However the aroma of fresh popped popcorn as well as a darkened theater with a towering wide screen lures us to new released films, most of us still view much more movies at home than at the theater. With the introduction of online movie rental and movie downloads nearly 10 years ago, the selections offered by the local video store are not the only options viewers have for their home entertainment.

Aside from the improved affordability, movie fans enjoy watching movie movies at home because of convenience. With busy lives that keeps us at the workplace and also on the road, time spent relaxing at home is at a premium and any service that enables us to enjoy that time without additional complexity or effort is very prized. With this in mind, which of these movie services provides the most value for the home viewer?

Traditional video stores can be convenient for some last second movie picks; or at least convenient if someone lives within a few blocks of the shop.