Long live the VHS store! Be Kind Video brought back so many amazing memories growing up going to the local Blockbuster and picking out movies to watch. So happy that this video store exists in Burbank - and in one of the best areas for strolling: Magnolia Park. Matt R. the owner is always so nice and helpful when you need any recommendations - he's like a human Rolodex of movies. He and other Matt (Matt L.), his trusted collaborator work hard to put on interesting screenings, panels, various events, and also a vintage market in the back parking lot every now and then. Definitely check this place out for your VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray rental or purchase needs! read more

The owner is rude. I had two interactions with him--once in store and another virtually--and he was rude. Go elsewhere, like 'WHAMMY! Analog Media' on Sunset Blvd for things like this. read more

If you want to feel the nostalgia this is the place to check out, it's a rather small store with a decent selection of rentals and a corner of items for sale. VHS, dvds and blu rays. Friendly staff at front and decent rental price for $4 for 2 days. There is parking on the street with no meters. Definitely a nice reminder of the old rental days. read more

Be Kind Video - Flashback corner - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Burbank, California

I heard of this place from a tik tok video and I'm so glad that I did! The owner greeted us immediately and was very friendly. The store had a great selection of vhs' and dvd's for purchase and rental. The prices were great. The ones I purchased were $3-5 each. The whole store brought back that feeling of nostalgia. I loved it and can't wait to go back. 10/10 experience! read more

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I love that Burbank has a video store where you can buy and rent, VHS, DVD, & Blueray movies. Movies are available for purchase for $5. Rentals run a little over $3 for a week rental. The store is stocked with all the classics. All you need is a credit card and photo ID. The owner is welcoming and very helpful. We couldn't find the movie we were looking for , but he found it right away for us . This store brought back great memories of when watching a movie was actually a special event. It took some commitment in time and effort to go pick up a movie. The experience of walking around the store to look at the titles, read the back covers, talk to store employees and even other customers about movies they liked. 30 years from now we'll be watching videos of how we used to actually go to grocery stores to buy food and reminiscing of the good old days, you wait and see. " Be kind, please rewind ."..ugh memories . read more

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A cool little store with a bit of nostalgia! Only drawback is their VHS selection. It's a shame that they'll charge you anywhere between $50-$75 for certain VHS tapes that are never tested. As a collector that sucks, because you either go for broke and end up with a tape that doesn't work or end up with a great copy. Definitely a gamble. read more

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Be kind, and rewind! I'm so, so relieved to see a classic video rental store in Burbank. As a '90s kid, I grew up going to Blockbuster Video and Hollywood Video with my family on the weekends. In today's active digital use of media and technology, physical media has waned over the years and is now seen as obsolete by the general public. However, as someone who is heavily nostalgic and enjoys retro aesthetics, that concept will never fade away in my heart. The store is small but stockpiled with so many movies ranging in VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray formats. The layout definitely reminds me of a teenager's basement back in the '80s. If you're a film buff or someone who is curious about the past, be sure to make a stop here at Be Kind Video and support their independent business! read more

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New Video star in town! More like in Burbank, Magnolia Park, great location, easy to spot from the road. Just stopped by today and the place is not 100% ready since it just opened on November 5th, chatted with the owner. Very cool decor, no pricing on anything yet! DVD-s and Blu-Ray-s are for renting ($3,50 for 5 nights) and VHS for sale, starting at $5. Steep! I am glad there's another video store around since I love media and movies and that this a hard business to open in this era. It is a tad hipsterish, hence the higher prices. Owner is nice, trying to get it together. Closed Mondays, street parking! I'll stop by sometime after things are more settled and check it out again! read more

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Imagine the work and, well, hope to open a video store in 2022. Just thinking about such a thing conjures up memories of the video stores of yore...and that's what Be Kind Video is all about. All formats (not much in the way of Beta, to be honest) and a very fun hang-out vibe despite the size of the place. It's still shaping up and the owner Matthew was forthcoming on the future plans of the store. The first time I visited another customer was renting the 1997 film Breakdown and both Matthew and I simultaneously talked of the great J.T. Walsh. This was the kind of convo that used to happen all the time & now can again! So glad such a space exists and can't wait to see what will happen in '23. read more

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lowkey ironic this store is called "be kind video" but they don't bother to rewind and test the tapes they sell. ended up getting a damaged tape from here :( dude just goes on ebay and buys stuff and immediately puts it out for sale i guess read more

Such a fun throwback to the home rental videos era. It's nice to take a weekend trip with the family to rent old movies (my favorite are the vhs) then come home, make popcorn and watch the nostalgia. Or even watching movies that were missed in the past, especially on VHS. Priced for everyone to come and have a good time. It's a certified gem in Burbank read more

What a nostalgic feeling walking into this place! I recently started collecting VHS tapes and this store had them all. Absolutely love it here. read more

Be Kind Video - Spongebob playing in the background as I look for VHS tapes - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Burbank, California

What a gem of a place! Wow! I literally stumbled into this place and felt like I went back in time to my childhood. Yea the new generation wouldn't appreciate or understand that but man I was so happy to be in that store. They have tons of stuff for rent and purchase. I'm definitely going to spread the love for this place to come and check out because I'll be coming back with friends. Thank you for this nostalgic store. read more

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Been buying VHS tapes for years and this is a go to place. The service is great and they are looking for movies my son wants. The selection is very good for hard to find movies. read more

Best selection of VHS tapes in the valley at a reasonable price! DVDs are also available to rent. Very nostalgic environment and friendly service! read more

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Obsessed with how cute this store is. Owner is very welcoming and helpful. I found myself missing Blockbuster (and even Redbox) and decided to rent something today. Glad I did :) read more

We LOVE having a local video rental place! Where else can we rent Halloweentown and Halloweentown 2? Where else can we rent a whole collection of Shirley Temple movies? Where else can we browse real physical media when choose what we want to watch? They have so many great titles and they're always getting more. They have DVDs, laserdisks, VHS, whatever you can think of. Plus we always feel like we're so welcome. It's so fun to visit and look around, we're always coming back. Also! Something DVDs have that streaming doesn't: special features and commentary! Thanks to Be Kind Video, I got to watch Mommie Dearest with John Waters' commentary. Delightful! read more

Be Kind Video - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Burbank, California

I cannot recommend this shop enough, I have had the best and most enjoyable video rental store experiences in recent memory here. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about movies (on top of giving fantastic recommendations). Everyone I have encountered behind the counter or organizing the shelves is very kind, and above all, helpful. The store is well stocked with classics as well as rare and uncommon titles not easily accessible on streaming services, which I very much appreciate! The selection is very well distributed among DVDs, Blu-Rays, 4K Blu-Rays, and VHS tapes (the last of which I believe are for sale, not rent). The prices are also incredibly reasonable, giving what I think is the best bang for your buck, entertainment wise, in the area! I am proud to be a regular patron of this spot and feel it is an absolute must-visit spot in Burbank. read more

My son just repaired a vcr and wanted to get some blank tapes. We were in the area so I thought we'd stop in. They have the blank tapes we wanted and then so many movies to choose from and the prices were more than fair. The owner said they're moving to a larger location and I couldn't be more excited for their success! Such a unique spot that adds to our community. read more

Wonderful selection and thoughtfully selected archives make this a must stop in Burbank for any cinephile

This is a special store. What can I say? I love this place. Great spot to visit with a choice collection of horror films and any kind of video you might be looking for. Tons of VHS, with new tapes regularly shuffling in and DVD Rental / sale as well. read more

Great selection that's constantly updating and a fun nostalgic vibe. The service is great, friendly and knowledgeable as well. I make it a weekly ritual at this point. Plus the prices are super reasonable. read more

Great little shop. The pricing seems very reasonable to me, not sure what that other reviewer is on about. It's 2022 and a dented can of beans costs $16, $3 for a 5-day rental isn't bad at all. The guy running it is super helpful and friendly. We had fun looking around and rented a couple DVDs. Looking forward to supporting this new addition to the neighborhood! read more

Awesome place to purchase VHS movies! I'm glad places like these are opening up and keeping the format alive! This place also has a bunch of DVDs & Blu Rays you can rent! Best thing of all, the prices are great! - both for buying and renting! The owner Matthew is super nice too! I'd highly recommend checking this place out! read more

This place is an absolute blast from the past! Stocked with not just nostalgia, but a plethora of modern choices as well. Worth the visit to see the 80s basement set up in the back of store. Go rent good movies here! read more

I can't believe I forgot to rate this place. One of my favorite spots in the city. Great staff, great selection. Only in Magnolia Park could a place like this thrive, and it certainly appears to be thriving. read more

AMAZING. Vintage videos at beyond amazing and reasonable prices. Huge selection and beautiful attention to store detail. Even better is the owner is a complete gentleman and is passionate about analog media. He saw my VHS camcorder and gave me a blank tape for my camera for free! WOW! 1000/10 recommend. read more

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Who would have thought a video store would still exist. Awesome place. Awesome Owner. Great selections.

Yes Baby Vintage made an IG post about this store and I lost my VHS loving mind! This store is yet another true gem of Magnolia Park! Matthew is super helpful and kind! Thank you for bringing more nostalgic charm to Burbank. Those reviewers (lame gremlins) who seek to pick out unimportant errors or faults should really kick rocks! This store is amazing! Go support this newfound nostalgic gem! read more

Be Kind Video - Gremlins 2 on VHS!!! - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Burbank, California

Just moved to Toluca Lake, don't have Wi-Fi, and I needed the entertainment. A quick look up for "video rentals" and Be Kind Video was the first on my list! I called, Matt picked up right away and I gotta say, I was so impressed at how well he knew the inventory. I rented a few Scream movies because it's a "hot" rental right now. What a sweet spot! If you're new to the rental experience or even a blockbuster's kid like me, check out the cool store that is Be Kind Rental, . read more

Be Kind Video - BluRays and DVDs - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Burbank, California

It's about time that another video store opened in the valley, as the only remaining one had closed last year. Be Kind offers VHS for sale and DVD/Blu-Rays for rent, with an eclectic selection ranging from mainstream flicks to more esoteric art house fare. The experience of browsing at a video store is one that I missed, and their catalogue is great because it includes many gems that are not available on any streaming service. The decorum is awesome and really plays on the 80s/90s nostalgia trend, so anyone pining away for the blockbuster days will have a good time. While they just opened this month and are still working out the kinks, the owner Matthew is really nice and receptive to suggestions, so let's help this place grow by supporting it. read more

So excited to have this kind of store in Burbank! Went in today and the owner was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. He was very familiar with the collection and had exactly what I was looking for. My video rental was easy and more affordable than renting the movie to stream! Plus, the store itself is so cozy and filled with nostalgia, I didn't want to leave! He even gave my wife and I a free Goofy Movie sticker. We will definitely be returning and I plan on making a habit of perusing the videos and renting movies again! Do yourself a favor and visit. read more

Fantastic selection of movies ranging from VHS to DVD to Blu-ray. Wonderful service too. So glad to have this place in Burbank!

Great store with a cool ambience. Matthew, the owner, was nice and the store has a great selection of titles. Will definitely visit again!