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Do You Remember Your First Movie Theatre Movie??

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Do you remember your first movie that you saw in the movie theatre? I do, I was 6 years old and The Muppets latest caper in the form of The Muppets Take Manhattan was on the big screen. I went with my mom and a few friends from the neighborhood and their mothers, too.

I honestly don’t remember much more then the fact that I was so entranced by Miss Piggy, as well as how she and Kermit got married in a big splashy wedding at the end. Even though the finer details are no longer with me being that was almost 30 years ago, I do still recall how excited I was and how I still have fond memories of that movie after all the years that have indeed passed.

The Muppets Take Manhattan--The Classic Wedding of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog!!
The Muppets Take Manhattan–The Classic Wedding of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog!!

This past weekend, my girls got the chance to experience this first. We had been debating taking Emma to her first movie since Brave came out, but Lily we felt was still a bit too young. So we put it off at that point. The girls ended up seeing Brave on BluRay DVD when we purchased it from This Disney Store around the holiday time late last year.

For the past few weeks though, I had been seeing the coming attractions for a movie called, The Croods, about an animated cave dwelling family who lose their home or cave and must set out on an fantastical adventure with the help of an unfamiliar, but very creative young man.

Kevin, then also mentioned this movie to me for the girls and we both agreed that we would like to try to take them to see it. So, Easter Weekend came with the girls not having dance in the morning on Saturday. So once we did food shopping, we decided to take the girls to the first matinee showing at our local theatre in the mall. I choose this theatre figuring if Lily got bored and couldn’t for some reason sit through the whole movie that at least we were in the mall and I could take her for a walk possibly into the Disney Store (this was my worst case scenario contingency plan).

So, we got there, had to go upstairs on the escalator (the first time both girls rode it with us–usually we take the elevator–both loved it), and then bought our tickets. By the way, it must be awhile since the last time I have been to the movies, because a Saturday matinee for adults was $9.50 each and kids 3 and over were $9.25. Still a bit in shock over the cost, but for once I put the sticker shock out of my mind for the time being to give my kids this amazing experience.

The Croods Movie!!

I had packed two containers of Gerber Puffs (easy, not messy and somewhat nutritious snack), Welch’s Fruit Snacks and 2 small juices, too in my pocket book. The only thing I couldn’t pack was a snack for Kevin and I (we both barely ate having been running around all morning). So, off to the concession stand to buy one thing of nachos for the two of us to share and a bottle of water.

Once we got into the movie theatre playing The Croods, we didn’t have to wait long before the previews started, which included the trailer for Despicable Me 2. And then finally the movie came on. Emma, first commented, that the lights went out and then was just fascinated by the actual movie playing on the big screen. She kept saying that she loved it and even was laughing at all the right moments. Lily, actually, sat through most of the movie just fine, but she wasn’t sitting in the movie seat by herself, because the seat folded like an accordion and this seemed to frighten her a bit. So, she took turns by sitting on Kevin’s lap for the first half of the movie and then on mine for the second half. Not Emma though, she was so proud to be sitting all on her own and even refused a booster seat saying that she was “a big girl”.

I admit I loved seeing this first experience through both of my girls’ eyes. Snuggling with Lily felt just perfect and completely like home to me. And Emma is honestly growing up right before my very eyes. My baby is no longer a baby anymore!!


The movie was pretty funny and loved the special effects. Definitely recommend it. It did have a few scary parts for young kids, but nothing that I would say should deter one from taking your kids to see it. I mean most animated movies have a bit of darkness for effect, but like others was done with taste. Kevin’s only complaint was he felt that it was a bit long, but still would see it again.

But the absolute best part wasn’t the actual movie, but was when Emma turned to me as we were leaving the movie theatre after the movie had ended and we were walking to the car. She said giggling and so overjoyed, “That was awesome, when can we do it again!!”

So, I would say my girls first movie theatre movie was a success. So back to my original question, what was the first movie you saw in the movie theatre? Hit me up in the comments and share if you would be so kind, because I would love to hear.

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Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Robin Rue says

    I definitely saw Muppets Take Manhattan in the theaters, but I am not sure if that was my first movie or not. I remember seeing all the classics in the theater, but I can't remember which came out first. I'm talking The Goonies, Back to the Future, ET, Ghostbusters…..the good movies of the 80's!

  2. Dani Ryan says

    I remember going to a movie with my Grandfather when I was about 5 or 6. It wasn't my first movie, but I remember he left me sitting there by myself while he went to get popcorn and drinks and I freaked out crying after about 2 minutes alone. I'm pretty sure it would be illegal to do that today, but it was so normal back then. 🙂 So glad your first movie was a success! I look forward to this!!!

  3. erintheirishmama says

    aww so glad that the girls loved it. I have only taken Ben once to the movies (to see Cars 2). The previews were so long that he was ready to leave 2 minutes into the movie! Ha. I need to attempt it again. I saw the preview for the Croods before Oz and thought it looked like a cute movie! I may have to take him soon!
    Glad that it was a great time for you guys!!!! What a fun family day

  5. Eddy Jones says

    Another wonderful read Janine ;I can remmeebr my eldest son Barry used to be mad on The Muppets when he was under two years old and would start shaking with excitement when they came on. We bought him a spongy Kermit character and he loved it !!!
    Thanks again for this great post and for the trip down memory lane.Enjoy your day and lots of love.Eddy.

  6. The Sadder But Wiser says

    I can't remember what my first movie in the movie theater was-I'd have to ask my Mom. This is because when I was a child we went to the drive-in theater. My first movie there was either The Jungle Book or Star Wars, I'm thinking it was the former, because my Mom went into labor with my sister at the end of Star Wars!

  8. Bill says

    Nope, can't remember my first movie…no idea….by the way, would love to have you guest post on my Living Simple blog….no pressure of course.

  9. Jane Marsh says

    My kids just saw The Croods too and loved it. I think the first movie for the eldest two was The Heffalump Movie… for me… I don't remember. Maybe Back to the Future?

  13. Cyndi says

    I think I remember some disney movie when I was little at some mall somewhere. LOL I don't really remember. THough I DO remember going to see the muppets live and disney on ice – those both were memorable experiences. Such a cute post. I know the girls loved it. I used to love it when my mom and dad would take me places when I was little. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

  14. Amy P says

    Aww, that is so great your girls loved it. Mine will sit through some and they do alright. I will have to think about the first movie. I didn't go very much..actually rarely. I chose the skating rink over movies.

    • Janine Huldie says

      I loved the roller skating rink as a kid, too and also went quite often. By the way, I have no power since the middle of the night and tried to comment on your post today, but couldn't because I can't comment on Blogger on my iPhone. 🙁

      • Amy Perdew says

        Oh, okay….I hope your power comes back on soon. 🙁 dang blogger. Okay, I had to call my sister, because I couldn't remember. It was Aladdin…lol. I feel SO old.

      • Amy says

        I thought my comment went through but it disappeared, so I am retyping. I hope your power comes back on soon. I always feel so deprived when the power goes out. I had to call my sister to find out the movie and it was Aladdin, boy do I feel old.

      • Janine Huldie says

        I did Amy, but I know sometimes that happens to me too, but thanks for your kind thoughts about our power being out. I was miserable, because it was a chilly day here and it was quite cold in the house. Just so glad to be able to put the heat up now!!

  15. Kerri Ames says

    Grease. I think I was 7 or 8, it was during summer vacation and I still remember dancing in the aisles. I though Kinicki was oh so cute (sigh)

  16. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    I don't remember my first movie theater experience but I will always remember Reagan's! We took her to see Monsters Inc when it was rebroadcast a few months back. It's one of her favorite movies and she loved watching it in the theaters with the popcorn and snacks! I can't wait to take her again to her next movie!

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    • Janine Huldie says

      We are so taking the kids to Monsters University when it comes out, because they too love Monsters Inc. Sorry by the way that I haven't visited your blog back yet was without power for most of the day so far 🙁

  17. April says

    I have an awful memory. I don't remember mine or my kids. Well, I remember Ms. B's because it was an adult movie for us and we were hoping that she would sit through it! She loved the special effects of Avengers!

    • Janine Huldie says

      My memory from when I was a kid is awesome still, but short term not always so good, especially when I am so tired right now. But can so see how Ms. B would love the special effects of The Avengers!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Bobbie, so happy to know that you too saw the Muppets movie for the first time, too. And I am so with you on how expensive it really is to go to a movie. A matinee is seriously heading to $10!! When did that happen??

  20. JSMatthew says

    It was E.T. and I was about 5 or 6 years old. The theater was in the local mall has hasn't existed in at least 20 years! My, how time flies. Great that your girls had such a great experience. Enjoyed reading!

    JSMatthew~

    • Janine Huldie says

      JS, ET had to have been an awesome first movie to see on the big screen. I did see it in the movie theatre but not my first. Time really does fly though and just can't believe that I was now sitting with my own kids for their very first movie!!! Glad you enjoyed and thank you sharing, too!! 🙂

  23. Ruchira says

    My first movie was a 3D movie and it was not a good experience…boo!

    But, I made sure I make sweet memories for my kid…lol

    It sure feels good to see kids grow up and mature right in front of ya…hugs!

    voted for ya!

  24. Kristi Campbell says

    I don't actually remember my first but I remember my dad pulling my brother and I out of school to see Star Wars after we weren't able to see it due to it being sold out on a Saturday. Great memories for your girls!
    Oh and CONGRATS on being part of Life Well Blogged. I'm honored to be among so many cool kids.

  25. Dysfunction Junction says

    I think my first movie to see in the Theatre was "The blues brothers" Not sure why my parents would take me to see this at like age 4. Gosh I'm an old lady!
    Thanks for sharing the girls experience with us. The Crood's Rock!
    Katie~

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh my pleasure Katherine and I too saw Bambi in the theatre with my mom and think I may have cried too when his mother died, because I still remember thinking how sad that part was. But always loved Thumper int hat movie (so cute!!).

  27. gigigirl says

    Thanks so much for sharing this first-time experience for the girls. I felt I was part of it! I'ment glad the big screen is still an experience for young people…..there is something special about it that you miss on the TV screen, regardless how large it is. I cannot recall my first movie. Going to the movies was something I did as a kid two or three times a week….remember, there was no TV. And they gave the ladies dishware, so we all went to build the set of dishes as well as to be entertained. But in my era, the movies was a big part of our lives. And I loved them! Glad you all had fun. Lots of love, Aunt Gloria

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Aunt Gloria and my pleasure sharing this here. My grandmother did tell me how they would give away dish-ware to the ladies back then and always thought how interesting that was. Nowadays you don't even get free popcorn let alone dishes, but you are right it is really such an experience and seeing it from their eyes just proved that to me 🙂 xoxo!!

  28. Melanie Chisnall says

    Awwww…Emma is so cute! What a special experience. First movies at the cinema really are. I remember my mom and granny taking my brother and I and a few friends to go see Aladdin. I have such good memories of that movie. 🙂

  32. Emily says

    So here's a funny fact about me: I LOVE going to see kid movies. I do! Usually they are spiced with some adult humor too that tends to go over the kids' heads and in general, the story lines are really good. Monsters, Inc. and Toy Story are 2 of my favorite movies. Also loved "Madagascar" and "Up." I could go on and on! Now that my boys are getting older, they don't want to go to these movies as much anymore and it bums me out! So, enjoy going to movies with your girls while you can!

  34. Camille Griffiths says

    Aww, so glad they both liked their first movie! We took my daughter to her first movie when she was just about 3 as a present for being potty-trained. It was Beauty and the Beast 3D and she was surprisingly well-behaved and loved it! I wish my first movie experience was as good as that. I can't remember what I even saw, all I remember is I threw up a bunch of popcorn in the aisle. Lol!

  35. Coretta Owen says

    Aww! Glad they loved the movie! Can;t wait to take my girls for the 1st time but I can't believe how much tickets cost nowadays! This summer we are going to do the Old Fashioned drive-in move! Stopping by from Mommy-Brain Mixer

  36. Hannah Eroh says

    It seems to me 101 Dalmations (the animated one) was the first movie I ever saw in the theater. I think my mom said that it was showing at a local cheap theater along with some other older movies. I don't remember, I was too little. I didn't go again till I was in my late teens and I saw Star Trek: Insurrection. I definitely remember that experience. My mom and a few of my siblings and friends drove an hour away in a blizzard to see it! I count that as my first theater experience since I can remember it. I come from a big family and we couldn't afford to go to the movies often. 🙂

    We haven't taken our oldest (she's 2 1/2) to the movies yet since I don't think she would sit through it yet. But I can't wait to one day!

    Visiting from Mommy-Brain Mixer

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh thanks Hannah for stopping by and sharing. I will tell you it is truly an experience to see it from your child's eyes and I am sure you won't be disappointed when you do take her to her first movie!! 🙂

  38. Christina (Tina) Mor says

    That is so cool! I can't remember my first movie, but I do remember my Oma (grandma) dropping me off at the movies all alone to see Bamby in Germany (in German). I was a little scared being alone and then I didn't know what to do when I cried over the death of his mom. Not cool. I think I would like to take Amanda to see Croods. Thanks for sharing!

  39. Leslie says

    Aww, what a sweet moment for you. I can't wait to take Violet to the movies when she is old enough!

    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie

  43. Nicole Nenninger says

    Visiting from SITS…I don't remember the first movie I saw (Bambi maybe?) but my oldest's first movie was "Mulan" and my youngest was "Crocodile Dundee" (long story…what was so funny was that she left that day saying "Oh Crikee" which sounds hilarious coming from a 3 year old).

    • Janine Huldie says

      Nicole, that does sound like it would be hilarious and having a 3 year old I get some of the funniest things said out of her little mouth, too. Thank you so much fro stopping by and for your kind words, too!!

  44. Vinma Joseph says

    That must have been very exciting for you and the girls! I have yet to take my kiddos for their first movie experience 🙂 visiting from SITS 🙂

  46. Bev F. says

    I wish I could remember my first movie experience, but I do remember that my little sister's first one was The Little Mermaid, which was one of my favorite movies for a long time (and I always cried at the end when Ariel became human because it meant she would never live with her family again!) Happy SITS day, it sounds like it was a lovely first movie experience with your daughters 🙂

  47. Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says

    Sounds like a wonderful day! We love going to the movies – it is such a fun treat to get tasty snacks and see a film on the big screen!

  48. Jennifer DeMoss says

    Oh, I remember the joy on mine's faces too. I have a nine year old and a five year old. The five year old's first experience was last year, I think – we watched The Lorax. He loved every second of it and is a theater champ now!

    My best friend and I try to take our kids to the dollar theater once ever couple of months together. It's a lot of fun. They're usually older movies, and sometimes the kids have already seen them, but it's a great experience for WAY cheaper – so if you guys have one close, that might be an option. $9.50??? That's CRAZY!!!

    Happy SITS day!

  51. Ashley says

    What great memories being made with your girls! We don't go too often here because of the sticker shock, but during the summertime, they bring back older movies for $1. We love to go to those! =) I can handle $1!

  52. Be Quoted says

    I have no idea what movie I first say at the theatre. Truly stumped. My daughter just say her first movie on her 3rd birthday a few weeks ago…definitely didn't cost a $1! Happy SITS Day to ya!

  54. LydiaF says

    I'm pretty sure the first movie I saw in the theater was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This was back in the 60s when going to the movies warranted putting on your second best outfit, lol.

  56. ginnymarie says

    The first movie I took my daughters to see was the last Winnie the Pooh movie. It was really short, so I thought that would be perfect for my two little ones! They were about 4 and 6 when we went. As for the first movie I remember seeing in the theater, you'll have to wait until I write about it this week! 😉
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