Been to the cinema by yourself?

Blue Willie said:
I have unlimited card for cineworld so I go myself probably 2-3 times a week during the day.
When I go the cinema is usually quiet and you get peace to watch the film.
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Wish Vue Cinema would introduce similar unlimited monthly card - seem to recall at one time it cost £16.90 :p
 
During one of my semesters at uni I had a 4 hour break between lectures one of the days. I'd often go to the library but one day decided I'd go to the cinema myself. I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the one with Jonny Depp) and was surrounded by children with their parents.

I looked a right paedo but didn't care. The film was good!
 
TeddyBear said:
Is the Classic Grand still in existence?
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Haha Yes, this thread got me thinking of that as well.

Strangely enough, the chaps who went to the CG never seemed to mind going solo. Always sat an acceptable distance from other patrons, as well, and being the prepared types they were, most came prepared for bad weather sporting a nice Mac :rolleyes:
 
No problems going on my own. Quieter and no one eating popcorn in your ear or kids mucking about. Bliss.
 
Yes, I've been stood up if that what you are asking. Should have put a real photo on tinder eh ?
 
Arminius said:
Haha Yes, this thread got me thinking of that as well.

Strangely enough, the chaps who went to the CG never seemed to mind going solo. Always sat an acceptable distance from other patrons, as well, and being the prepared types they were, most came prepared for bad weather sporting a nice Mac :rolleyes:
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From the amount of detail that you are able to post it would seem you have knowledge that can only be obtained from visiting the place. o_O
 
Been several times on my own. Not a problem. Who you going to hide behind of the movie gets too scary for you though. :p
 
Rotten Mob said:
You can't go for two hours without the affirmation that you're likeable?

Sounds a bit like a needy, 14 year old burd to me. Do you self-harm in your spare time?
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Nah, I'm just not a creepy loner mate ;)

Cinema should be a shared experience, like going to watch a football game or to a gig. Btw if you also go to the games on your own let FF know and someone might come and sit beside you.
 
Anyone ever went to the dancing on their own? I think that's one that does seem a bit weird.

I've lost my mates plenty of times in the dancing and spent the night with randoms but the thought of actually getting ready and queuing up to get in on my own would seem really strange.
 
I would have no issues going on my own. As previous people have said you get a few hours peace from normal life & that is rare these days.
 
I always thought I never would but its not a big deal and more and more people are doing it I think.

I went away on a city break myself so the cinema isnt really a big deal.
 
kennylanglea said:
Agree 100% with this.

What exactly is the problem?

See folk on their own all the time at the cinema.
Sometimes it's old folk..sometimes it's students.

I'm lucky enough I can go during the day when it's quieter and I see more females on their own now than men.
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With or without a rain coat?
 
the_baron said:
Anyone ever went to the dancing on their own? I think that's one that does seem a bit weird.

I've lost my mates plenty of times in the dancing and spent the night with randoms but the thought of actually getting ready and queuing up to get in on my own would seem really strange.
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When we were 18 we used to go the same dancing every week. Went in myself a couple of times to see if any of my mates were in if I had been elsewhere. Never stayed long though if they weren't. I think some places are different though, the likes of Subclub I think you would get away with it if you were there to see a specific DJ.
 
Did it a few times, mainly when working away and when there's nobody to go with. I don't really see any problem with it. I'll go and see a movie alone if my wife doesn't fancy it, no hassle.
 
EKBB said:
Ten years ago I would never have considered it but now at 33 and married with 2 kids I'd do just about anything for a couple of hours peace and quiet so I'd happily go myself.

Still wouldn't take a curry in mind you.
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Same as me. Also I do love films and my wife doesn't care that much so I'd never get otherwise.

A trip to the IMAX at Science Centre is my perfect 2 hours. Also no neds there to spoil things.
 
Shawlands_Bear said:
I've never done it, bit the wife simply refuses to see I.T. and I really want to see it so I think I'll go by myself.

There's a first time for everything!

Anyone else go by themself?
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Only did it once, to see Midnight Express when it came out.

Had read the book and wanted to see how true the movie was to the book.
 
roffey said:
I just felt like a sad bastard to be honest. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with going on your own btw, but it was a bit weird.
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I always say I would but then I don't. Always manage to find someone to go with in the end. Won't rule it out though.
 
I couldn't do anything like that.

I enjoy my own company in the house but i could never go to the cinema, or dinner, travelling etc by myself.
 
Have never gone on my own before,but would have no problem doing so if there were something I really wanted to see.
 
I went out to meet the ex-brother in law for a couple of pints after work a few years ago & on leaving the pub rather pissed passed the ABC on Lothian Road. I decided on impulse to go and see a movie.

Watching the Matrix half pissed with only one eye to focus is not recommended...

Sober I dont really like going to the cinema. I almost always end up with some fat arsehole with a picnic of the noisiest food in creation sitting behind me.
 
You don't want to speak through the film anyway, so I don't see a problem.

I've done it lots of times when I had an unlimited card. Only in the morning/during the day mind you.

There's probably more people on their own then, than with someone as well.
 
Graemelins said:
Yeah loads of times, my partner was living in England for 3 years, so while she was there I would go to the cinema a lot. I also went a lot when I was living in the States.

I quite like my own company anyway, so no problem for me.

I'm also happy to go have a meal on my own in a resturant, tough Strangely enough, I've never gone for a pint on my own.
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Missing out on one of life's great pleasures! I barely did anything Or went anywhere on my own until I moved out to the sticks a couple of years ago, now quite often I can't be bothered arranging company or travelling to meet folk so I mostly do stuff on my own during the week. Pictures, lunch, pint. Never been happier.
 
I did this year during the Glasgow Film Festival, got a beer and watched a film. Then popped out got another beer and watched next film. Was an excellent start to the weekend.
 
Went by myself to see the last Star Wars cause my wife was preparing for an interview so it would've been a week before i got to see it with her.

Don't see the problem with going alone. I go to watch a film, not to socialise. Other people are the worst part of the cinema, same as how other drivers are the worst thing about driving.
 
I really don't understand why folk would be reluctant to go to the cinema on their own, I never have but I would have no problem doing so.
 
I've done it a few times when I have had a few hours between stuff and there was no point going home etc because of the time of the drive. It is actually not as bad as people think.
 
Done it loads of times when the missus doesn't want to see some shit sci-fi film. Sitting watching a film in a big hall where it's etiquette not to talk through the film, what's the problem? :cool:
 
Once when I was 12. On holiday in Blackpool went to see Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom while my mum and dad went to the bingo next door.
My surname is not McCann if anybody's asking ;)
 
Done it a good few times, don't see an issue. Big movie fan and it gives me the added bonus of a couple of hours of peace from the madhouse caused by a wife and a 6 year old! Nobody asking through the film "what's happening, why's he doing that"....bliss. When you get into your 40's you don't give a monkeys what others think:cool::D
 
I went to see Star Wars Rogue one at the IMAX a few days after new year because no one else would go with me to see it. There was only 20 odd folk in this huge cinema on a cold Wednesday afternoon in January but I was only one there on my own and it felt weird initially although I enjoyed film immensely. I haven't been back on my own since but that's mostly down to people wanting to go with me now.
 
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