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Post by dexter on Jul 22, 2023 23:28:09 GMT
My 15 year old son went to the theater yesterday to see Oppenheimer. The boys were 15-17 with my son being the youngest. They asked for his ID and denied him entry.
I didn’t even think twice about him being able to get in - it didn’t even dawn on me. They didn’t ask for ID for any of the other boys. Is this common?
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Post by myshelly on Jul 22, 2023 23:30:19 GMT
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Post by dexter on Jul 22, 2023 23:36:53 GMT
I’m aware of the rating system. I guess I didn’t even think ahead of time that the movie was rated R. I’m more surprised that my son was the only one asked to show ID.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 22, 2023 23:40:40 GMT
I’m aware of the rating system. I guess I didn’t even think ahead of time that the movie was rated R. I’m more surprised that my son was the only one asked to show ID. So if you know the rating literally says “under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian,” what even is your question and why are you surprised he wasn’t admitted? He is under 17 and was not with a parent or guardian 🤷🏻♀️ |
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Post by dexter on Jul 22, 2023 23:41:58 GMT
I’m surprised the other boys, some 17, some under 17 were not also asked to provide ID.
I fully support that my son wasn’t able to see the movie.
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2023 23:43:05 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens.
Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies.
We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 23, 2023 3:28:17 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens. Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies. We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know. That wouldn’t work here anymore, especially if it’s a new movie that’s likely to be sold out. We literally have to choose specific numbered seats when we purchase the tickets like you do for a concert or sporting event. You could certainly buy the ticket for the PG movie but if you ended up sitting in a seat someone else paid for in the R rated movie I’m sure they would have you escorted out. The theaters here have the dream lounger reclining seats so there are less of them per theater. You sit in the seat you paid for. I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay. |
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Post by Rhondito on Jul 23, 2023 12:33:57 GMT
I’m aware of the rating system. I guess I didn’t even think ahead of time that the movie was rated R. I’m more surprised that my son was the only one asked to show ID. Does he look younger than the others? Or is he smaller? Did he happen to go to a different ticket window? If no, I do agree it's strange he was the only one singled out.
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Post by peabay on Jul 23, 2023 12:55:50 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens. Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies. We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know. That wouldn’t work here anymore, especially if it’s a new movie that’s likely to be sold out. We literally have to choose specific numbered seats when we purchase the tickets like you do for a concert or sporting event. You could certainly buy the ticket for the PG movie but if you ended up sitting in a seat someone else paid for in the R rated movie I’m sure they would have you escorted out. The theaters here have the dream lounger reclining seats so there are less of them per theater. You sit in the seat you paid for. I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay. We've already got that at one of our AMC theaters nearby |
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Post by sueg on Jul 23, 2023 13:01:33 GMT
I’m aware of the rating system. I guess I didn’t even think ahead of time that the movie was rated R. I’m more surprised that my son was the only one asked to show ID. I don’t think this is all that strange. Teens, even of similar ages, can vary so much in development and how old they look. On my younger son’s 18th birthday, he and a group of friends decided to visit a casino in our hometown, minimum age a strict 18 years. My son was the youngest, though all were 18, just a matter of months. The only one of the group NOT asked for ID was DS. Who knows why they decided he was old enough but carded his friends. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 23, 2023 15:02:12 GMT
I’m aware of the rating system. I guess I didn’t even think ahead of time that the movie was rated R. I’m more surprised that my son was the only one asked to show ID. I don’t think this is all that strange. Teens, even of similar ages, can vary so much in development and how old they look. On my younger son’s 18th birthday, he and a group of friends decided to visit a casino in our hometown, minimum age a strict 18 years. My son was the youngest, though all were 18, just a matter of months. The only one of the group NOT asked for ID was DS. Who knows why they decided he was old enough but carded his friends. This. I was still getting carded for R rated movies when I was well into my 20’s and no one else in my group would ever get asked for their ID. |
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Post by disneypal on Jul 23, 2023 15:42:20 GMT
I was once denied seeing an R rated movie. My sister & BFF went. We were asked for IDs and since we didn’t have parents with us, they wouldn’t let us in
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Post by Merge on Jul 23, 2023 15:52:55 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens. Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies. We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know. That wouldn’t work here anymore, especially if it’s a new movie that’s likely to be sold out. We literally have to choose specific numbered seats when we purchase the tickets like you do for a concert or sporting event. You could certainly buy the ticket for the PG movie but if you ended up sitting in a seat someone else paid for in the R rated movie I’m sure they would have you escorted out. The theaters here have the dream lounger reclining seats so there are less of them per theater. You sit in the seat you paid for. I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay. We still have some theaters that are first come first serve seating. But even with reserved seating, it works fine if you go to a movie that's been out for a week or so and has fewer people attending it. Pop in a little late and choose any open seat. If someone comes along, you move. My oldest is a big fan of slasher flicks and she and her friends did this all the time, apparently (unbeknownst to me at the time). |
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Post by sunshine on Jul 23, 2023 15:54:46 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens. Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies. We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know. That wouldn’t work here anymore, especially if it’s a new movie that’s likely to be sold out. We literally have to choose specific numbered seats when we purchase the tickets like you do for a concert or sporting event. You could certainly buy the ticket for the PG movie but if you ended up sitting in a seat someone else paid for in the R rated movie I’m sure they would have you escorted out. The theaters here have the dream lounger reclining seats so there are less of them per theater. You sit in the seat you paid for. I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay. Or, someone will get shot. apnews.com/article/albuquerque-theater-shooting-7a4c734fbb7a97fa79b282485361bf31# |
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Post by basketdiva on Jul 23, 2023 16:20:13 GMT
"I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay."
AMC ended the pilot program last week. It was only in a few markets.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 23, 2023 16:37:25 GMT
I cant think of the last time I heard of anyone being asked for ID for an R rated movie. And why that one of all things? I wouldnt have even considered that Oppenheimer would be rated R.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 23, 2023 17:06:55 GMT
So next time he’ll know to buy tickets for a PG movie and then just go in to the movie he really wanted to see, like we did as teens. Americans are very concerned about kids seeing drag shows, but there’s no real mechanism in place to keep them out of R rated movies. We saw Oppenheimer this afternoon and there is both female nudity and some semi-graphic sex in it, just so you know. That wouldn’t work here anymore, especially if it’s a new movie that’s likely to be sold out. We literally have to choose specific numbered seats when we purchase the tickets like you do for a concert or sporting event. You could certainly buy the ticket for the PG movie but if you ended up sitting in a seat someone else paid for in the R rated movie I’m sure they would have you escorted out. The theaters here have the dream lounger reclining seats so there are less of them per theater. You sit in the seat you paid for. I’ve read recently that there’s talk now of charging more for the theater seats with the best views. Movie tickets are already crazy expensive and I only want to sit in the center seats so that would likely be more than I want to pay. My parents live near a small town in Minnesota and their theater does this. I was very surprised! |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jul 23, 2023 17:50:57 GMT
My son and his girlfriend went to go see a Scream movie (I think) and it was rated R. They asked for the ID and since she was 16 (he was 17) they couldnt buy the ticket.
However, the next time, they were able to buy tickets from the kiosck instead of a live ticket handler. No checking there.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 23, 2023 18:17:28 GMT
I cant think of the last time I heard of anyone being asked for ID for an R rated movie. And why that one of all things? I wouldnt have even considered that Oppenheimer would be rated R. Have you seen it? |
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Post by littlemama on Jul 23, 2023 18:42:53 GMT
I cant think of the last time I heard of anyone being asked for ID for an R rated movie. And why that one of all things? I wouldnt have even considered that Oppenheimer would be rated R. Have you seen it? Nope, hence why I wouldn't have considered it to be an R rated movie based on subject matter alone |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 23, 2023 19:04:44 GMT
Nope, hence why I wouldn't have considered it to be an R rated movie based on subject matter alone That is what I would have thought, but once you see it, it is clear why it is rated R. You can't really judge a movie's rating on subject alone. |
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Post by littlemama on Jul 23, 2023 19:15:49 GMT
Nope, hence why I wouldn't have considered it to be an R rated movie based on subject matter alone That is what I would have thought, but once you see it, it is clear why it is rated R. You can't really judge a movie's rating on subject alone. Nope, but it being rated R doesnt affect me or my family. If it did, of course Id research more |
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 23, 2023 20:15:01 GMT
If the two other friends looked older, then it wouldn't surprise me that they weren't carded.
Everyone who saw early screenings prior to the movie release made a big deal out of extended and very graphic sex scenes. I saw the movie yesterday and didn't see anything graphic. There was one sex scene that lasted maybe a minute. I wonder if they did further editing after people made comments about the graphic sex scenes? The movie is excellent. If your kids are older, it's a great discussion to have with them. Read some reviews and decide if your kids are mature enough to handle the subject matter.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 23, 2023 20:51:02 GMT
However, the next time, they were able to buy tickets from the kiosck instead of a live ticket handler. No checking there. I'd buy online if I was under 18. I got carded for some Friday the 13th back in the 90s. I was 18 and was buying the tickets in advance. The friend I went with was not 18, but since we already had the tickets they didn't card us. |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jul 23, 2023 21:16:15 GMT
If the two other friends looked older, then it wouldn't surprise me that they weren't carded. Everyone who saw early screenings prior to the movie release made a big deal out of extended and very graphic sex scenes. I saw the movie yesterday and didn't see anything graphic. There was one sex scene that lasted maybe a minute. I wonder if they did further editing after people made comments about the graphic sex scenes? The movie is excellent. If your kids are older, it's a great discussion to have with them. Read some reviews and decide if your kids are mature enough to handle the subject matter. I agree with you. I didn't think it was graphic at all. There was prolonged female nudity, but nothing graphic. |
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Post by elaine on Jul 23, 2023 21:33:06 GMT
I don’t think this is all that strange. Teens, even of similar ages, can vary so much in development and how old they look. On my younger son’s 18th birthday, he and a group of friends decided to visit a casino in our hometown, minimum age a strict 18 years. My son was the youngest, though all were 18, just a matter of months. The only one of the group NOT asked for ID was DS. Who knows why they decided he was old enough but carded his friends. This. I was still getting carded for R rated movies when I was well into my 20’s and no one else in my group would ever get asked for their ID. One my first date with dh - we were both in our THIRTIES - he was carded going into the bar (me, not carded). |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 24, 2023 3:12:03 GMT
This. I was still getting carded for R rated movies when I was well into my 20’s and no one else in my group would ever get asked for their ID. One my first date with dh - we were both in our THIRTIES - he was carded going into the bar (me, not carded). I went to a hotel bar with my older sister and my BFF once and I was the only one that got carded at the door. I think I was 36 at the time.  I’m finally old enough and gray enough now that I don’t get carded anymore. I’m not offended, LOL. |
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Post by mamallama on Jul 24, 2023 3:47:40 GMT
My 15 year old son went to the theater yesterday to see Oppenheimer. The boys were 15-17 with my son being the youngest. They asked for his ID and denied him entry. I didn’t even think twice about him being able to get in - it didn’t even dawn on me. They didn’t ask for ID for any of the other boys. Is this common? They wouldn’t allow my friend’s son to see an R rated movie at age 16 with his older sister who was 21. I thought that was a bit ridiculous since they both clearly had the same last name and address on their ID’s. Your son may have just looked the youngest in the group. But if they checked his ID they should have checked them all. At that age you really can’t tell the difference. |
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Post by monklady123 on Jul 24, 2023 11:14:56 GMT
I’m finally old enough and gray enough now that I don’t get carded anymore. I’m not offended, LOL. You never know... I'm plenty old and gray and I got carded at Target not too long ago for buying beer. hahaha While I was finding my license and laughing about it (with the also old and gray cashier) she said that it was Target's rule to card everyone so that the cashier didn't have to make the decision about who to card and who not to card. If someone complained the cashier could just say "I'm sorry but it's Target's policy to card everyone." lol |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jul 24, 2023 12:37:37 GMT
Several months ago my 14 year old went with a friend to a movie that was rated R. I was told the parents were also going but they apparently left or went to a different movie after the kids got into the theater seats. They were then kicked out because there was no adult with them.
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