Reinstate a Policy on Theater Behavior, Wehrenberg

I agree. Som many rude people noise phones talking and running around.
I rarely go anymore. I choose to stay home and watch a movie on tv. I
would love to go to the movies again, I really enjoyed the experience
before things just got out of hand. Maybe open a theater for grown up
respectible individuals only. charge a little more if you need and
keep those not really wanting to watch the show out.Or possibly have a
sign that say's "if you really just want to sit and socialize, talk on
your phone or run around the theater. Theater # 5 is not playing a
movie tonight we are selling entry tickets for half price you can sit
in one of the seats and all enjoy annoying each other

When I was in college, me and some friends of mine went to see Shrek.
There were these very annoying high-school aged kids sitting directly
behind us who would not stop talking very loudly. One of my friends
had asked them 2 or 3 times to be quiet. They didnt listen. His next
warning was his drink being thrown at the loudest talker. We didnt
hear a peep the rest of the movie. Maybe you should try something
like that.

I understand where you are coming from. I've only had to speak to a
few people about using phones and talking in the theater in the past,
and they generally comply (maybe because I'm a very tall guy and I can
be intimidating.) However, if I ever have a problem in the theater
and the manager doesn't do anything about it, I always leave and
dispute the charge on my credit card. I rarely ever pay cash for
movie tickets and such, because I never know when a problem is going
to arise.

~~~~A BIGGER SIGN MAYBE~~~~ GET OFF YOUR PHONE AND ENJOY THE
MOVIE.....HELL....YOU ARE PAYING FOR THIS CRAP.......ALSO STOP BY THE
CONCESSION STAND AND BLOW SOME MORE MONEY$$$ ~~~~ENJOY~~~

Jessica I totally understand how you feel.But these days, people are
so disrespectful that even if an usher asks them to be respectful,
most likely they wont listen.Asking them to leave the movie theater
would give almost a guaranteed probability that the disrespectful
patron would argue and cause a bigger/noise and scene and then ruin
everyone's enjoyment. Its basically a lose situation in most
cases,unless the disruptive patron is willing to oblige.To them,
ushers aren't cops so they don't think they have to listen. No matter
how many signs a theater will post, still there's ignorant people like
them who ruin it.

Honestly, my friends and I have tried different tactics to avoid the
disruptive behavior. We try going in the middle of the week, we try
going in the middle of the day, we try going to see PG 13 or R ratings
to avoid some of the more talkative preteen crowds... it's hit or miss
with the audience. I'm a movie fan.. it's one of the things I enjoy
most in life. I read Entertainment Weekly and watch the E! channel. I
love movies. I hate it that the theater experience is getting to be
too much to even go. My friends and I have been going to see shows at
more indepentent theaters and we have gone to AMC more this last month
than I ever have (which btw their popcorn is superior). I don't want
to give up going to the show, but I might give up this theater chain
if there isn't some improvement.

I went to see a movie last year and a fight almost broke out between
the rude people and the people asking them to be quiet. Never once
did any staff come in even when someone went to complain.
I think theaters are afraid to eject people. I've never seen it done
and I've seen some bad behavior.
Much like some of the others here I've practically stopped going to
the movies because of bad behavior and overpriced food. (I love
popcorn but who needs a gallon of soda and a slop bucket of popcorn
for ten dollars can't I have a small that is actually small for a
decent price)

for the same reason. People are rude, people bring children too small
to enjoy the show, cell phones, chair kicking, talking, etc.

Movies come to dvd and pay per view so quickly now, it isn't that long
to wait and watch when I can really enjoy the movie.

Plus I can make real popcorn at home. Movie popcorn ain't what it
used to be, that's for sure!

It's for these reasons the movie theater is dead. We've had 3 theaters
in our area close in as many years.

I agree entirely. Theaters in general need to wake up that they are
falling down on their responsibilities.

Cell phones should be put away. Not flashing people.

I also support jamming. I do understand your point, but it seems to
me 10 years ago, before everyone had a cell phone, we all got along
just fine.

If you can't be without your phone for 2 hours, you shouldn't be going
to a movie theater.

I completely agree with you on this. I cannot believe they removed
the policy. I am hoping they will put it back up, or in a more visible
area too. Many people know to turn off the phone or at least take it
outside.

Doesnt sound like it's going to get any better. Hopefully they see
this letter and address the situation so the theater can be enjoyed
again.

I suggest you wait until the movie comes out on DVD then you can watch
it in the privacy of your home where you won't have to worry about
rude people talking on cell phones.

I find it increasingly difficult to be in public as the years go by.
There are far too many self absorbed people who think nothing of
yacking away on the phone glued to their head in the most
inappropriate situations. In addition, there are the people who, in a
darkened theatre, think nothing of lighting up their phones, shoving
them in their friend's faces and talking.

There should be ordinances/laws restricting cell phone use in so many
public situations. The theatre is one of them. Who the heck needs to
talk on the phone or text while watching a movie? I agree with
RedHeadWithGlasses - warn the person, kick them out and then ban them
for life.

By the way, you should have said something to the usher or gone and
found a manager. Why be miserable and be in your seat when it takes a
few minutes to go tell someone? That person could follow you back
into the theatre, see where you sit and thus figure out where the
offending jackass is sitting.

Try going to matinees, they are cheaper, and usually less crowded.
And there is always room to move around.


Good Day

UGH< I agree with many of the other posters. this place seems to be a
lost cause.

Personally, I would choose a different theatre.

I agree completely. First time someone is caught with a cell phone,
they should be warned. Second time, KICKED OUT OF THE THEATRE. Third
time, banned for life from the theatre.

in a movie theater probably won't follow it anyway.
I hope this letter prompts the owners to review their policy and
possibly decide to enforce it. Maybe they should hire security
guards. Most people view them as having more authority than a teenager
or old person in a vest.

It's a shame that management either doesn't care or doesn't have the
nerve to do anything about this. I know the usual response on PF is
much the same as the manager said to you, "you should have come to
tell someone about it", but you're right - you'd be missing the movie
that way. Not sure what kind of response they'll give you - maybe free
movie passes, but why would you want to go back if you're just going
to have the same experience? Unfortunately, my only suggestion is to
patronize a different theater.

They took down the policy poster? Sounds like this place is looking
to cater to folks that want to talk, use the phone, and so all manner
of things during the movie. Except watch.

It sounds like the manager doesn't care.

I'm a total movie freak and even I have refrained from going to the
theater as much as I used to because of things like this.
I've witnessed people carry on an entire conversation during the full
length of a movie and I'm left wondering why they're even there.
I've had cell phones flashed in my eyes in every movie I've seen as
far back as I can remember.
I've endured teenage girls who thought it was funny to fake scream
during every 'scary' scene in the remake of THE FOG (which totally
sucked, but it would have been nice to enjoy it's suckage in peace).

So, I'm in agreement with you on this.
Sounds like the staff is timid about approaching those who disrupt and
offend.