Watching movies has always been a means of relaxation, and the introduction of gadgets such as smartphones and tablets has ease the burden of setting aside time for just movies. There are people who view these devices as a replacement for cinemas, while others still prefer traditional cinema settings.
On one hand, technology like android devices provides comfort when watching movies because all films can be watched online(both recent and old). For example, the streaming platform “Netflix” recorded a spike in the total number of subscribers from five hundred to ten millinio users within the first three months of it introduction. On the contrary, cinemas noticed a sharp decrease in the total number of customers within this period. It turnover was 40% lower compared to the previous year. This implies there was a shift from the use of cinemas to smart devices.
On the other hand, cinemas provide the perfect settings for families to bond. To illustrate. holidays such as Christmas and New Year create the right conditions to bond and to watch movies together along with other families create the best atmosphere. Research by the Department of Psychology, University of Oxford deduce that families that partake in outdoor activities like seeing a film are happier compared to those who do not engage in such activities.
In conclusion, the use of mobile devices for movie purposes does not render cinemas obsolete. However, a combination of both is beneficial for joy and relaxation.