QUOTE(ooikh @ Dec 4 2012, 11:09 AM)
MBO Cinemas opened their latest location in Citta Mall 2 weeks ago (22 Nov). I thought i should try it out on the first day (thinking maybe they have some opening promo). I took the lift to 3rd Flr. The place was deserted. I was informed only 4 halls are opened instead of the earlier announced 9 halls. I wanted to watch the cartoon "Rise of the Guardians" and I found out the ticket price is RM14.50 for normal show !!! This price is really exorbitant. So I decided not to watch the movie.
Yesterday I thought of giving MBO another try. I went with my 2 other friends to watch the 3D version of "Life of Pi". Guess how much the ticket price is?? RM25 !!! And on top of that we have to pay another RM2 for the 3D glasses. As I remember TGV and GSC does not charge for the glasses. Even the IMAX 3D ticket price is only RM26. So how come MBO is RM25 + RM2 ??? We found out the whole cinema hall has only couple seats. So 1 of my friend had to sit alone. The rest of the hall looks like any other cinema (maybe slightly bigger leg room). Even the chairs cannot lean back like GSC.
And guess what else?? The 3D glasses sucks! When we put on the 3D glasses, there is no 3D effect and some parts of the screen looks blurry. I felt like complaining to the management and get a refund on my ticket.
I think MBO is the worst cinema chain in Malaysia.
Actually this is my 2nd bad experience with MBO.
My first time was in Viva Homes when I wanted to watch a movie on Wed and found out that there is no half-price (the ticket still costs RM12).
I think I will still stick to GSC, TGV or Cathay.
OMG!!! I am in the same boat as you too. My experience is exactly the same as u...even the same movie as you. And you are right, the 3D is not clear...a bit blur.
I found out that their 3D is not real 3D version. I suspect there is a type of machine that can sort of turn a normal movie into 3D.
Also u noticed that their 3D glasses is not the same type as TGV or GSC? Somebody told me it is just normal polarized sun glasses.
I also took it home and tried to watch some 3D Youtube... failed!!