Movie Theaters
Movie theaters! One of the places in the world I detest! Sometimes they play great flicks, popcorn is usually stale and expensive as the Franklin Mint, but that's just the beginning. Once you finally get past the concessions, then good luck finding a decent seat before someone annoying sits behind you, in front of you or to the side. Between the screaming children (don't get me wrong, I love kids, but movie theaters are not the place! -- people come to watch a movie, not listen to your kid bawl throughout the picture!), constant chatter, even after the movie starts, it's not a pleasurable experience.
On average, I can go, hmmm... maybe TWICE, then I get sick of it. Only problem is if I wait for the movie to be released on disc, the impact is lost. Big screen is great, especially with high action and adventure flicks like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. But I go to two movies after a long hiatus of boycotts of these places, and by the second one, I am disgusted. If I am really adventurous, and go for a 3rd try, it's beneath reproach!
Recently, my boy and I went to see Star Wars III. Outstanding movie, very well written, with the exception of Natalie Portman's acting (I know I'll probably catch heat for this comment! *chuckle*) In fact, we saw it TWICE! First viewing wasn't so bad with the exception of the kids... this was no flick for the kiddies, folks! I mean, 3-8 y/o should not be allowed into this one for the gore and violence. The second time was terrible. Between people going back and forth in front of us every 15 mins, the guy in front of me constantly stretching and moaning (LEAVE if you don't like the movie!) oh, and my wife said that the woman beside her was constantly chattering. Here's the clincher, when the med droid announced to Obi-Wan, Organa and Yoda that Padme was carrying twins, the woman gasps and blurts out, "OMG, LUKE & LEIA!!) NO KIDDING! Wasn't that the point? Great deductive reasoning, Sherlock! *chuckle* Might I request for the rest of us that are NOT so bright, don't give it away! LOL!
That was just my most recent theater experience. However, it is a good example of what happens. It would be nice to be able to watch a movie without people acting like it's their own living rooms! The back of my seat is NOT your foot stool, shaking or kicking post! Neither is my armrest! GRR!!
I can handle the sticky floors from all the dropped sodas, crumpling of candy wrappers, high concession prices, etc. if it wasn't mixed in with all the other garbage! Don't know about you, but my idea of going to a movie is to WATCH it, especially if I've paid nearly $10 per ticket. If you want to play, do it outside or in your own home.
I remember when I was a kid, any talking during the movie or any other disturbances was answered by the usher threatening to remove us from the theater! What happend to that today? Problem is, in many cases, it's the ADULTS causing the commotion! What an example we are setting for the younger generation.
Well, I just had to get that off my chest.
On average, I can go, hmmm... maybe TWICE, then I get sick of it. Only problem is if I wait for the movie to be released on disc, the impact is lost. Big screen is great, especially with high action and adventure flicks like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, James Bond, etc. But I go to two movies after a long hiatus of boycotts of these places, and by the second one, I am disgusted. If I am really adventurous, and go for a 3rd try, it's beneath reproach!
Recently, my boy and I went to see Star Wars III. Outstanding movie, very well written, with the exception of Natalie Portman's acting (I know I'll probably catch heat for this comment! *chuckle*) In fact, we saw it TWICE! First viewing wasn't so bad with the exception of the kids... this was no flick for the kiddies, folks! I mean, 3-8 y/o should not be allowed into this one for the gore and violence. The second time was terrible. Between people going back and forth in front of us every 15 mins, the guy in front of me constantly stretching and moaning (LEAVE if you don't like the movie!) oh, and my wife said that the woman beside her was constantly chattering. Here's the clincher, when the med droid announced to Obi-Wan, Organa and Yoda that Padme was carrying twins, the woman gasps and blurts out, "OMG, LUKE & LEIA!!) NO KIDDING! Wasn't that the point? Great deductive reasoning, Sherlock! *chuckle* Might I request for the rest of us that are NOT so bright, don't give it away! LOL!
That was just my most recent theater experience. However, it is a good example of what happens. It would be nice to be able to watch a movie without people acting like it's their own living rooms! The back of my seat is NOT your foot stool, shaking or kicking post! Neither is my armrest! GRR!!
I can handle the sticky floors from all the dropped sodas, crumpling of candy wrappers, high concession prices, etc. if it wasn't mixed in with all the other garbage! Don't know about you, but my idea of going to a movie is to WATCH it, especially if I've paid nearly $10 per ticket. If you want to play, do it outside or in your own home.
I remember when I was a kid, any talking during the movie or any other disturbances was answered by the usher threatening to remove us from the theater! What happend to that today? Problem is, in many cases, it's the ADULTS causing the commotion! What an example we are setting for the younger generation.
Well, I just had to get that off my chest.
posted by QballRail at 11:24 PM
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