Win a pair of tickets to Vue in Leeds or Kirkstall
According to new research released from Vue and University College London, a few hours in front of the big screen can have fascinating benefits on our brain function, social connections, productivity and creativity.
This research highlights just how precious and necessary a trip to the cinema can be, providing us with an escape which helps relieve the pressures of our everyday lives.
Alongside this research, Vue have invested in a brand new film, called 'Get Lost'. The video directed by Jake Scott of RSA Films and starring John Boyega of Star Wars fame is a two and a half minute film showcasing how beneficial a trip to Vue can be to truly get lost in great stories on the big screen.
As a treat for film fans, the advert is packed with a variety of 'Easter eggs', with thirty hidden references to classic movies spanning all genres and eras of cinema.
Win tickets for two – terms and conditions here.
So to help you 'Get Lost', we've teamed up with Vue to offer you the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with one of ten passes to see the fill of your choice.
For a chance for you and a guest to escape and enjoy great stories yourself, Vue is offering 10 cinema fans the opportunity to win one of 10 pairs of cinema tickets at Vue Leeds Light or Vue Kirkstall.
How to win
Watch the video, then tell us how many hours John Boyega says you should spend in the cinema to feel good.
By entering this competition you agree to share your contact details with Vue Cinemas and JPI Media *. Winners and entrants may be contacted for marketing purposes.
The Vue Cinemas competition runs until 11.59pm on Tuesday 11th February and entries are only accepted via the online form. Standard JPI Media competitions rules apply, click here to read T&Cs in detail.
Click here to enter.
Immersive experiences – how it all works
Through an academic experiment conducted by UCL’s Faculty of Experimental Psychology, a group of volunteers were tested with sensors to see what happens to our minds and bodies during a two-hour film screening.
The findings showed a noticeable increase in participants’ heart rates during the film, with viewers in the healthy heart-zone for 45 minutes – equivalent to a light form of cardio. Fascinatingly, as viewers watched the film their heart rates became more closely aligned, often beating in unison.
Dr Joseph Devlin, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL commented: “Cultural experiences like going to the cinema provide opportunities for our brain to devote our undivided attention for sustained periods of time. At the cinema specifically, there is nothing else to do except immerse yourself.
Activities with a shared social focus on the other hand have been proven to boost our creativity, team performance and bonding with others, and has also been proven to reduce feelings of loneliness and depression.
Logging off
Tanya Goodin, founder of Time to Log Off and author of ‘Off’ commented: “One of the symptoms of our smartphone-fixated culture is that we’re increasingly retreating into solitary experiences on our devices. It can hardly be surprising then that loneliness is on the rise for all age groups. One of the antidotes to this is a shared big screen experience, which has the power to bond us in a way that solitary screening never will.
Vue offers the best luxury leather recliner seating, high definition SONY 4K screen and Dolby Atmos multi-dimensional sound because everyone deserves to experience the magic of big screen entertainment at affordable prices.
Tim Richards, CEO of Vue International commented: “Between juggling multiple devices and living in a world where we’re almost never offline, switching off has never been more important. Not only is the cinema one of the last places where you can truly get lost, but the research shows that it’s actually good for you!
“That’s why we invest heavily in having the ultimate seat, screen and sound experience and are constantly striving to provide cinema-goers with the best possible big screen experience.
Don’t forget to watch the video here and click here to enter.
Vue Terms and Conditions
You will receive two tickets for the film of your choice.
The prize is only valid at Vue venues.
No cash alternative.
Not transferrable or assignable and not for re-sale.
The prize is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
The tickets will be valid for one year from the date of issue
Vue Guest Admissions Policy applies and can be viewed at https://www.myvue.com/legal/terms-and-conditions#guest-admissions-policy