The title really sums up the topic.

I actually asked the question ages ago in this thread, but didn't get an answer.  I hope the mods don't mind my re-posting.

The movie 3D Sex and Zen (3D玉蒲團之極樂寶鑑) is coming - in April I think - and, for the first time, I'd actually like to see a softcore pic in the cinema.  

My plan was to take a couple of female friends to see it at the start of the evening to set the mood  but I was wondering what the cinema environment would be like.

Has anyone seen one of these "mainstream" flicks in the cinema?  I think Sex and Chopsticks went on general release before, but I didn't see the need to watch it in the cinema when there's great streaming sites online.  

With S&Z it's going to be cinema or 3D Bluray, and I can't imagine my other half being too pleased if I bring my two mainland friends to watch it at home.

So I'd really like to know if the cinema is a suitable place to bring my lady friends... will it be full of inquisitive young couples, or just men in raincoats with their hands in their pockets?

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[ Last edited by  princeandnpg at 6-2-2011 23:34 ]

i think its more of the later (and inquisitive and curious young men perhaps). inquisitive young couples will be a rare sight to behold in such cinemas showing soft porn stuff, and i doubt they would to set the 'mood' by watching such a soft porn in the cinema

On the other hand, talking to some of my local female friends, it seems that Sex & Zen 3D isn't really a taboo subject in the same way that a 'cheaper' softporn movie would be -- many of them openly talk and laugh about it and it seems like they would be up for watching.

I think it has to do with the obviously high production values and the fact that it has been mentioned so many times in the mainstream press. So it somehow has a more 'elevated' status than a regular soft porn movie.

Also I think it depends what cinema you watch it in - if it's in a major cinema chain like Broadway, AMC, UA, etc. then I think it would be totally fine to bring female friends. But if it's in a musty old 'specialist' cinema in Wan Chai... then maybe not!

Got it... Palace IFC it is, then

I'll definitely do some more subtle research first though.

Another option: you could always rent the private "Director's Club" cinema at UA Cityplaza and fill it with your lady friends. I think it fits up to 15 people -- so it'll be you, 14 ladies, and Sex & Zen 3D . a perfect night out!

i agree, thats the only way to go. You will really be a director then. Might as well try taking a shot at directing a movie while you're in there.

Brilliant idea, except the fact that half of my SO's social circle live in Tai Koo.  

Sounds like a good 141 boys night out  though.  Five guys, ten ladies, and the new hotel nearby

I hear there will be a lot of Mainlanders coming to HK to watch since it will be banned in China... they got organized tours for it!

I think it will depend on which theatre you go to, if you go to the seedy ones in Yau Ma Tei or Shum Shui Po then you're just asking for a facial from your neighbor... but the AMC at Pacific Place should be pretty safe

There's another private cinema in Elements , so you can do that instead. (Unless the OTHER half of your SO's social circle lives at Kowloon station - then you're just screwed )

I want to go to the cinema that all the wgs and sauna girls will go to see the movie. It may be an aural experience as all these girls practice their fake orgasms.