SCENARIO: Pretend you’re *speaking to a digital assistant*. {{LIST You would like to *purchase tickets for a movie* currently showing in theaters., You *have already decided the movie* you want to see., The conversation ends with *a successful ticket purchase*.}}

DETAILS: Click the link to get the details you’ll need — {{LINK movies_in_theaters_near_me https://www.google.com/search?q=movies+in+theaters+near+me}} — including: {{LIST Movie name, Theater name, Showtime, Number of tickets, Day/Date }}

TASK: *Write the transcript* of your spoken conversation. Make sure: {{LIST it includes *at least 10 exchanges* (an exchange is one user turn and one assistant turn), it includes a turn where the assistant *repeats all the ticketing details* and user *confirms they are correct before booking*, the assistant confirms the purchase by saying: *“Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”* }}

SPEAKING STYLES: {{LIST The assistant is polite and efficient, The assistant’s speaking style should match yours but they are not overly formal or too casual, Don’t call your assistant by name (e.g. “Johnny” or “Alexa” or “Assistant” or “Computer”), Just assume they’re already listening to you.}}

{{CONVERSATION}}

{{CHECK confirm_native_speaker This conversation task was written by a native English speaker.}}
{{CHECK confirm_slots The users discusses *each of these details*: 1) movie, 2) theater, 3) showtime, 4) number of tickets, 5) day.}}
{{CHECK confirm_details The assistant *confirms all the ticket details* together just before booking.}}
{{CHECK confirm_purchase The assistant *completes purchasing the tickets*.}}
{{CHECK confirm_confirmation The assistant confirms the purchase with *”Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”*}}

user
Hi there I am interested in seeing a movie
assistant
Great I can help you with that task. Did you have movie in mind?
user
No I am open to anything.
assistant
OK. Let's see if we can find something for you. Do you have genre you prefer or are in a mood for a type of movie?
user
I guess I like all kinds but I could really use something that makes me think.
something that makes me think
description.other
assistant
Based on your response, I would suggest a highly-reviewed drama or film with reviews that highlight plot or writing. Does this sound good?
drama
name.genre
a highly-reviewed drama or film with reviews that highlight plot or writing
description.other
user
I think so. I do enjoy good characters and dialogue.
find_movies
name.genre
drama
description.other
critical praise for writing and acting
location
nearby
name.movie_1
1917
name.movie_2
JoJo Rabbit
name.movie_3
Knives Out
assistant
In theater now there are several movies with critical praise for writing and acting. 1917, JoJo Rabbit, and Knives Out are some of these options.
1917
name.movie
JoJo Rabbit
name.movie
Knives Out
name.movie
critical praise for writing and acting
description.other
user
I have heard of all of those. I know the group I'm going with may want something more lighthearted.
find_movies
description.other
something more lighthearted
location
nearby
name.movie_2
Little Women
name.movie_1
Birds of Prey
something more lighthearted
description.other
assistant
Great! This helps. Additionally, there is Little Women, and Birds of Prey that have good reviews. Do any of these or previously mentioned movies seem good?
Little Women
name.movie
Birds of Prey
name.movie
good reviews
review.audience
user
I have heard that you have to see 1917 at IMAX. Is it currently playing in IMAX?
1917
name.movie
IMAX
type.screening
IMAX
type.screening
assistant
Do you have a theater in mind or are you open to different options? Based on your preferences you are in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles area
location
user
We will go to the Pasadena Arclight. It is our preference.
Pasadena Arclight
name.theater
assistant
Sorry to inform you 1917 is not currently in IMAX there.
1917
name.movie
IMAX
type.screening
user
OK. Then something else then. Does Little Women have any awards or notable reviews?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Little Women
attribute
review.audience
review.audience
Little Women, has received praise in several areas including writing, directing, acting
Little Women
name.movie
assistant
Based on aggregated reviews, Little Women, has received praise in several areas including writing, directing, acting. It did not receive actor nominations however.
Little Women
name.movie
Little Women, has received praise in several areas including writing, directing, acting
review.audience
user
That sounds good enough. Let's go with that.
assistant
Great. I think you'll like your choice! How many will be in your party?
user
There are 3 of us. Adults. For tomorrow evening.
3
num.tickets
tomorrow evening
time.preference
tomorrow
date.showing
assistant
OK great. And you have already indicated you prefer Arclight Pasadena for an evening showing, correct?
Arclight Pasadena
name.theater
evening
time.showing
user
Yes that is the best theater for us.
assistant
Great. I have you for 6:40 at the Arclight Pasadena for three adults on a regular screen. Is this correct?
6:40
time.showing
Arclight Pasadena
name.theater
three adults
num.tickets
regular
type.screening
user
Yes that works.
book_tickets
name.movie
Little Women
name.theater
Arclight Pasadena
num.tickets
3
time.showing
6:40
date.showing
tomorrow
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Great. The tickets have been purchased and you will received a confirmation email shortly.