The problem comes when people use their phones in ways that are obnoxious, inconsiderate, foolish, and excessive. If I don't want to be disturbed I can turn it off or just not answer.
Last time we went to the movies I ended up punching a guy because he was talking on his phone right next to us and wouldn't hang up. I have grabbed peoples phones hung them up, thrown them across the theater or had them kicked out of the theater by management.
We only goto the drive in or rent movies now.
