Staff is working hard to keep this older theater working. Popcorn, soda candy are movie standards. Credit card swipe machines not operating during our visit, but installed. Not stadium seating, not super comfortable cushy chairs, but sufficient. Large drinks don't fit in cup holders, but their big. All these but can't beat the price to see a movie (student/military/senior discounts apply). Kinda nostalgic movie experience.
They have changed hands a couple times over the years. Quality and service are slowly improving. I go to see movies there that are not the blockbusters.
Nicer than than the old one. Great concession stand. When the reclining seats come it will be perfect.
We love going here to this theatre. The greeters/ ticket takers at the door are extremely sweet and nice. We also love the popcorn bucket and the special price on Tuesdays. Its in a great location with several different places to eat right next door....
The people are great! I mistakenly brought my daughter to a movie I didn't expect to be as violent as it was. So we walked out to find a better suited movie. None were going to start soon so they offered a refund or gift certificate for the ones I paid for. I didn't even have to ask. That's great customer service!
Not bad. It could use a little love. Employees are very kind w/good service
AMC just bought this place. Other than the name changes, no updates on the hardware yet. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The theatres inside may need some updates.
Lots of parking.
We saw Transformers in 3D the night it opened. Loved the flick. All the Employees were helpful, and courteous. And one issue,and of course this is a reflection on the Owner's...the theater we watched the movie in had a Stench of a Serious NEED of thorough CLEANING. No Air Fresheners will cover this up...Clean And Recover the Seats. Get a Professional to do this, the Employees can maintain the floors, but the Stench is from years of not properly cleaning the Upholstery. We love this beautiful theater but it needs Good Cleaning and Maintenance.
Getting a bit run down. We've been here a few times in the past, but last night was probably our last. Seats are not comfortable and it actually smelled bad. Needs to be renovated, updated and cleaned. It's a little cheaper than other theaters and rarely has crowds, but because of the seating you can't have anyone taller than a toddler sit in front of you or the screen can be partially blocked. If you need to save a few bucks and don't mind a little older theater with uncomfortable seats then the movie will be fine. Just sit close enough to not be distracted by people opening the door and letting in light during the movie.
Being a Poway local, I thought I would go see a movie in Poway on a hot afternoon. First we got two sodas and a large Popcorn. The guy first started to give us the wrong size popcorn. Then he scrapped the bottom, so it was filled with tiny little pieces of popcorn with Burt pieces in it ....second, I just had surgery on my food and the handicap bathroom was out of order, so you had to climb the stairs .....third, after setting through a ton of commercials which I understand. But, when the movie started. The lights were still on and the movie, 'the Mummy', had no sound. So we were lost on what was going on. This is NOT the first time this has happened to me here in Poway. We told them and so the movie was started over and the lights were turned off. I think next time we will just drive over to Mira Mesa theaters and try them.
FREEZING !!! Had to be 42 inside , with air blowing, on a very cold rainy day...everyone one around us was also freezing. Called and the person who answered at 9:18 pm stated a technician said the ac was "fine". Apparently he didn't sit through the 2 1/2 hour movie. Need to adjust the temp !!!
Not exactly the most lavish or updated, but what this theater lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in price and availability. Granted I rarely see a movie on opening night any more, this place is great with their discounts on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and if the movie has been out for a bit, there is no worry about walking in right when it starts, you get to sit in an ideal spot. The only major con I can come up with is that the bathrooms are on the second level, so when you need to go to them during the middle of a great movie, you are having to book it up the stairs and back.
My previous visits have been great, but today I was disappointed. The movie was great but the sound was so low, i had a hard time hearing it, and I have good hearing. The theater we were in, #1, was run down, very old school feeling. The people on either side of us were distracting with their phones ringing and texting throughout the movie. No amount of hints got their attention. I wanted to complain to someone but my husband talked me out of it. I guess I just expected more from a Poway establishment. I guess I will have to do more research to make sure we don't go into theater 1 again. One last thing, some of the women's stalls did not have toilet paper. I know instead of complaining, I should have taken actions, which I feel, I'm partly doing by writing this review.
Poway has pretty standard movie and refreshment prices. They provide solid customer service and there is some great places to eat right around the theater too. I definitely recommend them.
Great price. Never hugely busy. Good price. Bit dated, but did not spoil enjoyment.