watching a movie with someone who already watched it...

Calgary, Alberta
April 23, 2011 11:05am CST
I think many of you might have experiences this, a friend or loved one watched a movie with you, the problem is this person already watched the movie, as you were watching, they keep on spoiling you on what will happen next, they will keep on saying who will die and explain every detail on the movie ruining the experience for you. Its a very irritating experience but it always happen... but there will; be a time though, you will fall in love with a movie so you will invite families or friends to watch it with you, because you know what will happen next you will be the one who cant help your self to to do story telling as they were watching.
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• Philippines
23 Apr 11
hi albert, Actually it happened to me but i am lucky because my Bestfriend joined me to watch that movie even she already watched it and she never spoiled the moment she did not tell me how the movie was she just act like it was the first time she watch it. It is really annoying when someone will tell the story of the movie i just do this if they are going to ask me what will happen next sometimes i tell them lets turn it off and i will just tell you what happened to that movie have a nice day!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
oh yeah,, i can guess about it. you volunteered to narrate the movie with matching emote
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Albert, she's a good spoiler and she don't care and that makes her unique and well loved by friends (ahahaahah)
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
wow your friend have a good self control for not spoiling you, people like her are rare because I have been a victim of spoiler people so many times in my lifetime. On the other hand, you never tried to spoil a movie to people whoa re watching you right? or have you already done it...
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Albert, Hahaha,you made me laugh with this one. This happens at home (always) My youngest son is a movie addict,let's say cartoons and animation movies produced by Disney,Pixar and Dreamworks. And since he's always at home after school usually he get's the opportunity of watching the dvd that i bought. When his siblings comes home ,here goes this youngest fella starts telling about the movie. His siblings will stop him and played on the dvd to watch,and in between this youngest bully cannot stopped his excitement to tell what will happen next (ahahhaha) now i bet you know the next scene...the youngest cries (his fault anyway) Then there as one time,my daughter and her classmates needs a movie for their movie review project. So,i suggested them the movie "THE PIANIST" it's a true story sets during a war. I told them it's a good one. So they went to the mall and look for that movie. When they're back played on the dvd and out of the blue,i commented on what will happen next...they just stared at me and ohhhhhhhhhhh..ok..sorry to interrupt
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
oh no Albert,it's not "THE PIANO" it's "THE PIANIST" i've watched that one "THE PIANO" ...good one indeed! okay...have you watched "THE BOY IN STRIPPED PYJAMA" gosh,it's another heartbreaking drama sets during war ..... is this movie marathon? hehehe my co-team mates always listings movies to watch when it's last day of our shift
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
I'm on a 1 week sick leave (guess what I am not sick, I just felt like not going to work for a week)I'm planning to do a movie marathon just by my self, so no one will spoil the heck out of me. I havent watched that movie but I will look into it. This may sound super weird, try to watch an Iranian movie, (its not like Bollywood with dancing) they have serious political movies and tear jerker kid movies.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
speaking of Iranian movie... try to listen to this Iranian singer... i hope you will like this this is not a referral link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-whp15J2n_M
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@llsling (331)
• China
23 Apr 11
A lot of people kind of have the tendency to do so ,when YOu recommend a movie to your friends of yours or family ,You just can't help doing the spoiling stuff . Maybe you just intend to keep their interest in going on the movie ,usually you just ruin the moment rather than helping . BUt I definitely will be upset about that if a movie got a surprising ending coming and got spoiled .
• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
It seemed to be natural to people to spoil endings, so it seemed to be better to watch a movie that everyone had never watched before, everyone will be in equal state and no one will try to ruin the watching process by spoiling things because they felt like it. Sometimes even if you told them to shut up they wont stop.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
23 Apr 11
Don't like ending told to me. take thre thrill from the movie for me. keep the ending to yourelf. all ill be happier for it.
• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
did someone did that to you before? My sister is notorious for that, My brother rented a movie , my sister watched it before in the cinema and the movie is like on its first 15 minutes and my sister had spoiled everything . I ask her to shut up , after 5 minutes she cant help it and start spoiling again
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
Hiya captain I had one friend doing exactly what you mention... Any movie he would have seen, and we get together, watching it, he would start giving me all the coming up things and I would find the interest and charm go down the drain. Luckily that friend got a job outside in some other city, and now we rarely meet and so the movies have become more entertaining. But another problem has come up - ever since we have married, my wife wants to see the movies that I already have seen before (our marriage). Now knowing this, that I am re-watching those, she keeps asking me whats going to happen next... and I am always telling her... patience dear... bear with the movie
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
23 Apr 11
For that friend... of course not. I am happy that we are now distant and at least the movies are safe... I remember we the last time we went out together, it was a bollywood movie, and the 3 hours I could neither understand what he was trying to tell me nor I could follow up with the movie I tried a lot to convince him during our stints together, that spilling the beans out kills the whatever of the movie but he just wont understand. Over the time, I did reduce the frequency we went out for movies but still those memorues remain...
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
so there are people who loves to be spoiled... Your wife's case must be different because she begs to be spoiled. Maybe enxt time you should lie and tell her you never watched the movie before. Your wife is kinda unique to most people since a lot of people gets their "murderous face" when they got spoiled. about your friend , do you miss that friend of yours ruining movies to you by spilling so much information?
@topffer (42156)
• France
23 Apr 11
I have to admit that I am also like this and I cannot stop myself to say ; "Wait ! something will happen now !" I don't talk about the end, though I know it is irritating for others, and indeed I don't like when others are doing this with me.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
Can you describe their faces while you were spoiling them? I remember how everyone in the room wants to strangle my sister. Everyone have angry faces... she is in Australia now, so I kinda miss her spoiling and ruining movies for me. she must be doing the same thing with her husband and friends there.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
23 Apr 11
I had only a bad experience in a theater, where I was coming back with friends to see a play that I enjoyed. A guy sat in front of me turned over and he was really angry. I don't remember what he said, but it was not kind. For your sister, you are saved now that you have put a piece of ocean between you and her.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
not really, i was 2 episodes late when I watch American idol, My sister gave me a long distance call just to tell me who wins. Oh and on her facebook page, I was planning to watch movie in a theater when i decided to check my facebook wall... guess what she is having a discussion of that movies ending with my cousins. but yeah that piece of ocean did lessen her spoiling terror. about that guy, it must be relieving that he just said words that are not nice.... than doing something not so nice. Its good though people dont get violent due to spoilers.
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• United States
25 Apr 11
To me that is no friend And wouldn't be a friend for long! A True friend will just shut up and let you enjoy the film. All the surprises were put there by the director! By telling plot points you are ruining the movie! I love to share films but I purposely keep all the plot twists a secret.
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• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
How about with family? I experienced being spoiled many times because of my sister. she doesnt shut up even people gets mad, she just smile and giggle when people gets mad.
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@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
29 Apr 11
I would forgo the movie if that someone has already watched the movie. It is not because the person may spill and spoil the movie but I just feel it is not worth paying the ticket just for the company unless the person enjoys watching it a second time as if it was the first.
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• Calgary, Alberta
30 Apr 11
How about in home theather situations like the whole family will watch the movie through television premiere or dvd rentals?
@celticeagle (158714)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 11
Oh, yes. haven't we all had this happen. I remember going to The Exorcist with a girlfriend and everytime the main character would start to twist around or something grotest would be about to happen she would have to excuse herself. And, theres granddaughter that I nearly refuse to watch a movie with because she will invariably spill the whole thing right at the most delicious times. Grrr!
@celticeagle (158714)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 11
My granddaughter usually will tell me who its going to happen to and when. Just before it happens. Ugh!
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• Calgary, Alberta
25 Apr 11
There is a time where I got pissed off with my sister, I walked out and watched the movie alone later because she is leaking too much information.
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• Calgary, Alberta
24 Apr 11
so whenever she excuses your self you already get the signal the scene is goign to be gross, I watched that movie before and I remember the green vomit scene. It gave me nightmares and I wasnt able to drink avocado milkshakes and use a guacamole dip for it reminds me of the scene. can you share a moment with that grandaughter? how severe is spilling?
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• United States
23 Apr 11
I'm the one talking during the whole movie, and probably spoiling everything for those who haven't watched it yet. I'm a movie talker! I talk when watching most anything. I can shut-up (I usually do in theaters) but when I'm at home with family or friends I tend not to. It's not that I mean to spoil everything or ruin the movie for anyone... I just like sharing my thoughts and if it's a film I love or hate pretty passionately then they tend to spill out.
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• United States
23 Apr 11
Yes, they have and sometimes it works. Sometimes I shut my mouth for five minutes and sometimes I actually manage to keep it shut the whole time (I have to bite my lip or my tongue though... lol). It's more fun when it's a movie we've all seen already. Then nobody tells me to shut it.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
My sister is like that, she wills top talking for 5 minutes but suddenly starts spoiling again, she will be like "oh that girl will try to hide and escape but she is still going to die, blah blah" and everyone will but their pals on their faces, she is always like that in movies. she felt fulfilled and happy when she is spoiling.
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
Did they every try to beg you to stop and did it work? Whata re their facial reaction while you are spoiling the heck out of them. sometimes the more we try to stop our selves from spoiling the more we cant control it and spill a lot of information people dont want to hear because they wanted suspense.
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@keshia2007r (2880)
• United States
27 Apr 11
When I find myself in situations like this I makes sure that the spoiler doesn't spoil the movie for me. I'm hardly in situations like this anyway. Because I'm the one who stays updated on the latest films. If not, I also find myself asking whats going to happen next lol.
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• Calgary, Alberta
30 Apr 11
I think the spoiler people usually occurs when you watched a dvd at home, it rarely happened in theathers.
@moirai (2836)
• Philippines
23 Apr 11
Haha! Well, it's rare that I watch a movie in the theater twice (it's already quite expensive to watch once nowadays). But there was one time I did watch a second time with a friend. I was good though, and did not spoil anything. =P If I said anything, it was only to tell her to listen carefully to the next line or so, as it's very important... something like that. =P
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• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
so rather than spoiling your friend, you will try to make her feel more hype and excited by making her anticipating what is coming without telling what it is? I think it would be better viewing experience than having someone spilling the beans out of the can. so she didnt mind that process?
@moirai (2836)
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
Haha. Well, I'm pretty sure I did that only once. And the purpose was to make sure she listens well to the next coming line, because I know it's important. You see, I'm usually the one who concentrates more on watching. Friends talk to me. =P So the effect on her was not really becoming more hyped and excited... the effect was her taking extra effort to concentrate on what is said next so she wouldn't miss it. =P And nope, she didn't mind it at all. =)
@DaDukeee (75)
• Romania
23 Apr 11
This is a bummer I try to avoid this as much as I can.And if the person insists on watching the movie yet again with me,as ask for him/her to not be a spoiler.If the person is trying to detail the movie in any manner,I'll just stop the movie and watch it solo and grab another movie and watch it him him/her.If I'm the person who has watched the movies,I won't spoil the moment and let them enjoy the movie,even so I try to pick a movie no one has seen.I just me but I enjoy movies better alone.
• Calgary, Alberta
23 Apr 11
you did try changing the movie before because another person is being a spoiler for watching the movie before? It seemed a group of people all watching a movie for the first time is much more enjoyable because its safe from spoilers,.
• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
Yeah sometimes even if a person is virgin for the movie but yet they cans till spoil because they keep on speculating and predicting with their big mouths.
• Romania
25 Apr 11
Yes it's safe from spoilers and second people don't know the movie but they can guess sometimes.Like who's the killer,I bet they will all die in the end,stuff like that.And it's way more enjoyable as you say.
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@ofabiania (421)
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
i hate when people do that.. i don't like it when they tell you the beautiful parts and worse the ending of the story.. i have friends like that and it seems like they derive happiness from that.. :)
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• Calgary, Alberta
24 Apr 11
and even if you get mad they will still keep on doing it, Sometimes they will even giggle when you get mad... which person you know do that the most?
• Calgary, Alberta
25 Apr 11
So does your husband get annoyed by your brother and guy friends too? what is his facial reaction look like? I remember some of my friends thinks I was red when they annoyed me for their movie spoiling habits.
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
you're right, once i ask them to stop telling me what's going to happen, the more they are going to tease me.. my brother and some of my guy friends are like that.. and if they see my getting frustrated, they will laugh even harder.. :|
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@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
if someone happens to be with me watching a movie he or she had already viewed, i'll tell the person upfront not to spoil my day by telling me what happened next. or else he or she will have a taste of my wrath! just kidding.
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• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
How does your wrath taste like? is it burning with rage full of fury from the depths of hell? I remember a time I get so mad I screamed "shut up" because a certain person doesn't stop spoiling.
• United States
24 Apr 11
Duct tape solves many problems around the house, and in this case, in the movie theaters. Apply liberally to the mouths of those who would spoil the movie - including yourself. Works every time.
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• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
LOl duct tape that is so naughty, But yeah it could be reliable at times if your watchign experience is being ruined.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
For me it is nice because many know it best and they shared to the topics you gather information.
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• Calgary, Alberta
25 Apr 11
I'm confused, anyway I have a movie marathon yesterday, on the first half I was watching alone, on the second half, my dear lady watched with m but she complained because the movies are too violent for her taste.
24 Apr 11
i have a friend who does this and its so annoying.i hate watching films with them, especially if i know they have seen it. as much as i tell them to shut up they carry on but worse, and i just feel like slapping them or gagging them so they cant speak.lol
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• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
I hate being spoiled too but there is a time where Its me who is the culprit, they spoiled me before so I tried to have revenge by spoiling me too. LOL they got so mad, they wanted me out of the room.
@Jlyn10 (11966)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 11
I only like to watch a movie with someone when the movie is new to all parties. But I don't mind watching a rerun with anybody. If I happen to like a movie, I will watch it over and over again.
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• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
do you ever dared to spoil people with reruns?
@lazybug (273)
• Philippines
24 Apr 11
There is this fun stuff that I love doing with my friends cause we are all movie lovers, it is SPOILING- yeah, I'm a spoiler and I enjoy it specially if my friends have anticipated the movies or if they are avid fan of the lead actors, directors or producers of the flick. It is the reaction that I get from them that keeps me going on spoiling, however I don't tell the whole storyline just the climax and the rising action. And everyone's a spoiler given the opportunity.=)
• Calgary, Alberta
26 Apr 11
so teasing them and annoying them make you giggle since they blush with anger and they look damn pissed off since you are spoiling them. did someone lose his or her cool due to being annoyed from the unwanted spoiling you are providing?