R-18 movies. One of the reasons why kids - boys mostly, but girls as well - are in a hurry to grow up and be adults. What's the big deal?? To tell you the truth, I don't really know. I am guessing it's because they're forbidden. I'm telling you, for some bizarro reason, there's something thrilling or tempting 'bout doing something probihited. Anyway, i'm not here to try to explain and examine the human mind and behavior, so enough about that. I'm here to help you below-18-people out there sneak in these "for-adult" movies. Call me bad influence? Well, I'm inspired, and want to write an article, so live with it. You can always choose not to read anyway.ü
First tip:
- Be confident. And be respectful.
Very important. Look like you know what you're doing. Be courteous as well, and she/he might go easy on you. She/He might not even ask how old you are! Which brings me to my second tip:
- Never say your age when you're not asked.
Hey, who knew that when people think they're smart and assume stuff, it can be great? Hehe. And who knows? You may even get away with it without lying! But, if you ARE asked..
- If you THINK you can pull it off, tell the ticket-selling person that you're 20.
Why? Because these days, sneaking into cinemas have become harder because of the order sent out by MTRCB that 18 and 19-year-olds should present some sort-of i.d. whenever they wanna buy tickets. (Or so, i'm told by the girl at Robinson's Galleria's ticket cinema booth when i told her i was 18..) But, if you don't think you can pull it off, say you're 18. Maybe the mall you go to won't be as strict as Galle and you don't need to show them anything.
Of course, those tips would only work if you look mature. (Take note of my not using the word "old".) Take my sister, for example. She's 18, but she still needed to show her license to the girl at the booth. Me, on the other hand, didn't even get asked my age, and managed to buy 4 tickets for me and my friends. Same movie. Same mall. Same day. *bow* *bow* What can I say? I'm just a natural. Anyhoo, back to my point. If you're simply short or baby-faced, maybe you could still able to get in. Just be sure to bring along a friend or two. After all, what's the point of enjoying a 'forbidden' movie without great friends to share it with?? And please, do choose your friends wisely. Preferably someone tall and who looks grown-up.
- If you're gonna watch with your barkada, decide who will buy the tickets. He/She should be able to pass for an adult, confident, and not be afraid to lie.
After all, he/she may be asked if he/she is or with people below 18. (Answer is no, of course.) Maybe "lie" is a too harsh word, though. Fib is more like it. And it's not like it's a mortal sin... I mean, actors and actresses do it ALL the time. Just pretend to be an actor for a few seconds. Oops, was that sentence a little too redundant? Anyway, that also goes out to you if you have to do a little fibbing. What I tell myself is, how will I know what I'm not allowed to see if I don't see it for myself?? (Okay, a little ironic, huh? Sorry if you didn't get that.)
While your dear friend is buying the tickets...
- Leave him/her alone. It just doesn't look convincing when a bunch of people are in line to buy tickets. It will look so... child-like. Go somewhere else.
- And from that somewhere else, don't stare at your friend like she/he's sporting some, out-of-this-world hairdo. It might make him laugh or be nervous which will totally blow his/her cover. Just leave him/her and let him/her do his/her thing.
Note: This his/her thing is kinda getting to me...
Once you have the tickets in your very hands:
- Act normally. DON'T go acting giddy and jumping and dancing, singing "I'm going to see an R-18 movie! I'm going to see an R-18 movie!"
Need I explain?? Not only would you not be admitted to the movie and have people look at you weirdly, but there will be a huge chance that you're going to be sent to Mandaluyong.
Hmm..what else - confidence, mature-looking, not acting crazy.. oh! Timing. And place.
- Try going to malls that aren't so strict. So far, i got in SM Centerpoint and SM City. Not in Robinson's Galleria, though... Be brave. Explore. Experiment.
- Timing is everything. When buying a ticket, choose a time when a lot of people are in line. Maybe the seller will lighten up more on the age thing if work seems to be hectic. Same goes for entering the cinema.
Oh, and don't be afraid of trying. If this girl in this booth won't let you in, try that other booth. There's no harm in trying, you know! Still, if all else fails.. do remember to choose an alternative G or PG-13 movie. That way, you won't be so bummed when they won't allow you to go in. However, if it's a matter of life and death, and you just cannot not go, give me a call. I'll get you in.* Hehe!
There! Plus a little charm, some politeness (some things, you just CAN'T teach..) and you're all set. :) Ack! My only fear now is that they (movie raters. cinema owners. whoever THEY are.) will be reading this article and be even stricter! Worse, have my picture posted on the walls of cinemas all around the country and permanently ban me from ever seeing a movie ever again! No!!!!!! Wait, at least they won't have me arrested. They CAN'T have me arrested. I mean, what will be the charges, right? Breaking into adult territory?? Seeing what a kid isn't supposed to see?? Nah.. i don't think they can have me arrested... Can they??!!??
Oh, well. For the interim... See you at the movies! ü