Is there a stigma in going out by yourself? I'm planning on going to see 'Mad Max: Fury Road' this afternoon. And I'm going by myself because it's a weekday and my wife is at work. Also, she doesn't want to see it. Even though it's apparently hella feminist. Action movie, strong feminist characters and story lines, what's not to like? Also, Tom Hardy. One of two reasons 'Inception' was tolerable, the other being Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Is it weird to go see a movie by yourself? Or is it okay at certain times?
I have gone to see multiple movies by myself, so it's not like it's weird for me to do this. I have always gone on a day off in the middle of the afternoon before it gets busy and is cheaper. There's movies that I want to see that my wife just has no interest in. And it's funny, because there usually has been a few other people that are there by themselves. It's like a little club. Except no one wants to talk to each other and avoiding eye contact is crucial. I'm pretty sure when I saw 'Choke' I was the only person in the theater.
I have always looked at going to the movies by myself as okay as long as it's during the day. If you are going in the evening by yourself, that seems weird. Evening movie going seems like a date time frame or a family event time frame. That's not to say you can't go see a movie in the evening by yourself. This could be the only time you are able to go because of work or other engagements. And besides, there are some movies that just need to be seen on the big screen. Usually action movies with tons of explosions because it grabs you and won't let go. I saw 'Return of the King' by myself and the Battle of the Pelennor Field sequence was absolutely amazing. Watching it at home doesn't have the same effect as seeing it in the theater.
There aren't any rules that say you can't go see a movie by yourself. Even if people say that it's weird, who gives a shit? You want to go see a movie, you don't have anyone else to go see it with, go see it. Make a day of it. Make it about you. Treat yourself. Sneak some candy in to avoid the high prices.
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