Man Punched for Using Cell Phone at Rise of Skywalker
Most people know these days to silent their cell phone in a movie theater. In fact, it’s advised patrons turn their phone off.
As such, most theaters show a short “commercial” prior to the film’s start which encourages fans to not check their phone, post to social media, or talk on their device. Unfortunately a moviegoer on opening night in Vancouver, Canada didn’t seem to care.
The Details Described
According to EW.com, “A screaming fight broke out at a Vancouver screening of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, with part of the raucous confrontation captured on video. One man was even allegedly punched in the face.
No, it wasn’t a debate over Rey’s parentage or the practicalities of lightspeed skipping. But a moviegoer who was using their cell phone during the highly anticipated film.
The video below captured the aftermath of the fight, where an unidentified man can be seen screaming: “I am a real Star Wars fan! … I waited a goddamned year for this and some a–hole turned his phone on next to me …Use your f–king heads … you’re f–king losers with your phones!”
WARNING: Please be forewarned that there is adult language/profanity in the video below.
CTVNews.com reported that “The highly anticipated sequel had only been running a few minutes at the Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Vancouver when staff had to pause the screening to deal with the fracas.”
EW.com continued, “The cell phone user, Joe Bond, was interviewed by CTV News and gave more details. Bond explained he and his wife had left their young kids with a babysitter so they could watch the movie. They were texting with the babysitter right up to the point when the film started, and then he “briefly pulled his phone out” a few minutes after the movie started. At the point, Bond’s neighbor became rather upset.”
Police Called to the Scene
CTVNews.com shared the following, “Vancouver police were called to the theatre but the man had already left.
“We were unable to locate the suspect,” said Const. Tania Visintin. “Video footage of the theatre is being reviewed and an investigation is underway.”
We’re guessing folks who watch the video above won’t be caught using their phone at The Rise of Skywalker. Please stay tuned to MickeyBlog for additional updates on this story.