The theater was relatively empty. I didn't have to sit next to anyone but there was a couple who sat one seat away from me. When they sat down, they seemed nice enough so I didn't really mind. I managed to ignore the kids occasional kicking and pulling on my seat from behind but this couple soon became too hard to ignore.
For starters, the lady (who was closest to me) really took the movie seriously. Whenever something bad happened she would gasp and say: "nooooo!" This left me amused after the first time but annoyed by the 10th. I guess I didn't realize that there were people out there that got REALLY into their wizards and muggles.
Then the couple had to talk about EVERYTHING! Whenever Harry stuck his head into a bowl filled with memories he had to whisper: "He's doing that so he can see what's going on..." I wanted to say: "Is your wife really that stupid that she can't figure that out? You have to tell her?" During the louder scenes the couple felt it was acceptable to talk out loud in a normal speaking decibel. When I got so annoyed that I couldn't take it any longer I politely said: "Shhhhhh!" They ignored this and kept right on talking. So I whispered: "Seriously??? You're NOT gonna shut up???" and stared right at them. They ignored this too. Normally I would have gotten an usher but I didn't want to miss any more of the $8 movie than I already had so I moved to the other side of my girlfriend.
After the movie, in the bathroom I notice this same woman coming out of a stall while my girlfriend and I waited for our turn. I indicated that she was the woman who had spoiled our viewing pleasure (after I moved my friend discovered immediately why I was so annoyed). So we began a delightful discussion about people who talk in the theater, loud enough for this woman to hear it. Again, she was oblivious.
I think I'll stick to the theater no one goes to even though it means I've gotta wait a month or two to see them...
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See, this is why I don't usually have any desire to see an opening showing of anything. People can drive me crazy. My absolute worst crowded movie experience was with Lord of the Rings. The theater was packed, and I spent three hours stuck next to a guy that had eaten garlic and took his shoes off in the middle of the movie. I spent the entire time trying not to vomit. Needless to say, I didn't really get to appreciate the movie until I saw it again later.
I sat right next to a kid (and by kid I mean he was about 20. I feel old) who texted which was annoying enough because he had a really bright screen. I politely put up with it until his phone rang and and ANSWERED IT!!!! I calmed myself down by thinking maybe he would say something like I gotta go I'm in a movie. But no. He starts carrying on a conversation. I thought the top of my head was going to come off. I looked at him and said, "Dude. Really?!" He looked back and me and said, "What?" I was actually speechless for a moment. I just gave him a dirty look and growled. "Hang. It. Up." He quickly muttered into his phone, "Dude, I gotta go." and hung up. I think the younger generation thinks nothing of this crap. grrrr.
That's crazy, D! I have to wonder...don't they find it annoying when someone talks on their phone during a movie?
I'm really starting to get upset with how obsessed we are becoming with our cell phones. I've once stated that if I'm on a date with someone who texts or takes a call during our date and it's not an emergency, they won't get a second date! But of course this is quickly becoming a situation where there will be no one to date as they are all on their phones. Guess I'll have to find someone who lives off the grid?? LOL
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