Idea 'texting in cinema' criticized

- The American cinema chain AMC Theatres has a trial balloon embarrassed at present mainly produces criticism. The company wants to use mobile phones in the bioscoopzaal permit. According to CEO Adam Aron is banning a phone in the room no longer of our time. 'If you say to a 22 year old that he has to turn his phone is equivalent to the amputation of an arm,' says Aron.

AMC is concerned with adjusting the bioscoopzalen inter alia, by the replacement of the conventional chairs with luxurious armchairs. Aron believes that bioscoopbezoekers more should feel that they are 'home'. Quot; And at home you also have your phone nearby and send your messages regularly, even if you are watching a movie , according to the CEO.

His idea delivers social media a lot of criticism. The most common complaint is that people find it annoying when other visitors continued to stare their mobile during the movie.