[tomwed]

I agree with the person who said turn around and give them a dirty look. I forgot about that phrase "dirty look". I use to be a teacher so I guess I'm good at it.

No more pencils.
No more books.
No more teachers
Dirty looks.

[len84pa]

Post a "No Talking during the movie" sign out side of the theaters with a warning that you will be asked to leave if talking persists. If you refuse to leave, the police will be called. Some people need "hit" in the head with a 2 x 4 before they get the message.

[John_W]

I was just thinking about this during the last two films I saw in TV, Spectre in 3D and Martian in 3D. I've come to the conclusion that the theaters here play the films so loud it is impossible to hear anything else. I've been to many films at all three theaters. Just before the lights are dimmed listen to the crowd and you'll hear some murmur. Then the lights go out and the curtain opens wide and suddenly the film is your entire world, or at least it is for me.

[joldnol]

It's a common problem everywhere

[WhiteDover]

I and A Friend go to the movies, also, every week usually. We have encountered the same problem with rude people. Our Answer is turning around and shushing them. If that doesn't work, a reply rude of "Shut Up" Usually works quiet well. Sometimes rude just needs rude.

[BINKY]

I must agree, it is totally rude and inconsiderate to be talking while a movie (and movie previews) are being shown!!! We taught our children to respect these "rules", so why can't our "fellow seniors" follow these same "taught rules" themselves???!!! It's also known as "Respect for others"!!! Hoping the culprits get "this message"!!!
Kindly, A Movie Goer

[Doro22]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

I normally repeat word for word what they're saying & make it loud enough so they can get the message. The same goes for people who are in restaurant & are on a cell-phone.

That is funny! We like going to the first showing in the mornings. There usually aren't many people there so we can get up & move if necessary. Once @ Brownwood the volume was so loud it was hurting our ears, so we requested it be turned down. So when the feature started it still was at screech level we went back out & asked for the manager.. I was adamant then & asked the mgr to come into the theater to hear it. I told them I was leaving if it wasn't turned down. They finally did. My hubby wears hearing aids & he had taken them off. I don't hear so well either, but that was outrageous.

[Cedwards38]

Went to see In the Heart of the Sea 3D yesterday at Brownwood. Had to move during the showing because a couple sitting close to me was talking and making other distracting noises with various snack choices from concession. Several stares and glares had absolutely no effect. IT'S AN EPIDEMIC!

[Taltarzac725]

Some of the snack choices at Old Mill Playhouse and Brownwood sure smell quite good.

I often wait until the movie had been here a few weeks before seeing it so that I can move around if some people are talkers, loud eaters, cell phone fanatics, chair kickers, etc.

Once in a while, if the movie has some kind of twist that I do not want the surprise revealed by some neighbor, then I will go to one of the first couple of showings. The Visit*(2015) - Rotten Tomatoes The Gift (2015) - Rotten Tomatoes

[cpbis]

Yes, it is annoying and totally inappropriate. We just saw "Brooklyn" at the Rialto and a woman in front of us talked to herself throughout most of the film. I asked quietly for her to stop but she never did. I do ask politely most of the time for them to "please stop talking" and most of the time they do in fact stop! I believe those who do talk during movies do so because of their tv viewing at home where they more than likely talk incessantly. Answer? I just do not know what else one can do. Years ago you could tell management and someone would come over and tell them to stop because it disturbed the others but I do not see that happening here in The Villages.

[Cedwards38]

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg

I love it! Probably won't happen, though. TV does not like to p**s off the citizenry.

[John Palanci]

You can't say something to anyone, in case they may have a weapon, move or ask for your money back and leave you don't want them to come to you and harass you. I seen people answer a call in church, and the pastor said I hope you ware talking to God,

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Some movie theaters show an attention getting public service announcement about talking, texting, phones, etc prior to each showing in each of the theaters. I haven't seen one of these at The Villages three locations. I wonder if that might help! Maybe something like a 30 second movie short that uses a "yes, this means you" approach and respectfully but firmly delivers a STFU message, if you'll pardon my directness. It could be done with some humor, but needs to make the point in a strong way. What do you think? Worth a try?

Example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YmTwVGJXzg

That is a great solution.

I know I need to turn my cell phone off but sometimes [most times?] I forget. I appreciate when someone or some clip reminds me.

Why not use an old clip to keep it funny? Or make their own old fashion clip and word it their own way to include cell phones. Remember the politically incorrect dancing Indians they would show at the drive in reminding you to buy at the refreshment stand? We could make that clip with dancing villagers doing a line dance?

[dadspet]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Were you, by any chance, at the Celtic Christmas Show because the same thing happened to us. Unfortunately, they were sitting right next to me. The very large man beside me actually stood up during the show and took a movie (or whatever it is called) with his cell phone.

We also noticed that many of the people who had been in the bar area before the show, came in at the very last moment disturbing everyone to get to their seats.

There are some really good shows coming up, but I am hesitant to pay the money for a good seat if you are going to have to put up with such ignorance.

Yes it was at the Celtic Christmas show.