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Did fans in the UK ( and other places) really not clap at any point during Infinity War?

Legacy

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Anyone who claps in a cinema is a weirdo, full-stop. We (UK) just watch the film, hopefully enjoy it and leave, like normal people.

I've gone to a ton of normal and midnight releases, with the hardcore fans and never seen a single person clap, unless they maybe had mental difficulties (this is not a joke, happened when I went to see Indiana Jones 4 and had some disadvantaged teens at the front).

MY friends and I will chill outside somewhere and discuss for a good while before heading back, not a single clap required, who is it for? Only time I clap is when I'm supporting my team in the stadium, watching a gig or watching a live theatre show.
 
carlsojo

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I clap and cheer along with the rest of the audience if the mood is right. If you're there opening night/week with a packed theater for a big popular movie then you know what you're getting into. The audience reaction is part of the experience.

I remember seeing the Dark Knight opening night and the audience losing their shit when the Joker did his magic trick and when Batman flipped Joker's truck. When Han Solo was confronting Kylo in The Force Awakens? I swear the entire theater was holding their breath, You could have heard a pin drop.
 
Fright Zone

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I'm torn on this. I generally just want my fellow audience members to be as silent as possible during a film.
But in some cases, such as the opening night/midnight showing of a big film like Marvel/Star Wars, I think some crowd reaction can be fun and boost the atmosphere.

I saw Infinity War on release day and while there wasn't a round of applause when Thor showed up there was some audible excitement like a few singular claps and 'woo!'s.

Saw Aquaman last night and one person started clapping when the credits rolled and no one joined in so they stopped haha.
 
kpaadet

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Are the people that clap at a movie theater the same as the ones that clap when a plane lands? Either way they should get their heads checked.
 
Dache

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Soapbox Killer Returns said:
I dont mean any specific time I just meant "fans" of the genre.

I'm what we call a "4 for 4" guy, meaning I watch all 4 major American sports. When I'm at a game I can tell the difference between the fans of the sport and the dudes there to close a business deal or the couple on date night. These folks show up for a regular season game all the time abd of course that's fine but the playoffs is more catered to "real" fans. (Except EAGLES games where every game is hardcore).

I specifically mention Infinity War, Thor's Return and the "Fans" in the OP because if that's not the nerd equivalent to a game 7 I don't know what is.

The narrative is "live" for the both the sports fan and moviegoer alike and applause and cheers are NOT exclusive to any specific reaction if you suspend disbelief. Pro Wrestling, Monster Trucks, Disney on Ice and even the circus are all live events and scripted and folks tend to cheer (involuntary) when something fantastic happens.
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Yeah, with this clarification, especially for opening nights, I can totally understand clapping and cheering at big movie events (especially in American cultures), and here in the UK I'd expect it for like midnight showings, premiere weekends and certain special events of old and new films alike. But generally, for most non-event films and like a week after the release of the latest Marvel movie, doing any of that would be really frowned upon. Lots of English tuttings and glares!
 
Panther2103

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kpaadet said:
Not so much any more but I remember it happening when I was younger, also I could ask: "people clap at the movies?".
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Oh I agree on the movies, I think I've only had people clap once at a movie I've been to and it was Lord of the Rings back in the day. Haven't encountered it since. Just haven't ever heard of people clapping on a plane.

Number45 said:
This is something I've witnessed often, usually on flights for package holiday deals. It's stupid and irritating, but definitely less annoying (to me) than the idea of clapping at the cinema.
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Interesting. I've flown quite a bit due to family and out of the country once, and never really encountered it. I can see it being less annoying than movie clapping though so that makes sense.
 
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Soapbox Killer

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John Rabbit said:
Who would even clap at that scene? Were you really expecting Thor not to show up?
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My dude are you serious?
 
CopperPuppy

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If I was to guess I would think that culture in America which in many ways promotes ones individual success and beliefs above those of others to be a prominent factor but probably not the only one. America is a country strongly rooted in capitalistic ideals where socialist values were demonised for decades and I think this contributes to a culture where ones own needs are commonly portrayed as being above the needs or feelings of strangers (particularly visible in how contentious an issue universal healthcare is in America where a substantial portion of people are unwilling to make comparatively small sacrifices [even if beneficial long-term] for the needs of the community as a whole). Competition is drilled prominently into American culture and this places a much higher focus on individuality and in being self-sufficient than collaborating with and supporting others to achieve a joint success. I think in such a individual-focused culture people could put more value in their own personal experience and their own desire to be heard than they put in the experience of others and that is a contributing factor to the cinema experience described in the OP.
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Lmao no way is this a real post
 
MontlyCure

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I used to get so embarrassed when people would clap during or after movies but apparently theaters are now live streaming the audience to the cast/crew that make the movies so it is seen as bad form not to clap.

I admit it does feel weird to clap but I participate anyways knowing I'm being watched.
 
tommyv2

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Why would you clap or cheer? It's a bunch of actors interacting with cartoons for the 20th+ movie in a franchise. Can't possibly be anything new or interesting enough to elicit an emotional response here.
 

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I can see why there are folks that would equate going to a Marvel movie with a religious revival event, but I can't say that I can ever see myself sharing that opinion

(This may also be one of the reasons I've never given a shit about seeing a film opening night...I actually prefer it when a theater is less crowded because it's significantly easier to get good seats)
 
TheMango55

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I think people are misunderstanding. Nobody is giving an ovation during the movie.

It's more like Thor shows up and some people clap their hands a few times while cheering.

"Whoa cultural differences! So crazy right!?!"
 
Lackless

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That was the most predictable thing ever. Why would anyone clap? Everyone was waiting for that to happen since the battle started.
 
Tiny Chihuahueño

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So in comedies do you not laugh just not to annoy other people? Do you just watch comedies in complete silence?

Those scenes are meant to evoke a particular mood. It's only natural that audiences will cheer and clap if they're invested in the story.

If you want to watch movies in silence I don't know why are you going to the theater in the first place
 
Aprikurt

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Nah. Can't stand that crap. I have people even eating popcorn. People acting like they're at a sporting event would be the final nail in cinema's coffin for me.

The ridiculously overpriced tickets, concessions and obnoxious ads finished it off.
 
Lagamorph

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Tiny Chihuahueño said:
So in comedies do you not laugh just not to annoy other people? Do you just watch comedies in complete silence?

Those scenes are meant to evoke a particular mood. It's only natural that audiences will cheer and clap if they're invested in the story.

If you want to watch movies in silence I don't know why are you going to the theater in the first place
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Laughter at a comedy is an involuntary reaction.
You can't compare that to knowingly clapping at the cinema.
 
Tiny Chihuahueño

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Lagamorph said:
Laughter at a comedy is an involuntary reaction.
You can't compare that to knowingly clapping at the cinema.
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You underestimate how some people get to experience movies. I'm not a comic book fan so it didn't get that reaction from me, but I've experienced that euphoria in other types of media. It's only that I wasn't in a theater with other 400 people at the time, otherwise I would have flipped out as well
 
DLH

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It's like going to an art museum. If you see the Mona Lisa, for example, you're supposed to show your appreciation to Michelangelo (the painter that drew it) by cheering and clapping loudly. Otherwise, people will think that you're not impressed, and they will be offended at your lack of respect.
 
Lagamorph

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Tiny Chihuahueño said:
You underestimate how some people get to experience movies. I'm not a comic book fan so it didn't get that reaction from me, but I've experienced that euphoria in other types of media. It's only that I wasn't in a theater with other 400 people at the time, otherwise I would have flipped out as well
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If you're the kind of person who can't contain clapping at the cinema then you shouldn't be going to the cinema until you can control yourself. You're just being downright rude and info siderate to others otherwise.
 
shaneo632

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Just got out of Mary Poppins Returns in the UK and it's the first time I've seen clapping in a public screening since, randomly enough, Transformers 2 back in 2009. Weird.

Granted I tend to avoid busy screenings but I had no choice here, so it was filled with kids/parents and it's a very British film so I guess people felt a sense of pride over it or something?
 
JayCB64

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shaneo632 said:
Just got out of Mary Poppins Returns in the UK and it's the first time I've seen clapping in a public screening since, randomly enough, Transformers 2 back in 2009. Weird.

Granted I tend to avoid busy screenings but I had no choice here, so it was filled with kids/parents and it's a very British film so I guess people felt a sense of pride over it or something?
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It's all of those Christmas reruns of the original on BBC every year, Mary Poppins IS Christmas to the British at this point, we're powerless to resist
 
Kronotech

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TheMango55 said:
I think people are misunderstanding. Nobody is giving an ovation during the movie.

It's more like Thor shows up and some people clap their hands a few times while cheering.

"Whoa cultural differences! So crazy right!?!"
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Came here to say this.

I was at the first screening in my city (US) at a more popular sold out theater where some cosplayers showed up. Everyone was cheering at certain points during the movie (not individually clapping). I personally have never done that but it felt good being surrounded by people who were as excited as I was. It's not ONE individual clapping and drawing attention to themselves. It's a group of like-minded people who have been waiting a very long time for this movie and are excited to see the "conclusion part 1". I don't think anyone was annoyed or bothered because we all stood in line for the very first showing at that theater and it was expected.
 
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Soapbox Killer

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Did anything change a year later when ENDGAME came out? The emotion i felt on Infinity War was multiplied by a factor of 10 during the 3rd act of Endgame. I'm curious if people, knowing this was the Grand Finale of a 10 year journey, allowed themselves a momentary laspe of self imposed decorum to let loose or was is still appropriate yet measured nods and of approval?

Didnt think we needed a new thread.

Editor's Note: I MEANT TO SAY CHEER AND NOT CLAP. PLEASE RESPOND BASED ON CHEER.
 
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AdmiralAdmiral

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The only time I ever heard people clapping was Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, and I thought it was hilarious. (This was in bricktown OKC)
 
carlosrox

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I'd rather hear clapping/cheering than annoying as fuck talking, laughing, or other noises.

The people talking shit about clapping probably rustle bags of popcorn, laugh at shit that isn't funny, or eat loudly like pigs through the whole movie.

Seriously, clapping and cheering would be the least concerning thing for me to hear. At least I know someone's enjoying a movie instead of just being fucking annoying and noisy.

Ps. I don't clap, and I don't make ANY noise in a movie. As you can tell, I really resent watching movies with loud, annoying audiences. Every now and than I'll get lucky and get a good audience that knows how to shut the fuck up.
 
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Tzarscream

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I have to admit though, when I saw Pacific Rim in Manchester when it came out, I lost my shit and jumped out of my seat when the sword came out.

I didn't clap though.
 

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Soapbox Killer Returns said:
Did anything change a year later when ENDGAME came out? The emotion i felt on Infinity War was multiplied by a factor of 10 during the 3rd act of Endgame. I'm curious if people, knowing this was the Grand Finale of a 10 year journey, allowed themselves a momentary laspe of self imposed decorum to let loose or was is still appropriate yet measured nods and of approval?

Didnt think we needed a new thread.

Editor's Note: I MEANT TO SAY CHEER AND NOT CLAP. PLEASE RESPOND BASED ON CHEER.
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I want to say there was cheering but there wasnt lol, only 4 people in the entire cinema it was a few days after release
 
Tzarscream

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Soapbox Killer Returns said:
Did anything change a year later when ENDGAME came out? The emotion i felt on Infinity War was multiplied by a factor of 10 during the 3rd act of Endgame. I'm curious if people, knowing this was the Grand Finale of a 10 year journey, allowed themselves a momentary laspe of self imposed decorum to let loose or was is still appropriate yet measured nods and of approval?

Didnt think we needed a new thread.

Editor's Note: I MEANT TO SAY CHEER AND NOT CLAP. PLEASE RESPOND BASED ON CHEER.
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Well this changes the whole context of the thread.

A cheer is essentially a reptile brain reaction, whereas clapping basically requires you to intentionally decide to do it.
 
BDS

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Endgame was a great theatrical experience, the excitement that could be heard and felt during key moments that opening night was awesome.

Obviously most movies you want people to shut up, and certain films have people react too over the top (cheering every time a character appears for the first time, etc) but my Endgame screening was good.
 
Siggy-P

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Soapbox Killer Returns said:
Did anything change a year later when ENDGAME came out? The emotion i felt on Infinity War was multiplied by a factor of 10 during the 3rd act of Endgame. I'm curious if people, knowing this was the Grand Finale of a 10 year journey, allowed themselves a momentary laspe of self imposed decorum to let loose or was is still appropriate yet measured nods and of approval?

Didnt think we needed a new thread.

Editor's Note: I MEANT TO SAY CHEER AND NOT CLAP. PLEASE RESPOND BASED ON CHEER.
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Loudest thing that happened was a few gasps and some kid crying.

Loudest audience I've ever been in was the collectice groaning and then laughter over the collective groaning during the eye and toenail scene of John Wick 3, and that's about it.
 
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