can you go to the movies ALONE??

since the AIDS phenomenon i'm scared to watch alone. since there was a trend that people with AIDS leaves needles in the chairs with their blood in it to spread the disease. i was so scared at that time because if i'm alone what if the person seating beside me is also with AIDS and would just stab me with the needle... and im scared as well with maniacs who seat beside you and do nasty stuff... so yeah im pretty scared

I'm with ya! I have never gone to the movies by myself and really don't think I ever would. What a kind friend you are!! He is missing her and it was a great idea to invite others to join you. That way as you said, everyone can try and cheer him up somewhat. AND your best friend will have no reason to wonder why just the 2 of you are going out to the movies together. Even tho it would have been innocent, just 2 friends going to enjoy a movie for fun together, some folks might talk and it could lead to issues. And I can also understand why you might feel vulnerable sitting in the dark on your own in a movie theatre. Even if no one directly bothered you, you might be nervous that someone would try and steal your purse or something. And it can be very annoying at the movies if you get the "talkers" behind or in front of you that distract from the movie. If you were on your own, you'd likely feel like you had to put up with it rather than try to shshh them if you were with others. I can easily eat by myself at a casual restaurant but wouldnt' go to a more formal fine dining, multi course meal by myself since I'd be lonely and feel out of place. Interesting Topic!!! Take care!!

When I was a kid, a good few years ago now! I used to always go to the movies on my own. I didn't even give it a thought that anything bad would happen, but I guess things were so much different in those days. I used to go with friends also, but if there was something I wanted to see and they didn't, I would simply go alone and enjoy it. _Derek

I personally have not but know at least two people who sometimes do. Both of them are girls. they recommend trying it at least once but of course you should choose the cinema. I would feel weird too, but I guess you're there to see the movie anyway and don't really talk to your companions when you see a movie with a boyfriend or with friends so it's just the same. I just don't know when I'll muster the courage to go see a movie on my own.

I can but I won't. It won't be as much fun as going with somebody you love to the movies. Besides, I had 2 awful encounters before while watching movies with my friends. Since there was no one seated on my right side (my friend was on my left), a guy approached me and sat beside me. At first, it was ok but by the middle of the movie, he was slightly touching my leg every now and then. After about 30 seconds, I stood up and left. My friends were surprised that I left suddenly. When I explained to them what happened, they did notice that the guy beside me left right after I stood up. Gosh! This happened twice in two separate occasions. So you say alone? I can but I won't.

Thank you for sharing you piont with us.Let me begin by asking myself why there are movies and why do people go to theater watching movies.It is acknowledge known that most time movies are produred for entertainment so that people can find humors and relax themselves while watching them,sometimes,it may also be used to educate people and worn the problems.Who goes to the theater?We may go their with our lovers,but go there alone maybe also a wise choice.

Sames as you, I don't go in the cinema alone. I would rather stay at home alone for the entire day or more than going out alone. I will feel very sad going out alone. Actually, I don't like also going to the mall alone aside from I really need to buy something important. Its not because I feel paranoid or unsafe but I just don't feel comfortable going out without companion. I feel pity on myself since I can see others hanging out with someone else. Don't worry your not the only person in this world who do not go to cinema alone. For sure, many of us are in the same perception.

Definitely i can't friend. I usually watch movies with my friends and i am really enjoy each moment to be with them. I can't imagine watching a film alone, especially in theaters. Its really difficult for me, even if the movie is very very nice one. There would be atleast a 4 people, friends with me to watch a movie, i think.

I've been to the movies on my own plenty of times and to be honest it doesn't bother me, well not anymore. The first couple of times I did it, it did feel a little weird as for some reason going to the movies is seen as a couples or group thing and it felt like people were staring at me and thinking saddo, or something similar. But these days I don't worry what people think because I go to watch a movie not to worry about other people. So for me, it was just a matter of getting use to it.

I think to go to see a movie alone, you would have to be the type of person who doesn't really care what people think and in care of trouble knows how to stand up to a group of people. It also depends what type of area you live in and how packed the screen is likely to be. You could look at it two ways- If the cinema is quite empty then you can space yourself far enough not to be bothered, but your obvious solitude could attract the wrong attention.

I'm like you, independant when doing others things but go to the cinema alone, no thanks! Because i will be ashamed to go there alone while others people are with friends/family/lover and you, you're here alone in your chair watching movie alone, laught or cry alone and eat pop corn alone... X'D

I ill never go to a film alone cuz it ll be boring a lot without a companion.. i agree to what you say.. hopefully soon your life ll be colorful.. best of luck..

i always move with my friends while going any where, i have never moved alone in the road or any where else so i think i cannot go to the movie alone i like to go with my friends or family

When we go for a movie, our aim is to enjoy. Enjoyment is more when we are in company with the people we love/like, may be family members, friends, relatives, neighbours etc. Its not enjoyble to watch movie alone. It is said we enjoy more discussing movies with friends/family members after coming out of theaters then watching movie itself. I will also need company if i have to go to watch a movie.

Of course. I don't like to go to the movies alone, but I can. I did it for "Scrooge," because the person I was supposed to go with couldn't go. I don't go to scary movies alone. That's just too creepy. But if it's a reasonably happy film, I'm okay. I saw "Brokeback Mountain" alone and that was a mistake because it was so sad. And I had no one to talk about it with to process my feelings.

Of course. I don't like to go to the movies alone, but I can. I did it for "Scrooge," because the person I was supposed to go with couldn't go. I don't go to scary movies alone. That's just too creepy. But if it's a reasonably happy film, I'm okay. I saw "Brokeback Mountain" alone and that was a mistake because it was so sad. And I had no one to talk about it with to process my feelings.

i love watching movies even if im alone i do watch movies.but much better if i have someone with me while watching so we can talk about it and wont make boredom if the movie is not good.

Hello diyonzi, It's dangerous now to go to movies alone with crime is also extend to movie cinemas. snatches, bag getter are really into it most specially people leaving their bags behind. next time i will seat next to the guard who is stationed in the premier seats because that's only the way for me to secure my things or better yet, don't bring bags in the cinema.

yes i go to the movies alone no body with me sometimes i enjoy lonely sometimes if i have any company than go with friends otherwise if go lonely nobody with me