Going to the movies can be a fun event, but these days it is becoming increasingly expensive to do so. However once in a while we all have a movie in mind that we would rather see on the splendor of the big movie theater screen than wait months to see it on a tiny television at home on DVD.

Even most small towns usually have more than one Movie Theater often offering just about the same movie fare. How do you decide which one pick when that big blockbuster you have been waiting to see finally comes out?

Some movie theaters offer special matinee prices at certain times of the day, or on particular individual days. Checking to see if the movie theaters in your area offer such promotions can save a lot of money, especially if this is to be a family trip to the movies.

These days, movie theaters often offer other entertainment aside from that on the big screen. Many have arcades and restaurants too, while others just offer the old fashioned fare of pop corn and hot dogs. If you are looking to make it a long night out, these facilities might be better suited to your needs.

Word of mouth is a great way to find a great movie theater. Ask family and friends which theater they prefer to go to.

But what if you are new in town, and need guidance? If you head to the Internet for help, as many people do these days, look for a website that offers consumer reviews of local businesses. There are a number of these kinds of sites and as the reviewers are regular people, not paid writers, the reviews and comments about the standard of a certain movie theater are likely to be unbiased and useful.