This is my favorite movie spot in the city, and yes, I have seen most of them. If you like the…read morequintessential movie experience with the crowds and huge stadium seating, then this is not the place for you. But, if you enjoy a more intimate setting which is in the heart of the city's 'entertainment area' and is generally frequented by serious movie-goers, you will absolutely love Pathe City.
They recently renovated the downstairs area with some seating and a coffee bar, which is great if you arrive earlier for a movie. Speaking of which, Pathe City shares the building with Little Buddha and a casino next door, meaning you don't even have to leave the building to skip over to those spots. There are a LOT of steps as already mentioned. Seating is nicer than the theater at Muntplein, with cup holders on armrests instead of below the seat in front (I never understood that weird concept anyway).
Since it's next to Little Buddha, if you watch a movie on a late weekend night and happen to be at the wrong theater, you might hear some background music. Depending on the movie, it might not be all that bad. One time, they offered to refund ticket money to anyone who was getting bothered by the music.
My only gripe with Pathe City is that it seems to only screen the more tasteful movies, which is good if you are trying to get into a show of 'Safe Haven', but not if you fancy the latest in the 'Hangover' series. I guess it's part of their plan to target a certain demographic.