Movie Theater Experiences Thread

[James]

Hey Thundarr, a fellow Vacouverite!

A thought occurs to me regarding the not clapping/cheering in a movie; If you're the one person out of a few hundred people getting annoyed by everyone else enjoying themselves, who's the idiot in that situation?

[Kane52630]

Speaking of theater reaction, I always wanted to go to a screening that has a strong fanbase at attendance and it's a movie you've seen multiple times. Prime example is The Room.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Boy I wish I was at that theater.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

I see. We must be serious. With serious faces and all be perfectly quiet to not disrupt the balance of the universe in harming my theater experience. No cheering or we are all lesser folk for doing so. Anybody who wants to express a great time is a damned fool for having a great time and showing it. No expressions!

Please, you might as well be saying we can't laugh. Like a comedy, we express our enjoyment and the humor with our laughter. With an action film or just some particularly great film, we'll express that through cheering and clapping.

I'm not saying that at all or that someone can't laugh at a comedy or scream in a horror movie. I'm saying for the most part act like you've been to a movie before. Don't give the rest of theater your personal commentary on how a character should act during certain scenes or talk to your friends about how scary a scene was. I'm sure most of us have seen countless movies here from all genres, no? Well you come to expect certain story points from say a superhero movie. You expect the hero to go through adversity, get the girl, kill the villain and save the day. So why do people clap frantically after ironman 2 credits roll knowing what's most likely coming? I can see clapping if the director or anyone involved in the movie are in attendance because you want to show them how much you liked the movie, but if I'm sitting in a Sherlock holmes 2 showing at 10 am on a Saturday then there really isn't a good reason to act like a tool screaming and clapping like the ravens just won a super bowl. It's fine at certain points I guess if it's something groundbreaking.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by Dr Lee

For me, it depends what the noise is... if it's kids running about being noisy or people chatting over the movie, then i'm generally irritated.

but if it's in sync with the movie then i don't mind it one bit....

Thanks this is what I'm getting.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by James

I don't think people clapping or cheering makes them idiots, it's just an expression of them having a good time.



Do people think the football players on TV can hear them screaming to run faster? No one imagines the girl in the horror movie is going to turn back when someone screams "Don't go in there!" but it's all part of the experience.

The only alternative is watching the film at home, alone.

There's a difference between a scripted movie that never changes unless it's made by George Lucas and a sport where a single mistake changes the whole game and even has people betting on it. Too entirely different mediums.

[ShadowBoxer]

Originally Posted by Kane52630

Speaking of theater reaction, I always wanted to go to a screening that has a strong fanbase at attendance and it's a movie you've seen multiple times. Prime example is The Room.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Boy I wish I was at that theater.

I had a experience like that it was for The Lion King 3D. The crowd was HUGE and the crowd was very diverse from young to adult. I am 24 so I grew up with The Lion King so it was awesome seeing it re released on the big screen with updated animation and 3D (even though the 3D was barely noticable). The crowd sang along to the songs, laughed, etc. It was just a fun time at the movies.

[James]

Originally Posted by marvelman2006

There's a difference between a scripted movie that never changes unless it's made by George Lucas and a sport where a single mistake changes the whole game and even has people betting on it. Too entirely different mediums.

Of course they're different mediums, but that's not we're discussing. My example was in direct response to the line I quoted from your post:

"Do people think the hero or characters on screen can hear them cheering them on."

Of course the characters can't hear them, but neither can the football players or anyone else on the TV. Whether it's one medium or another doesn't matter, people cheer and clap and make noise because they're excited -whether that's because they have a bet on it or they're just really enjoying themselves.

Either way, none of those scenarios makes anyone an idiot.

[Doctor Jones]

Originally Posted by marvelman2006

I'm not saying that at all or that someone can't laugh at a comedy or scream in a horror movie. I'm saying for the most part act like you've been to a movie before. Don't give the rest of theater your personal commentary on how a character should act during certain scenes or talk to your friends about how scary a scene was. I'm sure most of us have seen countless movies here from all genres, no? Well you come to expect certain story points from say a superhero movie. You expect the hero to go through adversity, get the girl, kill the villain and save the day. So why do people clap frantically after ironman 2 credits roll knowing what's most likely coming? I can see clapping if the director or anyone involved in the movie are in attendance because you want to show them how much you liked the movie, but if I'm sitting in a Sherlock holmes 2 showing at 10 am on a Saturday then there really isn't a good reason to act like a tool screaming and clapping like the ravens just won a super bowl. It's fine at certain points I guess if it's something groundbreaking.

By commentary, you mean talking? Of course I'm against that, but when it comes to cheering, when it's something like say, Iron Man 2 why not? If they're fulfilled it hits them the right way, why can't they? They're not "tools" for cheering. Just because you think so doesn't mean they can't cheer. They're having a good time. Let them. It doesn't need to be groundbreaking in order to make it cheer. Your problem is you can't see why others would cheer. Everybody's different. If many people are doing it, the film did something right for them. Don't take that away from them. If it doesn't hit you that's fine. Just don't label them as stupid or as tools for enjoying something.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by James

Of course they're different mediums, but that's not we're discussing. My example was in direct response to the line I quoted from your post:

"Do people think the hero or characters on screen can hear them cheering them on."

Of course the characters can't hear them, but neither can the football players or anyone else on the TV. Whether it's one medium or another doesn't matter, people cheer and clap and make noise because they're excited -whether that's because they have a bet on it or they're just really enjoying themselves.

Either way, none of those scenarios makes anyone an idiot.

ok so if I'm sitting in hangover 2 and everyone is laughing after the bit when a certain character finds out he was done by a guy and a person next to me started saying "these fools are crazy, can you believe that, theres no way I would let that happen to me" after the initial laughs died down, is that ok and I can't call him an idiot because he's blatantly ruining the movie by providing extra? that did indeed happen to me on opening weekend by the way. Thats what Im getting at, in my past experiences in full theaters laughing is great but 8/10 ether after collectives screams/ laughs/ cheers etc theres the knuckleheads who take it to the next level and add that extra that really isn't needed. Some people can't tell that we don't need to hear your personal opinion.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

By commentary, you mean talking? Of course I'm against that, but when it comes to cheering, when it's something like say, Iron Man 2 why not? If they're fulfilled it hits them the right way, why can't they? They're not "tools" for cheering. Just because you think so doesn't mean they can't cheer. They're having a good time. Let them. It doesn't need to be groundbreaking in order to make it cheer. Your problem is you can't see why others would cheer. Everybody's different. If many people are doing it, the film did something right for them. Don't take that away from them. If it doesn't hit you that's fine. Just don't label them as stupid or as tools for enjoying something.

I have no complaints for people wanting to have a good time at the movies, heck it provides people like me with crappy day jobs a chance to escape there problems for 2 hours and let the mind reset. I just ask that people not do the wrong things at the wrong times. Like laugh at a scene where someone is just walking down the street to meet someone and right before a fight starts for someone to yell out "someones about to get F'ed up" in a blatant try to be the funny guy in the room. I just ask people act like they have seen a movie before, laugh, cry, scream, cheer sure but don't go the extra mile to try to stick out from the pack. Some people just don't have that ability to know when a moment is over and the rest of the theater has moved on.

[HighFivingMF]

Originally Posted by Kane52630

Speaking of theater reaction, I always wanted to go to a screening that has a strong fanbase at attendance and it's a movie you've seen multiple times. Prime example is The Room.

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Boy I wish I was at that theater.

I wish I were here....

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

[James]

Originally Posted by marvelman2006

ok so if I'm sitting in hangover 2 and everyone is laughing after the bit when a certain character finds out he was done by a guy and a person next to me started saying "these fools are crazy, can you believe that, theres no way I would let that happen to me" after the initial laughs died down, is that ok and I can't call him an idiot because he's blatantly ruining the movie by providing extra? that did indeed happen to me on opening weekend by the way. Thats what Im getting at, in my past experiences in full theaters laughing is great but 8/10 ether after collectives screams/ laughs/ cheers etc theres the knuckleheads who take it to the next level and add that extra that really isn't needed. Some people can't tell that we don't need to hear your personal opinion.

I think you're getting off subject. Your post that I replied to was this one:

" I don't like clapping or cheering at all in a movie theater. Do people think the hero or characters on screen can hear them cheering them on. I didn't pay money to hear idiots cheering and in result me not hearing the actors on screen. Pretty much if you do it at home don't do it in a public theater, do people really sit in there homes and cheer and clap?"

You didn't mention anything about people making comments after the moment has passed, you were talking about clapping and cheering. I've already written what I think and ultimately if you want to sit in the movie theater being annoyed while everyone else has a good time, that's up to you.

As for the new points you bring up, like your experience at Hangover 2, I agree, that can be irritating, but it's a different kettle of fish.

[LostSon88]

Yup. That's a totally different thing.

[Doctor Jones]

Originally Posted by James

I think you're getting off subject. Your post that I replied to was this one:

" I don't like clapping or cheering at all in a movie theater. Do people think the hero or characters on screen can hear them cheering them on. I didn't pay money to hear idiots cheering and in result me not hearing the actors on screen. Pretty much if you do it at home don't do it in a public theater, do people really sit in there homes and cheer and clap?"

You didn't mention anything about people making comments after the moment has passed, you were talking about clapping and cheering. I've already written what I think and ultimately if you want to sit in the movie theater being annoyed while everyone else has a good time, that's up to you.

As for the new points you bring up, like your experience at Hangover 2, I agree, that can be irritating, but it's a different kettle of fish.

Yeah what he said.

[Mace Bloodstone]

must suppress emotions

[CelticPredator]

I think if you don't clap in great ****ing movies, you should just sit at home.

The whole point of the theater is it's a social area where people gather to watch these things.

Talking about other **** is not what you should do.

[Superhero 101]

I love the theater i go to. the Audience is always cheering when something really cool happens.

[Parker Wayne]

Originally Posted by CelticPredator

I think if you don't clap in great ****ing movies, you should just sit at home.

The whole point of the theater is it's a social area where people gather to watch these things.

Talking about other **** is not what you should do.

Agreed. Being in a great theater where the audience is really into the movie makes movies better. Being in a bad, ignorant one doesn't.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by Parker Wayne

Agreed. Being in a great theater where the audience is really into the movie makes movies better. Being in a bad, ignorant one doesn't.

I dont think thats true necessarily, I saw inception opening weekend and everyone seemed to be quiet for the most part. There were a few chuckles at the right times but no one was hooping ang hollering when gordon levitt had his hallway brawl or the climatic 3 dream ending came to a conclusion. There was one clap at the end but everyone just got up and as they were walking out I could tell most of the theater had a ball by how happy they were talking to there friends. It is possible for people just to go to a movie and be in all of what there seeing and clapping and cheering arent really necessary.

Again Im not saying people cant clap or cheer or be excited but I can honestly live without it during a movie. Im 26 years old, I like cold miller light beer, I like heavy metal, I like rap, I like strip clubs. Dont think Im a snob or anything I just prefer more quiet audiences. I know you guys say you go for the atmosphere but I go because A) ITs a new movie I cant wait for bluray to see, B) I enjoy the big screen, previews and the surround sound with my popcorn. I honestly love big empty theaters, I guess its my desire to have my own home theater in the basement.

[Doctor Jones]

Well you might as well just wish to be by yourself in a theater in general then. It's nice, but it's nowhere near as great of an experience when you're in a packed theater on opening night.

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Going to the movies is a big, group activity. It's nice to sit with strangers in big room and watch the same thing. I prefer it when the crowd gets into it; makes the movie and overall experience more fun.

[marvelman2006]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

Well you might as well just wish to be by yourself in a theater in general then. It's nice, but it's nowhere near as great of an experience when you're in a packed theater on opening night.

I dont where you at but in hanover maryland there is one giant theater called cinemark and its a great place to go to see movies especially since they added XD theaters. But weekend nights are a no go for me, too many teenagers texting and too many knuckleheads from dc come there talking during the movies or bring screaming kids to adult movies but Ive found over the past year saturday and sunday mornings are the better times for me. Thats the thing I was trying to get across Im sure you guys have a blast with your packed houses but in my neck of the woods too many of um are teenagers or people who just try to ruin the expereince. plus alot of people who treat the theater like there personal living room. Im talking:

Get up every 20 minutes for a bathroom break
Make calls
Text
Talk loud enough where 4 rows away can hear them
Take there shoes off and put them on your head board
Snore/sleep


I think I could be converted to accepting clapping and what not if I was put into the right theater. but around here it just ends up bad 8/10.


On a side story when me and my wife saw the texas chainsaw prequel in 06 some under aged kids were in the last row throwing candy to the bottom rows and some guy lost it and storm up to the kids and threatened to kill um.

[CelticPredator]

So then watch the movie at home. We like the audience joining in the fun.

[TheWiseGuy487]

Rise of the Planet of the Apes, when Caesar says "NO!!!!". Everyone in my audience was dead silent, except for one guy sitting behind me saying, "Holy s**t!"

Probably one of the best movie-going experiences I've ever had, because nobody even saw it coming. I wish more nowadays were like that.

[Thundarr]

Originally Posted by James

Hey Thundarr, a fellow Vacouverite!

A thought occurs to me regarding the not clapping/cheering in a movie; If you're the one person out of a few hundred people getting annoyed by everyone else enjoying themselves, who's the idiot in that situation?

In my opinion, the person getting annoyed. If you don't want to be surrounded by people cheering and having a good time, stay at home and watch a DVD.