Do you watch movies alone inside a theater / movie house?
By airasheila
@airasheila (5454)
Philippines
November 25, 2009 9:27am CST
During my teenage years, some of my friends do watch movies alone. They choose to be alone rather than to have a companion due to some reasons. First, its like you will take a treat to your date so you must pay a good for two movie tickets. Second, after the movie, the other one will ask for a snack, then, it is like again a treat wherein you must pay or the other must pay the bill. In addition, they want to watch movies alone because they feel more relax as compared if they are watching with someone.
However, inspite of this reasons, I dont want to watch movies alone, because, I find it boring. When you are watching a comedy show, you dont have a pal to share your laughter. Aside from that, I think I will feel uncomfortable if I am alone inside a movie house. And for me, watching inside a movie house alone is not safe either you are male or a female.
How about you, how do you find this - is it ok to watch alone inside a theater or movie house? Do you find it safe? Have you done this before?
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14 responses
@madie8008 (209)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 09
Sometimes I like to watch movie alone because I only have to pay for myself. Therefore I spoil myself with anything I want because it is only for a single person. I can watch a lot of movies because of this, and sometimes I do make marathon in watching movies at the cinema. It feels so good because I can watch all the movies I wish to see without considering anybody else. However, if I have a DVD movie I would like to watch it with my family and friends. We can share the laughter and tears together.
@moneymakingtoday (4061)
• Philippines
26 Nov 09
Hahahaha, I am like that at times, too. I feel very comfortable with myself. I need not worry about anyone else's food or needs (my children). When I was single and had the chance to watch movies, there was a time I had to continuously watch 3 movies in a row. I had nothing else to do when I got home, so I decided to spend the whole day watching movies.
Now, it is very seldom for me to watch movies inside the theater. A DVD with even 30 movies in it is sold at a very cheap price. We just watch it at home. 
@Lucky09 (1763)
• Philippines
26 Nov 09
hi airasheila^^;;
haha i won't do that now for sure i will be considered a loner or a perfect single where not even friends are around...so no!
i want to watch movies in the theater with my partner, treat my parents or together with friends. i don't find the spending much affecting the enjoyment since its already part of going out to eat out
but i must admit, i had done this several times when i was in highschool. from my school, i had to drop to my mother's shop and wait for her till closing so we would go home together. i usually got bored and complain so my mother sometimes sent me to the movie theater which was just across her shop.
i want to watch movies in the theater with my partner, treat my parents or together with friends. i don't find the spending much affecting the enjoyment since its already part of going out to eat out
but i must admit, i had done this several times when i was in highschool. from my school, i had to drop to my mother's shop and wait for her till closing so we would go home together. i usually got bored and complain so my mother sometimes sent me to the movie theater which was just across her shop.
@VANILLAREY (1470)
• India
26 Nov 09
It makes no difference to me. I have watched a movie alone and with friends. I do not talk during movies and neither does my friends. So watching it alone or with friends is the same.
@mkrishna22 (465)
• India
26 Nov 09
well, it really depends on my mood...you see. while most of the times,i watch movies with friends around and chatting away quite a lot...when i am not in a good mood,i just go and watch a movie alone. refreshes me completely.
@moneymakingtoday (4061)
• Philippines
26 Nov 09
I have both done watching movies with someone and alone.
When I was still single, nothing did compare to going to a movie with my boyfriend. It was always a happy occasion to be with him. I always had someone to hug when I was scared of a scene (hmm, some were fake scares, though, hahahaha).
When I got married, I watched movie with my late husband and my children. We loved watching cartoons when they were younger. My late husband just slept while watching a movie and there were times that I had to watch alone because he said it would be useless as he just slept inside the theater. I did not find it a problem watching a movie alone.
When he left us, I was used to watching it alone already when the children were not available. When I watch alone, I usually sit near the movie usherette, just in case. I feel safe that way.
@yourlankanfriend (156)
• Australia
26 Nov 09
I have to admit I have gone to the movies once by my self. In fact I even remember what move it was. It was Men in Black three? Perhaps MIB 2. Anyway, sounds to me like your a bit strapped for cash, and would rather save money instead of going to the movies. I feel like that too sometimes, it costs around 15 dollars alone for the ticket and then another 10 dollars for food. So that's 50 dollars for yourself and a friend. That's and expensive night out! Instead what you should do is, perhaps make a habit of renting new release movies or downloading movies and invite your friends over to your place and ask them to bring a snack each. Then share all of your snacks and enjoy the movie on your TV. This is only good if your TV is big and have comfortable seating for everyone.
@ram_cv (16513)
• India
26 Nov 09
It actually depends on the mood of the movie. If the movie is a drama that is more based on the dialogs and what is said, then I would prefer to watch it alone as that allows me to concentrate on each said word. If it is a comedy or an action flip, then I would rather watch it with my friends or family. I enjoy it more that way.
Cheers!
Ram
@bucketkid (237)
• Australia
26 Nov 09
ive gone to the movies by myself before. its not a big deal.
and i dont think what you necessarily said is true. just because you invite someone to the theatre, doesnt mean you have to pay for them.
is it so wrong to pay for yourself?
@thuynhu (661)
• United States
25 Nov 09
yea i don't much agree with going to the movies alone but i have done it before. i never really wanted to go to the movies by myself. but there was a movie that came out and i just had to go see it but all of my friends were busy. i had to push myself to go and i did. i felt so alone though. but i did enjoy the movie but it sucked to see all the couples and friends there with each other. but i wouldn't want to go to the movies by myself again.
@hatnaa (37)
• United States
25 Nov 09
I rather watching movies with my friends.
Because when i watch movies alone i feel alone and like you said, you dont have a pal to share your laughter.
The bill is no problem, and once i watched action movie alone it was cool but after i had no one to share my option.
@sagnik42 (3592)
• India
26 Nov 09
I have never seen a movie in a theater alone. I go there with my friends or relatives. I do not like to be alone in a theater. It is nice to share your thoughts on the movie with someone.
It never crossed my mind to visit a theater alone. I will probably feel bored if I watch a movie alone in a theater. It has nothing to do with safety because the theaters are safe, specially to the ones I go.
@angelsmummy (1696)
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25 Nov 09
I have never ever been to the cinema myself I wouldnt feel comfortable! I will happily watch films at home by myself but never in a theatre. Its fine to do it if you feel comfortable and it is safe but I personally wouldnt liek top do it!
I have friends that go by themselves if they cant find someone to go watch the movie with them but no defenatly not me!
@maria120883 (392)
• United States
25 Nov 09
Well I have watched the movies at a theatre but I neve go alone. It is just not the same. I like to enjoy the movie with someone. You can laugh with them cry and scream with them. How do you laugh with someone that isn't there.
I really don't care about paying for another friend of mine because they do the same to me. It doesn't matter who invites who if we can pay for each other on our own then we do. But if one of us didn't have money then we will let it be known and eithe I will pick up the tab or she will pick up the tab for me.
Happy mylotting everyone!!
Maria s.
@XXIIIOIIIXX (13)
• United States
26 Nov 09
I usually prefer to watch and enjoy the film of my choice at my own house by my self in the dark and not at the theater where everyone is so loud... it's really one of those things I just can;t stand... but once in a while i'll go to the movies and sometimes its not so bad.
