We all knew this story would show up online eventually (no thanks to #SOPA!), but of course, some moviegoers have complained to the theater for their money back after learning that Oscar-favorite The Artist didn’t have any dialogue. One such story from Liverpool:
Film-fan Nicola Shearer, 25, attended a screening at Odeon Liverpool One after a wave of complaints. She was asked by cinema staff if she knew “it is a silent film”.
“She then told me some people complained and asked for refunds because there is no sound and the screen is smaller…”
The spokesman said: “Odeon Liverpool One can confirm it has issued a small number of refunds to guests who were unaware that The Artist was a silent film.
“The cinema is happy to offer guests a refund on their film choice is they raise concern with a member of staff within 10 minutes of the film starting.”
Ahhh, it has to be within 10 minutes, that makes sense. No wonder the theater didn’t reimburse my Transformers 2 money after I complained that I didn’t know it was one of those films with no dogs not-humping Megan Fox’s leg then later a tiny robot not also humping Megan Fox’s leg. (Did the robot have a tiny robo-penis and sexual desire towards human females? The usher couldn’t explain this to me nor give me a refund. Last time I ever see a movie, let me tell you.)
And don’t get me STARTED on that time I went to see Mel Brooks’ Silent Movie…
(via Film Drunk)
