Great place for movies. They always have such great options for international movies and great bar as well. Their service is great, the staff is well trained and super friendly. read more

We just went here last night for the first day of the Vancouver Film Festival. We saw Ghost Trail and it was a really nice movie i enjoyed it, something different for us that we saw. The event workers were really nice and guided us to where we needed to go. It was clean and the seats were comfy. I saw a past review about mice and tbh that freaked me tf outttt but no there was no mice thank god. It was super clean they had popcorn we didnt get any snacks though, just enjoyed the movie read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - VIFF sign - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We figured we have dinner here before seeing our movie... Ordered these Nachos and was quite shocked and disappointed at what we saw and received. Paid 19.00 for this "crap"... was very unimpressed. One can buy 2 large bags of popcorn for this price and it would be well worth it. read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - You call these Nachos?????? For 19.00!!!! What a $@#~ ripoff !! One can buy 2 large bags of popcorn for that price!!! - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I made the mistake of buying a $50 holiday gift card from this theatre yesterday, and it's been nothing but frustrating! They were out of the physical bonus packages that come with a $50 purchase, but the staff member indicated a QR code on a display and explained that I could visit the link and get a virtual bonus package. Sadly, this was wrong - when I went to the site at home, it turned out that you could only get the virtual bonus packages if you purchased an e-card. Today I went back to the theatre for a refund, and the manager told me that gift cards were non-refundable purchases. I explained what I'd been told by his staff, but he didn't care. His only suggestion was that I could use the gift card to buy another gift card - again, wrong, when I got home and tried his suggestion, the site would only accept credit cards. Do none of these people know what they're talking about? read more

Recently saw an artsy movie here and was impressed with this theater. There are five cinema viewing rooms here (we were in the smallest one, I believe), and this theater complex feels more intimate than other multi-flex theaters around which are larger, louder, brighter and gaudier, with their neon lights, glaring muzak and frenetic signage and vending machines and sometimes arcade games in their lobbies and by the concession stands. In contrast, this cinema feels more like an artsy theater studio or art gallery showcasing films. It's quieter, calmer, more sedate, and it seems cleaner, too. When I visited, the client demographics differed, too; the audiences were older (this may have been a result of the time of day I visited, and the movie I saw. Not sure). And it wasn't remotely crowded, either. The whole movie-watching experience just seemed more...genteel. I liked how you can choose your seat when purchasing your ticket, so there's pre-arranged seating. Interesting how the bathroom in the lobby is unisex and accommodates only one person at a time. Again, just different than in larger cineplexes. Note that you have to be over 19 years old to go to a movie here (so don't bring the kids!). They serve alcoholic beverages here, thus explaining the age restriction. There is paid parking in an underground garage in the building, and metered parking on the street (we parked on Pine, a block away. I didn't see any free parking spots anywhere in the vicinity). read more

Bad first impression. There was soda spilled on my assigned seat that had not been cleaned up. Whatever. It happens. So I ask an employee to wipe it down. She does a mediocre job, not bothering to unfold the seat to clean the part I have to sit on. Ugh, fine. I go downstairs to get paper towel from the bathroom so I can clean it myself. It's empty. Of course. So I ask the employee to try cleaning it again, and she does, but still I accidentally brush upon the odd sticky spot throughout the film. Gross. read more

When you want to enjoy the movie with some alcohol and no kids but don't want to pay VIP price, here is the place. The theater size seemed a little smaller than ones from Metrotown and International village but I like the sophisticated and comfortable environment. read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - I like the lights. Not like usual Cineplex - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

MICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was at the late show here (Fifth Avenue Cinemas... theatre #3 balcony level). Was waiting for the movie to start and a mouse ran out about 2 feet from me. It could probably smell my popcorn. Disgusting and literally terrifying for someone scared of mice (I'm sure some of you can relate). Not to mention the disease they carry around and you SERVE FOOD. Plus, a great way to completely lose one's appetite. I would have left, but didn't want to waste my money and really wanted to see the movie. Moved to the lower level (not like that would help because if you see them darting out, there are TONS more where that came from, but thought it would at least be busier down there so I was hoping that would deter them from roaming around until I left) ... and saw them literally crossing the aisle during the movie. Can't even focus on the movie after this happens - can't even keep your feet on the floor. Most people never notice because of course, it's dark and you would hope there are measures in place to prevent this. And imagine they run on the seats and really catch you off guard. Sick! The whole complex must be infested... and talk about rodent heaven with all of the popcorn scraps, food pieces, dirty cup holders, dirty floors. On top of that, the manager lady (I'm guessing Manager, as she was dealing with the cash register after closing) could have cared less when I told her as I was leaving, so that just tells me they see zero urgency in this issue. Here is a tip: when the movie industry is DYING and there are LITERALLY only a handful of people in your theatre, perhaps you should take something like MICE seriously and actually at least "act" like you give a crap when a customer comes and tells you this. Have you heard the phrase "customer service" or "customer experience"??? I have always loved this theatre and it hurts my heart to know I could never return now, even if I wanted to. I can only imagine where the mice are running around at night. YUCK! With the rat poison ban in BC... this is going to get even worse. read more

I am sad that some of the "magical" vibe has been lost since being renovated. However, progress is life and the changes are all beneficial! Access is now truly from 5th. My favorite part has not been lost: I don't mind travelling to get here as the theatre provides an experience. I love how the audiences are comprised largely of obvious "movie folks". When I watched "Midnight in Paris" at a stadium theatre it was a mostly silent experience. Friends wanted to see it here so I came along for a second viewing. The audience chortled, laughed and sighed along to the show. It felt like a shared experience - the very reason for going out to a movie instead of watching comfortably from my couch! On a recent visit I had a local organic chocolate bar that was a happy discovery :) The cinema is licensed and there are a nice selection of craft brew (as well as Earnest Ice Cream)! read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - Movie night! - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This theatre was originally started as an indie venue, but has since been bought out by Cineplex. Parking is available on Burrard after 1800. Before this time, spots can also be found on the side streets. When Cineplex took over, they also renovated the place. Two of the major changes is the relocation of the entrance to 5th Avenue - the former Burrard entrance is now an exit only. Not sure why they did this exactly other than that the original setup may have made the front too crowded. In addition, they added a lounge for people to loiter while waiting for their movies. The theatres themselves are quite small. Seats are rubbery instead of cloth, but tilt back. I found myself rocking back and forth while watching the movie, as I couldn't seem to stay reclined for some reason. There isn't much of a lobby area now, so it can get crowded one while one looks for one's friends. I guess this would've been a decent venue for indie films when the place first opened, but now there isn't really much of a reason to watch anything here, especially when a much larger screen can be enjoyed at one of the SilverCity locations. read more

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This is exciting news! Yesterday when I was at the screener, the manager of the place said they are making dramatic changes to this theater. They have renovated the theaters room in phase 1. New chair, New flooring, New Walls. Phase 2 will be the lounge and snack area. Best of all its going to be an adult cinema serving alcohol and finger foods. Yes finger foods - which is better than popcorn and pop. Phase 3 is they are going to renovate the washroom. Yeah! I am kind of disgusted by their old washroom. Now they will sure attract me to go often. So excited to see how it will turn out. read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the Cineplex location we always go to. Good location, great seats, not too overwhelming, and great movie selections. Plus the bar for drinks and food. Definitely recommend!! read more

Friendly theatre that serves alcohol with character and story driven movies instead of blockbuster and CGI movies you'd find at Scotiabank downtown. This IS a movie theatre, so a glass of house wine will run you $12 and up. Suddenly, $3.25 for a bottle of water doesn't seem so expensive. Unfortunately, like the theatres at International Village, soundproofing is an issue. You'll hear audio from the next theatre during the quiet parts of your movie. There's also free street parking that's a few minutes away scattered around this theatre. read more

first time in a while and they had no coffee for a matinee screening. who does this? us stupid sheep pay outrageous prices for any crap you sell and yet you don't even have the courage to sell overpriced coffee at us! for shame. for shame. read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - my coffee at the cinema - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Restaurant service perfect, food great, drinks just fine. Go into the theater and the screen is flickering and I don't mean just one scene in candle light I mean all the previews and the main film. Unwatchable. The overhead flouros even after asking them to he turned off...not turned off. Frustrated I walked out , manager Gave me a free ticket for another location but the way he did it, ushering me to the front door immediately ... bad form dude. You've been doing this daily for alot more than just myself.. wouldn't even give it one star if I could. Total fail. read more

GO AGAIN? No. The theater really messed up start of the 3-D Lion King movie by not having it projected right. Then, at the end of the movie, the crew came in to clean while credits were still showing - They need to wait until the movie is all done! read more

The staff are rude and unwelcoming. I went here to see a movie with my daughter and her friend as a holiday treat. I arrived without my physical driver's license (my fault) but had a photo on my phone as well as a photo of my passport and my credit card with the same name with me. The woman checking vaccines was outright rude about not accepting the photo of the ID. I hadn't been here in ages and I will be sure to not come back. read more

Fifth Ave is my favorite cinema to go to for numerous reasons. It's like getting the VIP experience without the VIP prices. The food was surprising good and gave you options that were not just bar food. And there is at least one - maybe two - cinemas with a balcony. And it is a fun and different experience to watch a movie on a balcony. It changes your normal old movie experience into a real authentic film experience. And you have a real adult drink your side to comfort you. read more

Cineplex Fifth Avenue Cinemas - Cranberry quinao salad. Yummy - Cinema Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Pros: you can order alcohol AND bring it into the theatre with you, and no kids. Cons: the seats recline quite far back, so if the person in front of you decides to recline all the way it leaves you with less leg room than an economy flight, and get ready to be bashed in the knees if they recline abruptly. Also, it might have just been the particular movie (Black Panther) but the quality of the 3D sucked - it was very dim and blurry, so any action sequence was just a muddy mess. read more

This theatre was great for indie films. Now they only show mainstream movies. They offer the opportunity to choose your seat and alcohol that you can take to your seat. They no longer offer a variety of healthier snacks. They charge a lot for these 'services'. The bathrooms are often filthy and lacking basic amenities. Last couple times they've shown 20+ minutes of advertising ( mostly for cars) , then 10+ minutes of previews of upcoming features. I don't appreciate this lack of respect for customers time. They charge a lot for admission.....Patrons shouldn't need to sit through advertisements too!!! If this is a financial necessity, they should be honest about the time that the main feature actually starts. read more

No way will I ever go back to this Cinema. The amount of noise in the theatre itself attributable to people constantly going in and out of the cinema to get more beer or wine was just plain silly. And the seat kicking and people walking past you during the show because of that is ridiculous. Instead of watching the movie I spent my time reminding myself to stay calm. I actually thought the person behind me was handicapped, only to realize at the of the movie that no, she was just drunk. And then the sound proofing is also terrible. During quiet moments in the movie, the sound from the cinemas on either side was BOOOOMING through the walls. Stay away from this theatre if you want to actually watch a movie. read more

Local neighbourhood theatre that has undergone renovations and I have to say...... the place looks fantastic. The screen size isn't as huge as the Scotiabank or Silvercity, and there are only five movie choices, but if you want to chill in an upscale theatre or impress a date, this is the place to go. This is an over 19+ theatre.They serve alcohol and you can bring your drink with you to your seats. Yay ! There is no pizza or hot dog at the snack bar, but there is popcorn. Bonus that they also have a cozy lounge that serves a variety of finger food and even desserts like french macaroon. Lots of ample underground parking and also street parking. read more

Cute, quaint little cinema. I like it a bit better than Scotia Theatre downtown, although Scotia's is nicer. Also, this place serves booze! I didn't discover that until I was leaving though. I was in the small theatre near the front of the building. The chairs were comfortable, but if you're any closer than row F, your face is against the screen. This place is a bit difficult to get to, and the Burrard bus to downtown (044) stops running at 9pm, so you have the take the much less direct 004 to Granville. The Rio is still my favourite. read more

Holy moly has this place been upgraded! It always looked a bit downtrodden and sad before, but now it's got some serious pizzazz! The entrance is now around the side, and they have a bar/restaurant actually inside - past the ticket collection. I was here on Saturday with some friends, planning to see Spectre, but because they also have seat selection (AMAZING) we saw that it was really full and we would have had mediocre seats, so we went to see The Martian instead, and had awesome seats all together! The restaurant is ok, the service was definitely below par, and the food was pricey for what we got, but being able to take drinks into the theatre is pretty awesome. Boyfriend and I split an Italian sandwich, which turned out to be two small triangles with a heap of potato chips and a small cup of quinoa salad. The sandwich was tasty though, and kept the wolf from the door during the movie - although we did snack when we got home. The concession stand also sells booze, and I believe the whole theatre is 19+ - pretty awesome! It isn't a cheap theatre, but the perks are worth it! read more

I have come here several times for screenings, indie films and the occasional commercial blockbuster thrown in for good measure. The Fifth Avenue feels more intimate and the patrons more mature than at other multiplexes. There isn't a lot of glitz and the premises look a little long in the tooth but the seats are comfie, the sight lines good, and the sound and screen nice and clear. The last time I was there the popcorn was a little overcooked but they use real butter so it was still better than a lot that I have had. I hope they retain the type of films they select to show now they have been acquired by Cineplex! read more

I generally like the film selection - more art-house, film festival and international fare. However I'm really irritated with the changes that Cineplex has made since they took over operations recently - - very loud, incredibly annoying advertising (vs the old slide show featuring local businesses) followed by... - endless previews for crap mass-market movies (vs the short previews of art-house films) followed by... - that sonic blast they do before the movie starts to show you how EFFING AWESOME!!! the sound system is And they now feature more craptastic snacks at the snackbar. It's all re-designed for the game-loving, 14-year-old boy that never used to be their target demographic! If you go there (and I still do), I suggest buying your ticket, dumping coats in your seats, then popping next door to Nova for a glass of wine or two until showtime. read more

I've been to this theater a few times since they seem to be hosting a lot of screenings here! Perhaps because they serve drinks here? The entrance to the cinema is on the corner; not in the middle of the block with big double doors where you see inside the food and drink stand! The box office space is pretty small, and there are only a few theaters inside with only one set of bathrooms. Since it's an older cinema, there are balcony seats (at least in the theaters I've been inside), but they're not super luxurious or anything. I can tell they try to keep this place up, but my less than 5 star rating is from the staff. None of the times I've been here have I encountered an employee that was friendly. They all seemed so zombie-like. I get it; not your ideal career, but no need to dampen the mood when there's a huge crowd that's super excited to see a new movie! read more

Last movie I saw before the renos at the Fifth Ave was Birdman. So glad I caught an indie film there in old school style. After the new reno... it's nice. No Complaints. But...can't help getting a little verklempt thinking about all the older unique, stylish movie theatres in Vancouver that are disappearing into the gentrification abyss. read more

I'm unsure about the Cineplex upgrade to 5th Ave. Yes it needed some TLC, but the old-school vibe has gone (as has the classic movie theatre outdoor ticket booth) and in has come a kind of 'norm-core-trendy' bar area. Imagine Earls in a lobby. The theatre itself however is fantastic, with deep reclining chairs. One real puzzle: Why on earth do bloody Marvel character posters adorn the walls everywhere? Did Disney pay for the revamp? This is a theatre that shows mostly festival type movies, oscar buzz movies, and indie flicks.., So why the blockbuster porn decor? You get the sneaky feeling that this may well slowly transform into just another theatre screening the same old same old before too long. Sad times. read more

What I like about this place is that they exhibit to less mainstream movies. Went to watch Fruitvale Station, which isn't showing anywhere else in Vancouver - maybe I dare to say anywhere in BC. That said, the seats feel like economic class in an airplane. read more

I've paid the exuberant price for the VIP Cineplex experience and walked away stating that it was worth the money: comfy seats, large aisles, arm rests that go up, and, of course, the ability to drink alcohol while watching my movie. So when I heard about Fifth Avenue, I imagined the same experience just at a better price. Not exactly. Other than being able to buy alcohol to drink at your seat, this theater doesn't offer any of the same things that the VIP theater does (other than the same menu). Although the seats go back, they're your standard (small) movie theater style seats. The armrests do go up but the aisles between seats are small. To top it off, their menu is misleading. I wanted to get one of the combos advertised that included a beer, popcorn and chocolate. I was told that although they have combos advertised that include alcohol, they don't actually offer the combos. Huh? I asked for an explanation as to why they advertise something they don't sell and my response was a shrug. Three stars for false advertising and small seats. read more

pleasantly surprised and impressed by the honesty of the staff.. They found my wallet and returned and would not accept a tip. Hats off to Raz. it's unusually to meet someone so sweet and honest to boot read more

Loved it! What a great little theater in my own backyard! Can't believe this was my first time here and boy did it make for a perfect girls night! Absolutely love that you can by a bottle of vino and watch a flick while sipping tasty libations from an actual wine glass. No need to smuggle in your booze (unless you are trying to save some $$$), because it is readily available for you. Theater is clean and obviously recently renovated. The screen for the theater is a little smaller than the big theater downtown, but I had no issues with picture or sound quality. I am not sure how an action movie or or something with major visual affects would be on these screens, but for a comedy, drama or chick flick it's perfect! I also appreciated that you can reserve your seats ahead of time online. Have a bite at Carlos or Novo and head on down for a show!!! PS.... the cuties working the booze counter actually know a thing or two about wine ;) read more

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Generally, I like the upgrades that have been done to this theatre. I always liked it for the films it chose to show, and it continues to select pretty good films- some with alternative themes. I appreciate that it now is licensed and allows drinks in the theatre. That's been a service in theaters for years in other cities and countries. I'm glad to see Vancouver has joined par. I haven't tried food from the menu yet, but will aim for that next time. I think the size of the theaters is good and there are comfortable seats. The screens could be a bit bigger, but I suppose for the size of the theater the screens are suitable. Lastly, the theatre seems to have an efficient ticketing system, whether you buy tickets online or at the theater. I will definitely return to watch their great selection of films. read more

Don't get me wrong I love kids, but watching movies with kids? Not so much. This is my favourite theatre now that kids are not allowed:) The lounge is cute and I like being able to take wine into the theatre. The reclining seats are so comfortable. The only thing I miss is the baked goods they used to sell at the concession:( read more

GOOD: nice selection of movies. They tend to be more artsy, limited-run films that you don't get at regular Cineplex theatres. BAD: quite literally the worst popcorn I've ever had at a theatre. It was borderline inedible. I think it actually tasted *worse* than cardboard if that's possible. Too bad I skipped dinner in anticipation of getting movie popcorn, because I left hungry with 3/4 of it still in the bag. read more

I like this cinema - usually. I went to this cinema yesterday with my sister for the 12:45 performance of Phantom Thread. The fellow taking tickets was so grumpy. First, he dismissively told us that even though we had cinema tickets already we still had to wait in the line to turn them in and of course choose our seats. OK I get it but really did you have to say it with such venom? I asked my sister to go and get a couple of glasses of wine while I waited in the line. That very rude ticket taker left his post and went up to my sister at the bar and told her she was "very rude to go and buy wine when she hadn't bought a ticket yet." He saw me get in line and he saw her go for the wine. It was just go unnecessary. My sister didn't tell me about the incident until we came out of the theatre even though she was so embarrassed because she didn't want to upset me. I wish she had. I would have given that jerk a piece of my mind. It took the shine off an otherwise good movie experience. Whoever you are you need to review your customer service experience. If you're in a bad mood keep it to yourself. read more

My favorite movie spot in all Vancouver! What they lack in variety of movies (only adult themed movies and no horror movies?) - they make up for in the fact that they serve booze! It really eliminates a problem in life - do you want to go for drinks or a movie - now you can do both! I'd happily upgrade this review to 5 stars if they could do 2 things: start showing a greater variety of movies (including horror movies) + reduce the price of their drinks - its the most expensive drinking establishment in town! read more

I was pleasantly surprised to see how this place has been transformed. Last time I was there it was a dump and very old and messy. Now it has a welcome feeling and it has been renovated to standard and smells clean. They now have a bar and snack area which looks pleasant. The seats in the theatre are comfy and the overall experience calls for coming back again. read more

Don't permit minors. Couldn't explain why, other than repeating that they had a liquor license... I take my kids to countless restaurants and theatres with liquor licenses. Never heard of such BS. read more