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

[DinosaursCanDance]

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.

Maybe but I suspect the 16 year old just feels self conscious and needs a gentle nudge to do things on her own if no one else shares her likes

Do you even have a daughter, op? I'm not convinced.

I have watched cars 2 approximately 20 billion times this week (we've been poorly) I'm pretty sure you can sit through one showing of this for her

FFS go! Sheesh.

Ew. A goady brag post and a parent reluctant to show up for her child.

Hope you enjoy the film, or at least spending time with the life you created. Hopefully she won't suss what a burden she is.

WTAF is this thread. ??? 😂

We’ve seen it! I hold my hands up, I was completely wrong about this film, I actually really enjoyed it, it is very good and is an excellent film. Really well made as well, cannot believe now wrong I was but I really enjoyed it.

What’s wrong with you?! I’d bite my 16yo DCs arm off to hang out with me 😂

Just seen your update. Glad you enjoyed

I’m pleased you enjoyed it, we saw it today as well and really liked it.

I can’t see any reason for you starting this thread other than to say “ my daughter used to be in Matilda you know!

Not just IN Matilda, but she WAS Matilda! In the WEST END!!

This is the most pathetic excuse for a bragging OP that I ever saw. I'm amazed that so many people have answered it in good faith.

Aw glad you went! 😁

I ended up taking her instead of her dad. It’s just ended and I enjoyed it!!
Missed Messi’s goal but glad I went with her.

Glad you had a great night with your dd

Just do it!

No idea why you wouldn't want to do this, sounds lovely

@DinosaursCanDance it’s an advertising post… hence the ‘creative’ user name..,,

I wouldn’t want to go either but I’d feel guilty for not going. Most of the times I’d sneak in a snooze or three from boredom but it’s dark and she didn’t notice 😂

Least stealthy stealth boast/advert, ever.

It’s the definition of a stealth boast

FFS just take your daughter to the cinema. It’s what decent parents do, they put their children first!!! It’s hardly a huge sacrifice on your part.

Glad you took her. God when I think of the absolute shite I've sat through over the years with my girls and various friends of theirs. Hours of my life spend nodding off in front of bloody minions or some such. But it's what you do isn't it.

I can't believe you took to MN to moan about this

My DS wants me and DP to see Bananas in Pyjamas but DP actually plays Banana 2 so that would be impossible.

Aside from the clear brag, which actually made me wonder if it was really you not her that was desperate to go - my main thought was how many kids films are adults that ‘desperate’ to see, doesn’t stop you taking the kids though surely?