Other factors affecting movie viewing

[The Flayed One]

There are basic factors that I believe everyone holds as standard in judging a movie. Acting, plot, effects, story, acting, originality & sound. If were talking about horror movies, some would throw in gore/blood. I'm curious, though, as to what other factors affect how much we like movies.

For me, things like hype, how much I know about a movie, my own personal mood when viewing, my surroundings & even the time of day all affect how I'll feel about a movie when it's over.

For example, I usually enjoy movies a lot more if I know nothing about them when I watch them (some prefer to call this 'the virgin experience.) My prefered viewing time is from 2am-5am, especially for horror movies. I prefer viewing alone and with just enough drinks in me to relax a bit.

I tend to enjoy slasher movies more when I'm in a bad mood.

What are your guys' viewing nuances and how do they affect your experience?

[urgeok]

if i'm in a bad mood i want a comedy. no exceptions.
i dont like being in a bad mood .. i will not stay in one for a few minutes at a time.

if things are going extremely well for me - i can watch something like shindlers list. i need a good emotional support before seeing a film like that.

mystic river affected me for 3 days after i saw it.

factors that are important to me as far as the film goes :

#1 quality of the acting
#2 editing
#3 sound


what influences me re. viewing a film :

- expectations (this is usually a bad thing)
- how tired i am
- how comfortable the chair is.


i HATE stopping a movie .. I will avoid it at all costs.

[alkytrio666]

It's gotta have flow. Good, smooth flow.

99.9% of the time I'll have a cup of hot peppermint tea.

I'm not too picky.

I'd agree with you on the "Virgin Experience".

[filmmaker2]

I have a weird peculiarity with some movies...sometimes, if I think I will like a movie, I will avoid seeing it for months or even longer. Then when the "right moment" comes I will see it. I think it's like saving a well-reviewed bottle of wine for a good occasion...

[filmmaker2]

After thinking about it for a bit, I want to add to that. I think that I sometimes wait to see certain films because I believe that if I see certain films in a bad mood, it will ruin the experience. You only get one "first time" watching a movie. I think we like to be kind of comfy when we see something we're looking forward to.

One thing i totally do not like is cell phones ringing in theatres. I am also annoyed by people even pulling their cell phones out and sending emails and stuff before the movie starts...when I see that little thing flip open to reveal the lighted screen, I want to shout, "Jeez, give it a rest already!" I'm an old fuddy-duddy i think!

[The Flayed One]

Originally posted by urgeok
i HATE stopping a movie .. I will avoid it at all costs.

I agree with that. I always make sure I go to the restroom before I start the movie. My preferred viewing time comes into play here, too, as I'm sure no one will come visiting or call during those hours.

[Posher778]

I enjoy slower paced movies at night, or just after dark, or a rainy day. And faster paced movies at any time.

[PR3SSUR3]

Having breaks in a movie does dilute the whole experience rather a lot, and can completely ruin immersive films like BWP, Open Water and You've Got Mail.

These are films far better off viewed in the home though rather than with the destracting public... just ensure to have a piss and make a cup of tea right before you press "play".



:D

[thepsychicfetus]

When watching at home (or other peoples houses):

1. Good sound system (5.1 or better)
2. Decent sized TV
3. No talking during movies!!
4. DVD/VHS


Things that tend to piss me off:

1. When people talk really loud during a movie
2. People that clap at the end of movie

[kung-fu-jesus]

i gotta say i like a film better when i have no idea about it, or expectations. i preffer to watch a movie alone or with girlfriend( unless its a comedy, the groups are ok). DON'T LIKE INTURUPTIONS, gotta have a drink, dont really like to eat while watching a movie. time of day dosnt matter. make out sessions aare reserved for 2nd or 3rd time viewing or if the movie just really starts to suck. hate going to a packed theater opening night, id preffer to go 2nd day at like 10:30-11:30 am( no one is there at that time). have done some late-nite screenings( 3:00 am) and it was great. my mood dosnt really affect my interpretation of a film( i just shut off all distractions and settle into the film, no matter what genera).