Went to the cinema alone yesterday
thedarklord
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And it was so much better than going with my friends. I went to see Deathly Hallows Part 2 for a second time but this time I went to see it alone.
When I went to see this film on release day I went with my friends and they wouldn't shut up. Yesterday I enjoyed the film a lot more than when I went to see it with my friends. Is this sad of me going to see a film on my own? I think most people would consider it sad.
When I went to see this film on release day I went with my friends and they wouldn't shut up. Yesterday I enjoyed the film a lot more than when I went to see it with my friends. Is this sad of me going to see a film on my own? I think most people would consider it sad.
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I used to miss out on lots of films because I felt I would be judged and called sad. But then I thought sod it - if someone wants to make a snap judgement about me just because I am enjoying a film on my own then they are not people I really want to get to know anyway
Glad you enjoyed it though
Thanks. I mean it was so 'liberating' if you know what I mean. There was no one kicking the back of your chair or people talking over the film or someone munching over their crisps.
Yeah I know what you mean, I love the fact that I can sit where I want which being a tall person is a glorious thing
It's a double edged sword.
Yes it is good that your 'friends' are not there to talk over the film (although as friends they shouldn't talk in the first place) but it means you haven't got support if strangers cause trouble.
I don't think I've had any major trouble when watching a film. Well not that kind of trouble anyway
Although my gf is really good in the sense she'll go see pretty much anything with me (bloody guts exception), and we've even gone to see 3 in a day before.
But I go on my own when I'm bored. I've no problem with it but I do recognize that some people think its weird. Do I care - No.
One of the biggest thing that comes up is going to the cinema alone and eating alone in a restaurant. Most people who have an introverted personality have no problem with it, and usually choose to do this at times to have some "me time" whilst thouse who are extroverts absolutely can't imagine doing such a thing.
I am definitely an introvert and have no problem with eating alone or going to the cinema alone. Most people who think it's wierd just can't get their head around why someone would do that, probably in the same way I may struggle to understand why someone would have an issue with it.
Chill out mate, its a cinema, not The Bronx
Unless its a cinema in The Bronx :eek:
OMG. that is funny.
I think that you get more out of it when your on your own.
You can think more and judge it on your terms but there is nothing better if you are with a couple of people.
I don't like big groups but two or three people's ok cause after you leave the cinema you can share what you thought.
With regards of being self contious I just read a book or listen to music while I'm waiting for the film to begin so if people do judge me I don't notice it. Its your enjoyment so if people judge you of wanting to take 2 hours out to watch a film then that's there problem not yours.
Why is it sad? People regularly go to the cinema on their own.
I prefer watching films on my own anyway, and Deathly Hallows part 2 was better on my own than with a crowd!
I don't tend to go to the cinema on my tod when it is busy ie a Saturday night, but more because my local does tickets for 3.50 before midday on a Sunday!
I'm a shy person and self-conscious around people I don't know (but apparently I'm notoriously extroverted around people who I like and who I'm familiar with
I know I shouldn't care what strangers think of me but I do. I can't help it. Has anyone got any tips to help me?
Until I get over this, I'll be stuck with my friends, who have the most atrocious taste in movies... I had to waste my money on films like Arthur and Mall Cop... HELP ME!!! :eek:
Have you ever seen someone do something like eating in a restaurant alone and then gone home and phoned round all your friends to tell them? I bet not. Even if people do think you a bit strange for going out alone then I can guarantee that in about 30 seconds they've forgotten about you. The only person worrying about it is you. Once you get over that then your free to do anything you want.
I've been going to the cinema alone for years and I have no idea why people want to go in a group. It started for me years ago when I went to see Se7en with some friends who all spoke through it and I got up and sat on my own away from them. Since then I love to go alone and don't have to put up with people chatting to me through the film. The only downside for me is sometimes I want to talk about the film afterwards but then thats what digital spy, facebook and twitter is for.