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AIBU?

To refuse to take DD to the cinema to see this film

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DinosaursCanDance · 26/11/2022 16:50

Because I don’t want to see it. DD is absolutely dying to see the new Matilda the Musical film but none of her friends also want to see and she doesn’t want to go alone so she’s begging me to go with her but I don’t really want to see the film to be honest. DD is 16. I know why she really wants to see it, because years ago she played Matilda in the west end musical show.

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Flooper · 26/11/2022 17:15

or this song even

Cuddlywuddlies · 26/11/2022 17:15

You are an odd sort @DinosaursCanDance

PlasticTatMNBingo · 26/11/2022 17:15

Quite right you shouldn't go to the cinema with dd. How is she supposed to see your cats bum face in the dark?

Coasterfan · 26/11/2022 17:16

To me life with kids all about putting them first and doing what they want to do even if it wouldn’t be your choice! I had to sit through black panther with my 15 year old last weekend, I wasn’t really looking forward to it but I surprisingly enjoyed it and came home to watch the first one! See it as quality time with your teen!

IglesiasPiggl · 26/11/2022 17:16

I have sat through hours of bloody Marvel films because my DS loves them and asks me to go with him. He hasn't even been in the stage version 😁.

megletthesecond · 26/11/2022 17:17

Just grit your teeth and go.

DiddlyDoris · 26/11/2022 17:17

Wtf?! Just go, your child wants to do something with you!!! You don't know how fortunate you are!!!!!

MadeForThis · 26/11/2022 17:17

It's on Netflix at Christmas

Janieread · 26/11/2022 17:17

I've been to see all the HP movies with ny kids even though I'm not a fan. And they weren't in the original book either.

verdantverdure · 26/11/2022 17:18

I have literally never taken my children to see a film I wanted to see. Ever.

You just do it thought, right?

Because they want to.

If you go in the evenings hopefully there won't be so many children there.

Flooper · 26/11/2022 17:18

IglesiasPiggl · 26/11/2022 17:16

I have sat through hours of bloody Marvel films because my DS loves them and asks me to go with him. He hasn't even been in the stage version 😁.

LittlePearl · 26/11/2022 17:18

I'm astonished that you wouldn't want to go OP. I'd go with my 33 year old daughter if she asked me.

dammit88 · 26/11/2022 17:19

Unless money is a problem you are being incredibly mean.

HerReputationMadeItDifficultToProceed · 26/11/2022 17:19

I mean, it's not a huge commitment is it. Go for the two hours and have some pick and mix, you miserable sod.

TabithaTittlemouse · 26/11/2022 17:19

@DinosaursCanDance tell me that your child had a main part in a west end musical without telling me that your child had a main part in a west end musical….. oh shit you just just did.

Soonenough · 26/11/2022 17:19

I sat through fecking Care Bear movies for my kids. This is really not a hardship for you . Go , get the luxury seats , make it a date night with your teenage daughter . You won't regret it .

RLScott · 26/11/2022 17:19

AuntieEntity · 26/11/2022 16:58

I don't believe this is real. What kind of absolute misery wouldn't want to go to the movies with their kid? Is there a drip feed?

Wondering this too.

Besides it’s based on Matilda, one of the best children’s books ever written. Looking forward to the film myself having got the book as a child.

MayISuggestSomeThickCutSteakChipsToGoWithThat · 26/11/2022 17:20

PurBal · 26/11/2022 17:14

It’ll be on Netflix on Christmas Day…

Not UK apparently!

Coolyule · 26/11/2022 17:20

PurBal · 26/11/2022 17:14

It’ll be on Netflix on Christmas Day…

I don’t think it is in the UK unfortunately

raffys · 26/11/2022 17:20

I've just come back from seeing it with my 9 and 12 year old boys, we all loved it, I'm hoping they still want to do things with me when they're 16

RoseBucket · 26/11/2022 17:20

How sad! You only have a couple of years left before she hits adulthood and will likely go off on whatever path she takes.

LimitIsUp · 26/11/2022 17:21

It's just what you do for your children

kindlyensure · 26/11/2022 17:22

Best just grin and bear it, op. Take it on the chin and wear it....

Allywill · 26/11/2022 17:23

You are mad. I,’m not a fan of Roald Dahl but Tim Minchin is a genius.

PlasticTatMNBingo · 26/11/2022 17:24

AuntieEntity · 26/11/2022 16:58

I don't believe this is real. What kind of absolute misery wouldn't want to go to the movies with their kid? Is there a drip feed?

Sour grapes. Her dd isn't a movie star, bringing mummy fame and glory.

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