Netflix vs LoveFilm - UK opinions please

Mexicola · Post by **Mexicola** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:42 am

Morning all

***UK Twoismers***

Anyone use either of the above? The Mrs is dead set on getting one or other of them. For my part, I'm really not that bothered but if we're going to cough up for one, I'd rather have the one that gives the best deal.

Price wise, they're identical, so it's all about content range and quality. Oh and we'll be streaming rather than ordering DVDs etc. We used LoveFilm about 6 years ago they were ok but I think we're nudging towards Netflix at the moment.

Opinions??

IanRedpoint · Post by **IanRedpoint** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:17 am

I think it depends on whether you most want to watch TV series or films. Personally, I've been getting bored of mainstream cinema for a long time, and I get a lot more enjoyment out of a top quality TV these days (Breaking Bad, Top Boy, Southcliffe, House of Cards etc.).

We recently subscribed to Netflix, primarily so we could watch the last season of Breaking Bad, and we've been pleasantly surprised by how much good stuff, TV in particular, is on there. I've heard Lovefilm is perhaps better for films but worse for TV.

We're using Netflix through a PS3 and it works very well. I guess the Xbox version is very similar. If you have a decent network/broadband connection you can get a fine HD picture out of it too.

We've actually started using Sky On Demand for any new-ish release films that we like the look of, which covers almost everything bar the foreign language ones. I don't know if Lovefilm is any better for foreign language stuff.

I know Netflix has a 1 month free trial. Maybe Lovefilm has something similar...

Mexicola · Post by **Mexicola** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:29 am

Cheers Ian - yes LoveFilm has a similar free trial and boy do they target me for it!

Thanks for the info on Netflix. That sounds alright actually. I've little interest in Hollywood movies with one or two exceptions and I think the Mrs wants it for decent TV so that sounds ideal.

WeHadNormality · Post by **WeHadNormality** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:02 pm

I haven't used LoveFilm myself but I signed up for the Netflix free month trail for the latest Breaking Bad episodes and liked it that much I have ended up keeping it.

I also installed the free Media Hint add on for Firefox and get all the U.S content too. You get a hell of a lot more stuff that way.

Techboy · Post by **Techboy** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:41 pm

netflix here too. its good

jcnporter · Post by **jcnporter** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:57 pm

Mexicola wrote:Morning all

***UK Twoismers***

Anyone use either of the above? The Mrs is dead set on getting one or other of them. For my part, I'm really not that bothered but if we're going to cough up for one, I'd rather have the one that gives the best deal.

Price wise, they're identical, so it's all about content range and quality. Oh and we'll be streaming rather than ordering DVDs etc. We used LoveFilm about 6 years ago they were ok but I think we're nudging towards Netflix at the moment.

Opinions??

I've found Lovefilm instant (their streaming service) to have a very poor selection of films. TV series not much better - no Mad Men or Breaking Bad, for instance.

Mexicola · Post by **Mexicola** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 6:55 pm

Cheers guys. Looks like Netflix is the way to go.

billyelliott · Post by **billyelliott** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:12 am

Watching Netflix in Germany is gain without pain. I set up streamingvpn and then started netflix to catch my favorite movies while on the go.

Basepair · Post by **Basepair** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:33 am

I have both as present (due to getting deal- 6months for 10 quid!), streaming thru the PS3.

i would agree with other posts. Lovefilm not QUITE as good as Netflix....but depends what you're looking to watch.

You can cancel after a month, so try one, try the other. no harm done.

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Netflix vs LoveFilm - UK opinions please

Netflix vs LoveFilm - UK opinions please

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