Can a 2 years old enjoy a movie in a theater?

Holadem · 03-14-2003, 03:15 PM

Well, almost 2 years old.

The Lion King IMAX thingie is playing right now and I was thinking a taking the little gal but I am concerned, is it too early? Will she be scared by the huge moving images and the booming sound or will she enjoy herself?

Of course, I would have enough courtesy to exit if she got noisy...

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Holadem

D. Scott MacDonald · 03-14-2003, 03:22 PM

It's risky. I think my son was able to enjoy Shrek at just over 2, but he didn't sit entirely still the entire time (I was at a private showing where young kids and their vearious behaviors were allowed).

Thi Them · 03-14-2003, 03:26 PM

Does she enjoy watching movies or cartoons at home?

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Holadem · 03-14-2003, 03:33 PM

She loves the Sesame St stuff. I don't know about cartoons. She has never experienced my HT either. Long story.

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Holadem

D. Scott MacDonald · 03-14-2003, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Does she enjoy watching movies or cartoons at home?

A better question would be "Can she sit still to watch two hours of movies or cartoons at home".

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Michael Mathius · 03-14-2003, 03:48 PM

I took my two year old to see Spiderman during an afternoon screening. She sat throw it without any problem. This movie plays on my projector more than any other movie in my collection because it's her favorite.

D. Scott MacDonald · 03-14-2003, 03:59 PM

I'm going to change my answer. Can a 2 year old sit through a movie? Absolutely. The problem is that you can't really know how YOUR 2 year old will do, so there's no real harm in taking her as long as you can afford it and as long as you are prepared to leave if she doesn't like it (this is a real possibility). It might help to bring some small snack (cheerios, popcorn, etc.) to help her settle down.

KyleS · 03-14-2003, 04:01 PM

My son is 15 months and he can sit through about half of Shrek or Bugs Life before he gets impatient. I think probably about the age of 3 he should be entertained for the entire movie.

He loves Sesamee St too especially Elmo's World. He goes nuts everytime this comes on and will sit through all of it.

Best of luck

KyleS

Richard Travale · 03-14-2003, 05:09 PM

a resounding NO!!!
a two year old's ears are far too sensitive. The levels that she will be experiencing could very well do permanent damage.

Angelo.M · 03-14-2003, 05:52 PM

If you insist on bringing a 2-year-old to a movie theater, you might want to find out if any theaters in your area offer 'kid-friendly' showings. I know of some theaters that set aside certain nights/showtimes wherein parents can bring young children, and don't have to worry about the children making noise or being disruptive.

That being said, I've never taken my 2-year-old daughter to a theater. She's happy enough watching her DVDs at home. And she's usually good for most of Little Mermaid, Lilo and Stitch, Monsters Inc., Wizard of Oz, etc...