Went to the Cineplex Markham location to watch a movie at VIP. Ordered a Thai Chicken Wrap with fries. The wrap was a little spicy, thought it would be on the sweeter side. The staff were pretty quick in providing the food and were attentive to our requests. The theatre in the VIP section is pretty spacious and clean. read more

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We went to the Cineplex Markham location to see The Devil Wears Prada 2 for my birthday. My cousin was treating me to the VIP experience and we got there early to have something to eat. We were greeted by our server, Marek, who remembered us from the last time we were there to see Wicked for my cousin's birthday. Marek took our orders promptly and he even remembered what we had ordered the last time. We received excellent service from him and he went above and beyond expectations. When we came out of the movie, we went to the bar to have a drink. The servers behind the bar were excellent and they made us the same Lemoncello Milkshake we had the last time. Unfortunately, I didn't get the bar servers name, but she was working on May 3 at around 5:30 pm. As well, Marek saw us and asked us if we enjoyed the movie. It's so nice to see young people who take pride in their jobs. Kudos to Cineplex for hiring such wonderful employees. Have enjoyed VIP many times and will definitely be back! read more

I should have stopped my girlfriend from ordering too many beef tacos before watching The Substance (2024). Otherwise, the service and pool table were great. I love the vibe, too. I usually do not like Cineplex (in contrast to Imagine), but this location is pretty good compared to Silvercity & Empress Walk read more

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Our family decided to splurge on popcorn and drinks for our family movie night out. We learned that if you buy a large size popcorn and a large size fountain drink, which we all did, you can get one free refill on the same day and same visit, before and after your movie. This free refill offer doesn't work for delivery orders. read more

I always like to come to this location. The theatre is nice, big and clean. I came here with my kids to watch kung fu panda. What a great experience! read more

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Since we're here in Canada on vacation, I've decided to surprise my hubby on finding a Cantonese movie while we're here. It's been 17 years since we've watched a Chinese movie together since Hong Kong! To my luck, I located this theater only 6 minutes from our hotel and decided one this super popular movie starting Dayo Wong which we were both HUGE fans of. Movie was fun and excellent and hubby was super surprised and Uber happy! We parked outside and it was a windy night but close enough to walk for a few minutes. We will definitely visit again next time we're in Canada. We promised each other we will come back every year just to catch a fun Chinese movie! read more

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So it looks like it's now assigned seating, even for regular movies. I am not sure I like that as I like to be flexible and move seats (if needed). They added two tables on the left hand side by the arcade and claw games area now but I think they do still need more tables and chairs. The location is big and has a lot of restaurants downstairs or nearby the building. The staff have become quite friendly and will thank everyone for their patronage once you exit the theatre room. The person scanning tickets will thank you for coming to the movies too. Such unexpected service. Staff are always nice. Underground parking available but got to park far... or park outside though the parking lot is always full. They also have a VIP lounge for the VIP movies experience. read more

3.5 stars I've been here a few times. The outdoor parking lot fills up quickly (pre-pandemic) so it's nice that there's an underground garage that actually stays fairly warm during winter. The movie theatre take up half of the second floor. There's an arcade section upon entering on the left and then a large concession stand. I showed my prepaid virtual ticket on my phone to the first employee and was directed too the next one. There was quite the line at this second employee. Scanning each customer's ticket wasn't as quick and efficient as I thought it would be. Once my ticket was scanned she informed me which theatre I'd be going to and which side it was on. The seats were pretty nice and comfortable with a lot of padding. The seat even reclines ever so slightly. I didn't feel like the view from my seat at the very back of the theatre was too far and for a vertically challenged person I had plenty of legroom. read more

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Decided to buy the VIP tickets which included a lounge where you can order (pay) food/drink items either to be eaten in lounge before the movie starts or inside the theater, arrived at lounge 60mins before showtime. Numerous tv screens with local sports inside or you can sit in their outside patio for some fresh air. Firstly, plenty of staff on hand to handle a slightly over 50% movie attendance, they were courteous and were customer oriented. Food/drink items were served within a reasonable time. Staff takes your order and delivers to you in lounge or inside the theater before the movie starts. Staff are also on-hand inside theater to take your orders, service stops when movie starts. Individual private toilets inside lounge was a nice benefit Ordered a burger/fries to eat in lounge as I wasn't sure if eating food while watching a movie would have been a wise choice, maybe next time. Stella draft tap beer arrived nicely cold. Burger meat was dry, reminded me of the typical fast food burgers you would find at McDonald's or Burger King, however they were generous with the lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup toppings which worked well with the meat/bun. Fries were hot and crispy Theater seats are large leather with individual attached tray tables, spring loaded reclining backrest. Seats/floors very clean, no stickiness or musty smells. I did order a layered butter popcorn ($2.50 extra for butter). Can't watch a movie without it as I can't duplicate the buttered popcorn at home without making a mess. Delivered before movie started while inside theater A very different and enjoyable movie experience, read more

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The Top Gun sequel...a movie more than 20+ years in the making! This was a good enough reason to go see a movie in theatres. We ordered our tickets online for this showing. It's a little annoying because if you do order online, you need an account and they now charge a service fee for online transactions. It is really convenient though since you can select your seating online. The theatre is located inside the shopping center on the top floor. It's huge and spacious all around. There's a pretty big arcade where you can earn tickets for prizes. The view is also not bad since there are big windows looking outside so you don't feel like you're already in a dark cavern. I only saw the one concessions stand at the front. I ordered what I think must have been a kids combo since it came with a small popcorn, small drink, mini package of candy, and a pencil topper. We were at the first showing of the day on a Monday afternoon. There were only a handful of people there. We were in a standard theatre. The seats are pretty comfy. They are leather and do recline quite a bit. The sound was good. It was almost a little too loud in the beginning but after adjusting, it makes for a great movie experience! read more

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This is the only movie theatre in Markham Location: In the area they call downtown Markham. Building: The movies are on the second floor. There's an elevator and escalator to help you up. There's also a game arcade and a vip lounge. The lounge is terrific. Parking: There is a giant parking lot. Plenty for everyone! Food:there's a concession stand with the regular things you find at a cineplex. Theatres: Newish still so still fairly clean and not run down. There's also a bio area. Totally worth the visit read more

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A great cinema, among the better ones I've been to. I enjoyed the VIP experience in particular. This Cineplex was the replacement for the one in First Markham Place years back, and for a while, we had to resort to the Richmond Hill SilverCity to satisfy our entertainment pangs. The new one in Markham opened with a new VIP section. The VIP theatres are adult only. You walk past the second-floor arcade and show your ID at the entrance, where you get to relax in a lounge with a bar. The theatres have reclined seating for extra comfort. You get to order a great selection of food items, consisting of full meals, desserts, and alcoholic beverages and cocktails. The absence of children makes the moviegoing experience luxurious, bordering on hedonistic. For families, you'll still be getting the typical Cineplex experience; a big arcade, large theatres, and all the popular movies. I found this location to be cleaner than most other Cineplexes I've been to. If you don't wanna get expensive concessions, there are many options for snacks and meals nearby that you'll end up satisfied. read more

Fun fact about me. Starting in 2012, I've made a list of all of the movies I've seen in theaters. Why? I just really like spreadsheets. Anyways, the point is, I've seen almost 90 movies in 6 years, many of them at Cineplex Markham (both at its old location and now at its new Enterprise location). So I feel qualified to say the new Cineplex VIP Markham theater is one gorgeous theater. Moving to the new, up and coming, Enterprise location is one smart move. The new renovations, giving the theater a modern feeling, was a great idea. The decision to put a VIP portion of the theater has literally changed my life. You pay a hefty price for a ticket but in return, you get reserved seating, comfy reclining couch seats, waiter service, and no noisy kids! It's the only way I can catch the latest Marvel blockbuster. Food and drink quality is like a 3-star chain restaurant, kinda like a Kelsey's. But you're getting that in a theater! So it becomes 4-star theater quality food. Sliders, shrimp tacos, multiple poutine options, salad bowls, all kinds of desserts, and a fully stocked bar with specialty cocktails. There's a lovely lounge area outside the VIP theater to have a drink, eat dinner, and catch a game on their TVs. Now onto my complaint, and I'm quite passionate about this complaint. I've knocking a star off for this complaint. Those Chinese commercials they're playing at the beginning of the movies. Stop. First of all, I don't believe you should be catering to a certain demographic like that. Based on a recent census, 1/3 of Markham's population is Chinese. Way to alienate your other 2/3 of the population. Secondly, the commercials they're playing are distasteful and downright cringeworthy. 90% of them are literally beauty place ads. "You were born perfect...but YOU CAN BE PERFECT-ER". "Oh, my crush doesn't notice me. NO PROBLEM! You can get liposuction, breast enhancement, face lift...". I'm not kidding. These were real commercials they played. What is the message you are sending here? Kids, don't worry about anything except your looks? Or Chinese people are shallow af? I'm ashamed to be associated with this. Rethink your media partner, Cineplex, they're a disgrace. (28/100) - 2018 read more

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I came here for the first time on a Saturday afternoon, and just from the outside I was so impressed with this new Markham complex. As soon as I pulled in, the parking lot was a bit tight, but manageable. Once inside the complex, I was amazed at how nice and new the inside was. As soon as you walk in, there is a Chatime, South Street Burger, Thai Express, Subway and Me Va Me Kitchen Express all attached on the inside. It kind of gave the illusion that you could order food from these restaurants and take it into the theatre. Especially because the ticket counter was amongst all these restaurants. After paying at the kiosk, we made out way upstairs to the theatre. The upstairs was fairly big, clean and easy to find your way. I was honestly a little disappointed in the IMAX experience, I truly didn't feel that it was significantly superior to the regular movie experience. I was expecting a larger, curved screen for what I paying. I will say, that the sound quality was great, and the surround sound experience was pretty amazing. But other than that, I feel a bit disappointed paying $20 for a movie in this theatre. Overall, it was definitely still a great experience, and I would definitely return, but maybe not for the IMAX. read more

Once you get into a VIP theatre, you'll never go back. No more seat kicking, no more man-spreading to let someone pass in front of you, no more teenagers or kids yelling or crying... It's a dream. This particular location has many great locations on site too - including Chatime, Milestone's, Me Va Me, and more! They also have 24/7 underground parking, which is great with our Canadian weather. The cast members themselves have a good attitude and the theatres are always (relatively) clean! You can't really expect them to fully clean the whole theatre in 10 minutes for popular showings. Definitely my theatre of choice. When you compare it to the older theatres (e.g. SilverCity Richmond Hill or Fairview Mall), you can definitely see a difference - in both size, cleanliness, and customer experience. read more

I love going to the Cineplex VIP theatres so I can watch movies while eating more comfortably. I usually go to the Don Mills location but Markham is closer for me and I went here a couple weeks ago to watch Eternals. The staff are very friendly and this location is very nice and modern. There are plenty of other restaurants nearby if you want to get dinner or dessert after your movie. The only thing I wish to see is some new options on the menus as it's always been the same basic items over the last few years and some variety would be nice. Overall, great theatre at a convenient location! read more

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These days, I am finding places that I used to frequent and haven't reviewed on Yelp. I have a feeling that all my visits happened either before I joined Yelp or when I was still figuring things out. I remember being so thrilled that Markham had a decent movie theatre again. What seems to be decades ago, I remember Markville Shopping Mall having a movie theatre that vanished. My mom and I had visited the movie theatre on Highway 7 near Woodbine. Other than that, I would either go to the Silvercity in Richmond Hill or Scarborough Town Centre. This Cineplex has both movie theatres that you know and love, and VIP ones that allow you to dine, booze, and watch a flick. I have yet to do the latter. Don't get me wrong -- I love eating in a movie theatre! I have mostly done dinner in a movie theatre in the States. I often end up dining before or after when I am in my neck of the woods. This complex has two floors. The first floor offers a number of eateries. You also buy your tickets from either the kiosk or at the counter. Of course, you can bypass this purchasing step by going online. You then take the escalator to the second floor, where you have the concession stands and movie theatres. What I found odd were the washroom placement. You have to show your ticket to one of the staff members before you go into the theatre. If you want to use the washrooms first before you hit the concession stands, and then go to your movie theatre, you have to show your ticket again to the staff member. Odd. Other than that, the seats are comfy. The popcorn and drinks are standard for a Cineplex. Parking can get crazy, depending on when you go. It's okay having a movie and restaurants in downtown Markham, but I still end up going to the Silvercity in Richmond Hill. (148) read more

I love Markham downtown and I especially love this movie theater! I came here on a Saturday afternoon to watch a film and it wasn't too busy. The movie theater was very clean and we had a wonderful experience. We later checked out the arcade which was so much fun!! Games for everyone! They have basketball games, deal or no deal, fighting shooting games and so much more. I had been to the VIP section and enjoyed it but found it very expensive, it's definitely an experience being able to order a full dinner for the movie but i'm not dying to go back. Overall i'm a big fan of this place and love to spend my free time watching movies here. read more

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Finally a brand new theatre in Markham area! The signage definitely really confusing but I was there in the early afternoon checking out the place and able to ask Security where the underground parking located and the construction workers also directed me to the entrance of the theatre. VIP experience is excellent! The lounge area even has a patio that overlooks Downtown Markham (A lot of constructions still be the view will be great once everything is done in the area!) The drink/food menu is a little different here compares to one inside the theatre itself as the lounge menu is more extensive. Our server inside the theatre was able to get us the items that is "not" on the menu for "seat" service. But it was not too busy on a Wednesday night. Our food arrived around 10 minute after we put in our order. I highly recommended getting VIP experience if you are a drinker. It was definitely fun drinking a cocktails/beers/wine while watching a movie! Drink prices is really reasonable with a cocktail 1oz for around $7.50 and up. I also like how they are served in real glass wares! The seats are super comfy! Calamari ($10) was so tender and fresh! Highly recommended though the portion is small. Burger with Jalapeno ($14) upgraded our side to a Poutine ($2) was delicious. Maybe I expected the worse and all the food item exceeded my expectation. Tropical Sangria ($7.50) was also nicely made! Will I be back for VIP experience? A big YES. But only if I able to arrive at least 30 minute early at least to enjoy the seat service and order an adult beverage. And if I using my SCENE point to redeem my complimentary tickets, FOR SURE! I just wish this location going to have some earlier shows on weekdays especially Tuesdays as I would love to beat the crowds instead just coming here to watch movie after 6:30 pm. read more

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$25 is sure steep for movie ticket. Yes the seat is comfy and yes it's awesome to be able to order food delivered to your seat. But the whole VIP experience, I will save it once in a blue moon with my in laws. On a side note - Wished I am able to order their poutine outside of the theater because honestly their sweet potato poutine was probably the best poutine I've ever had in the land of O'Canada! Okay, maybe the poutine has convinced me to return more often. Until the next big blockbuster hit! read more

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Terrible experience today this time around.... The old lady ticket counter person seemed miserable to deal with. What??? Did you forget to apply your Bengay??? Just miserable. The patrons were noisy. People still using cellphones during the film or talking out loud. My wife had to tell someone to hush up in order for us to sit through the movie. Even though it was an extremely hot day out, I'm sure there is a way to regulate the temperature within a theatre. Ours was extremely cold and the a/c was rattling kind of noisily during the film. The movie screen could certainly use some cleaning. Seemed dirty with parts of the film 'tainted' with 'stains'. I don't know...VIP or not...I think this place is overrated. I'm sticking to our favourite theatre more further west. P.S. I know that you're situated in Markham but I think it is extremely insulting to show Chinese commercials in Mandarin prior to the start of the film which is in English. You should reserve those for Chinese films instead. read more

Great movie-dinner combo for Scene/movie lovers!! Location: 4.5/5 Movie-dinner date night now has a nice VIP experience with ample parking in a very modern complex at Birchmount and Enterprise, just south of Highway 7. Outside and underground parking available. Decor/Ambience: 4.5/5 Modern lounge and bar with sports channel. Not too loud too 40 pop hits playing the background. Clean and seek white and black Dalmatian decor. High roof. Perfect for evenings year round. Food quality: 3.5/5 Food is average here, but my veggie burger was quite saucy. I love how they support Sweet from the Earth!! My favourite vegan commercial bakery!! The s'mores cook and walnut brownie were simply divine!! Service: 4.5/5 Friendly staff. Food was served within minutes of ordering. Waitress explained how points and their menu worked and she checked up on us every few minutes. Value: 5/5 Good portions. Good $35 just dinner deal for 2, $69 includes VIP movie and dinner for 2. You get your money worth and with 10 Scene points for $1 that is just sweet and then top it with Scene Visa card! This deal is perfect for happy-go-lucky movie date lovers! One meal and we are more than 1/3 way there for another free movie ticket! read more

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First time at this theatre. Parking was sparse and all the theatre rooms didn't have any reclining seat option available (not sure if it's always like this or if they just don't have reclining seats). Was starving so I opted for the shrimp tacos and they were pretty mediocre. They were super dry, and all the toppings (including the damn shrimp) were cold. Definitely won't be ordering that again. The spiced mojito I had on the other hand and the circo float were delicious. Probably won't come here again as it's nowhere near where I live. read more

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New Cineplex built in Downtown Markham just couple years ago. A lot of outdoor parking space and also in underground. I parked underground once and when the movie finished, you will be lining up with few hundreds of other people waiting for one elevator to bring you to the underground parking. I tried to walk down from the stairs but the stairs brought me outside of the building instead lol. Since then I will just park outside. IMAX experience is great, the seats are comfortable. On Sunday August 25th, there were no image during TimePlay and the movies preview but they fixed just before the movies started. Overall, good location, spacious and a lot of restaurants around. read more

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What a great place to have a movie theatre! Located in Downtown Markham, surrounded by several eateries (Good Catch Boil House, MeVaMe, Kiu, Milestones, Lucullus Bakers & Roasters and soon to come....Ruth Cris Steakhouse), within the building that houses artwork from the Remington Art Gallery, with 24 hour security and walking distance from the $10 million 44 piece art installation also called The Pride of Canada Carousel: this theatre is a perfect place for singles, couples and family alike. Hubby is a movie buff; and since we were celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary, we had dinner at a nearby restaurant, then caught a movie afterwards. We were fortunate to have gone on a Tuesday when tickets cost $8.50. You purchase tickets on the first floor (faster service if you use the kiosks which only takes cards) then head on up the stairs/escalators/elevator to the second floor. Only one cashier and a long line up at 3:30pm at the concession stand (They also have an Outtakes and a Froyo stand), but it moved quickly. The theatre was clean and seats comfy, with armrests that you can move out of the way so you can cuddle up with your honey. I'm a believer of Dbox with it's crystal clear picture that almost seems 3D, a few of the camera angles made me dizzy from the virtual heights. Sound was clear and not too loud. There were only a few small groups that were there, and everyone was respectful. Walked past the VIP lounge and asked the host if you needed a VIP ticket to enter. He said you don't need a ticket at all; it's for anyone who wants to hang out and grab a bite to eat. Cool, something to look forward to next time. read more

Location On Enterprise Blvd - right with Brichmount interseciton. Building easy to spot - there's underground parking available (very limited and designed poorly). Outdoor parking is also available - but it fills up very quickly, especially Tuesday night movies, highly suggest carpooling where possible. The building has a few art installations and paintings, which adds a nice feeling to it. Also very clean, even the washrooms - and I often see a staff around making sure it's clean. Lots of choices to eat - from Thai Express, South St Burger, Chinese Bakery, Milestone and Good Catch Boils. There's also Chattime and Go For Tea to quench your thirst. 24/7 Goodlife fitness with Golf Town for any equipment/sporting purchase. Scotiabank/RBC also in the building for banking purpose. Overall pretty convenient place, all packed in one. Just can get pretty busy with parking and a lot of traffic light waiting. read more

Not impressed with this poorly designed location. The outside parking lot is chaotic and hosts no Handicap parking near the entrance. But 5 stars for the underground parking with the lovely artwork. Too nice for this dump! 1st timers are not sure which entrance to use as there are two buildings. The entrance to the smaller of the two buildings had a small ticket counter and only 3 machines to purchase tickets yourself..,but they also double as the machine to pick up PRE-PAID tickets. This means you still need to stand in a slow moving line even though you already paid! The concession stand is still inexperienced and screwing up everyone's order. What's worse is they don't even listen, they're too busy goofing around with each other. Bathrooms are too small, with few sinks and hand dryers that you cannot use when someone is standing at the sink. Our visit was made even worse by the guy sitting in the row in front of us who smelled as though he hadn't washed in weeks and had just lost the battle with his intestines...in his pants. At least 6 security guards in the guards area in the bsmt - all of them under 100 lbs or 65 yrs old - huddled together visiting!! 1 poor souls standing in the entrance to the underground parking - looking lost and confused. He just stood there! Wanted to go back for the VIP lounge, but I think I'll pick a better location / area. 1st and last visit for me!!! read more

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One of my fav theatres. Great location, lots of parking, some interesting before or after restaurants near by. read more

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This cineplex is alright in comparison to other cineplex. There are a couple self serve machines for ticketing for not enough people to man the manual ticketing booths when it is getting crowded. As such they are quite slow and inefficient. They earn points back from their well maintained theatres. Its usually kept quite clean and nicely. A huge tip is that they have outdoor and indoor FREE parking! They usually get crowded on popular nights but can usually get a decent parking spot during the day. Also Tuesday is 1/2 price day. Those days are really filled with people. Prepare in advance. read more

Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP - Cinema Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Good theatre with a good location with lots of parking on the ground floor and underground. It also has a small arcade and a good amount of restaurants, desserts and cha time around when you're finished your movie. They of course have all the movies that get released, but my only gripe is they only ever give the expensive options like 3D, ultra avx, VIP, and IMAX for you to choose from. Of course, it's to make more money off of people, but 3D makes me feel sick sometimes so I end up travelling to the Richmond hill one. The other thing is that their IMAX is not the "true" imax experience. The screen is much smaller than real imax. If you want the REAL imax, there's three of them in Toronto/GTA: Scotiabank, Vaughan (Colossus), and Mississauga. read more

VIP experience review: Wednesday Hump Date $50 for 2 VIP tickets plus a food voucher for 2 entrees. If you watch a '3D' movie, with the surcharge, it will be $63 instead of $50. Came to the VIP bar 30 mins before the scheduled movie start time, decided to not order yet, but wait until we were seated in the movie theater before we place our orders. I was quite impressed by how everyone greeted us and they all seemed to be very polite. I guess it adds to the 'VIP' treatment. Whenever you interact with staff, they always say 'Welcome to VIP', 'Enjoy', 'Enjoy your movie' Staff who takes orders are very friendly. It was good timing too, as they had just launched a new menu (pictures attached), and really took their time to explain all the new items in their menu. Over-all service is pretty good. After placing our orders, we only waited a few minutes before the food arrived, I believe we only waited 8-10 mins for our food. I ordered the quarter pound angus burger with fries. My BF ordered the jalapeno burger. The food, in my opinion, was just OK and I found the burger bland. The fries were soggy. The best part was the buttery bun, and that's about it. Nothing too special. I like the comfortable seating as well, you can lift the middle arm-rest to make the seats like a love-seat. Over-all I enjoyed it, but wasn't too Wow-ed with the whole experience. But still I believe everyone needs to try VIP at least once. Probably wouldn't do this too often though as it is quite expensive. read more

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Even though VIP cinemas costs an arm and a leg, I think it's worth it once in awhile. Treat yo'self, ja feel? Ever since the markham cineplex changed, I haven't been in to watch a movie. The upstairs section is so big, with movie theatre priced food and this huge arcade section. The VIP section... damn, I really felt like I was VIP there, like some character in 007. The service there was phenomenal, with smiling employees that guided us to wherever we had to go. Let me tell you.. you really do feel like some kind of VIP. (Better be, for the $25+ you're coughing up) The theatre was gorgoeus. Luxurious and comfy seats with soft armrests, boyfriend claimed his seat smelled a hint like B.O. though (I refused to smell it). The female working the theatre was super duper nice and took her time in checking the vegan options for me, which I really appreciate. There were also a lot of options to choose from, which was surprising because I didn't expect it from a movie theatre. The movie was comfortable.. despite me spilling the popcorn and desperately trying to clean it.. TWICE.. I really enjoyed it. It's nice drinking beer while watching a movie outside of home. My boyfriend had the pulled pork poutine & he liked it until the bottom, where the fries were dry, free of gravy (which is completely animal-product free btw) and stale. At the end, I went to the washroom and holy crap... VIP status there too. Individual rooms within a huge bathroom? Alright, alright.. I can roll with that. I liked the experience overall and will probably go again! The only thing I was not a fan of is the fact that there is NO TIMEPLAY............... how am I supposed to show off my vast knowledge of random movies if I don't get the chance to? read more

This place was a massive sh#%show when Star Wars: The Force Awakens got cancelled due to "unforeseen complications" on 12/27/2015 (5:45pm showing). My family had 6 tickets for VIP 3D, and "the projector for the theatre is broken, no ETA on fix, sorry!!!!" was the response we'd gotten. Despite people being able to still pick seats downstairs, and buy tickets. Despite me buying my popcorn and drink (albeit with SCENE points, but still!) and walking in only to realize there was no movie. Despite there being *NO LATER SHOWINGS*, and all they were going to comp us with was one measly "VIP pass" (strictly "better" than an Admit One, because this let you into D-BOX, IMAX, VIP 3D, whatever, *all included*; at least that was what they were trying to sell you). They weren't going to comp you for the inconvenience. Heck, they weren't even going to give us *two passes per person*, like they'd literally promised *EVERYONE ELSE AT THAT THEATRE THAT WAS STANDING OUTSIDE*. When my uncle called the manager out on that, the manager fed him some line, along the lines of "oh I'm sorry we have to treat everyone equally". My aunt had to fight tooth and nail to get her 8000 SCENE points back (for 4 VIP 3D tickets), because they originally were saying they would just comp her the "pass" (the pass isn't "better", by the way -- 2000 SCENE points = 1 pass, and they were trying to pawn it off as being "worth" $25 -- this is plainly untrue, as you can tell from doing basic math with what their other ticket prices cost). Cool. Never going here again for a "special" film or event/showing. Not worth the time, effort, or money. This management needs to get better customer-obsessed hats on to make things up to angry Star Wars fans that only wanted to watch a single movie for a little while with their loved ones. I might come back if the rest of the world is on fire, or the management staff and their "sincerely (fake) apologetic attitudes" towards their "valued moviegoers" all get fired & replaced with better crisis-trained employees, whom hopefully have more respect for the folks that took time out of their day to visit their establishment to watch a movie, only to get turned away because of "problems outside of their control" (it was totally inside of their control - theatres have backup projectors *for this very reason*; this isn't a valid excuse anymore). For the record, yes, I did see it the next day in IMAX3D, at the same location, because it was the only place that had openings (gee I wonder why?), but the seats left were *terrible* since everyone had picked way better ones, and two of the family members we originally attended with couldn't watch it that day because they both had other plans (gee, I wonder why?). So thank you, Cineplex Odeon, for ruining a nice family event & then comping us *barely* the value of our tickets / time / gas. I live a 40 minute drive away - thanks for literally *nothing*. I'd rate this a 1/5, but I'm giving a pity star because the movie was pretty good, and the IMAX 3D screen wasn't half-bad. Definitely not getting upgraded to a 3/5 until they at least understand basic "customer obsession" leadership principles, though. Wouldn't recommend this place to watch any "special" movie - go there for the ambient noise of the arcade, or the normal theatres. If you go to a "special showing" (3D, IMAX, VIP, whatever), you're taking a *massive risk* of getting your money, time, and good seats swindled (I'm still pretty salty about those lost seats - we originally had *DEAD CENTER AMAZING SEATS*, and the IMAX 3D one we had to sit off to the side.... argh!!!) by a management team that cares for nothing more than to escort you out of the theatre with security if you try to argue (this happened with a reasonably jostled moviegoer after being told his 13 year old kid wasn't going to be seeing Star Wars with his father, on the only day they had together in a long time). Well done, Cineplex! read more

I came here over the weekend for a movie with a friend. If you're looking for a quiet and less crowed evening at the theatres, I'll recommend coming on a Sunday night. My friend and I purchased our tickets with an associate. I forgot my Scene Card but even though I had the card number, the associate told me he isn't able to input those numbers manually because of fraudulent risks involved. Instead, he handed me a laminated sheet that said I could visit this website to get the barcode of my card emailed to me. I followed the instructions and even though I refreshed my inbox half a dozen times, I did not get the barcode. Service wise, I am thankful for how patient the associate--as well as my friend--was when I struggled to get my barcode; I took about 5+ minutes trying to figure this out. During this time, I didn't get the impression that I had to hurry-up because I'm holding up a line, which is another great thing about coming on a Sunday night, there isn't really a line. We ended up purchasing the tickets without my Scene Card but was told if I got the barcode after the movie, I could return to get my points. True enough, I received my barcode in my email and was able to claim my Scene points before we left the theatre--Yaay! At the movies theatre, the seats were comfy and relatively clean. My friend and I went early so we got to watch the commercials and Cineplex Timeplay. I was super weirded out when I started hearing mandarin commercials on the screen--whhhaatttt?!?! But I suppose from the demographic of this area that there is a market for the product its promoting. When it came time to Cineplex Timeplay, it was amusing... only two people were signed in to play. Is anyone still doing Timeplay these days? If you are, chances of you scoring high looks pretty good. Would I return for movies here in the future? Most definitely! And I'll probably download Cineplex Timeplay to rack up so extra Scene points! read more

I would absolutely go VIP again. The convenience is what really does it for me. I didn't have to try to find my friends and search for or save seats. You book ahead and just show up. Get there early so you can order food, snacks and drinks from your seat before the previews start. The seats are so comfortable that it makes you feel like you're at home. There is also a bar/lounge outside of the theatres with TVs that make you forget you're at a theatre. The parking is pretty horrible. They shouldn't make a facility that holds that many people and not make the to match. I'm happy to be able bodied to not require a close spot, since I walked from the adjacent lot when the main lot was full. I'm told there's underground parking, but I didn't see the entrance or signage to point me there. read more

Parking is a nightmare here 9/10 times. There's not enough parking outdoors and the underground parking is tight. And this is with the building not at 100% capacity (some stores not yet open/leased). There's only two elevators and the escalator is out of service a third of the time. Nobody mans the box office anymore so movie-goers are directed to purchase tickets at self-serve kiosks installed at the counter (where people used to serve you). Movie selection is pretty limited as they tend to show at least 4-5 foreign films at any given time. Concession items are overpriced. VIP offers some reasonably priced menu items and alcoholic beverages however. Theatre is kept pretty clean, so they have that going for them. Movie tickets are too expensive for services rendered, in my opinion. Would love to see and support more local theatres instead. read more

This is my favourite movie theatre to go to. Because it is in a new plaza, there's a new shop opening almost every couple of months. So it's always entertaining to come here and check out what's new. I like the artworks displayed around in the building. The VIP lounge is very comfortable and roomy. Even the washroom is very upgraded to individual stalls with toilet and sinks. The staffs are very nice and the place is very clean. read more

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The interior of this building is gorgeous. For some reason it remind me of the interior of an Asian mall only it's a movie theatre. Floors were so polished and clean. Since it was the first time at the theatre, finding it was interesting. It didn't seem like google maps had the right location specifically until we realize when we were there we were looking at the back of the building. It's probably because we were all expecting a large movies or cineplex signs like the other theatres. There's underground parking if there's no parking in the main area. VIP experience time. I've been to other VIP theatres before and thought the two seats together were awfully close to the adjacent seats in the theatre. That's how they can fit more people, and no reclining seats. It's only the front row that had reclining seats but I don't understand why you would sit at the very front row by the movie screen when you're at a VIP theatre, except when there's no more seats. It's not a big deal, but other VIP theatres I've been to had reclining seats for the entire theatre and not selected seats. Service was great! Every time I go for VIP experience, I tell people to go early for the VIP service. (Last time we were late and I felt there was no point in going to VIP at that point except for the chairs) You can order from their selected menus and they'll bring the food for you. The food is OK, nothing exceptional but it's just the same food as the restaurant food outside except on a disposable plate. read more

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Arrive here early for your movie because the parking situation is quite crowded - especially when we went on the weekend. The VIP lounge here has areas that are brighter by the windows overlooking the downtown Markham complex. It looks like in the summer they open up their patio. Other areas are a bit more dimmer. The seating arrangements are limited to smaller groups unless you put tables together. We got here 30 minutes before the screening started and still had to wait for the theatre to be ready. They didn't seat us inside until 10 minutes before the screen time! If this is your first time with the VIP experience - keep in mind that the orders in the lounge are a different transaction from inside the theatre, but you can bring your food and drinks inside. The theatre here has more seats compared to others VIP theatres I've been to. Sitting in the middle row is a good view. If you were sitting far back from the screen as we were - you are looking slightly down towards to the screen. You can now order food and drinks through the app so it will be there at your reserved seat(s) after you check in/scan your ticket(s). They don't have TimePlay here so don't feel like you missed it if you are running late. read more

Now that's how everyone should go see a movie! The VIP experience was definitely awesome! Went with my best friend to finally catch a movie at this new theatre, but a couple things that could have been better though... First off, the entrance is on the other side of the parking lot, and signage is a bit lacking. Makes it kinda hard to find where to go in when it's your first time (we weren't the only ones confused either!). Upon getting into the building, trying to get the VIP section wasn't any easier. Again, an incredible lack of signage as there was no clear route to the VIP lounge. The staff at the front didn't really explain much either. Would have been nice to have staff directing and at least asking if this was a first time visit to VIP, so that they would get a nice explanation. With that being said, after we got in, it was beautiful! Excellent decor, multitude of staff (albeit standing around, but we were quite early), and even a patio, gazing beautifully into to-be condos! Lol. And that was just the lounge area! The theatre itself was spacious with comfortable leather seats! We were the first ones to sit, so we had staff attending to us and explaining everything (finally). They were super nice as well! We ordered some food, which was decent, but probably not worth the price! Just make sure you show your scene card for 10% off. They do have a good system of orders taken on iPads, and sent to the kitchen, which gets brought to you in less than 5 min! Overall, the seats eventually got rigid (as the backs don't go down very far), the theatre was way too cold, and the whole night would have been a huge dent in my wallet had I not redeemed the actual admission via scene points! Definitely an awesome way to see a movie, but only if you have the scene points saved up. Probably not worth paying $20/admission just to reserve your seat and get served some food. If I do come back, it probably won't be for VIP! read more

Cineplex Cinemas Markham and VIP - VIP Lounge - Cinema Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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