After failed attempts to score tickets two summers in a row, I was elated to finally succeed this year. Yay!
We took a pleasant stroll down the promenade to arrive at Zürihorn 15 minutes early to select our seats. It was exciting to walk down a red carpet, receive a promo soda and see the giant screen along the water.
Once we got in, the trouble started. EVERY SEAT WAS TAKEN. I didn't know people would come early and reserve seats by writing their name down beforehand. I was really annoyed that Orange Cinema would intentionally oversell their venue.
There was a huge crowd of chairless folks in the front who immediately jumped into each lounge chair as the staff placed them down. One... two... THREE additional rows before we were able to get seated.
I rushed to use the restroom as the ads started playing in German... and they were completely out of toilet paper. :( Thank goodness I always carry pocket tissues on me.
Was planning to get my free Ovalmaltine ice cream (included in the SFr. 22 ticket price) during intermission, but thankfully I got it before the movie started, as THERE WAS NO INTERMISSION.
Actually, the first row wasn't bad, and it didn't hurt my neck at all. I thoroughly enjoyed our front-row view of the movie Moonrise Kingdom (in English) and even liked leaning back in my lounge chair. After a blazing day, the temperature did get a bit nippy after 10 pm, so I should have brought a thicker cardigan.
Despite the shaky start, it was a still a pleasant experience, so I'll probably attend again next year. read more