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Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me

Loud eaters and phones nearly spoiled my cinema trip - and it's not just me

Summary

Many cinema-goers are facing disruptions from loud eating, phone use, and talking during films, which can spoil the movie experience. Some cinemas have issued reminders asking the audience to behave respectfully, but problems continue, especially with people using phones or making noise.

Key Facts

  • Cinemas request audiences to avoid disturbing others by using phones or making noise.
  • A viewer recently experienced disruptions from phone use, loud eating, and talking during the film Project Hail Mary.
  • Disruptive behaviors include filming with phone flash, shouting, munching loudly, and unwrapping noisy snacks.
  • Some audience members try to quiet offenders, but interruptions still break the viewing experience.
  • TikTok users have shared stories of bad cinema behavior, such as people filming during horror films or throwing popcorn.
  • Some cinemas issued warnings that shouting and loud noise will not be allowed.
  • Certain films like Minecraft Movie and Wicked had audiences participating loudly but were not always seen as negative.
  • Experts say people may act disruptive in cinemas because they are used to watching films at home where talking or phone use is more common.
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