have you ever complained to a movie theater manager?

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Like for kids (ages 2ish-5ish) being too loud in the theater? What about if the parents are spanking them and telling them to shut up? Saw that last night at a kids movie. They were seriously loud. I was willing to wait it out in hopes they would give up and leave like normal people, but someone complained to the manager and they were escorted out.about thirty minutes before the end. I felt bad for them, but I was happy to see them go.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

When we went to see 8 Mile, there were preteen boys flying around everywhere unsupervised screaming. We tried to complain, but they said they couldn't do anything because an adult had bought their ticket.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

I was willing to wait it out because I figured if they were getting that treatment in public it would be worse in private if they were kicked out. Ugh it was just so unfortunate and frustrating.

[wowhead]

Ironman 2 some fool thought it would be a good idea to bring his 4 year old daughter. About half way through the movie the kid had yet to sit down and be quiet. I walked out and demanded my money back. H and 2 friends stuck it out. The theater did nothing about the incessantly talking kid.

[RoxMonster]

I have not personally complained but have seen others complain about people talking near them, and I've seen managers come in and say something. A couple times, the people stayed and were quiet the rest of the time, and one time they were escorted out. However, I think the time I saw them leave, the manager asked to look at tickets, and my guess is they had not actually purchased tickets for that movie and that's why they were asked to leave.

I would complain if someone near me was talking constantly. If nothing was done about it or after the manager left, the talking continued, then I'd leave and ask for my money back, so I could see the movie at a different time. I do think if management receives multiple complaints about the same people talking, they should have the right to escort them from the movie.

[snickers]

I think it is annoying when people bring their kids to the movies and they are unable to sit through a movie yet. I'm all for trying it out, but if you get there and your kids can't handle it you have to suck it up and leave. It is really expensive to get into a movie these days, and no one wants to hear you & your kids in the background constantly.

I have never complained, but I was very close to complaining a couple of weeks ago. A woman brought her baby (maybe 6 months old) to the movies. They were in front of us in concessions and the baby was screaming then, and continued to scream throughout the movie. She would get up after the baby screamed for a couple of minutes and go out into the hallway where she could still hear/see the movie and we could hear the baby, but couldn't see them. I think someone complained about half way through, and I felt bad for the baby because I'm sure it was loud int here for her.

[peachykate]

No, but I've also never seen someone hit their kids in a movie theater.

[kcr1972]

Jul 21, 2013 17:57:38 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

I was willing to wait it out because I figured if they were getting that treatment in public it would be worse in private if they were kicked out. Ugh it was just so unfortunate and frustrating.

I agree, and would most likely do the same for the same reason. I have been in similar situations but not to that extreme and held back for fear of the kid getting disciplined worse.

ETA I hate going to the movies, and haven't been in years so I probably wouldn't last 5 minutes.

[wowhead]

Jul 21, 2013 18:13:14 GMT -5 milsaroo said:

Jul 21, 2013 17:59:57 GMT -5 wowhead said:

Ironman 2 some fool thought it would be a good idea to bring his 4 year old daughter. About half way through the movie the kid had yet to sit down and be quiet. I walked out and demanded my money back. H and 2 friends stuck it out. The theater did nothing about the incessantly talking kid.

Did you get your money back?

Yep.  And the customer service guy didn't even act surprised.

[eb777888]

Jul 21, 2013 18:05:39 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Oh! And once, I took my bf's little sister to go see one of the Twilight movies (New Moon, I think) and these asshole teens kept talking really loudly and playing on their phones through the entire thing. Despite people complaining (they'd just go quiet when the usher came in) and other patrons telling the kids to "Shh!" "Be quiet!" and "Shut up!" Of course, because they're assholes, they just ignored everyone.

About halfway through, one of the other patrons climbed over his seat, walked right up to the teens and dumped his entire bucket of popcorn on them. The entire theater clapped. They shut up after that.

Holy Shit!!!!

[karmasabiotch]

Jul 21, 2013 18:05:39 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Oh! And once, I took my bf's little sister to go see one of the Twilight movies (New Moon, I think) and these asshole teens kept talking really loudly and playing on their phones through the entire thing. Despite people complaining (they'd just go quiet when the usher came in) and other patrons telling the kids to "Shh!" "Be quiet!" and "Shut up!" Of course, because they're assholes, they just ignored everyone.

About halfway through, one of the other patrons climbed over his seat, walked right up to the teens and dumped his entire bucket of popcorn on them. The entire theater clapped. They shut up after that.

Wow.

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes.

[chickadee77]

I haven't been to a movie theater in forever - I think I was in London the last time. It was awesome (and not only because you can buy beer and wine in the theater, lol)! They were so serious about kicking people out. If they even saw someone answer a cell phone, out they went! I didn't go to many movies where kids would have been an issue, though, so not sure about that.

[jen623]

what I really hate is when I am alone with my little girl & don't want to leave her alone to go complain, & don't want to take her with me because she will miss some of the movie. Took my 7 year old to see Turbo the other day, & the teen in front of us wouldnt stop texting. It wasnt as bad as talking, but it was really distracting & annoying. I wish they had a button you could push on your chair that lets a manager know to come in & check things out!!

[mrsjuleshs]

Dd and I went to see the conjuring today. There was a kid around 3 there who was a bit of a distraction but we were far enough a way to ignore but I saw at least 2 couples walk out. At the end we saw it was a mom with the kid and his about 7 year old sister. Totally inappropriate but their not my kids. I wonder how well those kids are going to sleep tonight.

[spitforspat]

You guys need to get an Alamo Drafthouse near you. You can order food and drinks from your seat. And if someone is talking you just flag your waiter. They get one warning.

I can't go to regular theaters anymore.

[sweetredheadx]

I saw red dragon at midnight and there was a family with their children ages 4-6 ish. They were scared to death and cried the entire time. It was a mess. One guy got up and lectured them about it and they said they couldn't afford a babysitter. They guy said "you spent 20 bucks on their ticket! That's the same as paying a babysitter for 2 hours" They were all asked to leave.

[noodleoo]

This is why I'd rather wait for the DVD and watch a movie at home than go to the movie theater. We only see a movie in the theater about once a year, big action movies only. I hate kids/teens in movie theaters.

[isabel]

Jul 21, 2013 23:05:05 GMT -5 spitforspat said:

You guys need to get an Alamo Drafthouse near you. You can order food and drinks from your seat. And if someone is talking you just flag your waiter. They get one warning.

I can't go to regular theaters anymore.

Yep yep!

[CherHorowitz]

For a kids' movie I probably would not complain over just noise but I would for the spanking.

[elfinia7]

Ironically it's just not little kids and teens that are chatty cathy's during a movie. One time my husband and I went to the movies and this group of older women (easily 60+) talked the whole time through it. Either commenting on the scene or repeating the lines to each other. It was so annoying! We did not complain to management, though I wish we had.

[leeann]

Jul 21, 2013 17:46:53 GMT -5 Ohhmm(bligo) said:

When we went to see 8 Mile, there were preteen boys flying around everywhere unsupervised screaming. We tried to complain, but they said they couldn't do anything because an adult had bought their ticket.

If it was an R rated movie, an adult buying the ticket is not enough.  They are supposed to be accompanied by the purchasing parent, not just any random person over 18. 

Signed:
worked my way through college at a movie theater and was a prick about the rules.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Jul 22, 2013 10:09:02 GMT -5 leeann said:

Jul 21, 2013 17:46:53 GMT -5 Ohhmm(bligo) said:

When we went to see 8 Mile, there were preteen boys flying around everywhere unsupervised screaming. We tried to complain, but they said they couldn't do anything because an adult had bought their ticket.

If it was an R rated movie, an adult buying the ticket is not enough.  They are supposed to be accompanied by the purchasing parent, not just any random person over 18. 

Signed:
worked my way through college at a movie theater and was a prick about the rules.

That's what we thought, and that's why we complained.  But they said that they couldn't do anything about an adult buying them the tickets and booking it out of there.

[leeann]

Jul 22, 2013 15:11:49 GMT -5 Ohhmm(bligo) said:

Jul 22, 2013 10:09:02 GMT -5 leeann said:

If it was an R rated movie, an adult buying the ticket is not enough.  They are supposed to be accompanied by the purchasing parent, not just any random person over 18. 

Signed:
worked my way through college at a movie theater and was a prick about the rules.

That's what we thought, and that's why we complained.  But they said that they couldn't do anything about an adult buying them the tickets and booking it out of there.

They are not correct- the MPAA R Rating means: R — Restricted. Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian.

[TemperanceBrennan]

I have not ever complained, but if some behavior was bad enough, I would.

Recently, when my H and I go to movies, we have noticed that there are little kids in PG13 or R rated movies. I almost complained at one movie (fast 6, maybe), there was a family sitting behind us. (mom, dad and 3 kids-all 5yrs or younger, probably.) The kids kept talking and wanting more popcorn or more to drink. The parents had to keep leaving with them to get them what they wanted. I think the kids were just acting like kids and for their ages, probably shouldn't have been at that particular movie. I don't understand how leaving a movie every few minutes or having your kids talking through the whole thing is enjoyable. It also is not enjoyable to the others around you.

[ckinla]

Not me, but a friend of mine had a girlfriend that did. We were at No Country for Old Men, and during the last 20 minutes of it a poor man had a seizure, or heart attack or something in the front (we were in the way back of the balcony). Obviously there was commotion and this girl was SO PISSED. So marched the fuck out and demanded our money back. So… I got the movie for free, but I felt like a complete asshole. I just hope that poor guy was ok. Ugh.

[Ohhmm(bligo)]

Jul 22, 2013 16:48:25 GMT -5 ckinla said:

Not me, but a friend of mine had a girlfriend that did. We were at No Country for Old Men, and during the last 20 minutes of it a poor man had a seizure, or heart attack or something in the front (we were in the way back of the balcony). Obviously there was commotion and this girl was SO PISSED. So marched the fuck out and demanded our money back. So… I got the movie for free, but I felt like a complete asshole. I just hope that poor guy was ok. Ugh.

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