(From syracusenewtimes.com)
March 24, 2014 9:39 am
(From syracusenewtimes.com)
I liked the tension in ‘Divergent.’ Stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James work well together as Dauntless faction student and teacher in a Chicago were separation is the only way to live.
I didn’t much like the noise level in the row of the crowded matinee theater in which sat my dear wife Karen and I.
Some people had read the books by Veronica Roth going in, and wanted to share that knowledge before things happened on screen. That stinks.
And there were the loud chewers of popcorn and gum.
I managed to concentrate my way through the distractions.
If you’d like to read my entire review on the Syracuse New Times site, click the link below.
What’s worse in a darkened theater, talking about the plot or chewing like a cow?
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Hard to decide both are equally annoying.
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By silentlyheardonce on March 30, 2014 at 11:28 pm
They are annoying, Kim.
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By markbialczak on March 30, 2014 at 11:50 pm
Too bad about the chatterers and also, the way it makes you want to leave in the middle of the movie. Too bad about the gum cracking person! Maybe it was out of nervousness? I wish they hadn’t spoiled it for you. Glad of your time to share the movie, it sounds like I will see it, but maybe on redbox. I have so many I want to see yet! Smiles, Robin
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By reocochran on March 25, 2014 at 6:47 pm
Get to the list on Redbox slowly but surely, Robin.
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By markbialczak on March 25, 2014 at 10:11 pm
Thanks, Mark. I have been watching a few from the library and just put myself on a wait list for that James Gandolfini movie with Julia Louis Dreyfuss. Shoot, I know there is a letter misspelled in there! Anyway, it was one of his last and is supposed to be romantic comedy. Have you seen this one? I will check back tomorrow. Gotta go eat dinner… Priorities! Smiles, Robin
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By reocochran on March 26, 2014 at 6:39 pm
I haven’t seen ‘Enough Said,’ Robin, but I hope to when it gets on cable. I want to see Gandolfini one more time. And Louis Dreyfuss is a queen of comedy, as far as I’m concerned. Cool!
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By markbialczak on March 26, 2014 at 6:51 pm
Talking is a no no, but I think our chewing the popcorn might get a little loud.
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By laflor5233 on March 24, 2014 at 10:24 pm
Yeah, but one lady was smacking and crackling her gum with her mouth open. Sitting next to me. Annoying.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 10:27 pm
Yes, that is bad. I hate sitting next to anyone for several reasons, that’s why we usually go at a slow time.
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By laflor5233 on March 24, 2014 at 10:30 pm
I’m crawling out from under my rock to admit I had not heard of these books or movie until the past week. (I don’t know how to draw a sheepish face here….feel free to imagine one.)
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By Chatter Master on March 24, 2014 at 5:34 pm
OK, I got it in my mind, Colleen. How sheepish! No need, though, since it is a series for young adults, which I guess you and I were a little while ago.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 6:10 pm
Only by calender years….
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By Chatter Master on March 24, 2014 at 7:19 pm
Plot spoilers are a pain. You paid for your tickets, not a blow-by-blow description and analysis of the movie. Wait till after the show to discuss it. Years ago, I said as much to some folks behind us once.
I wouldn’t do that today. Here, in Florida, some former cop shot and killed a man who was texting during the movie previews. Ironically, the man had been texting himself just a few moments before. (The shooter, by the way, is trying to claim “Stand Your Ground” for the shooting. He said he felt threatened because the other man threw something at him. It was popcorn.) Crazy!
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By earthriderjudyberman on March 24, 2014 at 5:18 pm
I hate hearing news like that, Judy, but they are good reason behind a ”zip the lip” policy.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 6:12 pm
Always hated it when people talked about the movie all the way through. Gum chewers annoying, but plot spoilers are worse. Another reason I prefer to watch at home.
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By kyangel17 on March 24, 2014 at 4:05 pm
UGH. I think talking in general during a movie is the worst. Although who smacks when they eat (aside from Ted, of course). Annoying and rude.
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By Cowboys and Crossbones on March 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm
Yes, rude, rude, rude. Ted E. Bear aside, of course.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 2:18 pm
That really stinks! Speaking of bad movie goer etiquette, two women got stuck up by knife point at a local theater during a matinee a year or two ago. Isn’t that terrible?
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By Sandra on March 24, 2014 at 2:03 pm
And extremely frightening, Sandra.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 2:04 pm
It’s one of the closest theaters to our house too. It’s too bad but honestly we haven’t been to the theater for some time mostly because of our little one.
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By Sandra on March 24, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Little ones make it harder. Crime like that makes it a big decision all around.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 2:10 pm
i kind of expect there will be some of all of that going on when i’m at a matinee, but that being said, the ones who reveal things are the ones who bother me the most. nice review, though not really my cup of tea, i saw the first hunger games to make my friend’s son happy, and enjoyed it, but i kind of have the same feeling, i had no need to see the others ) i am looking forward to jason bateman’s spelling film and as you know, hotel b )
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By ksbeth on March 24, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Yes, the plot spoilers are the worst, Beth. I watched ‘Hunger Games’ on NetFlix because I could. And it was OK, like you said. I will be on the lookout for Jason Batemen and Hotel B.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 1:40 pm
Both! Any whisperings, gum chewing, kicking the back of my chair….
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By Priceless Joy on March 24, 2014 at 9:54 am
Chair kicking is THE WORST. But I’m excited you liked the flick – many reviewers didn’t, and I’m looking forward to it!
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By Jennie Saia on March 24, 2014 at 1:29 pm
I have seen much worse movies, Jennie. Enjoy!
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 1:43 pm
That is no bueno.
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By kerbey on March 24, 2014 at 9:50 am
Muy mal, Kerbey.
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By markbialczak on March 24, 2014 at 9:57 am