hollywood movies are in English with local language subtitles. There are also a lot of local movies you can see as well but I am not sure if they have english subtitles. The concession has many interesting items to select from and prices are easier to absorb. Mixed popcorn anyone? Sweet or salty, or both?! Satay popcorn? Churros (regular or chocolate), hot dog, burger (with a rice bun), potatoes, etc. Interesting and to Jason's dismay, there is no butter for the popcorn!
Tokyo - The Wolverine 3D
If you do not have your 3D glasses, you will pay approx. $22 CAD per person. A regular popcorn (mixed) with 2 small cokes was about $6.50 CAD.
The movie is very good, Hugh Jackman, need I say more :) Ok, Jason can be more objective on this one and he even agrees this movie was very fun! And extra fun since it took place in Japan!
No one spoke, or looked at their cell phone the entire time. No sticky floors either. Japan is the place to see a movie.
Singapore - We are the Millers
This one was about $6 CAD per person. The concession here also had sweet or salty popcorn! A regular popcorn and pop was $5 CAD!
Why are people so hard on comedies? This was funny, and boy, can Jennifer Aniston rock a pair of khakis! Jason would agree with me! ha ha!
Also a good place to see a movie, no phones or talkers. And oh, this particular theatre had soooo much leg room!
Kuala Lumpur - Gravity 3D
A 3D movie here was only $15 CAD for the two of us! And a large popcorn (mixed) with 2 small cokes less than $5 CAD!
Oh my, GO SEE THIS MOVIE! It MUST be seen in 3D (Ideally IMAX 3D). It is a stunning movie, and Sandra Bullock is AMAZING! (Break your anti-3D movie rule). This is most likely one of the best of the year. We will not say any more, except that I hear an Oscar nod coming!
Malaysia is like North America, plenty of talkers and at least one cell phone texter (mid movie) :(
~Christine y Jason
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