Sky Movies a waste of money
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Sky have now changed the format of their movie channels and in my opinion, Sky Movies can no longer be considered the same value for money that it once used to be.  Maybe they thought that it was a clever move because it has allowed them to reduce the amount of movies they air, this may well reduce their costs and increase their profits, but I think that in the end it will eventually just lead to more cancellations from subscribers.

Sky Movies, revamped - still too many repeats!

With the number of repeats shown these days...

Besides, with the huge number of repeats shown these days you would be better off raiding the bargain bin down at the supermarket.  It made me laugh recently when they put on that old movie "The Karate Kid".

How can they consider that to be a modern film?  Come on Sky, let's have one or two blockbuster movies at least and a few less repeats!

Maybe like some other large companies in the UK I could mention, they are simply out to rip off as many people as possible and have no idea of what good customer service is.  I do hope not, but it certain feels like that and as a result, I decided to cancel my Sky movies subscription this morning.

At the moment I am actually looking at a broadband TV provider in the US.  They are offering me a better choice of programmes and features for the same money that I currently pay Sky.  How can I refuse?  If this service is any good I will of course spread the word and promote it on some of my own personal web sites.

Why should we put up with the same old recycled movies again and again?  Well we can vote with our feet and maybe, just maybe, someone at Sky will listen.

By: The Will


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I have had sky for years but I am getting fed up with all the repeats and trashy films I have dozens of channels and half of them I wont ever watch because they are just rubbish somenights the same program on 3 or 4 times I work nights so dont watch much tv but when I do have time off I switch sky on and its the same rubbish I saw at the weekend thursday nights are always dross on sky and if there is a film on zone horror it looks like its been made at home in the back yard corney acting and bad sound quality or dubbed ........not happy and will go to free sat soon at least I can watch rubbish for free,
*robbie  30-Jan-2010 17:46

 
think skys movie choice for new years eve and for that matter all year is absoloutly garbage,,the great escape,,,,,,brewsters millions,,,,never back down,,,psycho,,,,,cmon skymovies are a flaming joke now,,,seriously thinking of cancelling them
*mr hopefull  31-Dec-2009 15:51

 
I totally agree with the view that sky are ripping customers off. how can they put high school musical on at midnight, how can they put rocky horror on sky screen 1? do they think that people arent awake after 11pm. the films after this time are rubbish.i love films, I watch them everday and have seen more than most people.i have just turned over to sky movies so called action, and surprise surprise Metro is on again. this film was rubbish when it came out,its one of eddie murphy's worst films yet it is always on. I would rather 48hrs its got more exciting action in it anyway. I am cancelling my sky as I have found loads of sites to stream movies, even the box office films.more people need to complain otherwise things wont change.my advice is to get a pc and download or stream your movies for free.when they realise what everyone is doing they will put down the prices and change the choices available. they know that at present themselves and virgin own the market.
*Dom  19-Nov-2009 02:17

 
I completely disagree. Sky Movies has always repeated their films - usually twice a day. The genres are very helpful and what the US has done for many years. Also, the Karate Kid is a modern classic and I am more than happy to see old "bargain basement" films on premium movie channels. It's all about choice. There is a channel for the latest blockbusters, a channel for oldies and modern films like Pretty Woman. I think it's excellent choice and much better than the old Sky Movies 1-9 which were really appalling. The Premier, Max and Cinema were good choices but the genre channels are even better.

Add to that the completely free downloading of many MANY films and even the option to watch the movie channels online, I think we have never had it so good.

Maybe you should consider something like love film or go with Virgin Media? They have thousands of movies on demand.

Personally, I'm sticking with Sky Movies as they always have - and always will offer me the best choice
*ElementalSkies  08-Nov-2009 22:16

 
sky tv is a rip off but virgin is worse but still pay it for the football and for my child
*russ  12-Sep-2009 15:08

 
I'll be interested to hear how straightforward the process of cancellation is for you. Sky can show remarkable reluctance to part company with customers and can sometimes be obstructive.
However their tactics make them look like good Samaritans compared with the antics of TVL acting for the BBC with regard to pressurising people into buying a TV license.
*Ron  30-Aug-2009 11:41

 
What the hell Patricia Movies for men are free.
I had this trouble explaining that Cbeebies are free.
People subscribe to Sky TV and do not know what the hell they are paying of paying for.

Summary:
Sky TV HD 678 per year
Sky without HD £252 per year
BBC Licence £139-50 per year
Santanta Sports £158 per year

Save yourselves some money get rid of it all.

Look at Sky TV it's full of premium rate numbers at £1-75 per minute.
Pornography Channels asking credit card details plus premium rate phone numbers.
Look at Sky TV Games they charge premium rate nubers for that.

MY ADVICE TO YOU ALL GET RID CANCEL DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THEM
*Bifta  03-Apr-2009 03:44

 
Your a mug

You may have got a Sky+ HD Box for £49 but you will pay £678 per year to watch it.

You are now tied to a 12 month contract ( After 12 months get rid of it)
*Bifta  03-Apr-2009 03:37

 
I just got sky+ hd for £49 show me anyone who sells a hd box for cheaper?
*shop-bright  10-Feb-2009 11:38

 
I think it is a bit expensive but sky movies offer hd service so its worth it for that alone
*eshop600  11-Jan-2009 09:08

 
trouble is no-one at Sky listens about anything I am being charged 10 pounds per month for a line rental which I do not have this has been going on for 10 months despite several letters and phone calls, any suggestions.
*LOGGY  19-Nov-2008 20:18

 
I don't see anything wrong with having old films on alongside the new ones.

Can you imagine a radio station just playing brand new tracks?

Also how can you argue both ways about repeats of new films and putting old films on in the same breath. If that was the case they would only show one film once then chuck it out. There aren't enough films mate.
*Scopey  11-Nov-2008 15:59


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