Films straight from the cinema to Sky Store etc (1 Viewer)

[Otis]

So, from today, films out at the cinema at present, are available for immediate streaming. Ball park price seems to be £15.99.

Seems fair enough perhaps. I did think it seemed a little steep at first, but if two of you went to the cinema it would cost more than that.

Anyway, my real question is, should I even bother considering it due to the fact they are all only in SD?

The difference on my TV between HD and SD is really noticeable. Huge difference in quality.

I think this is a good idea in principle and I do understand why they are only streaming in SD, but I can't really see it catching on for that very reason. £16 for average quality at best.

Everyone agree?

 

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[Nick]

Netflix are reducing quality also.

Trying to reduce bandwidth.

 

[Otis]

Netflix are reducing quality also.

Trying to reduce bandwidth.

Yeah, get that, but the difference is really palpable.

Just can't see it being worth it.

 

[Nick]

Better than watching it filmed off somebodies phone though for new films

 

[Otis]

Better than watching it filmed off somebodies phone though for new films

Never ever done that. Seen clips on the internet though and they look poor, the sound especially.

 

[Otis]

If you are going to go for it, I recommend you go for Amazon Prime rather than Sky Store.

Invisible Man - £15.99 at both Sky and Amazon, but Sky is only SD and Amazon is HD.

I thought the Invisible Man was a great movie.