extendedforecast Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 but I have to let it out somewhere! A family that we know took their ten and eleven year old sons to see The Hangover 2. And they are upset that some of the moviegoers gave them a hard time. That is all. I just had to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 They are upset? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 :blink: :iagree: Disclaimer: I have not seen Hangover 2 and do not plan to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't know anything about the movie you mentioned, but the title is enough to make me wonder how appropriate it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Wow, just wow! I haven't seen it and really don't care to but I've heard it has some seriously 'adult' scenes. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I'm a bit surprised that they would even care what other moviegoers thought since they didn't seem to care beforehand to check out its appropriateness for that age. Edited May 31, 2011 by Jean in Newcastle dead kitties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I have never seen the movie but I can imagine it was a not so smart thing to do. Then again I read about parents doing things much stupider than taking their kids to an inappropriate movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It is their right to take a 10 yo to a raunchy R rated movie. It is also the right of other movie goers to be appalled at that decision. It's a free country. I'm not sure why they are surprised. It would make more sense if they just didn't care what other people thought, since they didn't take the care to think about the appropriateness of the movie in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What is it with that movie? My sister told me she went to see it and said that there were a few people with kids my daughters age in there (7)!! What the heck are people thinking? My sister said it was a very dirty movie (we do not see movies like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Well, I'm looking at this in a different way than everyone else. I'm more concerned about the reactions from the other moviegoers. Did they just give dirty looks or did they berate the family verbally? I can't imagine a stranger telling me how to parent my children. It doesn't matter if they think it's inappropriate. Now if the parents were doing something illegal, I can understand speaking up. But inappropriate does not necessarily equal child endangerment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It is their right to take a 10 yo to a raunchy R rated movie. It is also the right of other movie goers to be appalled at that decision. It's a free country. I'm not sure why they are surprised. It would make more sense if they just didn't care what other people thought, since they didn't take the care to think about the appropriateness of the movie in the first place. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not familiar with the movie, but was it really anyone else's business? I'm assuming that they bought tickets and didn't sneak into the theatre, so whatever the rating was it must not have been "only adults over the age of 18". I can see the thread now: I took my kids to and some strange woman there gave me a hard time! How dare she tell ME how to parent MY OWN KIDS?!?! The nerve! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Mine have seen their share of no where near appropriate for their ages movies ... But I'd never take them to see one. If we watch something, it's at home. This is not only to avoid comments by others, but also to pause, chat, and explain if needed. I'm surprised that they're upset. They should have known someone would say something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Well, I'm looking at this in a different way than everyone else. I'm more concerned about the reactions from the other moviegoers. Did they just give dirty looks or did they berate the family verbally? I can't imagine a stranger telling me how to parent my children. It doesn't matter if they think it's inappropriate. Now if the parents were doing something illegal, I can understand speaking up. But inappropriate does not necessarily equal child endangerment. I believe a couple of patrons asked them what in the world were they thinking taking children to this movie. I also believe they received plenty of dirty looks from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 It is their right to take a 10 yo to a raunchy R rated movie. It is also the right of other movie goers to be appalled at that decision. It's a free country. I'm not sure why they are surprised. It would make more sense if they just didn't care what other people thought, since they didn't take the care to think about the appropriateness of the movie in the first place. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not familiar with the movie, but was it really anyone else's business? I'm assuming that they bought tickets and didn't sneak into the theatre, so whatever the rating was it must not have been "only adults over the age of 18". I can see the thread now: I took my kids to and some strange woman there gave me a hard time! How dare she tell ME how to parent MY OWN KIDS?!?! The nerve! :tongue_smilie: This is why I am not saying a word (to them). It is their business, not mine. They are the parents of those kids. But I have seen that movie, and I wish I hadn't seen some of the things in that movie. I left feeling very confused, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm a bit surprised that they would even care what other moviegoers thought since they didn't seem to care beforehand to check out it's appropriateness for that age. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 My girlfriend was at a showing of this movie over the weekend and witnessed moviegoers giving parents crap for taking their kids. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok. Dh and I loved the first movie and are dying to see the second. However, there would be no way in h-e-double-hockeysticks that we would bring (or ever allow) our 10yo to see it. Heck, I know dh and I probably shouldn't watch it, but the first was just so funny. OP, I'm glad you vented here. That is a parenting decision that would have me scratching my head as well. But, to each his/her own, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm not familiar with the movie, but was it really anyone else's business? I'm assuming that they bought tickets and didn't sneak into the theatre, so whatever the rating was it must not have been "only adults over the age of 18". I can see the thread now: I took my kids to and some strange woman there gave me a hard time! How dare she tell ME how to parent MY OWN KIDS?!?! The nerve! :tongue_smilie: I think children are only prohibited from NC-17 rated movies in theaters. Parents are free to decide if they want to take their kids to R-rated movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 My girlfriend was at a showing of this movie over the weekend and witnessed moviegoers giving parents crap for taking their kids. ;) I wonder if knowing there are kids in the theater makes the movie less enjoyable. I don't know if I would be able to enjoy a movie for adults if I knew that there were children sitting next to me. I'll have to consider that. It's kind of like how some people do not like to have adult conversation among other moms when children are present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita in NC Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Mine have seen their share of no where near appropriate for their ages movies ... But I'd never take them to see one. If we watch something, it's at home. This is not only to avoid comments by others, but also to pause, chat, and explain if needed. I'm surprised that they're upset. They should have known someone would say something! I agree! I let my kids watch things that I am sure other people would not approve of. However, we watch those things at home. We discuss things that they see. I think that I am the best judge of what is appropriate for MY kids. I would not take them to the movie theater to see those things. Different families have different comfort levels. Whether or not we watch or do things that other people would think are appropriate or inappropriate, we need to understand there is a time and a place. My kids also know not to repeat things that we might deem appropriate but others would deem inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I really don't care what movies other parents allow their children to view. I was very upset when a friend allowed MY child to see The Hangover. Also, I don't want to sit next to a kid in an R-rated movie. I just don't want to. I had to sit next to a kid when I watched The Matrix 2...and apparently I'm still irritated about it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok. Dh and I loved the first movie and are dying to see the second. However, there would be no way in h-e-double-hockeysticks that we would bring (or ever allow) our 10yo to see it. Heck, I know dh and I probably shouldn't watch it, but the first was just so funny. OP, I'm glad you vented here. That is a parenting decision that would have me scratching my head as well. But, to each his/her own, I guess. :lol: I was thinking the same thing as I read your first paragraph. My sister gave me a DVD of the first movie and I think it must have been one of the DUMBEST movies I've ever watched. :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I wonder if knowing there are kids in the theater makes the movie less enjoyable. I don't know if I would be able to enjoy a movie for adults if I knew that there were children sitting next to me. I'll have to consider that. It's kind of like how some people do not like to have adult conversation among other moms when children are present. Haha! We posted at the same time. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff in TX Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I wonder if knowing there are kids in the theater makes the movie less enjoyable. I don't know if I would be able to enjoy a movie for adults if I knew that there were children sitting next to me. I'll have to consider that. It's kind of like how some people do not like to have adult conversation among other moms when children are present. I completely agree with this. Hubby and I went to see 'Paul' (movie about an alien and had the guys from Shaun of the Dead in it) and a woman brings in three boys, probably aged 7-11 and sits them in the seats behind us and then walks away :confused: It was very uncomfortable to sit infront of children and hear them laughing about jokes that should be miles over their head. *as an aside, the movie was overly full of curse words, incredibly raunchy and took a very harsh 'there is no God' stand. DH and I regret seeing it:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I can understand them being upset, because it's no one's business what they deem appropriate for their children. I would not take a child that age to see either of the Hangover movies. I don't even want my 13 year old (and rather immature for his age) to see Hangover 2. However, anyone bringing their children would not find out how I felt about it. I'd probably make a snarky comment to dh, but I'd be sure we were out of earshot of the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Even though I let mine watch all sorts of stuff, I do not allow other kids to watch things here, even if the parent also allows certain shows or movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I don't watch many movies (home or away) and especially not dreck like this . It makes me sick to hear how much money was made/ how many people watched The Hangover 2 this past weekend. I would never say anything to another mother's child; just how hypocritical would that be? As I'm in the movie theater getting ready to watch filth? I'm probably in the minority here, but if something is raunchy and awful, it is raunchy and awful for ALL ages. How anyone can read a review like that (linked) and still watch it makes no sense to me. If you don't agree with me, I would like to know what else would have to be included in a movie in order for you to consider it pure dreck. "Need evidence? The Hangover Part II's star Zach Galifianakis, who plays the movie's goofy man-child Alan, told comingsoon.net, "It is so bad in parts that I told my mom she is not allowed to see it. I forbid, forbade, forbid her from coming." But as Time's Joel Stein reports after talking with him, "When kids come up to [Galifianakis] and say how much they love The Hangover, he yells at their parents for letting them see it. In fact, he's not sure how he feels about adults' seeing the movie. After his mother watched the first Hangover, she voiced objections to the crass humor. 'I had to get on the phone with my mom and say, "I agree with you,"' he says. 'But at some point, as it did well at the box office, all that embarrassment flew out the window. As long as I can fly them all over the world, they don't care. I could be in porno.'" Edited May 31, 2011 by dmmosher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Based on the review, I wouldn't let mine watch it! For me, it does sound funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't watch many movies (home or away) and especially not dreck like this . It makes me sick to hear how much money was made/ how many people watched The Hangover 2 this past weekend. I would never say anything to another mother's child, because just how hypocritical would that be? As I'm in the movie theater getting ready to watch filth? I'm probably in the minority here, but if something is raunchy and awful, it is raunchy and awful for ALL ages. How anyone can read a review like that (linked) and still watch it makes no sense to me. If you don't agree with me, I would like to know what else would have to be included in a movie in order for you to consider it pure dreck. "Need evidence? The Hangover Part II's star Zach Galifianakis, who plays the movie's goofy man-child Alan, told comingsoon.net, "It is so bad in parts that I told my mom she is not allowed to see it. I forbid, forbade, forbid her from coming." But as Time's Joel Stein reports after talking with him, "When kids come up to [Galifianakis] and say how much they love The Hangover, he yells at their parents for letting them see it. In fact, he's not sure how he feels about adults' seeing the movie. After his mother watched the first Hangover, she voiced objections to the crass humor. 'I had to get on the phone with my mom and say, "I agree with you,"' he says. 'But at some point, as it did well at the box office, all that embarrassment flew out the window. As long as I can fly them all over the world, they don't care. I could be in porno.'" :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm a bit surprised that they would even care what other moviegoers thought since they didn't seem to care beforehand to check out **it's** appropriateness for that age. :blink: :ack2: ::looks around for Mrs. Mungo:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I don't watch many movies (home or away) and especially not dreck like this . It makes me sick to hear how much money was made/ how many people watched The Hangover 2 this past weekend. I would never say anything to another mother's child, because just how hypocritical would that be? As I'm in the movie theater getting ready to watch filth? I'm probably in the minority here, but if something is raunchy and awful, it is raunchy and awful for ALL ages. How anyone can read a review like that (linked) and still watch it makes no sense to me. If you don't agree with me, I would like to know what else would have to be included in a movie in order for you to consider it pure dreck. "Need evidence? The Hangover Part II's star Zach Galifianakis, who plays the movie's goofy man-child Alan, told comingsoon.net, "It is so bad in parts that I told my mom she is not allowed to see it. I forbid, forbade, forbid her from coming." But as Time's Joel Stein reports after talking with him, "When kids come up to [Galifianakis] and say how much they love The Hangover, he yells at their parents for letting them see it. In fact, he's not sure how he feels about adults' seeing the movie. After his mother watched the first Hangover, she voiced objections to the crass humor. 'I had to get on the phone with my mom and say, "I agree with you,"' he says. 'But at some point, as it did well at the box office, all that embarrassment flew out the window. As long as I can fly them all over the world, they don't care. I could be in porno.'" :ack2: read the review, what a raunchy sounding movie. Edited May 31, 2011 by JENinOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yikes. That was not wise. But as an adult, I thought the first was hysterical and can't wait to see the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Ok. Dh and I loved the first movie and are dying to see the second. However, there would be no way in h-e-double-hockeysticks that we would bring (or ever allow) our 10yo to see it. Heck, I know dh and I probably shouldn't watch it, but the first was just so funny. OP, I'm glad you vented here. That is a parenting decision that would have me scratching my head as well. But, to each his/her own, I guess. Please read the reviews before you go. I truly hope you will change your mind. Maybe try Candid Camera reruns or Funniest Home videos--they will give you the laugh you want without the feeling of guilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yikes. That was not wise. But as an adult, I thought the first was hysterical and can't wait to see the second. I did not see the first one. Please tell me what (obviously IYE) was the most hysterical thing that happedned in the movie> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 :ack2: read the review, what a raunchy sounding movie. I'm really starting to wonder whether people look at reviews before they go to movies, or is it just blissful ignorance helping them make the choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I did not see the first one. Please tell me what (obviously IYE) was the most hysterical thing that happedned in the movie> I can't pick one thing. Zach is *so* dry. That's just my type of humor, deadpanned lines. He had me rolling. He played it so, so straight that the absurdity is hysterical. The chicken loose in the hotel room, the tiger in the bathroom, Mike Tyson singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm really starting to wonder whether people look at reviews before they go to movies, or is it just blissful ignorance helping them make the choice? That sounds kind of insulting. I'm an adult, I can watch what I want. It may not be your taste, but I'm not ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If the movie is like the review someone linked earlier, I am wondering how it has an R rating. I have seen at least one movie in my life that had a NC_17 rating and that movie was a lot tamer than this one. Wow- just wow. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Please read the reviews before you go. I truly hope you will change your mind. :confused: Would you care less if she read the reviews and still decided to go? Is it that you believe the viewers are ill informed that bothers you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Won't reading the reviews spoil the movie?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm really starting to wonder whether people look at reviews before they go to movies, or is it just blissful ignorance helping them make the choice? Um.. I purposefully do not read reviews. I choose movies based on what looks interesting to me. What other people think about it is totally irrelevant to whether or not I may see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 but I have to let it out somewhere! A family that we know took their ten and eleven year old sons to see The Hangover 2. And they are upset that some of the moviegoers gave them a hard time. That is all. I just had to get it out. I'm actually glad to hear that some of the other movie goers spoke up (though personally, I don't think it's a movie fit for anyone...saying this only from what I've seen of previews). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Won't reading the reviews spoil the movie?;) If you read the parents control at IMDB you can usually get a good idea without too many spoilers. They do cover some spoilers. I've taken ds to some R rated movies, but the Hangover II? That's not a movie I would see in the theater (wait for Netflix), but I would try to sit away from any children. If you like crass humor and Zack G, Due Date was hilarious in all the wrong ways. He and Robert Downey Jr were great together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So it's not just me!:001_smile: A friend of my 13 y/o d/d called her Friday to invite her to see this movie, said her father wanted to see it so would be happy to take them. I laughed!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 That sounds kind of insulting. I'm an adult, I can watch what I want. It may not be your taste, but I'm not ignorant. It was not meant as an insult. What I meant by "blissful ignorance" is that (TO ME) it seems like people do not want their movie experience *spoiled* by finding out what is in it. And because of that they don't do the research to see if a movie is filth or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 If you read the parents control at IMDB you can usually get a good idea without too many spoilers. They do cover some spoilers. I've taken ds to some R rated movies, but the Hangover II? That's not a movie I would see in the theater (wait for Netflix), but I would try to sit away from any children. If you like crass humor and Zack G, Due Date was hilarious in all the wrong ways. He and Robert Downey Jr were great together. Please explain this to me (the blue). I don't understand what the difference is where you are sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I'm really starting to wonder whether people look at reviews before they go to movies, or is it just blissful ignorance helping them make the choice? Reviews have nothing to do with it. Some people just make really, really, different choices for their kids (gender free babyhood, anyone? :lol:) I know someone who let his preschooler watch Scarface, for instance. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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