By Diane Lee
For the price of about 3 movies you could see 30 -- in the theater thanks to MoviePass. It's a monthly membership like Netflix, only for the big screen.
"That's pretty cool, that's a good price, that's a good option for people," said big screen lover Elizabeth Howard.
Keith Hines in Spartanburg shares the ethusiasm.
"Our family would use it often, I think that would be a good thing."
Frequent theater goers like Keith Hines and Elizabeth Howard say the ability to use the Pass any day of the week at any theater that has a credit card is the big attraction.
But if you don't look closely at the fine print it's bound to spark a little drama.
If you're commitment phobic, this pass may not be for you. After the first month you're locked into a year membership, or you're hit with steep cancellation fees.
Those fees are between $75 if you cancel within 2-3 months. $60 if you cancel between 4-6 months. $40 if you cancel between 7-9 months. And $20 if you cancel after 10 months.
That could leave movie lovers changing their tune.
"That might would be the only drawback would be just a year commitment," said Hines.
Other drawbacks include exclusions on 3D and IMAX movies, as well as showings at specialty theaters. And you can only see one film a day.
Those limitations leave movie lovers like Martial Robichaud sticking with his home subscription instead.
"I would prefer Netflix because it's a lot more economical than paying $30 a month to go to the movies."
That also saves you the temptations of over-spending on concessions.
Still, Howard says a pass that promotes seeing more fun flicks with your fella, may be just the thing to keep the silver screen in living color.
"Dinner and a movie it's still classic so everybody still likes that," said Howard.
