Overall a good experience at a clean and unique theater, but there's a learning curve that first…read moretimers should know about going in. The layout isn't intuitive. Theater 1 isn't clearly labeled and you just have to know it's the large main room. The ordering system also takes some getting used to. You start with a QR code but at a certain point it cuts off and you have to handwrite your order on a paper slip and press a button to call your server. In a very dark theater that's not practical, and there's no confirmation that the button was actually pressed. Service was inconsistent. We ordered bottomless popcorn and M&Ms. The M&Ms arrived after about 15 minutes but I had to remind them about the popcorn, which didn't come until nearly 45 minutes into the movie. We skipped ordering real food because we weren't confident it would arrive in time to enjoy during the film. That said, the chairs are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the pricing is noticeably better than other dine-in theaters in the DMV. It has real potential. Just go in knowing it rewards regulars more than first timers.

What can I say about Alamo Drafthouse that hasn't already been said? It's a great theatre chain!…read more One of the reasons I was most excited to move to Arlington was to be in proximity to not one but two Alamo Drafthouses -- one of which was in Pentagon City! It's right by a metro stop but normally I drive to the theatre since parking is validated by the theatre. If you're arriving at the theatre early and you wanna kill some time, depending on what day you go they do Trivia at the bar which is great! Everytime I'm at a Alamo Drafthouse I feel like a VIP. The food is great especially the milkshakes -- never in my life did I think a movie theatre milkshake was great but here we are! The interior is extremely clean and the entire business looks and feels like an upscale movie theatre. You truly get a great cinematic experience when you come to the Alamo Drafthouse.

Nice movie theater near old town Alexandria and on Eisenhower Avenue…read more Close to both Eisenhower Ave and King Street metro stations... Eisenhower is very close. Movies, popcorn and soda are REALLY expensive

Since I can't reach a human on the phone!…read more I went to the 9pm showing off the Stranger Things finale in theater 4 at the Hoffman Center and it was the worst experience of my life. Not only were we let into the theater late. But no employee announced that the showing was cancelled. And there was complete chaos, long lines for customer service. I was so looking forward to this and me and my boyfriend wasted hours of our New Years Eve getting to the theater, finding out at 9:30there was an issue, and having to hear from other customers what was even going on. No employee made any announcement or gave any direction. I want my money back NOW. This was handled so badly and nearly ruined our night. I cannot believe how unprofessional and careless the workers were. And rude. I didn't get to see the show in the theater like we wanted and had to go home and watch it. This was supposed to be a fun night and you ruined it and offered no compensation. And you have made it impossible to even talk to someone. Give me money money back!

It was our first time going to a movie theater in Kingstowne, Virginia and Regal Kingstowne movie…read moretheater. We splurged at got the most high end movie experience we could have: RPX admission with recliners to see the Devil Wears Prada II . The comfort of the black leather recliners were satisfactory but not the best experience I had in other movie theaters. The other movie seating areas in this theater location did not have recliners and cost less for a ticket. The service was good. The place was clean. The two tickets with a Diet Coke at 7 PM cost us about $50. Yet, we hardly go to the movies. We went to see a matinee movie over a year ago at LOOK Cinema, a luxurious movie experience. What is RPX? And is it worth it? The online definition: RPX, or Regal Premium Experience, is Regal Cinemas' premium theater format designed to offer better visuals, immersive sound, and enhanced seating than standard theaters. Screen & Projection: RPX screens are larger than standard Regal screens but smaller than traditional IMAX screens. In many locations, they feature high-quality digital projection with 4K resolution. Sound System: RPX theaters use Dolby Atmos or a proprietary immersive sound system, which delivers deep bass and enhanced surround sound. Seating Comfort: RPX seats are plush, recliner-style chairs with more space than regular theater seating. Movie Compatibility: RPX screens support 2D, 3D, and high-frame-rate movies, making them versatile for different genres. RPX is designed for those who want a premium experience without the massive screen size of IMAX. Matinee movie on a weekday is probably more economical and less crowded. If you love watching movies at Regal, getting membership for a year of unlimited movie passes for $26 a month at all Regal Movie Theaters. Unfortunately, it does not include RPX experience. Overall, I liked how close the movie theater location was to our home and that it was the best movie experience I could have at that theater. The movie was excellent. The theater was peaceful and quiet. There seem to be no one else in the RPX theater room. Parking was free , spacious, and in front of the movie theater. Despite being Monday night, the parking lot was crowded after the movie.

Great location and staff, but the theater itself falls short. I came here on Valentine's Day. And…read morequickly realized that. this location doesn't quite measure up to other Regal theaters in the area. The Good: The location is perfect for a night out, the wine selection is a nice touch, and the bathrooms were notably clean. The staff is also very friendly and professional, which I appreciated on a busy holiday! The Not-So-Good: * Seating: Very uncomfortable--there is no recline, which makes for a long sit. * Timing: The trailers didn't even start until 30 minutes after the posted movie time. * Popcorn: Even after requesting a fresh batch, it wasn't great. The kernels from the warmer had a weird black residue on them. * Audio: Once the movie finally started, the sound quality felt a bit flat and lacked that true surround-sound immersion. It's a convenient spot for new movie availability, but if you're looking for the full "premium" cinema experience, you might want to head to one of the other nearby Regal instead. Enjoy good people

Where I live in Arlington the Regal in Ballston Quarter and the AMC in Courthouse are the closest…read moreto me. I've seen two movies each at these theatres and for AMC Courthouse I like it but it certainly shows its age in some places for better or worse. Firstly I enjoyed seeing posters of older movies scattered in the hallway on display like one for The Silence of the Lambs adds a nice charm and while some find it tacky as a cinemaphile I think it adds charm especially since AMC has a habit of showing old films every now and then anyway. The theatre itself is small with only 8 auditoriums yet they're shockingly spacious. And it's a plus that this theatre is right next to the metro unlike Regal in Ballston Quarter which requires a bit more of a wall from the metro to get there. If you have a car there's a parking garage that offers free parking on the weekends. The staff and management are friendly and attentive. The first time I came to the theatre I saw a mouse before the movie started and I freaked out (and naturally so). When I went to management after they comped me a free voucher. I ended up misplacing it but the manager remembered me and still redeemed my free movie voucher for mt next visit. Great theatre and I'm glad this AMC is ran really well. I've def been to AMC locations that feel like they're being run to the ground. Not AMC Courthouse Plaza 8

This theater is located close to a nearby metro station which is a major draw for me, as I do not…read moredrive in DC. I appreciate activities that are accessible via public transportation. I went early afternoon to see Disney's zootopia 2, so as anticipated there was a large mix of young patrons at the theater with their respective adult guardians. The theater I was in felt a bit small, but the seats were comfy and slightly spaced out between rows. The audio wasn't too loud and the temperature was pleasant. The theater did have a faint smell to it which I'm sure can be addressed after a good cleaning.

Best movie theater ever. The place is huge and it offers a great place to catch movies. The seats…read moreare great, the food selection is awesome, and the parking is in the garage and there are plenty of spaces. I like most the seats and the theater size. Come catch a movie here!

Went here recently with a movie and the service was terrible…read more 1. Everything was very disorganized, many people didn't know how to get food, or where to get it. The staff there did not seem able to help anyone. It seemed there were about 3 different systems to order food. You couldn't order real food on the concessions kiosk, and you couldn't just go to to the counter to order food like in other theaters. You had to order real food from your seats, butt when we got to our seats, we couldn't see a food menu, but had to call a server (which we did, but they never came). Only after the movie was over, did someone tell us we could order food from staff. We asked this before the movie, and were told we had to order from our seats. 2. Staff seemed disinterested and lacked training. I had a question about food, as the QR code wasn't working. I went up to an associate to ask for help. At first they tried walking away from me, but I flagged them down. I know they saw me, since we looked at each other right in the eyes. They said "Just scan the QR code." When I informed them I did and it still wasn't working, I just got a blank stare in return. Luckily another person answered. They told us the kitchen was closed, and they weren't serving food anymore, which was incorrect. So we didn't get food until after the movie 3. I wasn't the only one with issues. After the movie, I ran into several customers who were very confused about the whole process of getting food, and lots of people had problems getting food and drink. 4. The food wasn't good either. Not that I expect a gourmet meal, but I expected edible food, as that seems to be known for. On a positive note, the actual theater was pretty nice. Comfortable seats, better than AMC/Regal. The screen was very clear. Overall, it seems the staff were very poorly trained, didn't want to help customers, and seemed very overwhelmed. This was not a pleasant experience for myself, or the people I was with. I doubt I'd ever come back to this theater.

Jonathon at Vintage View Cinema was proactive and timely in his services. We used a 33 foot screen…read moresetup and it was perfect for our event.

From the owner: Discover the thrill of mobile cinema like never before at Vintage View Cinemas…read more What We Offer: - Giant Inflatable Outdoor and Indoor Screens - High-Quality Audio and Projection - Delicious Concessions including Popcorn, Candy, Nachos, Nachos, etc. - Adult and Family-Friendly Atmospheres - Blockbuster Films & Classics - Vintage themed Preshows and Intermissions included with every package Special Features: - Themed Movie Nights - Date Night Packages - Kids' Movie Parties - Live Sports and Entertainment - Corporate Events - Concession Rentals - Rock Band Karaoke

Incredibly, I never ended up reviewing Arlington Drafthouse. I used to go there all the time when…read moreI lived in Arlington from 2014-2017. A lot of good memories here. Last time I was here was in March 2023. Representing February in this series, I went back to February 2016 without a Yelp review. I saw my old credit card bill had charges on Feb '16. When I lived in Arlington at this time, I paid for a year movie pass, & sometimes I would eat at Arlington Cinema & sometimes eat beforehand. Sadly, they were having financial problems in the later part of 2010's with 2nd run movie model as people were either watching movies new in the theater or waiting to stream. At some point, Drafthouse sent an email saying they weren't doing the movies anymore & just shows, special events, & the occasional themed movie night like a classic Christmas Story (at Christmastime) or whatever. I went for a couple of comedy shows & special events, but the vast majority of the times was for movies. Service was a bit of hit or miss. Sometimes the food took a while to get served, but the food was usually good. I got a variety of items over the years like the burger, sandwiches, wraps, wings, pizza, etc. Nothing was top notch, but nothing was bad either. It was on average pretty good. Servers were sometimes friendly, but not always. They are called Drafthouse because they serve Beer & alcohol, & I remember I put a few down back in the day! But in all honesty, I'm not sure I ever had more than one in a sitting; otherwise, I'd be drunk, broke, & even more broke needing to Uber home & Uber back to my car the next morning. So, I'd never do such a thing. There was one time when I lived on Columbia Pike in Arlington near the Fairfax County (Bailey's Crossroads) border, my car was in repair, & I was determined to see a movie that I want to say a Monday night & wanted to use my annual movie pass. So, I took the bus! The Columbia Pike line bus was very efficient, not much difference in timing as if I drove myself there. I continued with the 2nd run movies into 2017, but I moved from Arlington to MD in Fall 2017, so I generally stopped going here. However, I did continue to come on a few occasions for comedy shows. In 2019-2020, I was on INWEGO, which was an event based app, you paid $19 for one event in the month, $39 for 3, or $59 for 5. I generally did the $39 for 3, but sometimes did $19 depending on what they had for the month. It was cool things like concerts, plays, comedy shows, & sporting events. I took advantage of all of the above. My girlfriend at that time & her friend/other friend husband traveled from Wheaton, MD to Arlington on Friday, February 22, 2020 for a good comedy show. That was the only time I used INWEGO to go to Arlington Drafthouse. I joined INWEGO in mid-April 2019, & we know what happened in mid-March 2020. INWEGO sadly went defunct in September 2020 as they couldn't operate under the Covid environment. I joked the INWEGO era was the best 11 months of my life. I went on a couple of dates here over the years in the 2010's for movies. Prior to October 2014, I lived in Alexandria & sometimes went to Arlington Drafthouse. One time in January 2013, I had a first date at Lost Dog Cafe across the street & saw [deep breath] Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb. We kissed at the end. So, that was a good example of a date. A funny example of a date was shortly after from February 2013 (see my November 2013 Bangkok 54 Yelp review), where we went for dinner & then a free comedy show. Here's that experience: "My experience was on Saturday, February 9 (2013). It was a date with an awesome black chick I met a couple of weeks earlier. We had a nice time & walked next door to the Arlington Drafthouse Cinema for a free comedy show in the Green Room. Check it out if you are over at Bangkok 54 or other area restaurants on a Friday or Saturday. During the comedy show, I had my arm around her, & one of the comedians pointed out to me in the audience & said 'you are a lucky guy to be with her. I never have any luck with black chicks. This guy is doing something right. We need to talk after the show.'. This made me feel great since it was only a first date. This was confirmation that the date went extremely well. However, we could never schedule a 2nd date. She later told me that she didn't feel the chemistry...at least she was honest, but after all that, I thought for sure it was an excellent date." Also, went here on another date in June 2016 & saw Zootopia here. My dating life was bad in 2016, & she was no exception. In January 2023, I went to a comedy show with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. I was bold talking to one of the female comedians who was local to the DC area, got one of the comedians Instagram & asked her on a date; not surprisingly no reply. Last time I went was March 2023 for Oscar party. Won a DVD in contest. Not a bad time.

We saw Elmo Phillips' standup comedy show at the Drafthouse (I'm old enough to remember when they…read moreused to show movie!), and he was a riot. Go for the show if you find it attractive, but come with measured expectations. The service is friendly and helpful, but the food is gross. Stick to alcohol, and you'll be fine.

I have to be honest: I don't typically leave movie theater reviews, especially for big chains, but…read moreI really do love this location. It's super intimate feeling, and the staff is always very nice, especially at concessions. There's one woman in particular, who is super kind to me every time I stop through the concession stand. I have not caught her name yet, but she has long dark hair and is a person of color. She's incredibly nice and considerate and is non-judging when I want a popcorn refill within minutes of getting a large popcorn. Lol Also love that this location is never packed.

This is a smaller theater associated with a big brand. The cinemas were spacious and had reclining…read moreseats (which I like) covered with leather (which I do not). The movie selection had something worth seeing, and while the theater did not appear to have dedicated parking there were some garages for the small suburban shopping center in which this building rests. It was fairly crowded, but not to the point where I couldn't find something. The previews were quite long. It was a passable experience, but I didn't get the bigger, higher-quality screen that I was hoping for when I searched online.

Regal Ballston Quarter is one of two movie theatres near me in Arlington. Regal isn't a theatre…read morechain I go to often though as I feel the rewards programs at AMC and Cinemark are better. But I have friends in Ballston and it also helps that compared to AMC Courthouse there's a food court in Ballston Quarter offering more food variety. The Regal in Ballston feels contemporary when you're in the theatre and dated when you're outside of it. There's not really a ton going on and there's a lot of big space between the theatres. Wish there was some decorations of upcoming films or something the main lobby where the concessions are has more character but also feels very limited and the lighting is a bit meh. But the theatre itself is good. It might not be my first pick for a theatre given Regal isn't a chain i usually see movies at but Ballston Quarter as a whole is just a nice spot overall that it's hard not to kill two birds with one stone.

The movie watching experience here itself is pretty good. Good film choices, good times, and high…read morequality video. However considering it's $20 to come watch a movies it's crazy that there are 30 minutes of ads after the start time. I've learned that if you just show up 25 minutes after the start time of the movie it makes the whole experience better.