Switching Movies.

• Author: Klosterman, Chuck
• Position: Ethical Dilemma - Brief article

I go to the movies often. If what I'm seeing is terrible, is it OK to walk out and find a seat at another movie at the same theater? Or even to ask for my money back?

--Blaine Greenfield, Biltmore Lake, N.C.

ANSWER Your ticket gives you access to a specific movie in a specific location at a specific time. That's the transaction. There's a risk with subjective art--there's no guarantee you'll like it, and your opinion doesn't dictate a refund. And if you pay for a bad movie but end up watching a different one, you're rewarding...