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To go to the cinema on my own?

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:41

To go to the cinema on my own? Nothing else on that I want to see, woman in black 2 is on at 10.20... Had a really crap couple of days, including a break up, and want to get out of the house. All my friends are busy, as this is last minute.com

A) will it scare the shit out of me?
B) will I be judged by other cinema goers??

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ilovesooty · 17/01/2015 18:43

No and no. Have a good time.

merlehaggard · 17/01/2015 18:44

Why not, if it was me, I wouldn't want being single stop me doing what I wanted to do. I'm not very brave though, so can't comment on your choice of film. I'd probably be watching Paddington. Smile

wowfudge · 17/01/2015 18:44

How will other cinema goers judge you in the dark? One of the best places to go on your own imo. I only judge people who: eat smelly, noisy food or talk or use their sodding phones in the cinema Grin.

I haven't seen the film so have no idea how scary it is.

brunette123 · 17/01/2015 18:44

a. dunno sorry although read it is not as scary as the first
b. no - I often go alone and love it - people don't know why you are alone - you could have been invited to tons of parties and just want some time alone to relax - go and enjoy! It's not as though you can talk to your companion once film starts anyhow. I went to theatre by myself Thursday and plan going to cinema Tuesday alone - I have a bf and just like doing my own thing sometimes

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:46

I was gunning for paddington, but no late showings, for obvious reasons! So shall I bite the bullet and go?? I think you can now purchase le vino at the local cinema these days... But am just worried that I might scare the crap out of myself... Just really fancy a scary film Confused

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wowfudge · 17/01/2015 18:49

Just go for it. If you try it and don't like it, as least you've done it. If you don't go and have a boring night at home, you'll regret not having gone.

merlehaggard · 17/01/2015 18:49

Yes, do it. As Brunette says, even if you're with someone, you cant talk.

PhaedraIsMyName · 17/01/2015 18:50

I go to loads of things on my own. I saw Into the Woods on my own last Saturday. I'm going to a concert in Glasgow on my own next week and the Royal Ballet and a concert on my own in London at the end of the month.

I really don't see the point of missing out just because no one else wants to see it or dragging someone else along.

In fact for many concerts I prefer it. Means I can concentrate on the music.

CalicoBlue · 17/01/2015 18:50

I have not been to the cinema on my own for years, but I used to love it, felt very indulgent doing something just for yourself.

My Dh loves the cinema and goes at least once a week, mostly on his own as I am not bothered and at home with the kids.

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:50

True say. Just worried that my choice of film is bad! But on the plus side, no-one to share my popcorn!!

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:51

Oooh was into to woods any good???

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PhaedraIsMyName · 17/01/2015 18:52

Oh and a) don't know haven't seen it. The book wasn't scary.

marymouse · 17/01/2015 18:52

I found it quite scary, and scarier than the first. But then I'm a wuss!
Had to come downstairs in the middle of the night for medicine for dc and crapped myself.
I'm sure you'll be fine though!

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:53

Is it scarier than the first one?? Quite looking forward to it now! I am clearly a weirdo who enjoys freak ing myself out...

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:54

And oh crikey, I am a complete wuss...

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Fanfeckintastic · 17/01/2015 18:55

I did this just days after a break up too OP and ended up going for coffee with a gorgeously handsome man who did the same, he had just had a break up too!

Go!

PhaedraIsMyName · 17/01/2015 18:57

I loved Into the Woods although it didn't get good reviews.

I've never seen it on stage other than a television showing of the Broadway production with Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin. Along with Cabaret and A Chorus Line it's the only musical I like.

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 18:57

Fingers crossed! Although just watched the trailer and it's already freaking me out!!

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GoofyIsACow · 17/01/2015 18:59

I would truly love to go to the cinema on my own!! Do it, let us know how you get on Smile

JoanHickson · 17/01/2015 19:00

I went to the Cinema with others and we saw different films. It was the only time and I would go alone to the cinema in future.

RiverTam · 17/01/2015 19:01

well, having been utterly petrified by the first Woman in Black, I wouldn't.

I do go to the cinema alone, did so last Sunday, but in the afternoon and to a non-scary film! Would never judge anyone for doing so.

PhaedraIsMyName · 17/01/2015 19:01

Goofy your post has got me worried- do people think it's odd if you're on your own? I've honestly never thought about it.

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 19:02

Ok, first time line cinema goer... Here goes... I am totally freaked out by the film already, but don't fancy anything else. I shall purchase popcorn and vino, and have a good old time, all on my own! I am feeling brave

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Keepswimming123 · 17/01/2015 19:03

Why don't they show paddington in the evenings?!?!

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JoanHickson · 17/01/2015 19:04

Good luck. WIB scared me near the end. I think your more brave watching WIB2 then going solo to the cinema.

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