People talking during the complete movie ! ARRGGGHHH !

United States
March 19, 2010 1:56am CST
I don't know about any other mylotters but money is tight in my household so going to the movies is a treat. A local theatre had a special promotion on Thursdays, 2 for 1 movie tickets! So I decided to go with a friend to see The Lovely Bones. The theatre was packed! No surprise there but the couple behind us would not stop talking! They discussed the movie and their kids and work etc. I tried shushing them but to no avail. Several other people near us did the same. No hushing this couple. So I missed out on a few parts of the movie since they were so loud. My friend got up and tried to find a manager or someone to do something. She succeeded in getting 2 free tickets to a showing of our choice but no one was going to shush those people. I think they should have been told to be quiet or made to leave. Has this ever happended to you? What did you do about it?
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21 responses
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
Those guys are rude and insensitive, i guess there will always be people like that in the movie theaters. If i were in your position, i would secretly throw popcorns at them. Several months ago, I have started the same topic about these type of people in movie houses and i realized based on the responses that it's not limited to one area. In fact members from other countries also have the same experience.
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• United States
19 Mar 10
LOL..they were directly behind us else I might have started tossing some popcorn at em! Think they would have noticed if it was coming from directly in front of the them but then again, maybe not. It was so annoying as I haven't been to the movies in a long time and I was really looking forward to it! Might have to avoid the 2 for 1 night next time! Thanks for your comments! Take care
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
There will always be people like that. At least i don't have to put with them anymore since i have not been to a cinema in years.
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• Philippines
19 Mar 10
I hate that too. One time, me and my mother was watching a horror movie, and the girls behind us are talking about the movie, one girl even told the whole story! That's bad because the movie became not so thrilling anymore.
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• United States
20 Mar 10
I know how that feels. I mean it's a horror flim too. That's bad!
• United States
22 Mar 10
My hubby and I got a babysitter and went to dinner and a movie for this past Valentine's Day. When we got in the theater the girl beside me kept texting the whole time. So I would be distracted because her phone would light up and then I'd hear her typing with her nails on the keypad and also hear the beep beep noise everytime she hit the letters on the keypad. I kept looking at her thinking she would stop and I even told my husband it was getting on my nerves (in a loud enough voice that she could hear me). I got up and switched seats with my husband and it was still bothering me. I didn't want to get up to go get a manager because I didn't want to miss the movie. And I was going to call back up there and talk with one after we left the theater but I never did. I should have but I didn't...it just kinda slipped my mind after the ordeal but it did really get on my nerves.
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• Philippines
19 Mar 10
Oh man, that could be annoying. I guess discussing stuff is all right if they are watching movies in their own house and there's no one to bother. We also do that at home but never on the movies. They should have been thrown out of the theater because they are disturbing the other patrons...no, all the patrons. I haven't been in the theater with someone who talks throughout the theater but I have seen people who talk loud on their phones a couple of times. At least it was not throughout the movie but that could be annoying too.
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
That could have really been annoying especially if they talked about spoilers! It sure was great that you got those tickets though.
• United States
19 Mar 10
I think it's kinda funny when someone's phone rings during a movie cause they always get yelled at. I mean, ya can't turn it off even for 2 hours, there's a problem there for sure. What bugged me the most is that they were talking about parts of the movie so maybe they has seen it already or something. At least we got additional tickets for another movie. Thanks for sharing!
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• United States
19 Mar 10
I know what you mean. I dislike it too when people just sits there and narrate the whole story and everyone hears them spoil EVERYTHING. I mean.. if you already seen this why are you even there? I guess if you like the movie that much, I understand why you are there again but you shouldn't spoil other's expectation of a good or bad movie.
• United States
20 Mar 10
Same here, I usually will get together with my daughters and we will treat ourselves to a movie once a month. I only had that problem once and I handled it myself by raising my voice so it could be heard throughout the theater and told the idiots in front of me to either shut up or take their conversation outside. And To my surprise rest of the people clapped their hands so loud it made the couple leave. I'm the type of person if you are rude I'm going to let you know it.
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• Canada
19 Mar 10
I hate it when people talk during amovie! I mean, okay, even I am convicted of making ONE comment or two during a movie but...really?! Talking through the whole things or telling theperson next to you what's going to happen next is absolutely infuriating! Discussing things that arnt even part of the movie, well thats just plain rude. Why go to teh movie in the first place? Those people most definatly should have been sushed but free movie tickets aren bad either. This has happened to me where the person is a friend of mine and I told her to shut up about a million times (as did otehrs in the theatre) and I was SO embarassed to be seen with her.
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• United States
20 Mar 10
I know how you feel. I had to tell people to "hush up" a few times while watching "Alice and Wonderland". No people have no respect for the movies.
• United States
21 Mar 10
I totally recommend seeing this film. I gave it an 8 out of 10 simply because there were a few minor inconsistencies with the books, but other than that, it was good film. I will not spoil it for you because I feel it would be better if you saw it for yourself. I actually recommend seeing it about two weeks after the film is out if you can because then you do have less people and less of the fans going to see it, so you can enjoy it more.
• United States
21 Mar 10
That's the movie we originally wanted to see. I'm really looking forward to it next weekend. I think it's the perfect kind of movie for the theater. We both are self employed so our next visit is going to be at an earlier show and not the 2 for 1 night. And sadly, I do agree that manners seem to be getting less and less. But as jonjee said, management should have done something and they opted to buy us off with the free tickets versus deal with the real problem. Take care and Be well!
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• United States
20 Mar 10
I know how you feel. I had to tell people to "hush up" a few times while watching "Alice and Wonderland". Some people have no respect for the movies.
• United States
20 Mar 10
That is what I do not understand?
@Qaeyious (2357)
• United States
21 Mar 10
I tend to find this more in discounted showings more than others, and they are also the messiest as well. And yes, giving you two free tickets doesn't solve the problem. Most likely they will keep doing this over and over again until some person in management would have the balls to do what is right.
• United States
21 Mar 10
Well I will give them credit at least the theatre was very clean. And you are right I think that the discounted ticket offer really overwhelmed them with the response. There wasn't one empty seat even the very front row was filled. We'll be using our tickets but will go at an off peak time and hopefully we'll be able to really enjoy Alice in Wonderland with no talkers, kickers or messy floors! Thanks for your input! Take care and be well!
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
20 Mar 10
Talking customers, are still paying customers. Getting a movie theater to kick out someone who rightfully paid, is difficult, and can get you sued. I have some rules about seeing films. A. Never see a new, or recently released film. Wait till it been out awhile, so there are fewer people in the theater. B. Always go at off peak times. Going to a showing just an hour earlier, can result is a thin crowed. C. Try and find the movie you want at a smaller theater if possible. Smaller theaters usually have smaller crowds. D. Never go to see a kiddy film, because even one yelling screaming kid can ruin the whole film. For me personally, I find the movie theater to be a bad deal. With inexpensive large screen TVs, high quality sound systems, and $1 DVD rentals, for the same amount of money as going to the theater, I can buy a large Pizza, 4 movies, and be entertained for an entire day.
• United States
21 Mar 10
Excellent Advice! I think that the 2 for 1 ticket offer brought out way more people that the theatre expected and they were short staffed for sure. Some movies do play much better on a big screen in my opinion. We originally wanted to see Alice in Wonderland and it's visually stunning and I think it will be worth it to see on the big screen. Tho, we'll be sure to use our 2 tickets at an off peak time so hopefully that will help. Thanks for sharing! Take care!
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
That is very rude of them to be making themselves the center of attention. People are there to be entertained, to understand the story and learn from it from those people you mentioned just robbed you of every right to enjoy your money's worth. People like them should be banned from entering moviehouses.
• Finland
19 Mar 10
You'r right! If they are going to talk, then why can't they at least talk silently? Gosh I don't understand them...
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• United Arab Emirates
21 Mar 10
They should've been made to leave as a consequence
• United States
21 Mar 10
I agree that is what should have happened. The manager should have acted like one and came and dealt with it. They were super packed with people because of the promotion so I think he was rather overwhelmed and way understaffed. On the way out, I didn't see one sign about being quiet during the movie like I have seen at other theaters so maybe this one doesn't really care whether you get to enjoy the movie or not. I'd be very curious to know if the manager gave out any other free tickets or refunds as a result.
• United Arab Emirates
21 Mar 10
Has never happened but i ain't surprise,it's rude
• United States
21 Mar 10
You are quite lucky! It's happenned in the past but never like this where after several people trying to get them to hush, they wouldn't. Sad to say that manners are not the way they used to be. If it was kids I would have understood alot better but they were adults. Oh well...
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
20 Mar 10
I've been to the movies when people keep talking during the movie. Usually a shush will do it. In this case, management should have come and asked them to leave. I'm glad you got the free tickets, but what about all the other people who didn't? Again, management should have responded better...free tickets and removal of the talkers.
• United States
20 Mar 10
Ah,,,now that would truly have been nice! We put up with it for about 30 minutes before my girlfriend decided she'd had enough and went to find an usher or someone to solve it. I was really surprised when she came back alone but with the tickets in hand. And the manager gave us each a ticket so it's like 4 for 1! There were quite a few people who were really annoyed but no one else got free tickets that I know of. My girlfriend is from New York and she doesn't put up with crap from anyone which is cool tho she's really sweet about it. Thanks for your input! Be well!
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
I get pissed off when my boyfriend talks during a movie. he always try to guess what will happen next and asks me my opinion about his guess. I throw pillows on him if he does that because he knows I don't want to be disturbed when watching but he wanted to play with me and get into my nerves.
• United States
19 Mar 10
Oh my god, my boy friends does that too Sharlionse! I assume for men, they view as "I bet I know this is gonna happen" just to see if he was right. Guys like to challenge any little thing they can get their hands on. Side Note: maybe they are simply just bored or just wanted to stir conversation with you. I should do what you do next time and hit him with a pillow to. That'll teach him a lesson (in a good way).
@LadyBoss (253)
• United States
20 Mar 10
Yes , I hate it when this happens . Its like you cant even enjoy the movie because other people are being so rude. Thats why I perfer to watch movies at home.
• United States
21 Mar 10
I like both. Some movies are just plain more exciting on a big screen. We orginally wanted to see Alice in Wonderland and that really would have been great on a big screen since it's a visual feast. Tho movies at home are cool also since one can pause them as needed for bathroom or snack breaks! Take care
@olisaur (1922)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Ugh, I HATE when peoplelike that are in the theater. Seriously, they have no self-conciousness. w
• United States
20 Mar 10
LOL,,now she sounds like abit of a nut case. I think that it was just bad luck since it doesn't happen that much. But during a more serious movie, ya got to pay attention or you miss important things. I liked the movie but I am sure that I would have understood some parts much better if they had just shut up. I am alot more positive about it now that the dust has settled and we'll try to get into Alice in Wonderland soon. BUT not on the 2 for 1 night. The manager gave us each a ticket as an apology of sorts I guess. Not sure why they didn't just send someone to hush them or make them leave. The theater was super busy that night tho so maybe it was just plain easier! Thanks for sharing! Be well!
• United States
19 Mar 10
They should of been thrown out yes..I have come across some things like that.People being loud and mean..i just walk away from it, if their to loud or cussing i would of told a manager or something, but just smile and go on about life.
• United States
19 Mar 10
My girlfriend tried to get the manager but he said he was too busy and gave her tickets that are good for any show instead. Kinda cowardly I guess but we'll use them next week but not on the 2 for 1 night! Take care!
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@Ramsesxlll (1431)
• Finland
19 Mar 10
No, that has never happened to me, although my friends/brothers/sisters say that I always talk too much when watching a movie, or just normal TV... Hope I'm not as annoying as those who you described where :p
• United States
19 Mar 10
Hello Tallygirl09, I can totally relate. I also went to go see the lonely bones at one point, but luckily for me we got the good crowds. To answer your question, YES! I hate it when people talk while performance is playing. What sadden me is the fact the programe and poster states to REMAIN slient at all time and turn off all electronics-- and yet people STILL talk and keep their cell on. If they wanted to talk, the two should have went out to eat rather then spoil your "leisure" time. I'm sorry you missed some parts of the movie; I'm glad you got free tickets though. That's always nice. I think they should have USHERS like the old days to keep people in CHECK. :)