Why watch a bad movie? Sometimes there is no choice, or warning. Walking into a theater with a big crate of popcorn, there is always a chance of entering into a nightmare of cinematic proportions, or worse. Everyone has the option of walking out, of course, but with movie prices being near or in the double digits, that's always a hard choice.
So why not fight back against these travesties of modern times? Why not give the movie itself something to think about long after the disappointed crowds have gone? Tell the movie what it needs to know about itself. Was the plot completely ridiculous? Did the director wear a blindfold and earplugs during the filming? Or were the actors doing such a poor job that the iron on screen was more convincing? Let them all know through sarcastic comments and snide remarks.
How to Avoid Disappointment
One way to avoid being crushed into movie-going pieces is to not have expectations. If the movie is expected to be a block-busting hit, there is a large chance of disappointment in the end. But walking into the theater with no idea how good the movie will be beforehand will up the chances of not leaving feeling robbed.
Another way to lessen the chances of suicidal thoughts after a horrific picture is to have a support system in place. When attending a movie, make sure at least one person nearby is someone who doesn't mind having sarcastic comments whispered in their ear every 3 minutes.
Watching Bad Movies on Purpose
As an old sci-fi/comedy taught us, a mad scientist may soon try to take over the world by making everyone watch horrible movies. The trick to avoid psychosis is to mock the entire movie, thus removing tension and headaches from squinting in horror at the screen.
This is something better done away from the shushing masses. Find a comfortable place, make sure any beverages are out of reach of thrashing limbs and alert any nearby neighbors. It is a good idea to remove serious “artsy” people from the room beforehand as they could possibly ruin a good, well-timed “no, you may not,” in response to a question on screen. The last thing wanted during this process is a critic critiquing the criticizing.
Be Careful Out There
Make sure to have an open mind when choosing the movie for mocking. Even though no kids are present, it is okay to watch a movie from the family-friendly section. It can even be preferable; some children's movies have sexual undertones that can be exploited for the enjoyment of everyone.
One pitfall to avoid is really bad movies. Although it can be unbelievable, there are movies out there that are too dry, too boring and with so little plot that there is virtually nothing to make fun of.
Before embarking on this journey, keep in mind that there is a price to pay. Some professional movie-mockers are unable to enjoy even the best movies without making comments. So, be very careful when deciding whether or not to begin. The movie invitations may stop altogether.
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