Will never go to afternoon movie again!...

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

Ugh I need anger management today (lol). Im so mad.

Went out to eat for Easter and to the cemetery (to my parents/grandparents graves).

(DH hadn't been feeling well w his back but said today hes fine to go).

So we ate a nice dinner out, then decided to go to the 3:15 movie where we could sit and relax and enjoy a movie. It wasn't too full, but then when the previews were on people starting pouring in.

Well 2 couples came in. 1 had a baby as in an infant. The baby is screaming non stop while the dad is saying whats wrong w her? DUH!. Next, the other couple has a toddler (about 2 or 3) hes talking in aisle and playing w a truck like theyre at the darn playground! So theyre shhh ing him 100 X & then hes screaming.

I finally said to DH (after 30 minutes) lets go Ive had it. I was going to say something to both sets of parents but now days well you never know who has a knife or gun, so I didn't need a confrontation so we walked OUT.

To add- Insurgent is rated PG 13, its not a Disney movie. What normal parents would think a toddler is going to watch this movie? And a baby is going to keep quiet in a loud dark theatre?

Maybe Im different but when my kids were that young I didn't take them to any movies until they got a bit older and then it was Disney movies. IF I couldn't go to the movie due to no sitter I stayed HOME. And that was LIFE! Seems to me now days people are self centered.

I am NOT blaming the baby or the toddler its the parents. (And I always stick up for kids at movies b/c we take our OLDER grandkids and we notice all the kids in movies are usually well behaved). But these kids today were TOO YOUNG!

So here we sit at home bored again after both of us having been cooped up with bad backs. I finally got a shot in my spine, DH is feeling better but we left the movie due to morons and just decided to go home.

So from now on we will only go to morning movies like we usually do when its empty. I thought it would be empty ALL DAY today with people visiting family but I judged wrong.

Oh and lastly my daughter goes on IMAX and they have a sign up saying NO children 3 or under at any movies. I think that's what the theatre we go to should do too. (Carmike theatre). So I think I am going to write them an email about today.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

Did you request a refund of your ticket price?

jessa · ‎04-19-2013

Don't know what's gotten into people at movies..........we don't go much anymore since we can get them pretty quick to see at home........Shorty hope you got a refund......

SugarNSpice · ‎03-26-2010

On 4/5/2015 Colonel Meow said:
Did you request a refund of your ticket price?

Good question. I would have asked for a full refund.

If you didn't...call them and ask, Shorty2U.

Our AMC theater has people coming in to check on the audience during the movie. A whole list of rules on the screen before the movie starts. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$

If you don't follow the rules they will ask you to leave.

dawg lover · ‎03-15-2010

I agree with you so much, Shorty. And (getting up on my soapbox now), what is the deal with today's parents dragging tired children out in the afternoon to stores like Target? The children are just miserable, and I feel so sorry for them. Do kids not nap anymore?

Kalli · ‎03-11-2010

I agree that you should ask for a refund.

I don't think it's right for parents of young ones to expect their children to be quiet and well behaved at a movie theater, especially when the movie is for adults. If they DO take young ones, they should leave when the child starts behaving in a way that negatively affects the rest of the paying customers.

Charming1 · ‎05-09-2013

You should call and complain. Who knows maybe you'll get a couple free passes.

I don't know why anyone would bring an infant to the movies or let a little one play in the aisle...not safe for him or anyone trying to walk in the aisle. Not to mention the floor is probably very dirty.

“There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.” Author Unknown

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

ITA children do not need to be there. Went one night with the girls and someone brought 2 kids to a rated R movie. And, it was a night showing. Call for a refund and speak with the manager as well as writing the movie company. I also don't get bringing kids to a "nicer" restaurant at night. Parents today think their children should be allowed everywhere. When my DH and I go out for dinner I ask for a seat away from kids.

JustJules · ‎06-25-2013

That's unfortunate that some inconsiderate people ruined your plans for a nice afternoon, but these days a general lack of social etiquette seems to be the norm. The parents probably couldn't find a babysitter on Easter, so brought the kids...they should have stayed home.

I have very little patience for that type of situation, and probably would have said something to the parents, but I understand your reasons for not doing so. However, I definitely would have complained to management, asked them to first say something to the couples to give them an opportunity to correct the problem, but then definitely asked for a refund. Movies these days, even without refreshments, are far too expensive to tolerate an unpleasant atmosphere. You had a right to see the movie in an environment where you can enjoy it, and the movie theater has a certain obligation to provide that. Even though they cannot control the parents actions, they do have the authority to ask those couples to leave if they are making the viewing experience unpleasant for other customers. I'm sure you weren't the only ones bothered by those noisy children. To be sure it is not the children's fault, they are just being kids. The fault lies completely with the parents that put their own needs first with no regard for the other patrons. It is a sad social commentary when you have to hope for a good experience when going out to a movie, rather than it being the norm.

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

Several years ago, comedian and political commentator, Bill Mahar came up to my neck of the woods to do a one night show.

I went to see his show, and it was sold out.

One set of parents brought their infant to the show.

As to be expected, the baby was being fussy.

I get that the parents wanted to see the show, and maybe they couldn't find someone to babysit, but they made the poor decision to bring the kid with them.

At first Bill tried to play off of the kid's loud noises.

Then he tried to ignore it.

Finally, he told the parents that this was not the venue to bring the kid, and to please leave, and that their money for the tickets will be refunded.

The audience applauded as they left.