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    Cinema Detroit

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Dawn V.

    This cinema is an experience in itself! Feels like you're watching with a group of your friends and harkens back to the days of "going to the pictures". Everyone's super friendly and ready to tell you all about the history of the building, just ask. We saw "Don't Ask Twice", a film by Mike Birbiglia and Ira Glass, (if you're a NPR fan you should go!), so we were sitting in the smaller screening room. Love the red carpet touch! Two diet cokes and candy came to $4, a price I haven't experienced at the movies since the 80's! The building pre-dates the 1900's, so reading other Yelpers complain about the aesthetics/comfort level compared to the Imagine or any other modern theatre is ridiculous. You're coming her to be part of history and pat roof Detroit. We love it.

    Erin E.

    If you are looking for a hi-tech posh viewing experience, keep going! The sound quality was poor, difficult to hear at some points during the movie, and it's not hi-def But I liked the over all VIBE. It's not your typical run of the mill theater. If you like something intimate and off the besten path pop in. .

    RE A.

    Cinema Detroit has stolen my heart especially since it's in my neighborhood. This lovely Little Slice of Heaven in the middle of the cast Corridor will be my spot anytime I feel the need for darkness and a movie. They've got Faygo and fresh popped popcorn. I love the seats and the widescreen is very crisp. They must have the best projection equipment because even these Classic Movies I'm watching here are crystal clear. The lovely building was once the furniture store but since they purchased it and opened it up to restore it as a theater seeing the interior is absolutely stunning. The Beautiful tile ceiling the lovely wooden walls and of course the antique Cabinetry at the confection stand are all worth a visitperiod support a theater inside the city which has parking right by the door and a great schedule with the same prices you'll get at any theater. The only difference is you will love this theater you will absolutely come back and you will say thank you Cinema Detroit for being here for me. I have to say thank you to Yelp for inviting me to this theater to a event because if you had not invited me I would have continued to drive by it and missed it for the gem it is.

    I saw the sign
    Eric G.

    I needed a break from family and came across Cinema Detroit when searching for theaters. I was intrigued that it was a smaller theater and primarily showed independent flicks. I decided to check out their first showing of the afternoon Moonlight. I got there about 40 minutes before the first showing. I walked up to the door and it was locked. I wasn't sure Cinema Detroit was open but there were two cars in the parking lot and I saw a sign mention the doors opened 30 minutes prior to first showing. The time went by pretty fast and before I knew it the doors were open. I was literally the first customer of the day. The guy working the counter (not sure if he was the main owner) was friendly. I bought my ticket and normally I don't drink soda but I was drawn to the retro looking Faygo bottles (I used to drink that stuff like crazy growing up in the Motor City) and decided to get some along with a medium popcorn. Total cost was $13 which I thought was pretty reasonable. The popcorn needed to be made so I went inside the theater to settle in. The room felt a bit cozy. They had about 150 seats maybe doing a quick mental count. I normally sit way in the back to avoid crazy kickers but figured since I didn't expect a major crowd, I opted to sit in the middle of the room near the center of that row. I found the seat comfortable. I could hear the popcorn maker finishing so I was about to get up and pick up my order after snapping a couple pics. However the owner brought in the popcorn for me which was cool. Just when I thought I'd be the only one watching another patron came in. Eventually two other couples popped in just as the previews were beginning. So there were six of us in all. Moonlight wound up being a great movie choice. I was comfortable sitting the only minor issue being that the room got chilly at times when the heat would stop coming in. But it was nice being able to see a movie without some of the craziness you get in a larger theater. The neighboring area where Cinema Detroit sits seemed fine. I didn't worry about leaving my car parked in the street. I will definitely be back to check out future titles. So cool to see a place like this in the Motor City.

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    It is awesome to have a place to see smart, independent films in Detroit. Quirky location that really works.

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    I love both theaters, especially the smaller, cozy screening room with the couches. It is my favorite theater anywhere.

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    Is there an curfew for teens under the age 18?

    Thank you for the question. Minors are welcome but need to be accompanied by an adult. The only exception being movies rated NC-17 - for those movies, no one under 18 years old can attend.

    Does this have a parking lot?

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    Review Highlights - Cinema Detroit

    They offer popcorn, candy, Mexican cokes, and Faygo products at ridiculously reasonable prices.

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    AMC John R 15

    AMC John R 15

    3.3
    (192 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    First time visit to this movie theater. We attended a later evening showing on a Thursday, so it…read morewas fairly dead and zero lines. The tickets were easy to purchase online same day. The concessions staff were friendly and efficient. Only 4 stars for concessions pricing...$8 for an icy? Crazy. The theater itself was clean, the chairs reclined, and were cozy. The previews were 20 minutes long which was excessive. The volume was a little louder than I would have liked, but the overall movie experience was great.

    Took my kids in for the new FNAF movie and the staff was unbelievably rude…read more A manager came out to snap at a girl about wearing a mask. As the girl was complying with the request,, the manager snapped at her again to let her know she could take it out to her car if she couldn't follow the rules (that she was following). The guy working behind the concessions counter was a straight up jerk. No idea if it was little man syndrome, or what, but he had a terrible attitude; he was huffing and blowing and tsk-ing about everything, even though there was nothing wrong happening. Not sure who he was mad at, but taking it out on the customers and making them feel uncomfortable because he wants to huff and pout about things isn't ok. Not to mention his fingernails were too long and they were dirty. Food service workers should not have dirty fingernails. It had been a while since we have come to this particular theatre...I'm starting to remember why.

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    Michigan Theatre

    Michigan Theatre

    3.4
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    1.2 mi

    Imagine Detroit's finest theatre, The Fox, being used as a parking garage…read more Why that would be ludicrous!!! An abomination!!! Blasphemy!!! Unfortunately, this was the fate of the now crumbling Michigan Theatre. Once a crown jewel of Detroit, the theatre captured the very essence of the opulence of the city's new found wealth during the roaring twenties. Three million dollars went into building this lavish structure, and now it's decaying as a parking garage. **smh** If you're fascinated with historic buildings or looking to do some urban exploring, def pay a visit to the Michigan Theatre. It's a fully functioning three-story parking facility that you can access thru the main or side entrance. Please note, it's open to visitors Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. You might think you can sneak past that squirly security guard, but don't underestimate him -or- the creeper parking attendant that lurks in the corner of the garage perched on an arm rest with cat in tow (à la Dr. No), as they'll instruct you to return during regular business hours.

    Tried to go and see this garage in person on a Monday afternoon and it was closed. There were no…read moresigns indicating why or until when it was closed. We tried every possible entrance on the sides of the building even through the garage but the garage was gated off and required some sort of badge to enter despite the large yellow sign that read "PARKING". Disappointing. One star.

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    Emagine Rochester Hills

    Emagine Rochester Hills

    3.6
    (139 reviews)
    20.5 mi

    I won passes to see an early screening of the new animated film GOAT at Emagine Rochester Hills…read more The marketing folks also gave out some cute swag including a foam paw (looks like a Detroit Lion's paw!), trading cards, and a mini poster. The building was open so we could line up early. The theater team were very nice about that. I like the Emagine movie theater chain and appreciate that they went to all recliner seating. Some also have heat, which is needed because they keep their theaters very cool. We viewed the film in their big EMAX theater - it's a great viewing and listening experience. My only beef with Emagine is that their concession teams don't always fill your popcorn bucket. Not to get all Falling Down on folks (keeping to the theater theme) but it would be nice to be served what is advertised. ‍ Alas, I'll be back. I like the location and especially the movie going experience at Emagine.

    Emagine is our go to theatre. Love the leather like seats for cleanliness. Love the reclining…read morechairs. Love the hot and cold features. Great benefits for joining their paid rewards system. Food is good quality for movie theatre. Decent prices and free refills on medium and large popcorn. Sound system is always good. They can be hit and miss on trash and popcorn pick up on how busy they are but also I think customers needs to do better job getting stuff INTO trash. Love how blankets always welcome and they even have some to buy if you want one. Easy parking.

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    Walking in to Emagine Rochester Hills
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