Ticket Refund - Blu-ray Forum

jayman3 · 08-01-2019, 02:37 AM

Have you ever gotten your ticket refunded for a movie you simply did not enjoy?

dallywhitty · 08-01-2019, 02:44 AM

No.

AKORIS · 08-01-2019, 02:45 AM

no... and nobody should.

Monterey Jack · 08-01-2019, 02:47 AM

I have only asked for ticket refunds for movies that have had catastrophic technical foul-ups. Anyone who sits through a movie and demands their money back because "It sucked" is an idiot.

craigbarr2003 · 08-01-2019, 03:27 AM

No, nor did I ever give any out in my youth when I worked at a theatre.

ITDEFX101 · 08-01-2019, 03:28 AM

I remembered when the first 3d IMAX preview night showing of Kong: SI. As soon as the old IMAX countdown in 3d started, you could tell something was off as one of the lenses was darker than the other and the screen was double visioned blurred. A group of people including myself ran back to the BO and though the glasses were messed up and got another pair but it turned out to be that someone at the projection booth forgot to turn on the 3d projector(?). There were a lot of angry people, except me I just waited and they gave us all passes and we went back and the movie's 3d mode was back on but they didn't restart the movie.

Other time for GotGv2, as soon as the UNIVERSAL LOGO came up, I realized they ****ed up again since F&F was playing in IMAX previously. Once again someone ****ed up and didn't set the projector system to play the right movie.

Michael24 · 08-01-2019, 04:00 AM

I've seen some disappointing movies in the theater, but I was never petty enough to demand a refund for them.

oilers73 · 08-01-2019, 04:02 AM

Like an idiot, I paid to see Leprechaun. I hated it and wanted to leave, but my boyfriend drove and he enjoyed it. I got up to use the restroom, and tried to sneak into the auditorium showing TMNT III. I got busted by a pimply-faced usher, which was humiliating. "You have to watch the movie you paid for, ma'am." "What if the movie I paid for SUCKS?" That's the closest I've ever come to asking for a refund due to the movie being awful.

singhcr · 08-01-2019, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I have only asked for ticket refunds for movies that have had catastrophic technical foul-ups. Anyone who sits through a movie and demands they money back because "It sucked" is an idiot.

Yup. I can't blame a theater for showing a crappy movie, but I can blame them for showing it in a crappy way.

Mandalorian · 08-01-2019, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

Regardless of whether they get a refund or not anyone who watches an entire movie that sucks is an idiot. Why would someone waste their time on a bad movie?

Because your criticism is invalid if you bail early, and nearly the entire reason we post here is to discuss movies.

Poya · 08-01-2019, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I have only asked for ticket refunds for movies that have had catastrophic technical foul-ups. Anyone who sits through a movie and demands they money back because "It sucked" is an idiot.

Here’s an idea: don’t insult those who what to do that. Why? Because I’ve done that many times. Granted, I’ve also gotten thrown out of the theater each time but you can’t call me an idiot for trying, can you?

eternalbiz · 08-01-2019, 04:58 AM

Back in highschool a big group of people went to see Captain Corelli's Mandolin. A friend and I were bored with it so we talked to management and exchanged our tickets from that to Rat Race.

notops · 08-01-2019, 06:19 AM

From the moment the trailers end and the feature actually begins, you have 20 minutes to decide if you want to stick with the movie. If, within that first 20 minutes, you decide not to, you can go to the box office or customer service desk and get a refund. If you don't believe me, go ahead and try it. It's always worked for me.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-01-2019, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Here’s an idea: don’t insult those who what to do that. Why? Because I’ve done that many times. Granted, I’ve also gotten thrown out of the theater each time but you can’t call me an idiot for trying, can you?

Nah... their statement was 100% valid. It’s the equivalent to eating an ENTIRE meal and then demanding a refund because you didn’t enjoy the taste. Bad form!

Poya · 08-01-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I have only asked for ticket refunds for movies that have had catastrophic technical foul-ups. Anyone who sits through a movie and demands they money back because "It sucked" is an idiot.

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Nah... their statement was 100% valid. It’s the equivalent to eating an ENTIRE meal and then demanding a refund because you didn’t enjoy the taste. Bad form!

In my defense, the waiter spat on my food.

Mandalorian · 08-01-2019, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

If you willingly watch an entire bad movie in order to discuss it on forums then you got your money's worth. You are not entitled to a refund.

Of course not.

pi2loc · 08-01-2019, 07:41 AM

You should only request or demand a refund if the theater is unable to present or show the movie the way it was supposed to. Technical malfunctioning or bad calibrating could be a solid reason to ask for your money back.

If you went to see Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! thinking it would be a modern Citizen Kane and 10 minutes in you were like "oh my God, what is this shit?" then joke's on you. You deserve to not only lose your money but to pay an extra fee for being an idiot.

Todd Tomorrow · 08-01-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

And what if you go to a movie that is critically acclaimed and you end up hating it? It's not like all bad movies are obvious and easily avoidable.

The incremental cost of showing the movie to each person is $0. It doesn't harm the theater to provide refunds to people who leave early in the movie, it's good customer service. No one should have to pay for something they don't like.

These sense of entitlement some people here have is truly staggering. If movie theatres or any cultural/entertainment venues would have to compensate costumers on account of their personal tastes, we’d see the loss of those venues. We all take calculated risks with our choices, nobody can guarantee you your happiness.

pi2loc · 08-01-2019, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

And what if you go to a movie that is critically acclaimed and you end up hating it? It's not like all bad movies are obvious and easily avoidable.

I understand that point, however, it is still not the theater's fault that the movie you chose to see is not accommodating to your own taste/liking.

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

The incremental cost of showing the movie to each person is $0. It doesn't harm the theater to provide refunds to people who leave early in the movie, it's good customer service.

I don't get this "leave early" thing. How can you judge a movie from its first 20 minutes? Some movies get highly better after the first act. Granted, some get worse but it's a risk you have to take. You're already there and you've already paid for the ticket.

How can you say that a 2 hour movie was bad if you only watched the first 20 minutes? Makes zero sense to me.

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Originally Posted by PenguinInfinity

No one should have to pay for something they don't like.

You don't pay the theater for the content of the movie, you pay the theater to present the movie to you with the best audio and video quality you could experience. It's about the experience so unless there are technical complications that refrain you from having that experience, zero refunds should be given. Just because your theater keeps refunding you doesn't mean it's right.

Wildcat2000 · 08-01-2019, 11:02 AM

Ridiculous. Should Netflix or other streamers give you a discount in case you saw a movie you didn’t like? Nonsense.

This really is some next level entitlement if these people are serious.

It’s like wanting a free sample of everything at a grocery store. If it means that much do not goto theaters.

And really I’ve always thought what’s the big deal of just finishing a movie even if you’re not particularly enjoying it? At least see how it ends. By the time you leave, drive off and do something else the movie would be over.

08-01-2019, 02:37 AM	#1
jayman3 Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Orlando, FL	Ticket Refund Have you ever gotten your ticket refunded for a movie you simply did not enjoy?

08-01-2019, 02:47 AM	#4
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	I have only asked for ticket refunds for movies that have had catastrophic technical foul-ups. Anyone who sits through a movie and demands their money back because "It sucked" is an idiot. Last edited by Monterey Jack; 08-01-2019 at 11:57 AM.

08-01-2019, 02:44 AM	#2
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	No.

08-01-2019, 02:45 AM	#3
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	no... and nobody should.

08-01-2019, 03:27 AM	#5
craigbarr2003 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:853 Blu-ray collection:5928 Trading Score:17	No, nor did I ever give any out in my youth when I worked at a theatre.

08-01-2019, 03:28 AM	#6
ITDEFX101 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:2	I remembered when the first 3d IMAX preview night showing of Kong: SI. As soon as the old IMAX countdown in 3d started, you could tell something was off as one of the lenses was darker than the other and the screen was double visioned blurred. A group of people including myself ran back to the BO and though the glasses were messed up and got another pair but it turned out to be that someone at the projection booth forgot to turn on the 3d projector(?). There were a lot of angry people, except me I just waited and they gave us all passes and we went back and the movie's 3d mode was back on but they didn't restart the movie. Other time for GotGv2, as soon as the UNIVERSAL LOGO came up, I realized they **ed up again since F&F was playing in IMAX previously. Once again someone **ed up and didn't set the projector system to play the right movie.

08-01-2019, 04:00 AM	#7
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	I've seen some disappointing movies in the theater, but I was never petty enough to demand a refund for them.

08-01-2019, 04:02 AM	#8
oilers73 Banned Member since:May 2016 Location:Deceased Blu-ray reviews:3	Like an idiot, I paid to see Leprechaun. I hated it and wanted to leave, but my boyfriend drove and he enjoyed it. I got up to use the restroom, and tried to sneak into the auditorium showing TMNT III. I got busted by a pimply-faced usher, which was humiliating. "You have to watch the movie you paid for, ma'am." "What if the movie I paid for SUCKS?" That's the closest I've ever come to asking for a refund due to the movie being awful.

08-01-2019, 04:58 AM	#12
eternalbiz Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 Location:1537 Paper St. 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:241 DVD collection:222 Trading Score:49	Back in highschool a big group of people went to see Captain Corelli's Mandolin. A friend and I were bored with it so we talked to management and exchanged our tickets from that to Rat Race.

08-01-2019, 06:19 AM	#13
notops Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Los Angeles, California Trading Score:4	From the moment the trailers end and the feature actually begins, you have 20 minutes to decide if you want to stick with the movie. If, within that first 20 minutes, you decide not to, you can go to the box office or customer service desk and get a refund. If you don't believe me, go ahead and try it. It's always worked for me.

08-01-2019, 07:41 AM	#17
pi2loc Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Saco, ME 4K collection:579 Blu-ray collection:2188 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:459	You should only request or demand a refund if the theater is unable to present or show the movie the way it was supposed to. Technical malfunctioning or bad calibrating could be a solid reason to ask for your money back. If you went to see Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! thinking it would be a modern Citizen Kane and 10 minutes in you were like "oh my God, what is this shit?" then joke's on you. You deserve to not only lose your money but to pay an extra fee for being an idiot.

08-01-2019, 11:02 AM	#20
Wildcat2000 Power Member Member since:Jan 2017 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:9	Ridiculous. Should Netflix or other streamers give you a discount in case you saw a movie you didn’t like? Nonsense. This really is some next level entitlement if these people are serious. It’s like wanting a free sample of everything at a grocery store. If it means that much do not goto theaters. And really I’ve always thought what’s the big deal of just finishing a movie even if you’re not particularly enjoying it? At least see how it ends. By the time you leave, drive off and do something else the movie would be over.

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