AIBU to go to cinema on my own?

[MoonStar07]

Desperate to see Bridget Jones Baby and basically everyone I've asked has already been! (Feeling slightly shit that no one has asked me to go with them). Shall I go on my own? Or is that really sad? Also is it more a film to see with girlfriends?

i go the flicks on my own all the time, its calming, especially if your like the only person in there.

Another who loves going on their own and always has. Can't really see why anyone wouldn't if they want to see the film.

Can't believe how often this question is asked on MN.

round, tbf, I think for some people the difference is that you go OUT to the cinema.

I am an enthusiastic solo cinema-goer though and I do take your point about the limited social opportunities it offers even if you do go with others.

But you can always have a meal before or after.

poly, yes, of course, and I always do if I go with friends. But the nice thing about the cinema, IMO, is that you don't have to have someone to go with – I'm not that keen on eating out alone but love going to the cinema alone and am totally comfortable with it.

I enjoy eating on my own too, so sometimes do it before or after cinema.

I don't like the cinema, but go to lots of musicals and concerts on my own.

Well, I went in a huuuge group to see that particular film and I'd much have preferred going with a couple of mates! I thought it was a bit shite, frankly, but felt a bit inhibited saying this when virtually everyone else was gushing about how amazing it was. I did wonder if anyone else had also thought it was a bit crap but wasn't saying. But when all's said and done, it's the sort of film you'd probably prefer to see with someone else so I'd actually fly in the face of all that lot up there /I\ and see if you can twist someone's arm to see it again with you.

Having said that, I LOVE going to the flicks on my own but it tends to be films that aren't girlie-night-out things. And anything I know DH isn't going to want to see. We've got a lovely tiny cinema in our local town and I tend to go there to see stuff that's a bit less mainstream or arthouse, on my own, and love it.

I went to that film on my own and agree with GloomOfNit's assessment of it - it was a bit (lot...) crap. Glad I didn't have to pretend to have enjoyed it, afterwards!

The last three times I have been the only person, first time was a bit weird but I am totally owning it now, think I will be put out next time I have to share.

I think being on your own with one or two couples would previously have made me slightly uncomfortable but wouldn't phase me now.

I hate people who provide a running commentary in the cinema. Or at home, really.

So do I, ilove! Then again, I don't even like it if someone I'm with turns to me to laugh, tut, sigh etc during a film. I want to be left alone to watch the thing, dammit. I am Eeyore

I also hate people giving a running commentary throughout a film!
I also hate people that pick holes in the plot, eat sweets, pop corn, crisps, in fact eat anything. I hate it when people move in their seats to get more comfortable, arrive late or change where they are sitting.

Small independent cinemas that show obscure films that no one else wants to see work best for me!!

Oh dear, I love eating in the cinema. My dream afternoon is watching something poncy foreign with a posh hot chocolate and some crisps or popcorn. I only crunch during noisy bits though. And I don't spill stuff on the floor or leave my rubbish behind like so many people seem to think is OK.

whathaveilost small independent cinemas are increasingly hard to come by, especially now the big chains like Cineworld (Picturehouse) and Everyman are recreating the "independent" experience on a large scale. Not only that, but fewer foreign-language or independent films are finding an audience. Coupled with a potential withdrawal of support from the EU, the future is not looking bright for your cosy, personal and genuine independent cinema experience.

Why is it that men always seem more comfortable going places alone then women??

I love love love odeon, cineworld etc.

I'm certainly as comfortable going places as any man. Don't really get the reluctance.

I've never been to the cinema alone, though I cope fairly well with gigs. There's a new cinema in a nearby town though. I might make a new habit of going there alone.

whathavei oost small independent cinemas are increasingly hard to come by, especially now the big chains like Cineworld (Picturehouse) and Everyman are recreating the "independent" experience on a large scale. Not only that, but fewer foreign-language or independent films are finding an audience. Coupled with a potential withdrawal of support from the EU, the future is not looking bright for your cosy, personal and genuine independent cinema experience.*

You are right. I am worried about the withdrawal of support from the EU to the film industry. With regards to independents I worry about the decrease of them. Fortunately there aare about 6 that I use regularly within a 30 mile radius of my house that seat between 30 and 180 people. I suppose their strength is that they are multi use ( theatre, exhibitions, conferences rooms)

I have to say I am now 51 and have been going to the cinema alone since the age of 14. DS2 has been going alone since he was about 11. He is 17 now. Don't get me wrong, we also go as a family and with friends. DS loves the Marvel films and wouldn't go alone to them, he likes a crowd for that. However we won't miss out on something because it's not our friends taste,it's on for a limited time and no one can make it etc...

It's the same for many things. I refuse to miss a gig because no one is up for it or an exphibition, and so. On.

Life is too short. Work hard and then relax!!

Last time I went to the cinema by myself I had the whole screen to myself (Monday afternoon showing), it was brilliant

Last time i went to the cinema and had it to my srlf was in Lithuania this summer.
Last time i went to the cinema by myself was yo see the Nick Cave film 'one more time with feeling' at the beginning of September.

I'm going to go on my own when my mat leave starts and guy LOADS of food 😊

Why would anyone think it's unreasonable to go to the cinema on your own? I do it all the time. It's normal.