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

Apart from the improved affordability, movie fans enjoy watching movies at home as a result of convenience. With busy lives that keeps us at the workplace as well as on front page 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 especially prized. With this in mind, which of these movie services provides the most value for the home viewer?

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