Is it weird to go see a movie by yourself?

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So I watched Indy 4 this morning by myself and when my parents came home (they come home at separate times) they asked me what did I do today. When I told them I watched it by myself, they both had the same question:

Why didnt you go watch it with someone else?

I done this many times with other movies and my family and friends have also asked me the same question. So is it considered weird if you go to the movies by yourself?
 
I'd say it depends on the movie. I wouldn't attend I comedy or a summer blockbuster by myself, because there is a social aspect to enjoying these types of films. Although I see nothing wrong with attending a drama, or more artsy film, while flying solo.
 
It does feel and seem kinda weird. I occasionally go to movies alone and I generally have a much better time when I go with a group of people. I guess I miss the social aspect of going to the movies with people. It doesn't prevent me from seeing a movie that I want to though.
 
The social norm dictates that moviegoing is a group activity, but I've always thought it a tiny bit silly. Movie viewing is oftentimes a solitary experience, especially at a theater in which you're expected to remain silent. Perhaps a DVD at home with family and/or friends would be better suited to a social experience, when you can freely comment, joke, ask questions, etc.
 
i don't think its weird at all, but of course i've never been. My gf always gives me grief when i say i'm gonna go watch a movie by myself haha
 
It's not weird, probably not as fun, but not weird. It makes sense if you want to see a movie and nobody is around/nobody else wants to see it.
 
I see movies at 11 AM on a weekday, to avoid the public.

I prefer going by myself.
 
Did the same thing today....

I had an interview at 11:30 but when I got there they had changed the interview to 3:00. I had alot of time to kill, so I went to go see Indy 4 at the theatre across the street.



Also, when I was younger I snuck into movie theatre's. I was an expert by myself. but when I brought friends they all stuck out like a sore thumb and watched constantly.
 
I find that I can come to clearer opinions by seeing a movie solo. I'm seeing Indy 4 tomorrow by myself, and I will be a critical motherfucker.
 
[quote name='o2012o']I find that I can come to clearer opinions by seeing a movie solo. I'm seeing Indy 4 tomorrow by myself, and I will be a critical motherfucker.[/QUOTE]

You won't like it then.


On topic I think it's sort of weird and I assume not as fun as being there with other people.
 
i was actually thinking about this the other day, and i believe i've only been to a movie by myself once. its odd, but i associate theater-going with group activities, but feel like watching movies at home is more of a solitary experience. given you're more free to talk through a movie at home, that doesn't really compute.
 
A lot of my friends will not see a movie with subtitles or a short film festival like Spike & Mike Animated film festival. I go and see those movies by myself usually.

Personally I don't give a shit if people look down on me if I go to the movies by myself.
 
nope because then you don't feel like an idiot when you drag someone to see Doom. Very glad I went to that on my own and it seemed like there were a lot of people doing the same. Maybe I was just more aware of the situation.
 
I've done it a lot. If no one is around when there's a movie I really want to see, fuck it, I'm going on release day. I don't need other people to enjoy a movie.

[quote name='rdwd39']nope because then you don't feel like an idiot when you drag someone to see Doom. Very glad I went to that on my own and it seemed like there were a lot of people doing the same. Maybe I was just more aware of the situation.[/QUOTE]

Hahaha, I actually went to see Doom with a whole crowd of people. All gaming nerds, of course.
 
If you go at the right times it can seem like you rented the theater just for yourself.

I actually can't remember the last time I went to a movie with someone. Between my schedule and the fact I won't pay evening prices it's usually not feasible. $10 for 2 hours of entertainment? Pass.
 
I usually prefer to go see a movie by myself , just like I prefer watching a movie at home by myself. Less distracting that way.

On the other hand action movies and family movies do tend to lend better to going with friends/family. Comedys probably would too , but I never go to see comedys at the theater.

Strangest movie going experience with a group. Going to see No Country for Old Men with 3 of my friends. They all kept asking one another "what the hell is going on" or "who the hell is that" through the entire movie.:lol:
 
I'd say no it's not weird, just a little depressing.

I've seen a couple of movies by myself, but that's only because I was either coming off, or waiting to start a shift. Well that, and because I see everything for free.
 
I'd feel weird going to the movies on my own, I like the social aspect of getting a few friends together, seeing a flick and hanging out afterwards.
 
Seeing movies by yourself? Fine, though certain applications certainly lend themselves better to going solo.

Eating dinner by yourself in an actual sit down restaurant? Somewhat odd.

Eating dinner by yourself at a buffet? Slightly less odd, although probably bad for your health, fatty.

At least with a movie, everyone else around you is focused on the same thing. Except for the bastard college and high school shits that are texting their friends.
 
Not at all. Most of my friends tend to call me up for movies when I don't have the time. Especially during Finals weeks. Ive watched a few by myself and honestly, there's really nothing weird about it.
 
if its a kids movie yeah because then you look like a pedo. even if you go to one with a chick you both still look odd so kids movie are off limits without a kid related to you present. nd 2 guys going to a romantic movie together well cmon you know thats weird too ,
 
[quote name='Strell']Seeing movies by yourself? Fine, though certain applications certainly lend themselves better to going solo.
[/quote]

Yeah like a porno show. :lol:
 
Not at all.

I've never done it though because I like to discuss films with people, especially my friends, right after. The strange part is that I like watching dvd's alone.
 
[quote name='lokizz']if its a kids movie yeah because then you look like a pedo. even if you go to one with a chick you both still look odd so kids movie are off limits without a kid related to you present. nd 2 guys going to a romantic movie together well cmon you know thats weird too ,[/quote]

Are you fucking serious? I've been to plenty of "kids movies" without being with a kid.

I've only seen one movie in a theater by myself, and that was Spider-Man 3. I was busy that night, and no one I knew really wanted to go at the time I wanted to (mid-afternoon), so I went by myself. I didn't think it was weird at all. It's just annoying to save your seat if you want to get up before the movie and get popcorn or something.
 
I've done it but it was because we went to the movies and I was the only one that wanted to watch something else. I think it happened 3 times or so where my friends wanted to watch crappy movies.
 
I got 2 kids and my wife and I do not always like the same movies so I go to see movies by myself. I get the car oil changed while I watch a movie. It is a good excuse to get out of the house for a couple hours a month.
 
Whoa, now that I think about it...all this time I've never gone to the movies alone

Usually with friends or maybe even family on occasion, but never alone
 
[quote name='Strell']Eating dinner by yourself in an actual sit down restaurant? Somewhat odd.[/QUOTE]
Haha, I was actually going to bring this up. Eating by yourself in a sit down restaurant seems a lot more depressing. I've done it a couple of times and it just feels...weird. It sucks too 'cause I'm not out with my friends all the time, so whenever I want to eat some decent restaurant food, I can't unless I'm with a friend. There's always to go, I guess? The food seems to taste so much better when you're actually eating inside the restaurant. =/

While watching movies by yourself isn't necessarily awkward, I personally don't do it too often. I think I've only done it a couple of times...I enjoy being able to go out with a bunch of friends, and talking about the film afterwards. However, I tend to watch movies alone when I'm at home for the most part. It's a bit different, since your friends are more inclined to make a bunch of smart ass comments since they're not in a public area. It personally annoys me when my friends talk too much whenever we're watching a movie/anime, 'cause it takes away my attention.
 
I've seen a lot of people going solo at movies I've seen. Never thought anything of it. I tend to dislike going to the movies though because of the cost and the asshole in the cowboy hat that always sits right the fuck in front of you when there's like 10 people in the whole room.

But I guess I'd rather watch a movie with other friends in a theater as opposed to at home. On a well-calibrated TV in 5.1 surround. I don't like watching movies (or even TV shows) at home with other people though. It's just a quirk I have. When friends come over I'd rather play games or talk/smoke/drink rather than individually staring passively at a TV.

[quote name='Xevious']
Personally I don't give a shit if people look down on me if I go to the movies by myself.[/quote]

Simply being looked down on can be tolerated. But I've seen some people who go by themselves and actually get harassed for it. You get a bunch of douchebag highschool kids that have a strength in numbers mentality where they will throw popcorn at some middle-aged man because he has the nerve to attend a movie without a companion. Going alone should only be done in a fairly packed house to avoid that kind of bullshit.
 
Nothing wrong with going to a movie alone. The only thing that bothers me though is when I went to see Horton Hears a Who, the guy selling the tickets looked at me kinda weird.
 
Wow. I didnt think there were that many lonely people on the internet... wait nevermind.

Its absolutely weird to go to a theater by yourself to see a movie. Its like going to a dine in restaurant by yourself. Weird, and add creepy to that list. I understand how people who have no friends in real life probably have a high level obsession with movies and entertainment so these people would have no other option than to go alone (usually opening show so they can blog about it to their internet friends afterwards).

These people need to socialize more and make some friends. Whether they like movies or not, if they are a friend (or better yet a GIRLFRIEND!:O) they will usually go see a movie with you whether they are movie freaks or not.

So yes, creepy and weird and I feel a little weird being here with so many people thinking its normal:|
 
[quote name='musha666']Wow. I didnt think there were that many lonely people on the internet... wait nevermind.

Its absolutely weird to go to a theater by yourself to see a movie. Its like going to a dine in restaurant by yourself. Weird, and add creepy to that list. I understand how people who have no friends in real life probably have a high level obsession with movies and entertainment so these people would have no other option than to go alone (usually opening show so they can blog about it to their internet friends afterwards).

These people need to socialize more and make some friends. Whether they like movies or not, if they are a friend (or better yet a GIRLFRIEND!:O) they will usually go see a movie with you whether they are movie freaks or not.

So yes, creepy and weird and I feel a little weird being here with so many people thinking its normal:|[/quote]

So what do you usually do, take a couple of the kids you have chained up in the basement? :lol: I kid, I kid.

I've done it a couple of times, once to see Halloween H20 cos I was gagging to see it and no-one else wanted to go. I prefer going with friends as it gives you someone to talk to in the line (but never in the movie :shame:) but I don't look down on people who might be there by themselves.

I do look down on people who are too scared to do things like this because they're worried about what other, complete strangers may think.

Don't let the opinions of others define what you do, thats true weakness.
 
fuck no it's not weird to go to a movie by yourself! You can go when you want to, park where you want, sit where you want, SEE what you want. Flying solo definitely has its advantages. Not weird at all IMO.

Now, OTOH, if you can't EVER find anyone to see a movie with you, it's a strong indication that you are weird.
 
Nah, not weird at all.

Well, it may be weird in the sense that most people don't do it, or you don't see it very often. But is it somehow bad or strange? Nope.

Matter of fact, once you've been married a while and have a kid or two, you'll revel in the opportunity to go see a movie by yourself. It's all relative, I suppose.
 
[quote name='Ender']Matter of fact, once you've been married a while and have a kid or two, you'll revel in the opportunity to go see a movie by yourself.[/quote]

/thread
 
I go to the movies by myself in the middle of the afternoon often.

Usually to see movies that none of my friends want to see. And on the other hand I have a completely opposite work schedule than everyone I know so I find myself by myself for much of each day. With everyone else either at class or working and video games get boring.

Its only like 5 bucks so its a win win.
 
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