Dumb Movie Theater Etiquette Advice From Dwayne Johnson

[@austinmedz98]

If I pay for a ticket I don’t want ANYBODY singing, going on their phone, talking etc.

[@methos3135]

A movie theater is not your family room in your house...

[@nikoenciso01]

Yeah apparently people have no common sense nowadays I blame the Tide pod eating generation

[@Mandrahale]

My friend manages the local movie theater. Twelve screens. Huge screens and full leather seating. His staff is told to throw folks out if they sing or speak out. I was in a showing at his theater years ago and someone was laughing in the wrong places like DeNiro in Cape Fear. Loud and obnoxiously. Slapping the seat next to him. Ended up yelling out loud. Immediately tossed out of the show. Dwayne is an idiot. Too many chair shots to the head are catching up to him.

[@DarkTribe1]

After Covid, theaters struggled to bring people back. Openly singing and talking during the movies will drive ppl to stream movies at home again.

[@ArtSlamTV]

THIS is one of the reasons why many prefer enjoying the movie in our Home Theaters versus the public theaters.

[@lucyvanlipton7433]

The fact that we’re even at this place in society… Just don’t be an A-hole. Have common sense. Be considerate of those around you

[@seanmarquis2216]

I have had multiple altercations in theatres just asking people to "please be quiet" including having a drink thrown on me and being threatened just for asking them to politely quiet down.

[@tehdipstick]

Yeah, I'm not a Dwayne Johnson hater, but this is a genuinely brainless take. You want to sing, go to the sing-a-long showings or wait until the movie comes out on digital, streaming and physical media, and get your friends and family together for a showing at your house, where you can sing as much as you want without disturbing other people.

[@byronhorde5892]

Dwayne probably won't see this, but: Dwayne... you are out of touch, on this. WAY... out of touch.

[@AshParth560]

I mean, I go to a theater to watch a movie. Not a concert. Not the wisest of words, Dwayne.

[@WalksBehindTheRows]

Unless Wicked is The Rocky Horror Picture Show, then save your loud ass participation for dedicated sing along showings. The theater is already choosing to accomodate you. Which they don't even have to do.

[@JCrushFitness]

This is something Dwayne says knowing damn well he’s never going to have to go to a theater and deal with it😂

[@EpicFurious]

Another massively out of touch actor. Shocking.

[@rogu3tharonin]

Hey here's some etiquette for you here's a concept. Stop pissing in bottles on set. Go to the damn bathroom😂😂😂

[@bluestacks9748]

Or get a battle bucket (iykyk)

[@rogu3tharonin]

Battle bucket 🤣😂🤣

[@rogu3tharonin]

I have a situation like this long time ago. I went to a movie and we just finished smoking trees. Went into the movie theater sat down. Woman tapped me on my arm. She says my girlfriend's and I are on a night out. It's kind of being ruined because we can smell it. Leaned over and apologize to all of them and we moved to another seat. It's understandable and it's something we've all lost sight of these days. Common courtesy.

[@joshjones9749]

The theatre going experience is on life support as it is already 🤣

[@e3vL1]

He probably has private screenings this unaware of the casuals

[@verneri1032]

Yeah I was thinking that too, he probably has private screenings, celebrities often have.

[@yukijadenfilms3425]

I remember watching Top Gun Maverick in theatres and the guy behind me would speak every line of text that showed up on the screen. I don't remember the characters name but when the scene started with I think someone's father that was mute and was typing what he wanted to say I immediately turned to the guy and said "DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE." and he started saying everything the character was typing for the first sentence, then I got up and said "NO YOU'RE DONE." then he did actually stop thankfully.

[@ngin98]

the rock definitely needs to take a break for a few years

[@jaredguffey1185]

I want to hear the professionals sing and act not listen to the theater kids attempt at the movie.

[@STW0173]

😂😂

[@stillnotchill2560]

This guy hasn't been to a public theatre since before we knew his name.

[@RyanAggabao]

Thanks Dwayne Johnson for telling us we should stay away from Moana 2 in the theaters, if we'd like our movie watching free of John's "slapping".

[@roflo2296]

The Rock thinks he makes cinema... smh

[@daveensler1663]

Want to sing? Go to an Alamo Drafthouse Sing-Along and then there is no problem. You buy a ticket expecting that.

[@johngrayson9218]

He’s not wrong that people spend their hard earned money for a ticket. But so did everyone else in the theater - and they spent it to see the movie. They did not buy tickets to hear people belt out “Popular” that’s so tone deaf, that even deaf people cringe.

[@Echo_heat]

I can’t ever see myself singing alone loud enough for other people to hear me during a movie. I’d be mouthing along to the words at best.

[@kevintopliff4995]

John Campea introduces Turkey slapping to theatres!

[@qtip4747]

The Greatest Showman had sing-along showings which is honestly the best way to go and also why it probably made a gaziliion dollars.

[@e3vL1]

Exceptions: Fan event Live Concert movie Over a year re-releases Sing along version of the movie You rent out the whole theater

[@jaredguffey1185]

I second this!

[@michaelholbrook9645]

Bad movie etiquette is why I love the 11pm movies. Most of the late night moviegoers want to enjoy a good movie free from obnoxious neighbors.

[@johnpozo1645]

Nope lmao I had this argument. I watched bohemian rhapsody in theaters and this lady just started singing. Told her to stop no on paid to her sing and she said I paid for my ticket I can do what I want. My god this lady was annyoning luckily some others said to her not to sing along. She wouldn't have listened to me for sure.

[@Tfvoiceguy]

Also to add there’s is a difference between uk and American audiences. Us Brit’s like to actually watch a movie and more likely to watch it . Whereas the American culture , very expressive and passionate.

[@lukeduffy8978]

John being dressed like Andrew from The Breakfast Club

[@becausetransformers2201]

2:46 Gave me hiccups from laughing so hard! 🤣

[@edwardmcardle4105]

I always sing under my breath

[@LoganScottY]

I do the same with laughing sometimes when it feels like everybody in the audience didnt find a joke funny cos i dont wanna be the only one laughing sometimes 😂

[@cbm-analyst1507]

Well at least we know nobody is gonna sing along to the Moana 2 music since it’s all forgettable

[@superjordanreviews1497]

I almost choked on my cookie after everyone reacted to John saying he’d slap that guy

[@chadsmith5880]

Total agree I went to a movie an amc btw a couple was talking the whole time I told management several time they did nothing told the couple it was rude the guy tried to fight me

[@BritBox777]

Basic consideration? In 2024? Never going to happen I'm afraid.

[@canada17ish]

I feel like that’s common sense though. Why would anyone wanna ruin someone’s movie experience by singing loudly or being on their phone and making noise? Why not just sing in your head or quietly to yourself?

[@joshhunt4146]

Iv been to an American cinema and they are anything but respectful. Screaming and shouting at absolutely anything. So what’s the difference here?

[@Phelie315]

Because some people don't give a shit about other people at all. They have the attitude "I paid for this so I get to do what I want" and they don't care that other people also paid for it and they're not alone in the room. It's entitlement, pure and simple.

[@Southtown_Paint_Appz]

Has Dwayne heard tha songs on Moana 2???? Very unforgettable and lacking unlike the first movie

[@adamcade604]

I think you mean unmemorable

[@isaacmartinez6904]

I remember going to Harkins and bought tickets to see Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory as part of Tuesday Night Classics. It was packed with tons of people, mostly couples with kids. I was expecting kids and some parents to be yelling and singing since Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory is a musical. Thankfully, nothing happened and I was relieved. In response to The Rock, unless the movie is released in theaters as a sing along event, people should NOT sing during a showing of a movie musical.

[@STW0173]

People advocating for theaters as a communal experience trash the communal experience. 😂

[@stephenchilada]

Used to be a massive Rock fan but man as a wrestling fan/movie fan he's starting to wear me down.

[@juanluismendoza8655]

2:45-3:25 OH MY GOD JOHN. 😂😂😂😂

[@siggboy6775]

😂

[@michaelholbrook9645]

Wondering who had the best one-liner today!?! 1. Ray- " Why is that your first move?" to John Campea talking about slapping a neighbor with his naughty parts. 2. Kris- "I'm not here to listen to you sing!" in response to 3 ladies singing along with the Broadway show she had just paid big money for good seats. 3.Jonathon- " Ray, if you sing during the Michael Jackson movie, I'm going to tell you to beat it!" responding to Ray's desire to sing/dance during the Michael Jackson movie. 4. John- "You know what I'm going to do! You know what I'm going to do!" responding to Ray asking him about how he's going to handle the possible audience chatter at the Moana showing he's attending later.

[@shoWbitz]

You will what, John?!? 🧐

[@studior2962]

Has the Rock suddenly been replaced with a significantly lamer version of himself or what

[@damncidd]

He’s slowly getting more and more out of touch with the average person. Guess it’s inevitable when you’re that rich and famous.

[@njt2347]

The smart thing to do would be to designate specific theaters that allow singing and others that don't. That might even encourage repeat viewing.

[@armandohernandez7164]

This is my main reason for waiting for movies to hit streaming or digital

[@ZakatomiPlaza156]

People on their phones has become a massive problem in cinemas recently and it really is ruining the immersion for me unfortunately.

[@RealTimePogo]

It’s not the rocky horror picture show.

[@tuckerhall5617]

Singing out loud with a crowd is literally what a concert is. In a concert, you sing along to songs, you cheer, make noise. In a movie theater, you sit down, shut up and watch and listen. If there’s something funny, you laugh along with the crowd. If it’s an action movie and the whole theater is feeling it, you cheer at the occasional awesome moments (like Captain America lifting up Thor’s hammer in Endgame). I don’t understand what’s so hard to understand about that. Other people paid for a ticket in a movie theater too so everyone should be respectful and mindful of that. You can do literally anything you want when the movie hits streaming.

[@Meh-ru3ex]

To be honest, from my experience, My First watching of Endgame wasn’t so great because of forced cheers on like almost every single moments. I would abide by typical theatre etiquette, just keeping it quiet and watch. Hence that’s why we turn off our phones right? Even in No way home, when Aunt May said “with great powe…” line one guy cheered out loud then shut up quickly because no one did. It was such an emotional scene, nothing to cheer for. And that alone made me really mad. I think not talking is the default. Variable could happen when something is funny everyone would laugh, but it’s not distracting because you are along with it.

[@tuckerhall5617]

@ Yeah I get where you’re coming from! I don’t talk in a movie theater but I did cheer along with the crowd when Cap lifted Thor’s hammer in Endgame and everyone including me clapped when Andrew and Tobey first appeared in No Way Home. My local theater is mostly pretty chill and respectful. Every Marvel movie I’ve gone to usually saves the reactions until after the movie is over. I once stayed an extra 15-20 minutes after the movie talking to a stranger about the post credits scene of The Marvels. I just find that more respectful. However, I have to wait for a week until I can watch an animated movie. I saw Toy Story 4 on opening night and there were like 5 little kids in front of me were talking the whole time and the parents wouldn’t do anything about it. I had to watch it again the next week to enjoy it and that really irritated me. I think movie staff should be more strict with a no talking/no phones policy.

[@jimsmagnificentminiaturemo3235]

Dude's getting people to talk about him in connection with "Wicked" even when he isn't involved in the movie in any way. I'd say that's mission accomplished.

[@sodeiku]

all human being becoming progressively smarter and also dumber for the theater experience , i think people are getting dumber and more annoying , taking selfie with flash, taking videos, or just playing with their phone in general, really dumb and annoying i used to love going to the cinema , nowadays it's like 50:50 my favorite time is going in the weekedays and in noon, less dumb and annoying people

[@Ivankich]

I will not be at any of his movies that is a musical. What a stupid thing to say.

[@McCheeseincakes]

There's a reason why most musical movies make a dedicated sing-along version. People have paid their hard-earned money to watch a film, not listen to others sing around them if it's not intended.

[@rawyld]

Sing in theatres I like to whisper the lyrics while watching the film. The only time when it is acceptable is if it's a sing-a-long movie with the lyrics on the screen. But I have Autism and I got in trouble during Avengers Endgame because I have big fan reaction, now whenever I go to the movies I warn people before the movie starts "look if I have big reactions and go nuts I apologise for in advance." Surprisingly people are ok with that. Example in Deadpool 3 when Chris Evans said "FLAME ON!" I went nuts but the audience went nuts with this scene. I only use my phone only for the weather (I have a thunderstorm fear.) But I keep the lights down, but I hate it when they photos of their food.

[@justjoddat]

The Rock's take on this is so mindnumbingly stupid and disrepectful to people who paid THEIR hard earned money to see a show and hear the actors and not random movie goers.

[@jeremiahc2158]

I saw gladiator 2 three times this weekend and each time there was at least one or two people on their phone most of the time. I just saw wicked today and saw a person on their phone. I also saw red one and saw a young woman on her phone texting and then talking to her family showing them her friends profile picture, and scrolling on Instagram. To me this is just disrespectful to the moviegoers who paid to go watch their movie and not to hear someone needing their opinion on something on a phone. It’s so rude to the point were I want to tell people to leave.

[@Ahturos]

Yes they need something so thier phones dose´t light up, it´s super clear in the threatre. Like how bad of an attention span do you have that you have to take up the phone?

[@erman-dogu]

In that case, movie theaters should offer separate screenings for audiences who want to sing along and those who prefer a quieter experience.

[@connorstevens8020]

2:48 WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK JOHN 😂😂😂

[@stevecatanio8532]

I'm all for "Wick" slapping as in "John Wick" energy 😅

[@bernie2185]

Hollywood Rock is a Menace 😂

[@ZakatomiPlaza156]

UK cinema goer here, i understand that American cinema goers are different and like to cheer when something exciting happens on the screen but what I personally think is ridiculous is when the audience members go beyond an initial reaction and do things like whistle and make noise just to be heard. Watching clips of Endgame and No Way Home cinema reactions made me appreciate my UK cinema experience so much more.

[@Ahturos]

I only made one shout out WOOO when Captain America got the hammer and I was suprised by myself. And I live in Sweden, aslo very quiet cinema goers, but also very few.

[@acetreyner2906]

Outside of seeing it multiple times, how would you even know the lyrics to sing it along with the movie?

[@dacripe]

I think singing along is fine if they sing along with the movie at the proper spots. The distractions that are the problem involve talking, kicking seats, cell phone usage, etc. That is what is distracting and not people singing along with a movie. If people are singing when there is nothing going on, then yes that is distracting. I believe The Rock was talking about singing along with the movie, which is fine by me.

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

This is the kind of stuff that will kill the theater business.

[@BrophyTime]

Here in Mexico we do have some talkers but most people respect the movie etiquette, but sometimes they go over board cuz we dont have big reactions like the reaction videos you see, it’s maybe a few who do react but we mostly just laugh when it’s funny and gasp when we are shocked and wow when we are amazed but not like the US does over there you guys riot 😹

[@bigjsquare1988]

Okay...John singing My Shot is now one of my favorite Campea moments 😂

[@OCDsaster]

My first experience seeing into the woods was the movie version (sadly). To make it worse the group of people I was with BELTED every song verse for verse and word for word the whole movie. I couldn’t even hear the auto tuned stars in the movie…MISERABLE experience.

[@keithoneil9894]

Mama Rhodes must’ve shushed the Rock for him to say it!

[@Thomas15]

The Prince Charles Cinema in London do sing-along and quote-along film screenings. (They also do solve-along episodes of Murder, She Wrote!)

[@bradpitto14]

I can deal with phones lighting up as long as their on silent, but I agree John STFU in the movie theater that's so rude

[@dbzfreak4439]

I can’t wait for Michael Jackson movie to release ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@benm5970]

My question is why would you even wanna do this in the first place? Whenever I see people being disrespectful in a movie theater is just has me wondering why, like why would you *want* people to stare at you? It’s like blowing an air horn in a library, doing that is no doubt gonna get you angry looks so what’s even the point? Do people just like embarrassing themselves?

[@Ahturos]

People get a kick of breaking the norm or make people weel wierd.

[@Tfvoiceguy]

What’s about the kids who has autism who don’t t like loud crowds who perform that kind of act? I do disagree with the rock at this point

[@gittes98]

How long did it take for John to tell us how much he loves The Rock? Oh right, the first few seconds.

[@adamryan6915]

Imagine if you went to a frozen screening and there was about 20 little girls bellowing the lyrics to let it go.

[@yukijadenfilms3425]

If that's my punishment for singing in the theatre I'm ready to SING

[@mm-yt8sf]

a lesson i learned from being friends with a chronically and super nice super trustworthy person is that always being late is actually not super nice. but for nice people a lot will overlook that as just a quirk

[@DisneyRunner_BM]

I agree with one possible exception, the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@Phelie315]

The one thing I dont understand is why the singalong showings of Wicked are only happening a month after the movie opens. Anyone with any experience in the genre could have told them they would be needed, so why not start them along with the regular movie straight away? At that point the damage of people not knowing how to behave will already have been done, so what's the point?

[@Ahturos]

Becuse you go with regular first and then the passionate fans who is going back can have thier sing-a-long.

[@fnraw_flash2064]

I think he’s equating it to wrestling, singing the songs is a good thing and shows the audience is engaged

[@smcauley600]

but wrestling is a live show moana is not feeding of the energy

[@fnraw_flash2064]

@ I agree, just speculating where he might be coming from when he gives his take

[@katen5598]

I already hate it when ppl sing along at concerts. But it's ok if the singer asks ppl to do it. just not for most of the concert.

[@markson810]

2:55 Ray 😂😂😂

[@Tizzo1982]

I think The Rock is looking at it through a Wrestler’s POV. Cause that’s their thing, you pay your hard earned money, you can cheer, boo, make whatever reactive noise you want. And that’s fine for that environment. He is out of touch when it comes to a Movie Theater.

[@josephazzopardi2408]

Is it ok if it’s a concert?

[@flaminggmonkeyss]

i wonder this too cause I had so much fun listening to everyone sing along to taylor swift eras last year. I didn't partake but it was an amazing experience. I do think it has a little more leeway given it has no story tho.

[@smcauley600]

yea

[@marcosdheleno]

depend on the concert. for most? yeah. since that's part of the experience, for some others, however, it can be an issue. for example, if its a concert with a level of improv.

[@Phelie315]

I guess a concert is a little different. However, even at a concert it never made sense to me why people yell along to the song, I don't usually go to concerts but if I went, I'm kind of there to hear the artist. I can hear the people around me singing the songs at any random party, don't need to spend 150 bucks for that 😂

[@Ahturos]

@@Phelie315 In concerts, the crowd can sing as loud as they want, they won´t overpower the singer on stage.

[@NeelTheSphynx]

I was reservedly lip syncing throughout lolol

[@samhinton1150]

I dunno. I kinda disagree with Campea here. I see where he’s coming from but I can totally see how kids and families would wanna sing just because they’re excited about the movie and they’re reacting to what’s happening. That’s still being a captive audience member and reacting to the movie while it’s happenin. As long as they’re not being obnoxious about it

[@3l3llala13]

MOANA 2 is a movie aimed at kids. No doubt kids will be singing along with the film in the theatre. I'm sure The Rock was only thinking about MOANA 2 when he gave that "go ahead and sing along" reply.

[@monicadelgado5296]

Animation is for everyone.

[@stevenpluto5893]

Dwayne should shut up.

[@Themoomabides]

He’s just trying to stay positive. He probably regretted saying it immediately

[@xXjamesLOVESgamesXx]

2:46 pause 😳

[@Brook11223]

If you feel it, sing it LMAO. The line of the day. Dwayne I'm a fan of your work and everything but at times you need to keep quiet and don't say stupid things lol. Movie watching is not the same as audience in a wrestling show. Two completely different mediums.

[@gwell2118]

Yeah I get where he is coming from but on principle I cannot endorse ANYONE making loud noises in the theater. Its just not something I think is necessary. Sing along when it comes to VOD or something.

[@garyhyatt8079]

The difference that Ray brings up about laughing and crying and singing along is simple; the word is "professional". You paid to hear trained talent hit all the right notes not, as John points out, some goof drowning out the music done professionally on the screen. If I can't hear Ariana and Cynthia because of a bunch of shower singers I, naturally would be ticked.

[@AT-sd9qq]

I agree with the Rock so I'm bringing and playing my banjo on my next Wicked showing.

[@andredongelmanshot]

I Agree with The Rock! But maybe it’s because I’m from holland We love having together 🫶🏿