Over the years, I have enjoyed movies at the AMC Desert Ridge 18 cinemas. While I certainly went to more movies before the pandemic, I have slowly been going back again with a visit or two each year to Desert Ridge to see movies. I went there recently, and I had a good experience getting some snacks and enjoying a good movie with a friend. Every now and then, I receive Atom codes through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app as a T-Mobile phone service subscriber. I recently was able to secure two codes for $5 movie tickets to see the latest Spider-Man movie. I chose to redeem them for AMC Desert Ridge, and I certainly saved quite a lot to see the Dolby Cinema showing with reserved seating. We ordered some popcorn and drinks before the movie which we picked up out in the lobby and brought into our theatre instead of ordering from our seats. The movie was great, the snacks were great, and the customer service was great! This particular location is a Dine-In theatre where you can personalize your seat leaning back and a footrest appearing. You can also order food and drinks right to your seat. Some of the scree options include the Dolby Cinema, SCREENX, and IMAX with Laser. They have discount matinees and open caption options with on-screen subtitles. They also have sensory friendly films, AMC Artisan Films, and so much more. This location is also now part of the traditional AMC Family and exclusively offers the Feature Fare Menu with Express Pick-Up only. While the prices can be high at times, there are always some good offers and deals to offset the prices (beyond a simple matinee). If you sign up for the AMC STUBS Rewards program, you get free movie perks. Each movie earns you points toward $5 rewards and more. Then, you can unlock Premiere GO! free upgraded perks like rewards earned 2X faster. You can also purchase a Premiere membership to earn 5X faster. Then, there is also the AMC STUBS A-LIST where you can see up to four movies a week in a format starting at just $19.99 plus tax each month. The benefits keep coming! I personally just have the AMC STUBS Rewards program, but it is still worth it when I make it to the movies. Definitely check out AMC Desert Ridge 18 for a memorable experience! read more

Definitely won't be returning to this theater. I chose this theater because of its location and the IMAX theater option. When I entered the theater and walked up the steps there were no row letters to know which row my seat was in. I had to ask another customer to make sure I was in the right row. According to another customer the row desigations are on the other side of the theater. The theater still has the old style seats that dont reclined, the seats are very worn and show their age and there is very little legroom. The theater was very direct with food on the floor. The sound was so loud during the 25 minutes of previews that I wish I had had ear plugs. Luckily the sound volume was appropriate for the feature film. I expected a lot more for my ~$23 ticket. I saw the same movie the week before but at a theater that showed it in Cine XL and the senior ticket was less than $19, the seats reclined and even with seats reclined there was plenty of room for people to walk by. This is just one experience. Others may have a different experience in a different auditorium. read more

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AMC is our go-to movie theater and we honestly prefer it over the nearby Harkins. One of the things our family loves most is the self-serve drink station. My daughter is very particular about having light ice, so being able to make her own drink is a big win. The same goes for the slushies, our son loves mixing flavors and creating his own combo. The variety of soda and flavor options is great, and for adults, it's nice that there's also a bar available if you want to grab a drink. We recently rented a private theater for my son's birthday, and overall it was such a fun experience. He brought 15 friends to see the new Mario movie, and the staff really helped make it great. Annie, who checked us in was fantastic, she even let me store our cupcakes behind the ticket counter so they wouldn't melt in the car, which I really appreciated. We enjoyed those after the movie outside in the courtyard. We arrived early to order snack packs for the kids, and everything was so well organized. Each pack had popcorn, candy, and slushy cups ready to go. One of the employees (wearing a Luigi hat) went above and beyond. He had everything loaded on a cart, brought it into the theater, and helped pass out everything to the kids. It made the whole process so easy. I wish I remembered his name because he was great. The only hiccup we experienced was with the movie timing. When booking the private theater, it showed a 1:00 PM start time with about 25 minutes of previews. However, once we were seated, the movie started about 10 minutes early with no previews at all. We had a few kids arriving later, expecting to make it during previews, so this threw off our timing a bit. The staff did try to fix it by stopping and restarting the movie, but ultimately there were still no previews. It would be helpful if that detail was clarified during booking so parents can plan accordingly. Even with that small issue, the kids had a great time, and the staff was very helpful. AMC will definitely continue to be our go-to theater. read more

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Maybe an off night but this wasnt a great experience. There was trash throughout the lobby and bathroom. Toilets were dirty in the women's bathroom. Screens for ordering food were out apparently for over a week so most of the menu was not showing. Customer service was warm and welcoming, though I had a hard time hearing some staff as they spoke quickly and softly. I ordered a cheese pizza. It was ok but tasted sweet and had barely any marinera sauce on it. Wouldn't order it again. read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I wanted to give a shout-out to Kshamay at AMC Desert Ridge. We've talked to him a couple of times now, and both times he has been exactly the same - outgoing, kind, personable, and genuinely friendly to everyone he interacts with. What I like most about him is that he's REAL. He knows how to joke around and cut it up with people, and it never feels forced or like he's putting on a "customer service" personality. He honestly just seems like a straight-up good person, and that's something you notice. We recently moved back to AZ, and we love making a whole night out of going to the movies -- snacks, drinks, the whole experience. Desert Ridge is also the theater I grew up going to, so it was especially nice having someone like Kshamay make us feel so welcomed to be back home. AMC is lucky to have him. People like that can genuinely make someone's night a little better. read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Good popcorn and drinks - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I paid $40 for two popcorns and 2 drinks. How can popcorn taste so horrible. It has to be whatever chemical crrp they are cooking it in. I won't come back if you can't get edible popcorn like this is insanity what corporations have done to make just eating popcorn be so unenjoyable. Same on you AMC. read more

Yay!!! ScreenX worked for our minions movie. I look forward seeing some action packed movies in this theatre! Pretty neat! read more

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Came again to see Toy Story 5 with my crew. The theater was nice as always but they no longer deliver food to your seat. After you purchase food, you have to wait on the other side where it's prepared and wait until they call your ticket number. Not really a fan of that but it's their new system so can't do anything about it. The staff were nice as usual , prices are high as always but movie was good. read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Friendly staff, popcorn was fresh, seats in the Dolby theatre were comfy and reclined, bathrooms clean. Order through their app to get food delivered to your seat. Can't really complain! It's what I'd expect from a movie theatre! read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Outside the AMC - great photo op in my Glinda outfit - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Fancy reclining seats plus it has a table for you to enjoy dinner and a movie! Big concession area and MacGuirre's Bar for adult beverages. Super comfy experience. I cannot wait to catch another flick at this theater. :) read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've always preferred AMC over Harkins. This has always been a nice theatre to visit. Clean for the most part, but there may have been times when a few food remnants were left behind from the previous show. Seats are comfortable with nice recline features. The buttons however are very sensitive. My purse kept hitting them and my seat kept readjusting positions. Lol. Using the app is great. Pick your exact seats you want and pay. That's it. It's nice you can also order your snacks ahead of time and just enter what time you expect to arrive. Sound system is booming. You can feel it in your seat. Bring a sweater or blanket. I always find it cold in the theatre, which can be great when it's 100 degrees outside. read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Took 20 years! Better late than never :) - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I enjoyed watching Megan 2, the movie wasn't as good as the first one. But the theater looked well maintained after reading some of the reviews. Service was great and the inky issue was the seats were a little tight from what I was used to. I'm a Cinemark member and the seats are more spacious. read more

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Spent $77 (popcorn and soft drinks also)for two at this IMAX but the seats were not great (no recline) and the theatre is beat. It is desperately in need of a renovation. The price was ridiculous. I strongly suggest saving your cash for Harkens which at least is a quality experience. AMC is charging like this was a quality theater and it is far from that! BTW the popcorn here is kind of not that great. read more

This theater is in the Desert Ridge shopping center. My advice for parking is enter off of Tatum to the main entrance (the one after Target) and drive all the way to the end of the mall and enter from the last entrance. Parking was easy but it is a very crowded area. We purchased tickets online and they have assigned seating so that makes it very simple. I thought my seat was at the top of the theater going down but you actually had to walk up like three sets of stairs -- no biggie. The chairs are retractable and you are almost laying down with a foot rest. Only problem is my legs are so long that they hang off the end which after a while gets uncomfortable. I also wish the head part could be raised a little because I felt like I was laying down too much. They do have a little table in front of each chair to put your popcorn or candy -- that is nice It also has a drink holder. I saw Backrooms -- it was ok but it's always an experience at the movies! read more

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Customer service was great. Even helped explain my investor reward to me silly I know lol. Everything was laid out AMAZING! -pros Pop machines all were stocked working great icee machine was working and good Floors were vacuumed and clean -Cons Popcorn was a little cold and burnt towards bottom of the tub Restrooms mens was clean but had numerous urinals out of order/broken and stalls were atrocious, women's (per my wife) were a complete dumpster fire. Was rushed out of the movie by the cleaner my party and another 2 other who were waiting for the fantastic 4 final end credit were told to leave or stand in the corner that they needed to clean. The above issues come at going to a movie at 1530 so well before the rush so not sure why the issues. But will give the higher rating and see if it gets better as this is the amc I go to on my way home to decompress after work as always AMC Stubs is a great way to beat that east valley traffic! read more

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We normally go to Harkins but decided to give AMC a try. Got in line for popcorn. Apparently they have a special line for certain patrons. We had to wait for the "special" folks to get served before us. And they did. Prices seemed to be higher than Harkins. Strike 2. And finally; the bathroom was down right disgusting. On a positive note, the seats were fairly comfortable. read more

Since moving to Phoenix in January, I have been to AMC DINE-IN Desert Ridge 18 close to 10 times. As one of the biggest movie chains in the U.S., there's a lot to like about this movie theater located in Desert Ridge Marketplace. Here's what I like. First off, parking won't be a problem as Desert Ridge Marketplace has a ton of parking. Second, it's in a great area surrounded by a ton of restaurants, bars, and shops. Making it a nice place for a night out. Now here's my favorite part. If you go on a Tuesday, you can see any movie (other than 3D and IMAX movies) for a nice discount. We're talking seven dollars and some change. All day. Discount Tuesdays has been a thing for AMC for many years. This year, they started doing the same thing on Wednesdays. Score! Now, you can get a good deal on a movie two times a week. Let's get to the in-theater experience. It's clean and the seating is comfortable. The seats recline and have footrests. They are not old and outdated like other theaters. It's a comfortable movie experience. My only real complaint is that while this theater has a good number of movies, it's not as large as the Harkins a few minutes away by car. That means that you're going to have a smaller selection of movies and a smaller selection of showings for each movie. With that being said, I'd choose AMC over Harkins any day of the week because Harkins doesn't offer discounts in the evenings on any day of the week. While it's so convenient to stream movies these days, nothing can recreate the experience of watching a film on the big screen. With some buttered movie theater popcorn in hand. It's an experience that just hits different. And AMC Desert Ridge is an great space to experience it. read more

Was my first time in desert ridge had high expectations to watch spider-man in there new screen X. Man ohh man Ive never seen a theater so pig fisted dirty in my life. Trash all over the place , watch out cause chances are your stepping on popcorn everywhere you walk, the restrooms all filthy dirty trash pilled up full , all men's restrooms had no napkins as they where all over the floor again. The new screen X felt like a hot sauna as I kept sweating throughout the whole movie. This was my second time visiting an AMC and both this and the ahwatukee location are filthy- But desert ridge takes the crown. Only went there to try the new screen X but never again. Ill stay loyal to Harkins as there theater and perks are way better and cleaner read more

It's 105 out at 8 pm and their air conditioning is not on/working in theatre 8. Absolutely astonishing and really gross.

Large theater with fully stocked concessions and good menus for ordering food and drinks. Pretty clean theaters but super clean bathrooms. Great to be able to pick your seat ahead of time. Can order food and drinks at your seat as well. Unfortunately, the adjustable seats are so uncomfortable and don't always work that well. read more

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At the movies for the experience, particularly at a time where people are going to the movies less. We walked in 15 min before our 2:15 showing to find an extremely long concessions line about 70 people long -- in one single line. Meanwhile they have the "Premiere Members" line with absolutely nobody in it, listening to the occasional announcements from the manager that "there are two lines, this one here for premiere members". Nobody got out of line because nobody is a premiere member. So if AMC wants to provide an exceptional experience for everyone so they actually want to return to the "movies", cut the premiere line -- the economy and the impact of streaming on the theaters doesn't support this. If you don't believe it, ask yourself who wants to get to the theater an hour in advance of their showing, or show up, stand in an insanely long line, then miss the opening scenes of their movie. I hope AMC considers this. read more

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Went there last night to see Spider Man and it was Super Hot! In the lobby I could understand as the doors open and close constantly, but inside the theater where it's supposed to be nice and you can enjoy your show. Unfortunately that was not the case especially when you're sitting on leather seats. The men's room was horrific! Dirty AF. It's the first time I have been to this theater and it will definitely be the last. read more

We went to see SpiderMan on ScreenX. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. IT WAS BLURY AND 1/2 The movie was only on the small screen. Absolutely the worst movie experience ever. For $50 for 2 tickets. read more

I came to see Girl Climber which had only the one showing at this location only in IMAX. The ticket cost $22 which is pretty steep for a 90 minute movie. This theater also didn't have the super comfy seats that recline. The visual and audio for the movie were good. read more

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We purchased advance tickets on Fandango. With Fandango you may choose your reserved seat in advance. There is a surcharge to use this service but no problem. The lounge chairs are comfortable with a desk like area for food and a cup holder for drinks. We saw Wicked which is excellent. It's almost a 3 hour movie and time flew by. My only comment is the sound is so loud, even my iWatch told me it was above 90 decibels. I felt a bit deaf when leaving. Shared parking lot and WiFi in many of the larger stores. read more

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I've never been to this theatre, but my son wanted to see the new Jurassic movie. So I got online to book with Roadhouse but they were sold out. So I searched and AMC came up. I selected Thursday and the seats and paid. THIS WAS OBVIOUSLY MY FAULT..... but when I looked at my purchase I noticed that the tickets were for the following Thursday not this Thursday, not sure how I screwed up but I did. I immediately went to return option and it refunded me only partial payment not the full amount I was charged. I definitely will not ever go here. Roadhouse is WAY WAY BETTER. Not to mention that AMC charged me $56 for 3 tickets. And Roadhouse was only $36! Insane. read more

My husband and I bought tickets to watch a movie yesterday and were planning on doing dine-in. Our breakfast ended up starting late so we weren't hungry by the time we checked in. But, we were able to get our order of popcorn, drinks, and candy brought over to us. We've been to this theater multiple times before when we worked in the area, but since we've left we haven't really been able to come here. The theater was clean when we got in, and the bathrooms were also very clean. We didn't run into any issues and the movie we watched had good audio. Good theater and good dine-in options if you're in the area! read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went to see the new Superman, which was pretty good. One of the previews looked blurry, or maybe like it was 3D, and that was weird. Until the movie started. At which point my companion went out to the lobby, where he was told that oops, that showing is in 3D, and they should've been giving out glasses. I'm knocking off a star for that, because making sure guests in 3D theaters have 3D glasses is a major function of their business. Still, the hot food, ordered at the counter and brought to your seat, and regular movie snacks, are fantastic. My companion had mozzarella sticks, I had the nachos, and we both indulged in a little popcorn. What's a movie without it? And theirs is delicious. If you're into watching movies in theaters, this is a great choice. read more

Clean theatre, concession lines went quickly and the AC works, also clean bathrooms. We saw fantastic 4 and loved to choose our seats that recline and are comfortable. read more

AMC Desert Ridge 18 - PRINCE!!!! - Cinema Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came for the IMAX, this is not the real IMAX & the seats are leftover from the 80's , they're severely worn with no cushion left on the seat, the armrests are filthy. The woman's restroom is disgusting, she had to check 5 stalls before finding one that didn't have a broken door or was not dirty. This is not a 2024 theater, no side table or leather chairs. We will not return! Only reason for 2 star is because the screen was large. read more

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Purchasing tickets online was a breeze. Checking in & getting refreshments either at the concession stand or delivered to your seat was also super simple. There are a lot of stalls in the women's bathrooms but I will say I was underwhelmed by the cleanliness of it and the odor. The seats are comfortable and roomy. It didn't feel too cold or too loud. Would definitely return. I do wish they'd properly address whatever that odd odor is in the bathroom through. It's not the smell of someone having just gone to the bathroom but it wasn't clean smelling either. read more

Wow, we went last night to see the Odyssey in IMAX. We had to evacuate the theater due to a CO2 leak, apparently which completely miserable to stand around outside in the heat until the fire department came, but you know what's really inexcusable is how horrifically dirty and disgusting the men's room was. Get your act together AMC if you want people to come back to the theaters. read more

This location is an absolute disaster. Totally gross and fallen into disrepair, and you can tell from the second you walk in. The ground was coated with trash and popcorn. You can tell that they pop the popcorn and let it sit there in containers for hours--it is not fresh whatsoever. The theater itself was really warm and stayed that way for the entire movie, which isn't ideal when it's already 115 degrees outside. The seats were gross and sticky and coming apart. And the bathroom clearly had not been cleaned in hours, it was totally disgusting. This location (and several other locations nearby) need to invest in hiring more employees and retaining them because clearly they did not have nearly enough staff to keep up with the busyness of this location. Save your money and go to Harkins. read more

AMC Dine-In isn't a typical theater so it's a bit pricier because it offers the option to order full meals, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and enjoy them right from your seat during the movie, creating a restaurant-like experience inside the theater. We hadn't planned on going there; we were just at Desert Ridge and stopped by to use the restroom. The guy in front of us was incredibly kind and sweet, letting us go inside. Afterward, we did some shopping and felt so good from his positive energy that we decided to watch a movie. The theater could use some renovation and a deep cleaning, but we didn't mind much because we were having such a great time. We watched the monkey movie, had a blast with our popcorn, and I loved being a member, especially for the free refills. Even though they charged me for jalapeños, it was fine. read more

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Concessions staff was very pleasant, the theatre experience for "The Odyssey" in IMAX was very enjoyable. But the restrooms weren't just in need of a little attention on a busy day, they were revolting. I tried a visit to the other men's room, but equally disappointing. Paper towels strewn everywhere, empty soap containers, and strong odors. There were employees using the restrooms, but no one apparently felt it was "their job" to take action. If you're charging for a premium movie experience, the cleanliness of your facility needs to reflect this. read more

Tickets were expensive for the imax theatre and the seats in the theatre were old and dirty with mysterious stains everywhere. Popcorn and trash strewn all over the theatre. Concession was expensive and a mess, popcorn all over the floor and balled up soiled napkins all over the counters. The butter dispenser didn't work either. The bathrooms were also a disaster with several stalls out of order. A very high price tag for very low quality, would not recommend this location, have to give it a two because it was still a good movie but that's its only saving grace, save your money watch at home. read more

They need to bring the old food menu back.... This new menu is boring and uninspired. Popcorn, pizza, nuggets..

I come here weekly and while the theater is not always as clean as it should be, it was dirtier than usual this past week (Tuesday evening after dinner time). A lot of the men's room toilets (on the side of the lower numbered auditoriums) were out of order. The one working toilet was full of paper and waste. read more

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1 movie ticket 10$+, 1 Diet Coke, 8$, 1 popcorn 14$+, I used to love going to the movies. This experience...not so much. Cold and stale popcorn. Watered down Diet Coke. Movie was 7/10. I think I am finally done with the theaters. The overall experience is just not worth the money. Netflix and Amazon Prime have won my loyalty. Everything new will be streamed within a couple of weeks anyway. Now my dog can hang out with me when I am enjoying a movie at home. read more

Went to a 3 D movie. Nobody gave us our 3d glasses. We paid 20$ per ticket! Theater was filthy from last film. Floor had popcorn all over it. My seat had butter all over it. Lobby was dirty with popcorn all over the floor. Do not buy a drink at the kiosk with a ticket. They will take your 9$ and not give you a cup read more