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What annoys you at the movies?
Last night I went to see a movie ~The Bourne Ultimatum~ great movie btw. But this guy who was sitting directly behind me was eating his popcorn so loud, that I couldn't listen to the movie. Then he started shaking the bucket I guess to get the butter sorted throughout the popcorn. He ate his popcorn like this throughout the whole movie. I was like my God how much popcorn do you have? I couldn't move because the movie was packed so I just had to deal with it. Now I'll have to see it again. I wanted to say "Would you eat somewhwere else please. Geez!".:mad:
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The last time I went to the theatre the man one seat away kept passing gas--and it smelt awful. I know it was him because of the look on his face and eventually his wife/friend said something to him. It was really bad for most of the last 15 minutes of the movie--and it was one of those theatres that serves dinner during the movie, so we couldn't move.
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When I went to see Pan's Labyrinth for the first time the theater was relatively empty besides my group of friends and these 3 people a few rows back. They talked, giggled, and laughed throughout the entire movie-a few times I looked back there to see one of them them excitedly engaged in telling the other two a story, waving her hands around & whatnot.
Eventually we asked them to shut up but it only worked for a little while. I don't understand why 3 adults would pay to see a movie & just talk the whole way through it? Everyone else that I was with could understand the dialogue even though I had to read the captions but its still annoying to have someone chatting throughout the whole movie. I just used it as an excuse to see it 2 more times after that. :D |
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Another thing I hate is people who take thier infants to see a rated R movie (especially when it's a horror movie) and the child cries the whole time..please for the rest of us spending 10+ dollars to see the movie....get a babysitter or just dont come You know I hear the cable companies are negotiating with the movie industry to show new theater run movies in the home at a PPV cost......if it comes down to that...I say have a movie party to offset the cost. |
The above reasons are why I wait for movies that I want to see on the big screen to go to the dollar (now $1.75) theatre...and ones I don't need to see on the big screen to come to DVD.
And actually, I try to go at "odd" times (early afternoon for R rated movies and late night for G-PG movies), and either there's really nobody there, or the people that are there are respectful. The only movie I ever brought my infant to was the Phantom of the Opera at the dollar theater, and it was at 8:00pm, so she slept the whole way through...and she was used to Opera-style music, so that didn't upset her. Now that she's older, I took her to see Bridge to Terabithia, and she talked a few times, but she was generally very good. |
the prices piss me off the most. ive been twice in 6 years, and it amazes me that to go have an evening out that may or may not be rudely interrupted, i have to pay that much money.
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Kids are what annoy me at theaters. I made a post a few years ago about a bad experience I had with kids at the movie theater. I don't understand why parents bring a toddler to a 10pm or later movie. The kid is tired and cranky so a temper tantrum will more than likely ensue. You're supposed to take your child out of theater as soon as he/she starts throwing a fit but a lot of parents don't. I've had some miserable movie experiences because there was a kid in the theater throwing a temper tantrum.
I usually way for the movie to come out on pay-per-view or DVD. I'd rather pay $3 to see the movie in the comfort of my own home than sit like sardines in a can at noisy theather that I had to pay $9.50 per ticket for. |
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I won't lie...sometimes, when don't feel like being bothered, I find 'other means' to get my movies and if I really like them buy them on DVD once released...what is the most annoying about the movies is how much we are paying now for movies vs 10 years ago and more of these movies suck (see the thread: Movies you belive people should NOT watch lol) and they keep making sequels. The worst offenders of sucking money from people are Japanese horror flicks remade for the American public. The Ring, Juon, and a few others were better when left alone but the moment someone tinkers around with it...the movie gets shot to hell and you come out wondering how can you get your money back. |
Growing up there was a .99 cent theater in town and you stuck to the floor--and I didn't like that.
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before this part of Indiana changed time zones, we would go to the drive-in. $5 for two movies, and the babies could sleep in the car while we watched the movies.
Now however, it is 10pm before it gets dark, so we haven't gone this year. My biggest movie annoyance is people who shout at the screen. I don't mean scream at a scary point, but who actually shout out advice or a "you go girl" at the characters at the screen. Um, sorry, but THEY CAN'T HEAR YOU! And I can't hear the movie with all the shouting! |
The last time I went to a theatre (in Chicago, btw), the family behind us must have brought a picnic basket or something! They had a whole PIZZA that they shared, drinks they slurped, and popcorn that they brought. How on earth they got this stuff into the theatre, I have no idea.
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needless to say, I stuck with popcorn and soda |
Anyone, kids or "adults" talking during the show. Too many people it seems seem to think that they are at home rather than out with others.
Cell phones and the owners who just can not turn them off. Those who answer their cell phones during the show-see above. |
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For me, I don't like it when a group of people come in late and stand in front of my view while trying to track down a seat. That's inconsiderate. |
I read some of the comments above about watching movies at home, which is good, and at 1st I thought like this too. Well, I went out and bought a 47' widescreen HDTV, and surround sound, and the crazy thing about is, it still doesn't replace the movie theater. I love going to the movies but only when the above isn't present. I only use my home theater system to play my XBox 360, I very rarely watch or rent movies on it unless I have company, then I'll rent movies.
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I can think of one instance where I was beyond pissed, my dad and I went to see some movie (can't even think of it now, it was years ago) and this lady behind us actually answered her cell phone, in the middle of the movie, and started having a conversation. Well I tried to be "nice" by turning around and giving her the "evil eye". She didn't get the hint. Finally I told her to shut up and get off the damn phone. I'm sorry if I had to pay almost 10 bucks to see a movie, I'm going to watch the movie and not be interrupted by rude people.
I hate seeing movies with crying kids. I am always like "take your damn kid outside". My brother and I went to see the midnight showing of revenge of the sith and some stupid parents actually brought their 3 year old and infant. I couldn't believe it. Because it was late and the theater was super crowded there were cops there. Now, these kids were throwing tantrums in the theater prior to the movie started. A bunch of us complained but the cop couldn't do anything until the movie started. Needless to say as soon as the movie started, the kids were still crying, the cop came in and escorted them out of the theater. I was beyond appalled that these parents were putting their own personal and selfish needs above those of their children. I don't want to sound mean, but that experience just soldified in my mind that some people shouldn't be having kids. |
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I went last night to the movies to see the latest Pirates. I missed the first showing, so we went last night when it showed at the movie theater 50 feet from my apartment. I figured since it was a later showing that we'd probably have a low crowd. But I was wrong. We had a big crowd and in that crowd, we had some parents who allowed their children to run around the theater WITH FRICKIN' BELLS ON THEIR SHOES. wtf??? Sometimes I wonder how soldiers can live with law and order at work, and come home and raise completely bone-headed families...
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Prettyboy...whatcha playing on ur 360 right now? Getting Madden? BTW..the HD DVD attachment dropped in price...I grabbed it a few weeks ago and it's hot like that...now all I need are movie theater style couches...and I may never leave my room again And the perfect idea for a man's movie viewing room is as follows - 7.1 surround sound system - 50' or better HDTV - HD or Blu Ray player - Theater sytle seating with adjustable massage cushioning -mini fridge stocked full ....bathroom down the hall...hehehe....with otional mini screen aaaahhhhh.....when I get filthy rich one day |
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TODDLERS AT THE MIDNIGHT SHOW!
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i will admit, i took my infant daughter to the movies when she was first born. (i was tired of sitting in the house!!) she was about 3 or 4 months old, and didnt make a single noise. i even nursed her (it wasnt crowded and i was in the back). when we were leaving, i couldnt believe how many people stopped and were in awe that she was in there for 2 hours and didnt hear her.
that being said, my child isnt everyones child. LEAVE THEM AT HOME. i'm sympathetic, but not that much. |
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Not being able to unstick my feet from the floor once the movie's ended.
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I don't remember if she said anything, she did glare at me but I was like "whatever, you're the rude bitch not me" :rolleyes: |
Parents who can't find a sitter and bring their child to movie that is not even for kids to begin with and let them act like wild animals.
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And several theaters in my area have morning shows just for parents with young kids. |
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I have VGE Saturday night live quite often. That stands for Video Game Extravaganza Saturday night live. It's when all my game gurus and I get together over at my place and kick up the surround sound and play video games on two different t.v.s with two different systems from 6pm-6am.:D |
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Prettyboy...meet me over there... BTW...back to the topic before we hijacked the thread.... How about spending $$$ on an overhyped movie ? Spiderman 3 Pirates of the Carribean Fantastic Four .....just to name a few |
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Anyway, DaemonSeid, what team do you play with when you play Madden? I have my own NASCAR team I play with. I've been using the same number, sponsor and driver since NASCAR 2002. |
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That's why I LOVE the Arclight in Hollywood. It's my favorite theater. Always a pleasant movie watching experience.
They have a no-cell phone rule. Not even vibrate, it has to be off. One time an Arclight neo was looking at his cell phone and their was a mutiny. He quickly turned it off. |
What annoys me when I watch a movie...
When my dad in SoCal gets the high end bootlegs... The good ONES! And I know they be bootlegging at the "Hollywood Video"... That is how we watched "Borat"... |
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