So we went to TRY and watch National Treasure today, but there was a guy behind us that was REALLY into the movie. This was a little more than just laughing too loud or talking to the person next to him. When anything was about to happen, he would start saying, "yeah, Yeah, YEAH!" During the exciting moments of the movie, he would get really excited and yeah yeah along with stamping his feet or clapping. I really don't think there was anything mentally wrong with him, he spoke to us before the movie and seemed fine. Very excited about the movie but fine. We eventually had to get up and leave the theater because he was just too disturbing.
We did get a rain check.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
That's what home and DVDs are for. So one can yell, scream, ect, get snacks, go to the bathroom, cuss at the screen, shout directions to the actors knowing full well they can't listen to you because their roles are set and all the obnoxious stuff you can't do at theatres or so you don't have to put up with people doing all that stuff.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
My aunt got me light up knitting needles, saying they're perfect for movie theaters. Um that's not gonna happen.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I misunderstood the thread title. I thought it was going to be a how-to.
Personally, I'm a fan of the running commentary, snide remarks, and jokes. Oh, and kicking the seat in front of you. That's a great way to be annoying.
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Is there a reason you didn't turn around and say, "Please, we're trying to watch the movie, and we can't enjoy it with you constantly talking and making noise. Could you stop, please?"
"Dude, you're killin' me here," has served me effectively in the past too. There are those who actually enjoy doing it specifically to annoy others, and are best dealt with first by showing you're not intimidated.
Posted by adfectio (Member # 11070) on :
I was trying to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks (I thought it was great, btw) and the guy behind us allowed his kids to continually talk and kick the back of our chairs. Ok, that's fine. Kids are kids, and we were in a movie for kids. But the real kicker for me was when his cell phone rings, and instead of shutting it off, he ANSWERS it!
What makes it ok to answer your cell phone in a movie? What really got to me is when he said something to the effect of 'Oh, nothing really. I'm just in a movie,' answering what I can only imagine was 'what are you up to?'
By the time I am inside the actual building my phone is either off or on silent. I don't pay 6.50 for an opportunity to talk on my phone.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Despite you saying nothing seemed wrong with him, it seems to me that he probably has some kind of social or mental handicap.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
adfectio, $6.50? I should be so lucky. It's $9 for a movie ticket here, almost $8 for the matinee.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
KQ, that's just what I was thinking. But he lives more towards the middle. Things seem to cost more at the edges.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
I was that guy when my friends and I went to see Moulin Rouge earlier this summer. It was on two nights at mightnight at the local art theater (sadly I missed the night when the whole audience sang along with them), and the night I went was the loud laughter night, where I apparently laughed TOO loud, and the people in front of me kept whispering loudly to each other and shooting me dirty looks. Thankfully I was totally oblivious to them until the very end when my friend pointed it out.
I have a loud laugh, sorry, it's not something I can control. I have partial hearing loss, it's not my fault. Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
Unless you're REALLY on the edge. I live 90 miles east of adfectio, and movies here are two bucks if you go before 4pm. The Jujubes are still expensive, though.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I'm not sure where in Ohio adfectio's living, but in the Dayton area ticket prices are pretty variable. The mainstream theaters charge $9.50, but there are a couple of independent art houses that charge ~$7, and a number of cheap theaters with older titles that just charge a couple of bucks.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
Raqeesh and KQ,
I gave a few obvious glances, but did not say anything on the off chance that there really was something wrong. If there were and I said something, I would have felt really bad. Our two littlest ones were not into the movie so leaving seemed to be the best option.
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Breyer, I've seen those light-up needles. How do they compare to normal needles, especially in weight? My sister was thinking about them.
Oh, and I'm paying $9.50-10 at the first-run theaters ($6 for matinees) and $3 anytime at the second-run house.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
We have two theaters in town that are very inexpensive for first run movies. All matinees are $2.50; adult prime time movies are $4.50 and child and senior prime time are $2.50. The theaters are old and the seats are uncomfortable, but at that price, we can take the whole family (6) fairly cheap.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Once long ago, while I was in college, I was waiting in line at the movies with a friend. She was very petite and looked like a little doll--round face, towhead, fair skin and pink cheeks, and big, blue eyes. The woman in front of us in line was just obnoxious--I can't remember what she was saying but she was complaining loudly the whole time we were standing and waiting. Julene finally said quietly to the woman's back, "Lady, you're bugging me." The woman turned around and saw her sweet innocent face looking blankly at her, and immediately glared at me. Surely that cute little girl couldn't have said that! (But she did stop after that . . .)
Posted by Boothby171 (Member # 807) on :
I just wanted to check if this thread was a complaint-fest, or a how-to guide...
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
It all depends on how you read it.
Posted by Little_Doctor (Member # 6635) on :
In my area, movie tickets are $10 no matter what movie or time you trying to by a ticket for. Although, they give you a $2 discount if you show any form of student ID.
Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
Movie talkers are a special breed of sub-human that deserve no coddling.
I mean there's only like one time I was okay with some mong making noise during a movie and that was because it was this phenomenally arachnophobic old lady who just started saying 'oh no oh no oh no oh no' whenever Shelob was on-screen. You could tell she couldn't help it but it was hilarious!
Posted by Pegasus (Member # 10464) on :
quote:Originally posted by Samprimary: Movie talkers are a special breed of sub-human that deserve no coddling.
They can join the child molesters in the special level of hell.
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Once at the movies one of the girls in our group (a petite asian girl) accidentally kicked the seat in front of her and started a fight because of it. Some punches were thrown (our way) and we left and had our money returned.
Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
I'm usually dead silent in movie theaters. If I'm next to someone I know who also likes movies, I might whisper. The only times I've been loud enough that people could hear me were:
Star Wars Ep. II, before Yoda brings out his light saber against Dooku. The whole crowd was going nuts already, and I think I was chanting "oh my god oh my god oh my god" over and over again.
Die Hard 4: I cheered after the delivery of "Yippie kayay...."
That said, I've learned to deal with noise at the movie theatre. I also choose to go at times when no one else is there.
Posted by brojack17 (Member # 9189) on :
Normal noise is expected. This was really ridiculous. We tried to put up with it for awhile.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Launchy -
SOME movies I think it's okay to do that for. Midnight shows are an exception to the rule, especially for uberexciting moments like those.
The crowd for Snakes on a Plane had an energy that I've never experienced before, same for Serenity. You expect shouts, cheers, etc for those kind of shows. I think it's part of the special experience of a midnight show.
Posted by Launchywiggin (Member # 9116) on :
I did forget to mention that they were midnight shows--so you're right--special exception.
I thought of another example, though. My friends have a sense of humor that has us laughing at parts where no one else is laughing, and I know we've gotten on people's nerves with that. Usually it's because something is so bad that it can't be ignored, or some other inside joke.
Also, if we're ever faced with "that guy" that's being too loud in the movie theatre, we end up laughing BACK at him, with appropriate jeers and mocking to shut him up. He's like a side attraction.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
quote:Originally posted by Tante Shvester: I misunderstood the thread title. I thought it was going to be a how-to.
Personally, I'm a fan of the running commentary, snide remarks, and jokes. Oh, and kicking the seat in front of you. That's a great way to be annoying.
Tante, you stole my funny....
Again.
Posted by adfectio (Member # 11070) on :
I go to a theater on the north end of Columbus. There's actually a theater in the city i'm going to school in, but it's like a buck fifty more, and its a MUCH crappier complex. So for experience and price, it's better to drive the hour.
quote:hey can join the child molesters in the special level of hell.
Posted by steven (Member # 8099) on :
I see poor movie theater behavior as a reflection on the person's upbringing.
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