The article critiques the behavior of young viewers during screenings of the Minecraft Movie, highlighting issues of vandalism and disrespect. It connects this misbehavior to broader societal themes of entitlement, particularly among males, as explored in Netflix's show Adolescence. The author emphasizes the heartbreaking aftermath for cinema staff who must clean up the chaos and argues that societal acceptance of such behavior undermines respect for others. Ultimately, it raises concerns about the normalization of destructive conduct in the guise of 'fun' or 'excitement.'
It's rude, disrespectful, inconsiderate, and yes, arrogant, to think your 'excitement' in a movie should be expressed by leaving a trail of destruction for someone else to clean up.
That they matter more than others? It was one of the questions raised in Adolescence, and I wrote about it here: "When I watched Netflix's Adolescence this week, I was not surprised, or shocked, by the themes of male behaviour - entitlement, self-loathing, anger and violence - that it explores through main character, Jamie."
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