The Best Movie Experience?

You’d expect a good experience when you go to the movies. No, not only the movie itself, although that is beside the point. But you’d expect good service for the price you pay. You do not want cramped leg space where you must move so you can let people pass, uncomfortable seats, or too much noise in the theatre. You go to the movies for the movie-going experience. You go for that sound system, the chill air, the experience of submerging yourself in a new movie and forgetting about what is going on in your life for some time.

Movie theatres have come a long way in Nepal. And they are only getting better. From the noisy people, all that whistle blowing, and uncomfortable cramped seats to more managed theatres with elevated service, people are understanding the value of movie theatre experiences. The first vivid movie experience I remember having is of watching “Kuch Kuch Hota hai” back when I was a kid in Guna Cinemas in the 90s. And now, it is the same Guna Group that has recently introduced the “Durbar Cinemax”.

Durbar Cinemas is a new benchmark for movie experience, I must say. Furnished lavishly, it sets international standards. Complete with comfortable adjustable recliners and a considerable distance between two people, it allows you to enjoy a movie at your best. With enough space for your legs and at your side for your stuff, this definitely feels like watching a movie at home. The theatre is not so big, with limited seats but that is what makes it better. It allows you to enjoy the movie without the crowd and the noise. A food tray at your side where you can place your snack easily, Durbar Cinemax also offers, and I honestly say this is the first time I have seen a bar at the theatres, drinks to enjoy during your movie.

So is it the best movie experience one can have? A big yes if you’re all in to enjoy a movie at your own time, in comfort and relaxing away from the world.

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