babych Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Alright, so I watch a fair number of movies at the theater as I enjoy seeing movies on the big screen. During the movie someone Inevitably will be checking their phone, often multiple times. And it's not just teenagers: I'll see parents and grandparents doing the same thing. If I'm being honest, it usually doesn't bother me other than being a temporary distraction (the light from the phone is usually pretty bright contrasted against the dark theater) but I wonder about the person that can't sit for 1.5 - 2 hours without checking their texts. I will admit that I'm assuming that the majority of these texts are non-emergencies (for example, I can certainly understand someone being "on call" and needing to have their phone with them). Personally, I always leave my phone at home or in the car when going to a movie as I'm there to enjoy the show, not chat with friends. Apologies if this is already a topic, but I'm curious to gauge people's thoughts on the matter. Link to comment
babych Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 @AriGold, I love that you think it's rude but you check your phone at the movie. Post something in here so I can +1 you, you beautiful sumbitch. Link to comment
Jägermeister Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Only time I go to the movies is when I'm on a date, and the GF doesn't like it, so I don't bother looking at my phone. I can live without looking at it for an hour and a half. Link to comment
Jam126 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, AriGold said: Nothing but truth bro.. Tyler... Link to comment
BoKnows Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I paid to get into the theatre to watch the movie, so I think it's rude when someone goes on their phone during the movie. Link to comment
AriGold Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Jam126 said: Tyler... Sup? Link to comment
D.B Cooper Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Nothing worse than some schlub beside you texting and having their phone light up their big dumb face. Well, I guess talking on the phone would be worse but I haven't seen that in a long time. Link to comment
5minutemajor Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 My wife and I run a theatre. After passing by the sign that says "TURN IT OFF, KEEP IT OFF" Thank-you, movie-goers are given one warning if they light up their device. They are then asked to leave. 99% of our audience strongly supports our policy. Tourists are surprised when we actually enforce the rules. Link to comment
AriGold Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 39 minutes ago, Jam126 said: Tyler... Did you want something ? Link to comment
higgyfan Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Cell phone dependency is a sad thing. Link to comment
Wilbur Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 The phone is either off and in my pocket or left at home. Generally if I go out with my wife I'll leave the phone at home as we both don't need a phone on us. Although, now that I have the geocaching app on it, I'm more likely bring it just in case we have time to kill and go for a stroll to find a nearby geocache. Link to comment
WHL rocks Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I voted it's not a big deal because someone might be waiting for an important call or message, or just making sure their children are OK, or something similar. It is rude if they are texting their friends back and forth. If you do check your phone it's a good idea to lower the brightness of your screen all the way down so you don't bother others around you. Link to comment
Nex is my ex Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I don't think it's a big deal because Idc what other people are doing at the movies as long as it doesn't bother me, and no i don't check my phone. People who check their phones every 10 seconds are the saddest on earth Link to comment
stonecoldstevebernier Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I used to work at a movie theatre. Its annoying when it creates a big scene. By that I mean, you've got some guy on his phone the whole time, somebody else complains, an employee has to go in and awkwardly walk down the aisle to tell them to stop (and of course they won't because they're stubborn) and by that point its just disruptive to everybody watching. It doesn't really bother me now if I'm watching a movie, as long as they're not doing something dumb like talking to someone on their phone. Its just mildly irritating in that sense that "you can't go a couple hours without checking your phone?", so the third option for me. Link to comment
Twilight Sparkle Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 i watch thug life videos on full blast at the theatres. i also feel the need to laugh really loudly and putting my phone up against someones face and telling them to watch Link to comment
hatedkid666 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 so annoying, just dont look at your phone for 2 hours its not difficult Link to comment
Cerridwen Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Quote Phones in movie theatres - yay or nay? NAY Anyone who can't be away from or not on their phone for two hours has problems. Link to comment
Kurt Nirvanagut Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 The human spine is going to be a nightmare in 40 years. Link to comment
Shift-4 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 The theatre experience isn't what it used to be. It is pretty sad when the theatre runs a clip asking people not to be nuisances to others (eg shut off your &^@#ing phones) right after all the commercials. And bring back Woody Woodpecker FFS!!!! Link to comment
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