The film being exceptionally bad is still no excuse, as other patrons might not share your opinion. You might piss them off. And one of them might be me (unlikely, but possible). So no - even if it's a Michael Bay film, keep your phone off. And your husband is absolutely right to administer burn-me-down stares. Sounds like a fine man.

I'm now going to try to forgive you, because Jesus says I'm supposed to forgive those who use phones in cinemas (in a roundabout sort of way).