At a 9:00 movie the other night, when I went to see Mr. Woodcock, I was sitting in front of a couple with a baby. At one point the infant started screaming and continued for five minutes. The parents just kept watching the show. I wanted to suggest that one of them take him outside - should I have?
2007-11-01 12:39:12 · 16 answers · asked by Jacoby M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes, the sound level from the movie can be dangerous for the sensitive hearing of an infant. You would have saved his hearing if you asked them to take the tyke outside.
Most movie theaters suggest leaving baby home when you come out to the movies, or even ban children from R rated movies after a certain time (at AMC, they ban R rated movies for children under 6 after 8pm, even if the child has a guardian with them). It is rude to have a baby in a movie. Babies don't understand the movie, all they know is that it is loud.
If the parents need a break, they should get a sitter, not ruin their child's hearing.
2007-11-01 12:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Malina 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I agree with what almost everyone else already said. The biggest thing is that they just weren't thinking about the other people in the theater.
I've taken both of my children to the movies when they were babies, and every once in a while, they start to cry. If they don't stop almost immediately (as in within the five seconds it takes to get my shirt out of the way for them to nurse) then it's straight out into the lobby.
I don't know that I would go find an usher myself, because that's all the more time I'd miss the movie, and if you guys come back and the baby's done crying, well, then you look kinda foolish. However, if you are afraid of speaking up personally, that is part of what usher's do for their job.
If you were at a much earlier showing, say afternoon, or maybe even as late as like 5:00, I would be a little more hesitant to say something if it was just a few minutes. Another time I'd be more understanding is if there weren't two parents, especially if there were other kids to be rushing out of the movie as well, (at those earlier showings.)
Given everything, you were totally in the right and I'm sure other people in the theater were wishing those close by the couple HAD said something!
I apologize for all those inconsiderate parents of young ones.
2007-11-01 13:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should have. You paid money to see a movie and shouldn't have to listen to a crying baby during the movie. I never even thought of taking my first son to a movie until he was 2 and that was a kids movie. I was scared he would start screaming and I'd get kicked out. Not to mention I didn't want to ruin the movie for people if he did start. In some movie theaters you can't take a child under 2 in for this very reason.
2007-11-01 16:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by *adria* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot figure out why a person would take the baby to a movie- no matter what age the baby is. Babies cry, babies fuss. Babies do not want to remain still for too long. Insane. I would have asked an usher to ask them to leave. When they are older- sure. If it is a child's movie- of course bring them. Not at 9:00 though, and surely not for a "grown-up" movie. It's too much to expect for a baby or young child to sit through.
2007-11-01 12:43:29 · answer #4 · answered by NY_Attitude 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes. especially that late at night. at 9:00, that baby should be sleeping! The next time that happens (hopefully it doesn't) politely ask the couple if they could go out into the hall until the baby stops crying. They might be offended, but they shouldn't be! You payed just as much as they did to see the movie, and you deserve to do so in peace!
2007-11-01 12:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally wouldn't take my 5 1/2 month old to the movies. My son was 5 before he even went to the movies. If I would take a baby and she started to cry I would take her out so there wouldn't be a disruption of the movie. If anything you should have spoke to an usher to ask them to please keep quiet, that is their job.
2007-11-01 12:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by TM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would have for sure. or i would have gone and told someone outside who works there. you are paying good money to go see the movie. Why the hell do people turn of their phones in the movie theaters? oh. thats right. its so you dont make noise during the movie.
they have speciall sessions for parents with little kids. they should go to the movies then.
2007-11-01 12:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by trixydafairy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you really should have. Next time if you don't want to be the one to confont a situation like that tell an usher or someone who works at the theater.
2007-11-01 12:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah. It's done and over with.
I do not agree with taking babies to the movies though (its really pointless). I have a 1 year old who I have never had to take to the movies, BUT I try to see this from their point of view. Maybe they are so stressed out, that they need a break.
2007-11-01 12:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes DEFINATELY!!!! that is completely rude and i say something every time it happens.. you are paying to see that movie.. and they are not 99 cents anymore.. i used to take my son when he was a baby to the movies once in a blue moon and if he would even make one sound i would run out of the theater with him!
2007-11-01 12:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Tiff Tiff 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋