Do you clap at the end of films in the cinema?

[pasty]

Went to see The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Saturday (and a very enjoyable film it was too), but was quite taken aback at the end when about half the audience started clapping!

Admittedly I don't go to the pictures very often, but I'm not sure I've ever been in a cinema where a film got a round of applause at the end. Is it a common thing?

 

[brightn'ove]

can't stand it myself. also i watched the carling cup final at my SU bar and people clapped liverpool after the game, it was strange to say the least.

 

[Badger]

No, I'm English.

 

[seagullondon]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

 

[wunt be druv]

No I do not!whats the point?The actors/film producers etc. don't know you're clapping.I don't give my television a round of applause for a particularly good episode of Come dine with me,why clap at a Cinema screen?

 

[Simster]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

This made me laugh.

 

[Acker79]

Only if really moved to. I think I have only applauded at the end of moulin rouge and one other film but I can't remember which it was. Maybe not the best film but the music and the general attack on the sense n that moment the whole cinema applauded.

Movies are meant to take you on a journey, to give you an emotional experience, and if it does that well enough, sometimes applauding is something one is moved to do. I don't see why people are so hung up when it happens. You don't get hung up on people laughing at films, crying at them, jumping or screaming at them, why get worked up when they applaud it?

 

[Mellotron]

Inception. Stunned silence followed by a huge round of applause. It was a PROPERLY amazing experience so yes, I showed my appreciation. As someone above said, if not clap, why scream or laugh?

Clapping can just as much be a natural reaction to show your satisfaction.

 

[nail-Z]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

For some reason I read that in a Dutch accent.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

 

[Icy Gull]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

Has she ever applauded you though, in fact have you both ever broken out in spontaneous applause??

 

[Manx Shearwater]

I was there on Saturday too, and asked my girlfriend why everyone was clapping. "They always do this at the Duke of York" she replies.

Really

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

It's an American phenomenon that's worked it's way over here in recent times - Odeon, Duke of Porks or Cineworld. In the States I've been in cinemas where they've clapped and whooped at trailers for films.

 

[seagullondon]

For some reason I read that in a Dutch accent.

Has she ever applauded you though, in fact have you both ever broken out in spontaneous applause??

Ironically, she only applauded when we did it at the cinema

 

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

I often applaud my girlfriend after we have had some fabulous sex.

Ironically, she only applauded when we did it at the cinema

 

[Badger]

It's an American phenomenon that's worked it's way over here in recent times - Odeon, Duke of Porks or Cineworld. In the States I've been in cinemas where they've clapped and whooped at trailers for films.

...and DURING films

 

[Acker79]

I was there on Saturday too, and asked my girlfriend why everyone was clapping. "They always do this at the Duke of York" she replies.

Really

I have seen it more frequently at the duke of yorks, but not every time.

 

[JBizzleBeard]

Haha, that's almost as bad as applauding the away fans at the Amex!!

 

[Lady Whistledown]

On more than one occasion I've been on a plane and a bunch of people (Americans) have applauded when it's touched down on the runway.

Yay! Go pilot! Way to do your actual job!

 

[Hillian1]

On more than one occasion I've been on a plane and a bunch of people (Americans) have applauded when it's touched down on the runway.

Yay! Go pilot! Way to do your actual job!

I must say I have done this, only once mind and I think everyone on the plane did the same after the plane was almost sideways trying to land at Gatwick.