Do you ever go to the movies by yourself?

tunguska

Im going to go see Moon tomorrow night and I just know its a film I'll enjoy more by myself than going with anybody. Normally id go see films with a friend but sometimes a film would come out and Id instantly think that id like to see it in my own company.
Anybody else do this?

Karl Hungus

Constantly.

Normally I'll go with friends every weekend, but if there's something on that I want to see that the lads aren't interested in, then I'll pop in to see it myself during the week. Nothing quite like watching a film on the big screen, so no reason not to see it if friends aren't going.

MagicMarker

Yes, but I don't really go to the cinema much anymore because it's just too expensive.

pixelburp

Yeah I go on my own sometimes; as Karl mentions, there are occasions that I would be the only person I know of genuinely interested in seeing a particular movie, so I just head in myself.

Is there supposed to be a stigma about it or something? I prefer to go with friends, but like I said, sometimes it ain't possible (and I hate it if the other people are there on sufferance).

L31mr0d

Never.... I enjoy the discussion of the movie on the trip home as much as the movie itself. If it was a particularly bad movie the catharsis of venting why it is it was so bad out loud to someone and ending up laughing about it makes up for the time wasted.

stiff kitten

ya..like going on my own

WarlikeRogue

I love going to the cinema on my own. Nothing like sitting in the dark and enjoying a movie on the big screen. I have no problems with it at all. Saying that I haven't gone to a movie by myself in an age.

Still remember the time I was by myself and two gay lads starting scoring each other alongside me. Now I felt awkward at that all right!

TheDoc

Yeah same here.

Usually when i come out of work and I just want to see something, and not arsed waiting for someone to go with, I just go see it myself.

I used to all the time alone in the afternoon, there was a big gap in college, so I used to shoot down and catch films galore ( that unlimited film thing in cineworld was delish)

I usually find because I can go at obscure times, like the midday showings, the cinema is always dead and I never have a bother.

Recently too much jip at the showings ive gone to with kids etc.

AnonoBoy

Yup. I do it a lot.

Nearly always go on my own. The odd time my gf isn't working we'll go together but 9 times out of 10 it's just me. In fact I'm heading to see Public Enemies on my own in a bit.

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If it's an intentionally happy ending type of film, i'd rather go with someone. Simply because I can walk out of it and not look like I just needed cheering up lol.

If, however, it's any other type of film i'd really rather go alone. I'd hate to have to break someone's arm because they wouldn't stop asking me what's going on, or making comment on every little thing.

To me the cinema isn't just about seeing a film, it's about losing yourself in the experience. I think if done right, it can help to suspend disbelief. For that reason I know a film isn't really that good if I at any point take my eyes off the screen and look anywhere else.

Sitting at home watching a film, for me, is really more just about seeing it rather than experiencing it. So I keep all of the ones i'm not really expecting much of, for home viewing.

Think of it this way - people who download films often get what they pay for. People who buy DVD special editions want that bit more to get them into the film. The cinema experience can be part of that, and is often overlooked.

fullback4glin

MagicMarker wrote: »

Yes, but I don't really go to the cinema much anymore because it's just too expensive.

+ 1 million

fullback4glin

I used to do it a bit in college if i was stayin in at the weekends and everyone was gone home.. i was single at the time, wen my current gf found out she nearly broke up with me :pac:

yerayeah

Never been on my own actually but if there was a film I really wanted to see and noone else was going to it, I'd go on my own, no problem...

Galvasean

No point in depriving yourself of a film you want to see just because you cant get some friends to come too.

Ghost Train

yep normally go on my own, not a big fan of crowded cinemas though, people annoy me too much, kicking seats, walking in and out etc. prefere watching most stuff at home tbh unless its a bit of a special movie, 3d or big blockbuster etc

Jafin

Never. Its not that I wouldnt, I just go with the same female friend every time and we have an understanding that if we go to something I want but she doesnt, she gets to pick the next time, i.e. something shel like but I wont. She mostly picks chick flicks but I secretly enjoy them, heh heh.

Auvers

yep Ghost you hit the auld nail on the head there

Zwillinge

I used to be a bit reserved about going on my own, but after I went to see my frist film on my own, the feeling of "uh oh" went away.

Rationally thinking, it's rare I sit in the cinema and have a chat with the person I'm there with, so it's all good on my own. And I've never understood how it's good for a first date...all that sitting in the dark, not conversing.

ziedth

Zwillinge wrote: »

And I've never understood how it's good for a first date...all that sitting in the dark, not conversing.

Ya it's def more of a second third date kind of thing,

I'd have no prob going on my own. Some films as the lads have said just have to be seen on the big screen and if you can't find anyone to head with screw it.

Having said that I still can't shake that feeling sometimes that I should be there with someone you know.

Larianne

L31mr0d wrote: »

I enjoy the discussion of the movie on the trip home as much as the movie itself. If it was a particularly bad movie the catharsis of venting why it is it was so bad out loud to someone and ending up laughing about it makes up for the time wasted.

I feel the same way.

I've only went to the cinema twice on my own, I watched The Aviator and Pan's Labyrinth. Didn't feel right not having a chat about the film afterwards.

Karl Hungus

Larianne wrote: »

Didn't feel right not having a chat about the film afterwards.

That's what boards is for. :pac:

Larianne

Karl Hungus wrote: »

That's what boards is for. :pac:

I know, but I sometimes miss huge aspects of film plots and I'd rather feel foolish around friends rather than film geeks on the internet.

Larianne

Larianne wrote: »

I feel the same way.

I've only went to the cinema twice on my own, I watched The Aviator and Pan's Labyrinth. Didn't feel right not having a chat about the film afterwards.

I always like to be alone for awhile after a film if I can. There are some films such as Pan's Labyrinth that I like to think about as I walk home. Having someone there would mean that I couldn'nt quietly ponder what it was all about.

qz

Zwillinge wrote: »

I used to be a bit reserved about going on my own, but after I went to see my frist film on my own, the feeling of "uh oh" went away.

Rationally thinking, it's rare I sit in the cinema and have a chat with the person I'm there with, so it's all good on my own. And I've never understood how it's good for a first date...all that sitting in the dark, not conversing.

+1.

I was a bit hesistant at first, felt as if all eyes were on me. But once you go once you see how silly it is. I'll gladly go see a film on my own (the last one being Moon). I don't go to the cinema to chat anyway, so why not go check out something on my own.

Handsome Bob

Always go on my own, mostly because I prefer going to see films early in the day when the place is almost always nearly empty.

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Larianne wrote: »

I know, but I sometimes miss huge aspects of film plots and I'd rather feel foolish around friends rather than film geeks on the internet.

Discussing afterwards is fine, but if you had asked the person you were with during the film, would they have appreciated it?

Larianne

Deleted User wrote: »

I always like to be alone for awhile after a film if I can. There are some films such as Pan's Labyrinth that I like to think about as I walk home. Having someone there would mean that I couldn'nt quietly ponder what it was all about.

This would be the point where I'd say "what was that all about!" especially with a film like that. I saw The Watchmen recently and I hadn't a clue what was going on in the film. Although I was extremely tired when I saw those two films. That's my excuse anyway!

' wrote:

[cEMAN**;61306506']Discussing afterwards is fine, but if you had asked the person you were with during the film, would they have appreciated it?

Ah no, I'd never do that! I'd just sit quietly like and try wonder what was going on.

Otis Driftwood

I wouldnt have thought Pans Labyrinth was confusing at all.

Often have gone to the cinema alone and generally prefer it.Having said that,the amount of movies that I actually want to see that get cinema releases over here is so minimal that I rarely go anyway.

missingtime

Yup done it plenty of times. Its me time. I leave the mobile phone at home and everything.

I did feel a little weird going to Coraline 3D on my own though....

Karl Hungus

missingtime wrote: »

I did feel a little weird going to Coraline 3D on my own though....

Actually, yes. I wouldn't go to a kids film on my own for some reason. I love a lot of animated films, but just wouldn't go see one on my lonesome, it'd always have to be with friends or family.

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Larianne wrote: »

Ah no, I'd never do that! I'd just sit quietly like and try wonder what was going on.

lol. Well I do agree with discussing films afterwards, and I kinda like explaining parts of the film to people. It's just during the film I don't like. The thing is though, if you're going to go to the cinema and completely isolate yourself, then why bother going with others at all? Or maybe you should all split up when you go inside. Sit seperately, and enjoy it alone. Then meet up on the way out and talk about it lol.

mudokon

I prefer to go on my own as well, normally in the early afternoon so it isn't busy in there as well. Haven't been to the cinema in ages though.

The first film I ever went to see on my own was Big Trouble in Little China.

Larianne

' wrote:

[cEMAN**;61308068']The thing is though, if you're going to go to the cinema and completely isolate yourself, then why bother going with others at all? Or maybe you should all split up when you go inside. Sit seperately, and enjoy it alone. Then meet up on the way out and talk about it lol.

Well I can hardly feel up a stranger!

missingtime

Karl Hungus wrote: »

Actually, yes. I wouldn't go to a kids film on my own for some reason. I love a lot of animated films, but just wouldn't go see one on my lonesome, it'd always have to be with friends or family.

With the nerdy 3d glasses its lucky i wasn't arrested.

][cEMAN**

Larianne wrote: »

Well I can hardly feel up a stranger!

Why not? Don't limit your experiences.

Larianne

' wrote:

[cEMAN**;61308471']Why not? Don't limit your experiences.

Hmmm...

nayorleck114

Yep all the time!, Great to get some peace from kids.

L31mr0d

Karl Hungus wrote: »

That's what boards is for. :pac:

It's not the same Karl... it's not the same :P

I guess I'm lucky, I'm with someone who I share an almost identical taste in movies with. It's not that I wouldn't go to see a movie on my own, it's just there's never a reason to, I always have someone to go with.

Plus, I find I better understand a film when I can bounce my opinions of it off someone else, and hear their opinions in return.

Aurora Borealis

Yeah the only downside to not going with someone is not being able to chat about the film afterwards but that said I quite frequently go by myself and love it. It's total peace and time to yourself. A healthy treat for body and soul, well if I avoid the jumbo packs of minstrels that is....

krudler

All the time, the only movies I'd rather see with people are comedies and big blockbusters as its cool to have a big audience for those, I saw Public Enemies a few days after it came out and there were only 3 other people in the cinema it was great, no noise, no phones, no sweet wrapper sounds, just a few strangers with the ability to shut the **** up for a few hours and enjoy a movie

Eirebear

not quite as often as i used to, because my wife is as interested in seeing films as i am.

But up untill then yeah because it was generally very hard to get people to go and see certain films with me.

Valmont

I relish going to the Savoy for the early weekday shows by myself. There is never a soul in sight and the cinema is actually quiet, something sorely missing most evening shows I find.

Valmont

krudler wrote: »

it was great, no noise, no phones, no sweet wrapper sounds, just a few strangers with the ability to shut the **** up for a few hours and enjoy a movie

This is exactly why I enjoy it.:)

senordingdong

I don't like it anymore than I dislike it.

But some movies, I know my mates wouldn't be interested in so I've no choice.
I do enjoy watching it in peace instead of having someone moan that I chose a **** film.
But on the other hand, not having someone to discuss the film with afterwards can be annoying.

another1

the same with me Magik...to the topic - yes I have been to cinema on my own - sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes not that much...for me there are moments for either way..

tunguska

Wow im surprised at how many people are like me and enjoy seeing movies by themselves. I just didnt know of anybody else who did this besides me. Pretty much everybody I know wouldnt go by themselves and the reasons are pretty shocking. My sister for example wanted to go see a film but nobody else was available to go so she just didnt go in the end. So just because another person wasnt available to acompany her she deprived herself of something she wanted to do. She basically allowed other people to control her actions which I think is crazy. Sadly she's not alone in this kind of mentality. Another friend I know really wanted to join a yoga class but when she asked around and nobody else she knew would join with her she just left it and didnt join. Which again is a bit pathetic.
Anyway went to see Moon on saturday in the ifi and I thought it was top stuff, highly recommended. And directed by David Bowie's son no less.

mental07

About 50% of the time I'd say. I've an unlimited card for €20/month so often if I'm at a loose end I'd head off and catch a movie on my tod

grimm2005

I never went on my own before i got an unlimited card but now i figure, its all paid for, so i might aswell go even if i cant get a few heads to go and have been doing so quite a bit since. And since going on my own, i can't understand why i never did before, i ended up missing films i wanted to see because of this. Theres really no reason not to, i always watch films at home on my own but never went to the cinema alone, theres not really much of a difference except your seeing it on a massive screen with a bunch of strangers

Mikey23

I used to before I met the missus. We're enough in tune that it's never been an issue. Instead, I use the "movies by myself" test every so often: do I want to see a film enough that I'd have seen it by myself otherwise? If not, I'll leave it til DVD.

When I went solo, can't say I was as content to do as others on this thread. Always saw the cinema as a social activity, and felt a bit on the lonely side I suppose

Lollymcd

Once I went to three movies in a row by myslef, totally bored and it was raining out. Have the Cineworld Unlimited card so it didn't really cost me anything. :pac: