We had seats on the top row. 10 minutes after the film had started a young dad in a hoodie with two young children came in and sat in the two seats next to me. Yes two seats for three movie goers. The theater was packed.
I think we all understand and are okay with a bit of ruckus when a family first enters a theater, they need a minute or two to get situated and adjusted. But as the movie continued, this small family’s ruckus level did also. The talking, the crying, the running. Then dad gave the youngest his cell phone so he could watch something on that. Full volume! Did I mention that the theater was packed with people that did want to watch this movie and that this disruptive family was right next to me!
10 minutes went by, 20 minutes, 40 minutes.
This little family, dysfunctional as they were, continued to create havoc at full volume.
Finally dad had had enough, and away the weekend warrior went with his hellions in tow.
I think the crowning moment was when the little boy filled the armrest cup holder with popcorn and then dumped the rest of the full popcorn tub in his chair. Dad didn’t say anything, just let the child toss it everywhere.
When they left, I think the entire theater relaxed. The movie was cute. Lots of singing animation!
After the film was over, the light were coming up and most of the movie goers were exiting the theater. At that point you could see the havoc left behind by the small family next to me.
But the large group in the first few rows, who were sitting through the credits like we were, summed up the experience for us...
There were 8-12 people in their group and one of the moms said ”HOORAY” , it was the first movie one of the little ones in their group had sat all the way through.
They all clapped for the child, and we did too!
They all clapped for the child, and we did too!
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