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    AMC Plainville 20

    3.2 (173 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Kathleen S.

    Enjoyed a movie here with my mother. Staff is friendly and helpful. Large variety of theaters here. Concession stand was good too.

    Employees must wash hands

    Employees handle tons of food. There's no soap in the bathroom which means they are returning to work with urine and fecal matter on their hands. Absolutely gross!

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    Amy R.

    This is definitely the better AMC in the area. They show more movies and allow IMAX and Dolby, which is a game changer. The popcorn and drinks are hit or miss. And there's always ample parking. Warning: the bathrooms are always filthy.

    Alia W.

    I am extremely disappointed with the experience I had at AMC Plainville this evening. My family and friends are avid movie goers; most of have AMC A-List and after tonight's experience, we do not know if we can continue to support AMC. A group of 12 of us went to the movies to see the new Captain America movie; we all were in the same row but entered the theater at different times since some of us ordered from the concessions. One hour into the movie, an AMC worker entered the row and asked my friend to follow her out of the theater. Security was waiting at the front of the theater. A few minutes after my friend did not return, his girlfriend, my dad and I left the theater to see what was going on. We walked to the lobby to see 7 AMC workers surrounding my friend. We immediately walked over and asked what was going on, in which my friend told us that they are accusing him of recording the movie on his phone. The only evidence they had was a picture of a screen which was incredibly grainy, and you could only see the back of a person's head holding a phone. The picture was so grainy, you couldn't really even identify this person at all. They stated that the person in the video recorded the first 35 minutes of the movie, including the previews. My friend and his girlfriend MISSED the previews since they were ordering $70 worth of concession stand food (they have the receipt to show the time when they ordered the food) so obviously the person in the video could not have been him. Even the young woman who served them the concession stand food (who was one of the AMC workers surrounding my friend, which again why did they need to have 7 workers, including a security guard, surrounding him for allegedly recording a movie) confirmed that she served him at concessions. My friend also showed the AMC workers his photo library to show them that he did not record the movie at all and they said that he could of already "sent it, emailed it, or send it to the cloud." They told my friend that he needs to leave the premises or they would call the cops. My friend asked them to call the cops. The police officers arrived and even said that they don't think it was him in the picture (because even grainy, looks nothing like my friend), but said unfortunately since AMC is a private company they have the right to have people removed from the premises. My friend was being extremely respectful and understood that there was nothing that can be done other than contacting corporate at this point. Extremely, extremely disappointed in AMC. Like I mentioned, we are avid movie goers. Even during COVID, we would rent out private theaters so we can still continue to support and it's something we always look forward to doing. This has tainted our experience so much. AMC workers absolutely profiled my friend as someone who would record movies illegally and I'm writing this review to warn others. They escorted him out of the theaters and as they were walking to the lobby, my friend politely asked them who they were looking for and they were silent. They literally treated him as a criminal without having any legitimate proof that he did anything wrong. They also surrounded him in the center of the lobby area, as many people walked by and it was extremely humiliating for my friend. We are considering never supporting AMC again unless this situation is rectified. We have spent thousands of dollars at this theater just to be treated like criminals without proof.

    Dan R.

    "I'm working so hard, I'm working for the company I'm working so hard to keep you in the luxury" (Jagger/Richards) Luxury is the key word of your AMC Plainville 20 Experience. Big luxurious upholstered chairs that will likely put whatever you have in your living room to shame. And if you can locate the push button below your cup holder, you'll discover that your seat will recline as the footrest ascends. The theater is neat and clean and downright gorgeous. The sound system is fantastic and the place rumbles and vibrates accordingly with the action on the screen. And the quality of the images on the screen were crisp and clear. We bought our tickets at the lobby bank of kiosks and reserved our two seats. By not patronizing the concession stand we interacted with zero human beings - no cashier, no ticket taker, no usher. Nada. We just came back from the 12:05 showing of The Boys in the Boat. Our Senior tickets were nicely priced at $10.09. Thank you for a fantastic customer experience.

    Me sitting in front of my seat I love these little tables that they have here
    Loryl S.

    The seats were really comfortable they reclined the theater was very clean and they made everything fresh for us. The movie quality was really good I really enjoyed honestly how clean the seats were the most. They offer a wide variety of popcorn sizes and snacks and drinks. They have mozzarella sticks and sliders as well as hot dogs and candy. They have slushie machines and the soda machines where you can mix match or pick from a bunch of different types.

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    Ivana F.

    My movie spot! I signed up to be a free AMC stubs member and with my membership it includes 5$ Tuesdays! What a affordable option to take the kids out for a nice relaxing evening. Forget taco Tuesday, this is my new to go! Along with the great ticket price deal, AMC also included 5$ popcorn and icee deals til Jan. 2023 which was a hit for all us to be able to enjoy a nice snack during the show. Tonight's movie choice was Wakanda Forever which ended up being phenomenal. The recliner seats were clean and cozy and the quality of the big screen and sound were on point. The crowd was moderate and seating was spread out which was nice. I love the option of buying online and picking your seats before you go. Such a great feature and such a convenience to be able to book ahead. I'm so excited to see what the girls pick for the next Tuesday movie night!

    First time Lounging at this Joint.
    John L.

    This mega theater is a significant distance from our home, but the seating alone is worth the journey! Power recliners! The only issue, staying awake during the show. Oh one more challenge, how to master drinking a soda or slurpy freeze in a horizontal position. Today, Mama Bear and I decided to venture out to see a first night release of the Western Star with The Boss. We purchased reserved recliners online, uploaded the tickets on My Wallet app, walked the Red Carpet to the "Ticket Taker" (Scanner), and proceeded to the theater. Being 45 minutes early and stuffed from a dinner out we took a chance and peeked inside. Empty! Sweet, in the recliners, dull lighting, Mama snoozing, and the Nerd it Yelping. What could be better? Free popcorn?

    Dolby Cinema, great sound and screen quality!

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    Very busy theater. Friendly staff, easy to get snacks, beautiful theaters and comfy seats that recline!

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    i love this theater the facility is really nice wonderful wait staff and you're allowed to buy beer win win ..i highly recommend AMC

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    Saw Mission Impossible & it was great! Ate popcorn & chicken tenders with honey mustard yummy Very enjoyable afternoon

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    Needs better Movie seats and bathrooms are smelly and gross food is Moldy and stale regrets

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    Me and my daughter we love coming to this AMC great service very clean and friendly staff I highly recommended

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    Great theater with an awesome selection of food and snacks. Comfortable seating, and lots of movies showing at one time.

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    The guy that checks your tickets when you walk in literally does not stop speaking you will be late for your movie.

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    The IMAX theater doesn't have the recliner seats. What is the point of paying extra for a great experience in crappy seats

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    Ask the Community - AMC Plainville 20

    Still in business? I have driven to here twice in the last two months and it's closed. No signs--…

    It's still in business. I go there all the time, and don't usually see too many staff members; most of the purchasing you do there (tickets, concessions) can be done through a computer, which may be why they don't have much staff and aren't picking… 

    I've seen the kiosks, but i was wondering if they have a slot for dollar bills to pay? if not, then how would you pay if you don't have a card?

    If the self-serve kiosks don't have dollar bill slots to pay, there are still regular registers where you can see an attendant to get your tickets.

    Are there recliners in IMAX theater?

    Yes!

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    Review Highlights - AMC Plainville 20

    The sound system at this theater is amazing; other AMC theaters advertise the Dolby Cinema experience but they don't seem to compare.

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    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    My mother is a lover of all things old Hollywood, so when I learned of this museum online, I knew I…read morehad to take our family as a Christmas present. We weren't sure what to expect from our experience, but we spent about an hour here and thought it was really cool! The owner is so nice and really takes the time to go through each and every piece of his exhibit with you. Learning about the connections he had with the actors and how he obtained the different props was so interesting. If you're looking for something different to do, I recommend stopping by for a tour!

    The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a classic movie monster museum that opened in Bristol,…read moreConnecticut in 1966. It was founded by local artist Cortlandt Hull. As a young boy, Hull was frequently ill and occupied much of his time by building Aurora monster plastic model kits. He soon became fascinated with movie makeup and how it could transform an actor into a fearsome creature. Hull was disappointed with the "Chamber of Horrors" at many wax museums, so he decided to open his own horror museum. He started building life-size monster figurines. The first one he built was "Zenobia, The Gypsy Witch". Hull's father Robert helped him build a Swiss chalet-style building to house the full-size monsters, and the museum officially opened in 1966 when Hull was just 13-years-old. As an adult, Hull worked in the film industry creating art prints as well as creating special effects make-ups. He made a lot of connections with various actors and make-up artists over the years. His museum continued to grow and the monster figures continued to improve. For several decades the small museum was located on Hull's home property and was only open during the Halloween season. In the 2010s, the museum relocated to the Bristol Historical Society. There was more room for the monster figures and Hull was also able to showcase many of the authentic movie props he had collected over the years. The museum moved to its current larger location in Plainville in time for Halloween 2020. It is now open year-round, not just for Halloween. I have visited the Witch's Dungeon several times over the years since I was just a young boy. I still remember that first visit very well because it made such an impression on me. I'm a huge fan of the classic movie monsters. I've enjoyed watching the museum grow and improve over the following decades. There's an impressive collection of various movie artifacts and props, but the real stars of the museum are the full size figures of classic monsters that appeared from the 1920s to the 1950s. Some of my favorites include the Frankenstein Monster, the Phantom of the Opera, Count Orlok, the Fly, and the Werewolf of London. The latter was portrayed by Hull's great uncle: the late actor Henry Hull. If you're a fan of horror films then you must visit the Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum!

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    Cinestudio - The Fred Pfeil Memorial Ticket Booth

    Cinestudio

    4.9(21 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    Cinestudio is an independent film theater that opened on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford,…read moreConnecticut in February 1970. It was founded by a group of Trinity College students that included Peter Stott, Ted Kroll, Peter McMorris, Charles Rumsey, James Hanley, Anne Risdon, Larry Stires and Randy Man. The group of film-obsessed students made a home for themselves in a little-used lecture hall inside the Clement Chemistry Building. The room, unfortunately, possessed troubled acoustics. Within two years, and with the help of Ralph Mauro from National Theater Supply and Lonny Jennings at Dolby, the sound issues were rectified and the room was transformed into a recreation of a 1930s film house. The grand opening (a double feature of "Alice's Restaurant" and The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine") was sold out. Cinestudio screens a variety of second-run, independent, foreign, and classic films. The single-screen venue has a seating capacity of approximately 485, 4K Digital Cinema systems, as well as 35mm and 70mm film projectors for use in studio archive presentations. Cinestudio features a spectacular gold Austrian screen curtain that rises at every show, real balcony seating, and the gold lion courant insignia. I recently visited Cinestudio for the first time. I read about it and an online article and couldn't believe that I had never heard of it before. I parked in a small parking lot on Summit Street and followed the sign which led me through a stone archway. As I walked along the Main Quad, I saw the neon color-changing lights of Cinestudio. Entering Cinestudio is a blast from the past. I purchased my ticket at the Fred Pfeil Memorial Ticket Booth (only $10 a show) and then headed to the concessions area where I purchased a giant bucket of popcorn for only $5. A volunteer told me, "The balcony is nice, but if this is your first time here then I recommend the lower level. You can hear the sound system much better." The interior of the theater was absolutely gorgeous with red accents. The film that I was seeing during my visit was the 1978 remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers": part of the theater's ongoing series "Our National Nightmare: 2026 Anxieties in 1970s American Film". Many screenings at Cinestudio are introduced by a guest speaker; this one featured Roger Benham. Although I have seen this film a number of times before, this was my first time seeing it on the silver screen....and it was so much more frightening now. This was my first visit to Cinestudio, but it certainly won't be my last!

    I love Cinestudio, I will support this place foreverrrr! I got to see the secret agent which really…read morewasn't playing anywhere else in my area, besides one showing at AMC that I couldn't make. Cinestudio is now my go to spot for films that don't have large releases or general indie films. The theater is also so beautiful and classic! I can't wait to come back and bring friends.

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    Apple Cinemas - Self checkout

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    3.1(22 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    I was really excited to give this theatre a try, but unfortunately I do not think we'll be back…read more Walking in it looks like a nice, clean theatre with ticket kiosks and a large snack selection. Our matinee movie ticket was $13. Candy was $6 per item. We passed on the popcorn. The bathrooms did not seem very clean, and one of the faucets was broken. Entering the theatre and walking up to our seats at the top, the stairs were soo dark I tripped, and we ended up having to use our flashlights to find our seats, because the row and numbers for the seats were missing (we were the only ones in the room at that point). We finally counted to where our seats were, and the recliners did not work. The leather was cracked. No one told us these seats were out of order. We tried some next to them, same thing. Thankfully it was not a busy showing and we were able to find seats that were unoccupied and working. But it seems crazy to me that they are ok selling a regular-priced ticket for a broken and cracked recliner. The overall quality and sound of the movie playing, however, was good.

    This used to be my go to theater. But unfortunately, it has taken a nose dive. When I went to see…read morethe movie Sinners, the staff shut the movie down before it was finished. Well, the movie kept playing, but without sound and with the lights on. Everyone in the theater stood up and was trying to figure out what to do. We went out into the main area and could not find any staff anywhere. Eventually, someone went upstairs into the private staff area and was able to locate someone. They convinced them to give us vouchers for a free movie. But that doesn't fix the fact that we didn't get to see the end of the movie. The next time I came, it was to see the movie warfare. I was only about three minutes late, past the start time of the movie, but they started the movie early and did not play previews at all. So I missed the first part of the movie, which was really strange. I've never experienced that before. I don't know who they've got employed back there running things... But they don't seem to care at all.

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    Apple Cinemas - Waterbury

    Apple Cinemas - Waterbury

    3.1(43 reviews)
    12.7 mi

    I'll begin by saying it is good to have a movie theater at the mall again!…read more For the last couple years, many of us who wanted to go see a movie had to go to another town to see it. I was definitely one of those people. My last movie when Regal was here was Sonic 2, and this last night I went, the movie I had gone to see was Sonic 3. Every movie I had gone to see between these 2 movies I had to buy a ticket to go see in Norwalk, and sometimes I would have to call Ubers to make part of my trip home from a movie. Avatar 2, Transformers Rise of the Beasts, and the Furiosa movies were the movies in which I had to employ this method. So yeah, I am thankful to have had Apple Cinemas move here. But don't think that will get you an automatic 5 because, well, it's not. See, when I got here last night, this theater looked like a ghost town. The pocket areas where we could go to the bathroom were closed off, so if you need the bathroom, you have to go into the mall itself. This can quickly become a problem if the main mall had already closed for the night. You can however still go to the bathroom after you pass through the checkpoint where you get your ticket okayed to go. The lobby is basically scorched earth because there's nothing there anymore. I used to love coming in early and playing the arcade machines to kill time before the movie. It was one of the best things about movie nights. Even the old location of Apple Cinemas had something for me to do when I went to that location for the last time. But now there's nothing. Come on! Bring these back! They were so much fun! Concessions are back-to-basics in terms of what's available, but buying concessions are a bit of a pain now. They need to simplify this if they expect people to buy popcorn or any other kinds of snacks. The recliner chairs thankfully are still here. They do look messy when you walk in, but they still work fine. I'll give them a 3. This place still has their kinks to work out and hopefully Waterbury residents can stay in town for their movie nights going forward. My main things this place needs to improve on is their methods of purchasing concessions and they REALLY need to bring back the arcades!

    They need to start cleaning after every film, before the next one starts. The floors are…read moredisgusting, and all the seats are left greasy and dirty.

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