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Flixster Works Out The Kinks And Finally Releases Native BlackBerry Application

by Bla1ze on 2 Dec 2009 12:14 PM
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Flixster Release Native BlackBerry App

Ok, so Flixster has had this sitting in the wings for a while now but due to some unforseen issues it's arriving later then planned. With that out of they way, Flixster has released their native BlackBerry smartphone application through BlackBerry App World. What was previously just a web page launcher is now an awesome on device app which allows you to check new video releases, read reviews and view trailers provided your device supports it. You can even use your GPS location to look up and view theatres and show times in your area.

After the rocky start, I have to say I am quite pleased with the implementation here - it really is a great looking and functioning application for BlackBerry smartphones. Well worth the download if movies are your thing for sure. BlackBerry App World states all devices and all carriers, but I cannot fully confirm that information so let us know in the comments what device you are running it on so we can get a collective list going.

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Posted by _X_ Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 904 days ago

The new interface is very nice, I'm glad they moved to a native app the interface is much nicer.

 
 
Posted by wzguy1976 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 904 days ago

I have a Verizon 8330 running 4.5.0.138 and when I download the Flixster app it only gives me Version 1.0 which is just the crappy web launcher. Anyone know how to get the newer version?

 
 
Posted by VolcomStone Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I just downloaded this app and let me tell you it is great so far!! I am using it on a Verizon Storm2. I was able to look up theaters near me and it had listings for 3, 5, and 10 miles away. After clicking on one of them it showed all the times the movie was playing at, if you click on the movie you can read critic and user reviews, movie info, and even watch the trailer (although the quality is not that great). I think the only thing that is missing is the ability to buy tickets!

 
 
Posted by mookish Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

Flixster vs Poynt? Anyone?

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

Yeah. Would like to know this one......

 
 
Posted by Vapour Trail Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I would love to hear a comparison as well. Poynt is great, IMHO, so seems like a bit of a duplication.

 
 
Posted by Desconocido Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

As an application Poynt is the best/most efficient. As far as movies go, Poynt has more options (high, lo res trailer). Poynt also gives you the "home" theater option for even more efficiency. Poynt is great for speed, but Flickster is a dedicated movie app and is very good.

If you want to do some research (i.e check out reviews, see what's going to be released, etc) than Flickster is the way to go.

 
 
Posted by xmen81 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I am using 8520 curve in India, not able to see the new version in App world..showing only 1.0, I tried all options..but not worked.

 
 
Posted by erupert66 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

Was thinking the same as mookish before I saw their comment. Poynt has got this covered already and also business & restaurant lookup mapping, etc in one app. I wouldn't download a 2nd just for movie listings.

I guess this app is more geared for checking out reviews and trailers vs. "what is playing near me?"

 
 
Posted by Desconocido Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I would agree. Poynt is great for finding out what's playing by you, none better.

Flickster is more "research" oriented. It is an app you could kill 10 minutes on just reading through reviews, seeing what is coming in the following moths, etc.

If your not a movie buff and just looking for movie times, Poynt has you more than covered.

 
 
Posted by gameboy213 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

Allows you to purchase movie tickets.

Flixster does not.

Poynt wins.

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I wonder what fandango would be like if it ever gets ported to BB. I love poynt. Works great for what it is. I am a movie buff and would like to have what Flickster offers, but at the expense of more app memory usage when I can just google reviews or go to rotten tom or IMDB through the browser.

I guess the kicker for me is the ability to purchase tickets, with the theater coverage Fandango has (I believe Poynt's reach is not as broad on this, or maybe I am wrong), and with fairly large theater coverage for purchases. Once that happens (be it Fandango or someone else) THAT becomes my #1 app. So, I guess I stick with Poynt. I may download Flickster just to check it out......

 
 
Posted by josh_flixster Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

Hi all

Thanks for the positive feedback and for trying the app. A few comments:

1. Currently the native version is available for the following devices: 8900, 9000, 9700, 9500, 9520, 9530, 9550 & 9630. We are rolling out the native version for more devices soon but meanwhile we have also updated the web version (available for all the other devices) to include both hi and lo res trailers.

2. The current version does have ticketing. We are partnered with movietickets.com and have have tickets for all the theaters they cover (about 40% of all theaters, but it varies by location).

3. We are excited about building a good app for BlackBerry and working hard to add new features and make the app better, please send us any feature requests or bug reports to blackberry at flixster-inc.com

 
 
Posted by Res215dg Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009 903 days ago

I remember I was waiting for the longest time for Flixster to come over to BB (former iphone owner so I already knew the benefits of Flixster) and when it originally did launch, was so sadened by a basic mobile site with a fancy launch page.

But now I can go ahead and reinstall Flixster on the BB. Great and smooth fast interface and some good links to movies!

As a previous iPhone owner, there were previous apps I have been waiting for to convert to BB for awhile, and some of the most recents being eBay and now Flixster :) ....Now if we can just get SportsTap and a good mobile version of SigAlert over....

 
 
Posted by Bulldogwrst Monday, Dec 07, 2009 898 days ago

I just got my BlackBerry Bold 9700. Since I am new to BB, I will have to try out both to see what I like.

 
 
Posted by xmen81 Saturday, Feb 06, 2010 838 days ago

wow new version is available for 8520 today. :)