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Commentary: Four simple
rules of movie etiquette
By Jamee Hutton
October 3, 2007 | Movie theater etiquette is a very
important part of the movie going experience, but it
is also a part that most people forget about. It is
hard to go to a movie these days without a cell phone
going off, a baby crying or the person in front of you
talking non-stop.
It really should not be too much to ask to be able
to sit through a movie in peace. After all, that's why
we have movie theaters. If you want a place where you
can talk to your friends or get up and down throughout
the movie you should stay home and rent one.
Just think for a moment about how excited you were
when the third "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie came
out. You had to wait in line to make sure you found
the perfect seat before the theatre filled up. You finally
get your seats so you go get your favorite snacks which
include extra buttery popcorn, large coke and a bag
of m&m's. You get back to your seat and situate yourself
just as the previews start. Perfect timing! As the opening
scene of the movie starts, the kid behind you starts
kicking your chair. As you try to ignore the annoying
jerk your seat makes every time his foot comes into
contact with it, a baby three rows down starts to cry.
The mother quickly takes the screaming child out and
you refocus your attention to the show.
Everything is going well and then the guy in front
of you believes it is his job to commentate what is
going on. You try to stay focused on Johnny Depp, but
no matter how hard you try all you can hear is what
the guy in front of you is saying. As you sit there
surrounded by all the commotion you remember why you
stopped going to movies, and decide it is time to leave,
you will just wait until it comes out to rent.
When going to out to a movie there are a few rules
one should remember:
1. Turn your cells phones to off or silent. No one
in there cares how many phone calls you can get in an
hour.
2. Keep your comments to a minimum. If it is crucial
you ask a question or make a comment please be sure
you are not talking through one of the quiet scenes
so everyone can hear.
3. Keep small children at home. Make movie night a
date night and find a babysitter, everyone will appreciate
this.
4. Finally, make sure you sit on the end of an aisle
if your bladder cannot handle a two-hour movie.
These are simple rules that everyone should be able
to follow. If you feel the need to break one of the
rules just think back to the time when your movie experience
was ruined by the girl behind you that would not shut
up.
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