Definition
Lovefilm is a company which allows you to order DVDs online, more commonly for you to borrow, to watch without having to leave your house to go to a DVD shop such as blockbuster.
Lovefilm have over one million members and over 70,000 DVD titles, games console games, Blu-ray, TV series for you to borrow or buy.
The product you have chosen will be delivered to you within 24 hours and you can send it back via post when you're ready.
At first you can try a free trial for 30 days but membership costs £3.99. Lovefilm now have over one million members.
They say this on there site:
'Britain’s largest range of films and games – 67,000 titles and countingThey have DVDs from all different genres so you can find nearly any film, old or new'
Features
They have all different genres for films and TV shows so you can find nearly any DVD or show quickly and easily, whether it is old or new.
If you are looking for a specific title you can search quickly in the search bar
They have all different genres for films and TV shows so you can find nearly any DVD or show quickly and easily, whether it is old or new.
If you are looking for a specific title you can search quickly in the search bar
You can watch new movie trailers
You can see reviews from other members if you do not know which film to choose. This way you can see which film is more suited to you.
This applies to films which are currently in the cinema and films which you wish to rent or buy on the site. It uses a star system so a good film being 5 stars and a bad being 1 star.
Other features include:
- interviews with actors/actresses which you can watch online
- a list is on the site where you can view who got what at the latest movie award ceremony such as the Oscars
- when the next film festivals are
- staff reviews
- competitions and film quizzes are also on the site for any member to partake in,
Advantages: Massive convenience, films come to your door
Disadvantages: It's good value only if you watch enough films a month
Interview
How long have you been a member of lovefilm?
I've first come to know this service from a friend who sent me an invitation for a month's free trial, and I gave it a go. I've been a member for several months since.
Is LOVEFiLM good for money?
Yes, because you pay per month instead of per film so for me it's brilliant because if you were to watched 2 films one month and 10 the next it would cost the same. Although people who don't watch films on a regular basis, say once every two months it is not worth it but for me, it is amazing. Personally I find that I do on average 8 films a month, which translates into about £1.60 per film. This still beats high street rentals, and it has the added convenience of postal delivery.
In your opinion what is the best thing about LOVEFiLM?
You can quit any time you want! If you don't feel you are not getting your moneys worth, then you just stop paying. There is no contract. Also the list of films they have is outstanding. You never run out of films to watch!
Who do you think LOVEFiLM is most suited for?
I would say families. If one of you wants to watch one film, and someone else wants to watch another, it costs the same. Also elderly people you can't leave the house for whatever reason like not having a car to drive, it is delivered straight to your door step which is extremely convenient.
Do you have any further information you would like to add?
There is a lot information on there about the history of films and actors and actresses. I have learnt a suprising amount from LOVEFiLM.
