So, I'm watching this movie, I don't know the name of.

So, I'm watching this movie, I don't know the name of. It has the adorable Kristen Bell as the sister of a guy who's marrying her high school nemesis.

We're about 15 minutes into the movie and my mom, who put the movie in, has commented on nearly everything that's happened. She just made another comment, something nonsensical about something funny that was said. Not a guffaw, not a laugh, but a comment. That's the 8th or 9th since the movie started.

I finally looked at her and said: are you going to talk through the whole movie? If so, I can leave the room.

"I wasn't talking."
"Yes you were."
"I just wanted to say something real quick."
"You've said a lot of 'somethings real quick.'"

A dirty look, a huff, and she turns back to the TV.

The occasional comment or whatnot, while annoying is okay, but I've noticed my mom is one of those people who comments about the entire show or movie.

A constant stream of "That's stupid," and "don't go in there," and "she's not right for him, and "oh, god/shit/f^ck," etc.

Very annoying. It's annoying when strangers do it in the theater and it's annoying when it's someone you know.

I've noticed a lot of people in my family do this, so it must be a learned trait.

Comments

Julie Murray said…
I only do this when I've figured out the movie is horrible and it doesn't matter if I talk through it or not.

But I don't do it at the theater.
Jane Dickson said…
My comments are usually "he's behind you", "he's real bold", "hey did you notice the continuity error just there", "pfff you can't upload a virus to an alien ship"
Armida Evony said…
Guilty pleasure: making a remark at the theatre that makes everybody laugh. I only do it during previews though, honestly. If the movie is horrible, I just leave.
Jane Dickson said…
I'll never forget the trailer for Meet Joe Black the entire movie theatre burst out laughing when he got hit by the car
Jason ON said…
I don't go to the theater at certain times/dates for that reason, but I still go. If someone's talking too much I'll tell them. If not, you can always tell management. Some theaters even have these remote control things to let management know when someone's disturbing those around them.
Tim Stamps said…
So you don't like Mystery Science Theater 3000?
I had a housemate who used to run a constant commentary in front of the TV. And I CANNOT abide talkers in a theater. For crying out loud, people, you're not in your own damn living rooms!
PJ Perdue said…
I once went to a suspense movie at a theatre, and during every tense scene, a woman behind me said, "Uh oh!" She sounded like a demented cuckoo. I spent half the time just turning around and staring at her.
Tim Stamps said…
When I first saw Star Wars IV the Phantom Menace in flat-D, a kid in front of me kept crushing a pop can throughout the entire film, completely drowning out the dialog. Now I may need to go to the 3D version just to see what I missed (if it's even worth bothering).
Jason ON said…
I'm sure you can get it on DVD or FOX, Tim Stamps. No need to pay good cash to see it at a theater, 3D or no 3D.
Joanne Grams said…
Haha are we related? Sounds like my mom :)
Tim Stamps said…
Actually I know I can watch it for free digitally if I want - I just don't want. I might be tempted to go just for the 3D. Then again, there are way too many other films I'd rather spend my time watching. Jar Jar Binks is just way too boring.

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