Kids in movies

MikeTheKnife

Shared on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 13:57

I have not one but two issues to complain about on this fine Friday (it's technically not, but really it is). Both have to do with kids and movie theaters.

First--I saw Wanted the other day. I loved it, but if you aren't the type who can set physics aside, and you like to bitch about how unrealistic it is to shoot a bullet in an arc, then don't bother going to see it. But here's the problem--the douchebag family in front of us had not one but TWO small children with them. I'm guessing like 5-6 years old.  So after the movie opens up with fuck, shitfuck ass nut fuckass language, there's a sex scene. And these fuckers in front of us, three adults with these two kids, look sheepishly at one another, like 'whoopsie-daisy! we appear to have made an error in judgment!'  Fucking shit, people, have a god damn brain in your head. It wouldn't take much research to determine that you should not, under any circumstances bring your toddler to this film. The amazing part is they weren't the only really small kids there! I am no parent, so maybe I can't judge, but really if you want to see the movie that bad is it that hard to find a sitter?

 

Now on to the second movie, last night we saw Wall-E.  Great film, absolutely hilarious. And there were kids there, that was fine. And of course when there are kids, there's talking and asking of stupid questions during the movie. This I understand as well.  But when your kid talks non-fucking stop for the first 20 minutes of the film, when there's no dialogue and not a lot of noise on screen? SHUT HIM UP.  Holy shit.  I don't know if this fucker was back there reading Leviticus, or trying to memorize 'Friends, Romans, Countrymen' for his oral report in class tomorrow, but holy shit.  Seriously do parents just block this shit out, so you don't even hear it? And dont' think I'm exaggerating here. It's not like the kids was all 'mommy what's the cockroach?' and then 10 seconds later 'mommy what's that big ship?' . No, this was a single, uninterrupted fountain of bullshit that wasn't even in a 'quiet' voice.  And no, I did not get the usher. That's all I want is to get booed out of a damn theater full of parents for having a kid shut up. I'm not even sure the usher would do it. 

 

So maybe I'm an asshole, I mean it's a kid's picture right? Well it's Pixar, so it's supposed to be good for adults. Do I have the right to go see a 'kid's' movie without having some chatterbox with an oblivious parent right behind me? Should I only go see animated films after 10:00? I'm not attacking children or parents here--just parents who think their kid is the center of the world, and everyone else should be glad to share a theater with them while they decide to share all their unique insights on the film.

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sicrik's picture
Submitted by sicrik on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 17:11
wanna babysit our kids MTK? you''ll have fun playing a one player game, which quickly turns into do this, take that, kill him, whats that, why'd you do that? so on and so forth!!!!
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Submitted by DreadPirate75 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 17:30
If parents don't correct their kids, I do it for them. I've been in a few tight spots because of it and I always reply with, "If you wont do it, I will". And 9 out of 10 times the anger from the parents is because they are embarrassed that they didnt have the balls to make the corrections themselves, not because they disagreed with my outlook.
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Submitted by SciDad23 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 19:11
My wife and I purposely took our nearly 3 year old to the 10:30 AM movie on Monday to see Wall-E. it was his first movie, we weren't sure how he was going to act. He was perfect, didn't say a word, but we were both ready to flush the 15 bucks and leave the minute he got loud out of respect for everyone else who paid to see the movie. By the way, Wall-E friggin rocks.
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Submitted by shred1 on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 21:25
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Submitted by rabbmasterflash on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 14:04
I am the parent of 4 and agree with you on all points. I am actually pretty proud that my kids are well behaved in public settings and especially movies. They literally sit and watch, and if they need to talk they know to whisper to us. It's the parents, they probably get whatever the fuck they want at home also.
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Submitted by KingDrewsky on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 14:07
Haven't we reached the point where the cost of admission to the movies is higher than the cost of having to put up with other people's bullshit. DVD's are now cheaper than movie tickets for 2. My couch is comfier and I have the right to bitchslap any fool that dares to make a noise whilst the movie is playing.
MikeTheKnife's picture
Submitted by MikeTheKnife on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 14:16
That's a great point Drewsky. I guess I'm just not ready to give up on the theater yet, having grown up with it but eventually they'll probably phase them out entirely.
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Submitted by TheCarnivalAngel on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:07
Our kids ask questions AFTER we leave the theater. But from what you say about the quietness of Wall E, I'm kinda scared of going. Can you imagine75 kids all CHEWING at the same FUCK time?! I'm sure I'll hear it...thus why I'll make me and the wife some brownies to take.
Baine's picture
Submitted by Baine on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:14
Jesus Christ, they let you have kids Carnival?!?
MikeTheKnife's picture
Submitted by MikeTheKnife on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:21
Carnival: it's not that bad, it's just the beginning where there's no dialogue, just music. But do not let that sway you, the movie is a must-see.
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Submitted by Cynical_Hermit on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 15:34
I want go to go see both of those movies...have to try and make time...lol..even hit the late shows :P

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