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Silence at the end of a film.
PunksNotDead
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Why is there that awkward silence at the end of a film as everyone heads to the exit? Seems some people need those few minutes to gather there thoughts on what they have just seen before discussing the film on the ride home.
I find it strange and wonder if in other country's people are more vocal as soon as a film ends. I know in some places people applaud or boo, never seen it happen in the UK mind.
I find it strange and wonder if in other country's people are more vocal as soon as a film ends. I know in some places people applaud or boo, never seen it happen in the UK mind.
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But that's usually because the director is present.
The worst films for awkwardness are the Marvel ones, where some people stand up as soon as the credits start, others stay seated for a few minutes, and others hang on until the final post-credits scene. At the end of Doctor Strange there were about 20 of us hanging around, mostly standing or leaning against the handrails, plus three bemused staff members waiting to sweep the floor.
Personally, I like the silence to have a think about the film. I'm not sure if it is a real thing or not, but American cinemas with the very vocal audience whooping and cheering at every little thing in an action film would put me right off.
The whole audience stood and applauded at the end of Strictly Ballroom when I saw it in a West End cinema in the 1990's. The same thing happened in my local cinema at the end of Mama Mia.
I think the only time I've heard actual applause for a film was for Les Miserables, and I daresay that was from the die-hard theatre goers. I've never experienced a standing ovation, and I hope I never do.
Haha, I sometimes just find it easier to google the mid credit/after credit scene when I get home. Me too, suppose it's like the people that applaud when there plane lands safely. Good point!
And I thought this kind of thing only happened in the States!
One of the most fun cinema experiences I have ever had was watching a late night showing of Burlesque (not my choice!) in Chelsea, Manhattan (known for being the gay district), the day before Thanksgiving. The audience was in a brilliant mood and knew the film was a load of rubbish, but FUN rubbish! There were a lot of groans at supposed comedy moments, and enormouslaughs at moments that were not supposed to be funny, and cheers whenever Cher appeared onscreen. Also, riotous applause at the end!
In the same cinema a few months earlier, Toy Story 3 was given an emotional standing ovation
I myself have not seen that. The most I have ween was the odd cheer and clap when a film has concluded.