robthehand 3 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I know this sort of thing has been mentioned many times here before:When I was watching Revenge of the Sith, there was a bunch of about ten or twelve six year olds behind me (apparently on a birthday party as they kept reminding the entire audience). They just never stopped talking!!! It was either "I'm scared" when Anakin got burned alive after his duel with Obi-Wan, or stupidly extended giggling at R2-D2's "funny" moments, or just stupid comments like "Eeeewwww!" when Obi-Wan says "you were like my brother, Anakin! I loved you!" Incidentally the whole "a" part of the rating seems to have been scrapped as there wasn't even an adult with them...My question is: should these people (i.e. those under twelve) be allowed in to see these films? They really did spoil it in my opinion (singing along with the Darth Vader theme etc. etc.). 12a has really deteriorated into another PG.While Star Wars wasn't really that scary or shocking, I really don't think it is the sort of thing that six year olds should be watching (can't they wait for the DVD???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 If there's a group of children, find the biggest or oldest.Slap him in the face.Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 Believe me, I did think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanand 0 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 They should be allowed to see the film - its not like from the age of 8 to 18 you suddenly should be banned from contact with anyone who is not in that age bracket - but the cinema should enforce the law, ie have not let them in without ID/parent. Anyway 12A is stupid - the only reason it was changed was so that Spiderman could get higher box office sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesie 1 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Tell them to shut up. And then go to the manager if they don't (screw the part of the movie you might miss). The majority of kids under 12 (especially 6 yr olds) aren't AS loud and obnoxious as those were. I went with friends to see movies like that when I was 6,7,8 and we were smart about it. But yeah . Tell them to shut up or ur gonna get them kicked out. Cause 6 yr olds are scared of threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I had quite the same problem when i went to see Rots. There was this group of middle school kids, in their punk rock and goth outfits, thinking they were tough. They kept on laughing and throwing pop corn at each other, everyone in the theater was annoyed, alot of adults told them politley to be quiet, but they cursed back. I have the amazing ability to tune things out, so they didn't really bother me that much. HOWEVER. These idiots decided to start throwing ice and one piece hit my shoe (they were in the same row as me) i was PISSED. I got up ran over to them in full sprint and said the following: "That i ice you just threw it hit me, stop acting like idiots and SHUT THE F**K UP!" I went back to my seat and didn't hear a word from them. BTW There was seperate group of idiot kids behind me younger than the other group, i need not curse at them for chit chatting, i just looked back once and they shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robthehand 3 Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 I had quite the same problem when i went to see Rots. There was this group of middle school kids, in their punk rock and goth outfits, thinking they were tough. They kept on laughing and throwing pop corn at each other, everyone in the theater was annoyed, alot of adults told them politley to be quiet, but they cursed back. I have the amazing ability to tune things out, so they didn't really bother me that much. HOWEVER. These idiots decided to start throwing ice and one piece hit my shoe (they were in the same row as me) i was PISSED. I got up ran over to them in full sprint and said the following: "That i ice you just threw it hit me, stop acting like idiots and SHUT THE F**K UP!" I went back to my seat and didn't hear a word from them.Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 BTW There was seperate group of idiot kids behind me younger than the other group, i need not curse at them for chit chatting, i just looked back once and they shut up.To shut people up, I usually only have to give then the dreaded Stefancos EyeballThough sometimes more drastic measures are required: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I had a similar situation once in a cinema. Hearing noise, i calmly stood up walked to the back, grabbed the culprit by the scruff of the kneck, and stuck a pen in his eyeball without even an ounce of pity or remorse of fear, and i absolutely would not stop until he fell quiet and motionless. Screaming, everybody then ran out of the movie house in sheer panic and i had the entire theatre to myself for the duration of the movie. Near the end there were lots of people with black armour and automatic weapons outside. But at least i got some silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 If there's a group of children, find the biggest or oldest. Slap him in the face. Problem solved.LOL Reminds me of that strange ability Edward Woodward had in the 1980's TV show "The Equalizer" of making even the most visicous ghetto gang members stop in their tracks, by slapping them in the face with one of his black leather gloves and looking "Rather upset". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I had a similar situation once in a cinema. Hearing noise, i calmly stood up walked to the back, grabbed the culprit by the scruff of the kneck, and stuck a pen in his eyeball without even an ounce of pity or remorse of fear, and i absolutely would not stop until he fell quiet and motionless. Screaming, everybody then ran out of the movie house in sheer panic and i had the entire theatre to myself for the duration of the movie. Near the end there were lots of people with black armour and automatic weapons outside. But at least i got some silence.This was in Afghanistan, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melange 446 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 This was in Afghanistan, right?No. It was inside Michael Jackson's private cinema in Neverland. Too many kids hanging around that place, i tell ya. Endlessly i told him it was a bad idea to have all those kids over. But would he listen to me? No!. Once again, Melange's wisdom ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Thanks, Steef. Now your face will haunt my dreams for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Why thank you Doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I mainly preview movies now and don't have to worry about the idiots that don't know how to behave in public.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 The studio pays the movie theater to show in their theater right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 The studio pays the movie theater to show in their theater right?Nope.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Who pays who, or is there paying involved? The theaters and the studio just take a percent of the ticket sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 The studios get the majority of the ticket sales during the first two weeks (at least 80 percent or so, which explains why passes cannot be used during the first two weeks). The theaters make their money from the concession sales which is why they really don't like people sneaking food into the theater.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendal_Ozzel 36 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Why thank you Doctor.No. Thank you, Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,368 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I mainly preview movies now and don't have to worry about the idiots that don't know how to behave in public.NeilHow about the noise from those non-stop crispy candy sacks? I hate them just as bad! Preview people eat candy, no?----------------Alex Cremers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I had the same problem when I saw The Grudge, which is much worse when it comes to violence/gore. Had some 12 year olds behind us, and when poor Yoko reappeared sans a jaw I could hear them panic, and apparently one of them had to leave a little bit later because he was hyperventilating. Serves him right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,368 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I had the same problem when I saw The Grudge, which is much worse when it comes to violence/gore. Had some 12 year olds behind us, and when poor Yoko reappeared sans a jaw I could hear them panic, and apparently one of them had to leave a little bit later because he was hyperventilating. Serves him right.Serves him right?! Now THAT'S egocentric! What's next? Thank god, he had a heart attack! Now I can watch The Grudge in peace? Please, for the safety of others, stay home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 As sarcasm is nigh-impossible to sense on the internet, I'll forgive that you couldn't see it. But still, what was a 12 year old doing in a 15+ movie in the first place?Incidentally, why did you single my post out among the others where people apparently physically assaulted or verbally abusing patrons, instead of me with just my thoughts? At least I didn't stab the kid's eye with a pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,368 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 They were clearly joking. I missed the sarcasm part in your post, sorry. I really thought it made you happy that the poor kid suddenly had to fight for his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docteur Qui 1,544 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I got up ran over to them in full sprint and said the following: "That i ice you just threw it hit me, stop acting like idiots and SHUT THE F**K UP!" I went back to my seat and didn't hear a word from them.I see what you mean. I can't see this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Though sometimes more drastic measures are required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I mainly preview movies now and don't have to worry about the idiots that don't know how to behave in public.NeilHow about the noise from those non-stop crispy candy sacks? I hate them just as bad! Preview people eat candy, no?Typically there are maybe 4 or 5 of us in the theater and we're all pretty quiet and respectful at 2 am.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 In my actual shape this is what i would do:After Palpatines transformation, i would turn to them and smile.(Another modification by my brother, using the same Hammil face as in the Joker. Here he put some Emperor's wrinkles.)"Oh...I'm afraid these little guys will need new pants when they arrive home..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,368 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 8O So, Luke is not the chosen one?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I got up ran over to them in full sprint and said the following: "That i ice you just threw it hit me, stop acting like idiots and SHUT THE F**K UP!" I went back to my seat and didn't hear a word from them.I see what you mean. I can't see this happening.WTF!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 http://www.jwfan.net/modules/PNphpBB2/files/darth_ominus_o_0.jpgI make for a much prettier Emperor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 With a towel.Pretty frightening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Towel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 The thing in your head. That or a napkin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Don't you know? Always carry a towel with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 You guys are such nerds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hmmm the guy with HP face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Well i went to the cinema today, and there were like six 7 year olds that got very noisy. In the end they resulted to be of use, since the sound got away several times in the movie (annoying to death) and well they were the ones complining aloud to the projector crew...But they got their 'hush' anyways, when the movie started...I couldnt use my dark powers 8O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Breathmask 555 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I couldnt use my dark powers A Dark Lord wouldn't need a reason to use them. I feel the good in you, Manuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,810 Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 It is too late for me. If you only knew the power of the dark side.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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