There are reasons why drive-ins have closed in most parts of the U.S. The picture quality is not very good because it is a blown up picture with ambient light that competes with the screen. The Fiesta casino gives off a lot of light for movie screens 3 and 4.
We saw "I Am Legend" on Saturday which had some dark scenes where it basically looked like the screen was blank for seconds at a time because night scenes don't show up well.
It was a double feature including Fred Claus which we didn't want to see. Potholes on the way out and into the theatre have gotten a little better but still exist.
Concessions are not too bad with hot dogs and popcorn fairly decent. The reason why we go is because my girlfriend is a chain smoker and need a couple of cigarette fixes during a movie which she can't do indoors.
Strengths:
1. Cheap $6 tickets--especially if you stay for the second feature.
2. Decent concessions. Can also bring in own food and drink.
3. Kids seem to enjoy being outside.
4. Can kiss and grope more discreetly than indoors.
5. Current releases--not a delayed discount movie house.
Weaknesses:
1. Poor screen resolution, especially dark scenes such as "I Am Legend" or "30 Days of Night".
2. Bumpy roads (lots of muffler dragging)
3. Sound is scratchy sounding
4. Slow exit if popular movie such as debut of "American Gangster"