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Did anyone else's theatre get walk outs?

posted 9 years ago by Fishbowl-Space-Helmet
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So, news of this movie has that it's been splitting people. Some like it, some hate it. Therefore the news about theatre walk outs has been hitting the news, and my theatre certainly had them.

About 40 minutes in a family of three walked out. Then, about 30 minutes later, another two left. I've never seen that before, but I don't go to the movies a lot. I really enjoyed the film, so the intent of this thread is not to pass judgement on the movie.

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[–] Kingston26 9 years ago

Yeah I had a few walkouts. Leaving at some of the best points in the film as well. No matter, it's most definitely not for everyone. That's what makes me like it even more, I love how some people hate it.

[–] zuleika-44325 9 years ago

I feel the main problem is that while there is much to admire about the film it overstates its case. At a certain point you want to say "Okay I get it - can we move on please?' People probably left the cinema simply because the film was way too long for its subject matter - and by that I mean what Amy Jump did with the original text. It's far from being best adaptation of J.G. Ballard's work.

[–] irvintang 9 years ago

Poking your eye balls with needles is less painful than sitting through this garbage.

[–] ketaset84 (11) 4 years ago

Hit the nail on the head. Thats exactly how I felt. Would have worked as 30+ (45 max) minute Short. At least in my opinion. cheers ya'll

[–] Gorg77 8 years ago

Liking it even more just because people hate it proves that you're some kind of hipster, trying to make himself feel special, but with no real substance, taste or intelligence, faker than a Cucci bag...

[–] SynbiosTael 9 years ago

yup, several

[–] flaiky 9 years ago

One couple walked out, probably about 1.5 hrs in.

I liked it quite a bit but can definitely understand people hating it. It probably shouldn't be showing in mainstream cinemas, it's not for casual film fans at all.

That is a masterpiece of understatement.

[–] Lordy_Lord_Lord_Of_Lords 9 years ago

You have to wonder why someone would walk out after an hour and a half lol

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[–] waswasere 9 years ago

Nope.

"I know it looked like I fell... but it was all part of my plan!"

[–] rs-61 9 years ago

In Paris cinema almost everyone left. What a mess and waste of good talent especially James Purefoy. Let's have another season of "Rome" instead of this crap.

[–] radineye 9 years ago

Also in Paris, just watched it and no one walked out, not exactly packed though. My husband and I quite enjoyed the movie.

[–] darkangel2003 9 years ago

Nope - I was in an indie cinema though.

[–] sunheadbowed 9 years ago

Yes. Around five or six people in total left. I can't blame them.

[–] johnbalance 9 years ago

I was in an indie cinema and there were two walkouts,both couples.Not the ideal date movie perhaps.

[–] ladyMoonEclipse 9 years ago

this movie was trippy af , i had a few walkouts 2 ladies halfway through then 4 people maybe 30mn before the end !

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[–] brendanmacwade 9 years ago

It happened at all 3 screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival this week in New York. My screening was the third and final one, and people started walking out after just 20 minutes or so.