Sometimes, while watching a film, an important moment arrives; it's the moment when we realize that we're not enjoying it. You might suddenly remember a task to be done, or some other reason to pull out your smartphone. You could daydream right into real dreams, and wake up during the credits. Some people talk right over a movie, since it isn't entertaining on its own, and these are all tell-tale signs.
The most significant thing you can do in those situations, is to acknowledge the problem and make a conscious decision. One of the best options you have to choose, is to simply choose something else. Often however, you might be tempted to "stick it out", in order to see if it "gets better". When that happens you should be extremely wary; it just might be the worst thing you could possibly do.
Classic Movie Trailers: The Toxic Avenger (1984)
There's no need to critique the film. There are people that get paid to do that. There's also no need to justify, the cost of the ticket. Time is a much more precious commodity, than the price of admission, whatever it is.
Why tie ourselves, or our loved ones down, to seats we'd rather leave? Why text a friend instead of meeting that friend, to do something that's actually enjoyable? Why do we try to hide the truth, when it's so blatantly obvious? I wonder how many relationships would benefit, from each party acknowledging, that they can't possibly agree on all entertainment.
The wonderful thing about films, if you fancy them, is the fact that there's something for everyone. Let's say that there's a picture you've seen, that you loathe. You dislike it to such an extent, that you can't understand how anyone could possibly enjoy it. Personally, I think that if movies don't occasionally leave us with that feeling, there's an audience somewhere that's not being served.
By that same logic, if we're wasting time, hanging onto a subpar experience, what else are we missing? "The Toxic Avenger" taught me two things; one is "Quit while you're ahead", and the other is, "There's an audience for almost everything". That audience can be very big, or it can be minuscule, but it's there. If we aren't a part of that audience, then finding another club is probably ideal.
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