Going To The Movies Alone - Why So Weird????

I saw Juno, with my guy friend....(same aage as me, 17/18)

im sure that's evenw eirder than going alone.

Ok, I'm 28 years old, and for the first time in my life I am considering going to a movie alone. I was out of town this weekend and didn't get a chance to see Batman, and everybody I know has either seen it already or has no intention of seeing it, and so I'm in a position I've never found myself in.

My first thought was I guess I'll wait till next weekend and make someone see it again, but dangit, I don't want to wait that long!! So my second thought was why don't I just go during the week sometime by myself? However, immediately I thought about all the weird looks I'm going to get in the theater, and especially from my friends and family when I tell them I went to a movie by myself. It really does kind of freak me out lol.

What the hell? Thoughts? Anybody ever gone to a movie by themselves? I didn't realize how weird it seemed till I considered actually doing it.

tlcain

lol dude, do it. its an interesting expeince. ive done it before. you sound paranoid though, just go there to just watch the film and enjoy it as much as possible, dont worry about people, because dude, NOBODY there is even going to care about you or even notice you, theyre there to watch a friggin movie

Never been to a movie alone myself, but at 28 you won't look that wierd. People will probably just think that you're a husband who's wife isn't interested in action films or something of the sort.Robertoey

dude, stop making him more paranoid. ive done it before, nobody is going to pay any attention to you at all and seriously dont care enough to think that much about anyone. seriously, who is going to look at a guy during a movie and think "hmmm, he alllll alonnnneee.....must be married, hmmm no ring?....well maybe he just reallyy likes batman..or wait, maybe he just has no friends...well maybe they all saw it...well couldnt he just get a date?...well maybe he cant find one..ohhh poor guy..."

lol seriously, just go, you'll enjoy the movie more because of it, less disruption. and its neat being in a crowded theater and feeling isolated and 1 on 1 with the movie at the same time. its a great way to view a movie and its how most reviewers do it. they show up to a critics viewing, sometimes they know the people there sometimes they dont at all, and theyre just there to view the movie without disruption anways. you'll have a better chance at fully realizing it too.

[QUOTE="Robertoey"]Never been to a movie alone myself, but at 28 you won't look that wierd. People will probably just think that you're a husband who's wife isn't interested in action films or something of the sort.Gameslave_

dude, stop making him more paranoid. ive done it before, nobody is going to pay any attention to you at all and seriously dont care enough to think that much about anyone. seriously, who is going to look at a guy during a movie and think "hmmm, he alllll alonnnneee.....must be married, hmmm no ring?....well maybe he just reallyy likes batman..or wait, maybe he just has no friends...well maybe they all saw it...well couldnt he just get a date?...well maybe he cant find one..ohhh poor guy..."

lol seriously, just go, you'll enjoy the movie more because of it, less disruption. and its neat being in a crowded theater and feeling isolated and 1 on 1 with the movie at the same time. its a great way to view a movie and its how most reviewers do it. they show up to a critics viewing, sometimes they know the people there sometimes they dont at all, and theyre just there to view the movie without disruption anways. you'll have a better chance at fully realizing it too.

I really don't think people care.

And if they do, they're idiots, so you shouldn't care what they think anyway.

I mean, if a guy is in a theatre, watching me watching the movie by myself, and ponders on how weird I am rather than watching a movie he paid to see, I don't think I'd have any reason to feel weird...

I've never went to the Cinema by myself.aaronmullan

Same here but I don't see the problem with going alone.

I've never went to the Cinema by myself.aaronmullan

I work at the thaters and theres a lot of people that go alone. Trust me. You'r not the only one.thisguy51

See listen to this guy. I have never been to see a movie alone, but I imagine in the future there will be a time when I will want to go see a movie and none of my friends or family will be able to go with me, and I will not hesitate to go by myself. Ive seen many people go and never thought it was wierd or strange. Once I saw a 13 yr old kid seeing a movie all by himself, and no one, including myself, cared.

People will be watching the movie not you. Unless you're wearing a threach coat with nothing under and you're trying to do the popcorn box with a hole trick to people.

Ok, I'm 28 years old, and for the first time in my life I am considering going to a movie alone. I was out of town this weekend and didn't get a chance to see Batman, and everybody I know has either seen it already or has no intention of seeing it, and so I'm in a position I've never found myself in.

My first thought was I guess I'll wait till next weekend and make someone see it again, but dangit, I don't want to wait that long!! So my second thought was why don't I just go during the week sometime by myself? However, immediately I thought about all the weird looks I'm going to get in the theater, and especially from my friends and family when I tell them I went to a movie by myself. It really does kind of freak me out lol.

What the hell? Thoughts? Anybody ever gone to a movie by themselves? I didn't realize how weird it seemed till I considered actually doing it.

tlcain

I've never went to the Cinema by myself.aaronmullan

Same, but I had only been to a cinema like 2 times in my life :P

It's probably the first movie I'd like to see on my own, I'd like to have complete focus on it. It is a bit strange, I've never seen a film in the cinema on my own, but The Dark Knight is a special occasion.

I work at the thaters and theres a lot of people that go alone. Trust me. You'r not the only one.thisguy51

You work at a theater, yet you cant spell it?

Ok, I'm 28 years old, and for the first time in my life I am considering going to a movie alone. I was out of town this weekend and didn't get a chance to see Batman, and everybody I know has either seen it already or has no intention of seeing it, and so I'm in a position I've never found myself in.

My first thought was I guess I'll wait till next weekend and make someone see it again, but dangit, I don't want to wait that long!! So my second thought was why don't I just go during the week sometime by myself? However, immediately I thought about all the weird looks I'm going to get in the theater, and especially from my friends and family when I tell them I went to a movie by myself. It really does kind of freak me out lol.

What the hell? Thoughts? Anybody ever gone to a movie by themselves? I didn't realize how weird it seemed till I considered actually doing it.

tlcain

I dont think its lame . i have been to "wanted" alone because all my friends where either working or out of town

If you're trying to pick up chicks at the movies, it's better to go alone. If you wanna chill with friends, take them along.

I prefer going alone.thusaha

I don't know what anyone can say to make you feel better. I personally don't know why it scares some people when they see someone sitting alone or if they have to go alone themselves. Movies are a personal experience and even outside of the theater, I can barely stand watching them with other people.

I go to the movies alone probably 90% of the time. A little bit of the reason why is that it is simply easier to go on my time, but most of the reason I like going alone is because I want to watch the movie. It is bad enough when I have to deal with some people in the audience being loudmouths, but it is simply unbearable when I have a friend sitting next to me making remarks and asking questions on a regular basis.

nothing wrong with it

rarely when I want to clear my head

[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]I would feel weird too. That said, I don't even pay attention to others anyway, so I wouldn't notice who was alone or whatever. Besides, it'll be busy in there, I imagine... you won't be isolated. :Ptlcain

Yeah, to be honest, I'm about 10% worried about weird looks at the movies and 90% weirded out about having to tell people I know that I went to a movie by myself. I just know they're all going to be like "What?? Ok...." lol.

Those people are pretty immature then.. After all you keep SILENT watching a movie the entire time.. Its not like your talking with the person you brought with you.

who cares what other people think. just do what you want