It was a cute experience. If you're looking for one of those recliner seat places this isn't it…read more It's more old school authentic, a vibe I feel that places are really missing these days. Show your tickets, order your food and take your seats. Straightforward. Theres also a nice area outside for sitting with umbrellas if you want to come early and eat outside, with a view of the park. Our movie was a little lame but hey we picked it, dang. It is a relatively small theater so definitely order your tickets early. We did maybe 3 days beforehand and there were lots of seating options.

In a world of disappearing arts venues, here's another place to support! Excellent independent film…read moreofferings, good pizza, friendly staff... we have an obligation to keep these civic arts venues going! Go see a film!!

The fam just got back from a weeklong trip to Rockland. I can't say enough about how wonderful Main…read moreSt is, and this theater is one of the shining jewels. The space is absolutely wonderful and screams of old-world glamour. The seats are comfortable, the selection of snacks is large, and the bathrooms are well-lit and clean. I highly recommend a sit in the Strand!

The Strand was an old stand-by when I was a kid growing up in Rockland, before Flagship cinemas…read moreopened up. But they really shone brightest after the remodel. Indie films, live music, incredibly classy interior, and friendly employees, this place is a must-visit for someone who wants a classy night out.

We drove here from Bar Harbor on a rainy day to see Top Gun. The next day was rainy so we drove…read moreback to see Jurassic Park! Overall, the facility was clean and well kept. The ticket sellers were friendly. The seating could not be purchased beforehand and it was pretty packed. One thing: the first movie we went to had a series of 'commercials' which ran for a good 10 minutes at the start time of the movie. This was followed by another 10 minutes or so of coming attractions. It just seemed a little odd that the local commercials (volume MUCH too loud for some) would not be played as folks were waiting for the film to start (ie. before the start time of the film). There was one for a seat belt PSA which showed a mom being greeted by a trooper to say her son was killed; it was a little much for some of the patrons who complained loudly. Interestingly, this PSA, although relevant and a needed reminder, was not played the second day. Popcorn was good, but not hot. Seats were comfy. Overall, it was a nice way to spend a few hours during a downpour. There's a great restaurant, Timber, nearby which we'd highly recommend.

Wanted to check-out the latest "Mission Impossible" and was gonna see it in Orono, but it turned…read moreout the Movie Rocket cinemas had "re-opened," so we thought we'd see it there since we've never been to that theater. Well, driving up to the theater complex was not promising, with a parking lot that was barely asphalted, and a building that truly looked like a warehouse masquerading as a cinema, with a façade that didn't even have a marquee, much less anything appealing to lure anyone inside! (See my pics.) Inside, the entryway was dull and out-of-place, with a handful of sad-looking arcade machines -- do kids even have an interest in these antiquated thing-a-ma-jigs?!?! Anyway, no one was making use of any of it. We paid for our film at the concession stand. I always buy popcorn and soda, no matter what movie I see (or even if I just had lunch prior to the film!), just because.... That said, their popcorn was lackluster, but edible. Tom Cruise was delegated to one of the back theaters (there were only us two for the entire film!); it wasn't looking promising.... The house itself was very basic like any other mainstream theater complex: rectangular room with a flat, rectangular screen. Surprisingly, the seats were very comfortable, roomy, with a lot of legroom. (It made the film immensely more enjoyable!) Unfortunately, there was a lot of "bleeding" of soundtrack from adjoining houses -- not horrifically, but it was there throughout, even with all the explosions in our film. Overall, I will say that we probably will drive a little further to Orono for any future films; nevertheless, our experience at Movie Rocket was decent and OK. (And, too, it was cheaper in Orono for matinees....) ;)

Super comfortable, large seats!! The popcorn is awesome and the The staff is very friendly.read more

I've been to this theater twice and it's been so so. Pricing is decent, the food options are OK,…read morestaff have been more kinda not cool than cool though you have a mix of both. This last experience was a couple days ago to watch the Nosferatu movie and the movie started. They didn't close any of the doors or even turn the lights off. The light wash on the screen was awful, as you can see in the video clip. I also was sitting in the back in a chair that was busted listening to the movies across the hall because all of the theater doors are open. I went out and shut the doors for the theaters right around our and then the doors for Narato so that I can actually listen to the Nosferatu movie not every other movie that had allowed crash bang audio track. Not a lot of options around and the theater is not bad, it's just I was left unimpressed. Also, the popcorn gives me a major stomach ache

What an amazing surprise find! We were looking to go see a regular movie, but the times were off…read moreand so we decided to see a film at the main film site. The screen are very good. The staff is very helpful.

What a unique and wonderful find!…read more I wanted to see a movie that came out less than two weeks ago, but when I searched showtimes my usual (closer to home) theater had no more showings. But Maine Film Center was listed with showtimes, so I decided to give this new place a try! And I'm so glad I did! The building and amenities are all new and stunning! The theater was small but had very comfortable seats (all with cup holders). The audio and visual quality was excellent too. I bought a small popcorn too and it was the best popcorn I've ever had at a movie theater! The popcorn kernels had great natural flavor and were enhanced only with a sprinkle of salt and the optional butter, which tasted like real melted butter. There was no taste of icky oils and powders like at other movie theaters. However, for those wanting a bolder flavor, there was an array of popcorn seasonings on the counter for customers to add to their popcorn if they so choose. The staff was also pleasant and helpful, helping me with my transactions, pointing me in the direction of restrooms, and answering any of my questions. I highly recommend the Maine Film Center and I look forward to going back!

My favorite theatre in Maine! On Wednesdays, which is the best day to go, I'm usually the only one…read morein the theatre for the screening. Previously went to see the Minecraft Movie, and I was the only one there! The staff are all very nice, and the popcorn and candy is great too. Colonial Theatre is the best!

I loved this place. The price for a ticket was $4, the popcorn was $2-$4, the drink was $2 and…read morecandy was $2. The theater itself was very clean and was like going back to the 70's in style, but the sound and screen were like new...Very good quality at a great price.

Where else can you take 3 people to the movies, load up on candy, popcorn and drinks and still walk…read moreout only 25 bucks lighter? Basically nowhere! I was in Skow for my sons graduation and we were bored so he and his gf took me to the Strand to see the latest Pirates of the Caribbean flick. I was super stoked to sit in an actual balcony. It reminded me of being a kid. That alone was worth 25 bucks. The theater was clean and IMHO beautiful in its own way. Like a total throw back in time. NOw, I am not sure I will ever make it back to Skowhegan, but if I do and am bored, I will definitely visit Strand Cinema again.