Shouting, cheering and clapping at Minecraft movie

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I'm actually on the fence about how I feel so rather than aibu I guess I'm just wondering what others think/thought.

Took DS (6) to the Minecraft movie tonight - this isn't a question about taste or quality of the film! Obviously Minecraft is enjoyed by a wide range of ages, and in particular there were large groups of teenage boys there, I'd say between 13 and 17 at a guess. They were generally polite in any contact (Ie; saying excuse me to get past etc) but when the film started, every time there were particular references there would be loud cheering, shouting, clapping and repeating the line - to the point of not being able to hear the film. I had briefly seen reference to this online and a friend who took their child to a different cinema also experienced it previously. I guess it probably happened about 15 times throughout the movie.

Now on the one hand, it was a bit of fun, they've paid their money too and it was an experience - I guess similar in vein to Rocky Horror audience.

On the other, there were lots of children around my D's age and some (D's included) were quite startled, upset and didn't understand why people were doing this - some left early, some were tearful and for D's it definitely spoilt his evening a bit.

I don't really know what a solution would be to make it so both groups enjoy it, but I think ultimately I'm a bit annoyed. Have others experienced this and what did you think? (For the poll purposes - iabu would be it's fine people are just having fun, ianbu would be that it's a bit annoying and antisocial

One of my favourite cinema moments was Spider-Man (whatever the last one was called). When the original spidermen came on screen all the kids went wild, clapping and cheering. It was a real moment of genuine excitement and shared happiness. Anyone who complains about that probably has a mouth like a cats bum and hates life.

So DS and friend report there was no shouting and clapping in their screening. This was during the day today, so maybe it depends on the time of day. They enjoyed the film. I enjoyed my shopping and coffee while they were there.

@IsItOnlyWednesday I'd love for the Globe or the theatres in Stratford upon Avon to do a few traditional showings where the audience can throw rotten tomatoes !
Would be brilliant (and messy) fun.
I also think we should bring back Music Hall 😂

I've just been to a 2.30pm showing and there were lots of teens (at least 10 of them my students) and not only did they clap and cheer, they also shouted and stood up. This happened around 7 times I guess. I'm torn because it was lovely for them, but like the op, I saw some children frightened by the sudden noise and one family left due to their child being overwhelmed. My ds is autistic and it upset him not to have heard the whole film and the immediate credit scene was shouted and cheered through so we missed it entirely. The men in front of us were early 20s and stood up and stamped their feet after several anticipated lines.

I was also pretty shocked by the mess everywhere. The cinema said they were having to delay next screenings to clear up the detritus. I've never seen it so bad.

It felt a bit like a joke we'd deliberately been excluded from and ds was a bit sad that his anticipated first day of the holidays treat wasn't what he expected.

We went to a 2pm showing today. No clapping or shouting. Not many teens tbh; my two and a few others. Mostly younger children and adults in our screen. A group of teenagers, one dressed in a creeper onesie, came out of another screen. All well behaved from what I saw. I would expect the first few showings of a film like this with long-term big fans might have some clapping or noise from the audience. I went to Spider-Man 2 on release weekend, there was a cheer for Stan Lee’s cameo and everyone stood and clapped at the end. That was 2004. Shouldn’t be disruptive though.

I just had a 5ish year old kicking the back of my seat. Maybe they were a bit bored; some of the references will go over the heads of younger ones. Teens who’ve grown up playing it (and adults who’ve been playing since the beta release when the teens were in nappies!) will like it. My boys were quiet as church mice except for the tribute to Technoblade. My 13yos face lit up and he turned to me to quickly explain, I told him I know, and back to quiet again. As the credits rolled the first thing he did was talk about Technoblade; he was so happy to see that Technoblade never dies.

I took my 10yr old today, we couldn't hear the film, talking non stop through out, clapping, cheering, shouting the lines, foot stomping, filming the movie on phones. Lady behind me took a phone call and had a chat. It was so bad that it was almost funny.

We complained and got complementary tickets, other people also complained so not just us. Cinema man said that it was even worse yesterday and did look quite fed up with the ridiculous behaviour.

Sadly it was the teens on their own, the younger kids were all sat nicely.

I took my children to see it yesterday evening (9and 5) and the same thing happened.
Both my kids thought it was the best experience at the cinema yet
the large group of teenage boys high fived my 5 year old boy who was wearing a Minecraft cap and he was literally beaming
i know it wouldn’t be for everyone but it’s not like we were off to watch a serious Drama

My 21 and 19 year old are going with a group of friends tonight. Its nostalgia for them 😁

Did you see my post a few posts up and the one before this?

That the film makers included Technoblade, a Minecraft internet sensation and young man who died too soon who would have provoked celebration and remembrance from the Minecraft lockdown generation

I took my 8 year old and my niece today. My son was very excited and shouted out/laughed a couple of times, I reminded him to not be too loud but didn't want to rain on his parade too much. He loves minecraft and was excited by all the references to the game. And he wasn't the only one.
Nobody did anything to ruin the film, certainly not worthy enough of driving others to tears or leaving.

I have been to see the film today. Teenagers shouting, clapping, firing water guns. The film was stopped and on exit return tickets been issued. The manager said they have had to do it for EVERY viewing. Apparently a tik tok craze that's ramping up. Sorry haven't RTFT, so this may have already been explained.

Just to say my posts don't support water guns and poor behaviour egged on by tick tock. That's obviously unacceptable. Mine supported the Technoblade related celebrations that I'm sure would have been expected by the film makers

Agree - there is no excuse for that level of misbehaviour.

Ok it does sound like some performances have got out of control.
That's not on and I agree that shouldn't be happening.
But now cinemas should be well aware of this and strict conditions should be made when selling the tickets.

@Needmorelego maybe parents could parent and tell their young teens to behave and not follow Tik Tok crazes, and have consideration to other cinema goers and cinema staff. Small amount of clapping and cheering as appropriate

@crumblingschools yes I actually agree with that.
The first few performances I don't think it was such a big "follow what tiktok says" thing.
It was just fans having a fun time.
The reports all over the media (not just "social media") has possibly given those who aren't such huge fans these ideas.
It is a shame some things can get taken too far.
Hopefully both cinemas and parents (if relevant) will now make clear what's acceptable behaviour and what isn't.
It is a fun silly film so to have a (pleasant) interactive experience is fine.
Some parents also need to be aware it isn't really a "kids" film so unless their under 10s are completely Minecraft obsessed - it's not for them.

mate, you just assumed my teens gender (incorrectly)

I know exactly who Technoblade/Alex is (my DC are 13 and nearly 18) and this isn't particularly pertinent to what I witnessed. There wasn't a single sound when the Technoblade tribute happened. Just a couple of gasps. It was largely after Jack Black said lines from the trailer which have since become memes. My DC are/were Technoblade fans. They were both pissed off with the jumping up and down, foot stomping and throwing of bottles and popcorn.

Ah well July 11. New Superman movie with Crypto this time.

BoredZelda · Yesterday 14:58
It’s ok for teenage girls to sing at a movie which is a concert. I’ve seen the Bridget Jones movie 3 times and nobody whooped and clapped. Minecraft is not a movie that is written to, nor expected to have audience participation. That teenage boys have decided it is their movie and they are allowed to behave as they wish, is down to to their parents who have raised them to be entitled and arrogant.

Jeez, unclench a little. Obviously the water gun behaviour and mess is not on but a lot of the posters criticising appear to have a boy problem.

Be kind and gentle and inclusive, but be strong and don't cry. Be more sociable, but be very quiet. Try to do the right things, but end up being wrong.

Cut them some slack FGS. It's groups of probably quite geeky boys having some collective fun in a time when they're becoming increasingly isolated, and demonised in a world that's becoming more scary by the day. Remember the cheering that went on when all the Spiderman actors appeared together? It's called fun. Moments to remember when you're growing up.

Loads of teen girls had the time of their lives dressing up, screaming, sharing moments and having the time of their lives watching Taylor Swift concerts last summer. There really is no boy equivalent opportunity, so they grab on to things like this instead.

And as for the comparison to lad culture -
Beyond ridiculous.

It’s a kid’s film. They reacted to it. Nice to see, I think. Lots of repressed emotions/anxiety amongst young people these days. Good for them to have a bit of an outlet for some of that.

I’m laughing at the couple of posters who said there was no point in clapping when the actors can’t hear. What about that little song lots of us teach our kids? ‘When You’re Happy And You Know It Clap Your Hands’. Imagine if your child said ‘Yeah, but where’s my audience?’😅 I do remember DS2 shouting ‘But I’m NOT happy!’

It's not really a "kids film" though.
It's aimed at teens and 20 somethings.

Fair enough, @Needmorelego . Assumed thst because of the PG certificate it was.

Either way, an outlet is good for both age groups. 20 somethings have had a difficult few years, too.

@MrsSkylerWhite yes the PG is possibly a bit misleading - in some countries it's apparently a 12.
There's another thread on here where someone asked if it's "too scary" for a 4 year old. Scary or not why would a 4 year old even be interested?