This is going to be an odd one as it just kinda popped into my head while I was writing something else.
So the thing is I use to dislike watching movies with people (I probably still do if it’s a really interesting movie). I use to really dislike it when people talked while watching a movie. I’d still go watch movies with friends and family but preferred to watch a movie alone. It allowed me to really focus on the movie without distractions. I use to really, really enjoy watching movies and really, really disliked being distracted from it.
However, while writing something else, I realized that watching a movie with friends wouldn’t be as enjoyable unless we’re making our own commentaries. Especially while watching comedies. Comedies were made for people to comment on. As I grow up I realize there are fewer and fewer movies that are that great that I’d really want to get into it. These days I watch a movie with little expectation except to be entertained. If the sole purpose of the movie is to simply entertain, then watching it with friends and being able to talk to each other while watching makes it much more enjoyable.
I always felt that going to the movies was not a great way to spend time with friends. There is very little interaction. Some movies can spark a lot of conversation afterward though. The Prestige and Napoleon Dynamite come to mind. However, movies like that are currently few and far between. Movies are definitely better with friends, snacks, drinks, and plenty of stupid commentary.
