Still love the theater, seats are fabulous. Popcorn is great 90% of the time , 10% too salty!!…read moreBUT the reason I lowered my review is because when we went to the Sunday matinee, they actually showed Avatar in 2 D, I wanted to leave!!! That movie should never be shown in 2 D!!! Very disappointed !!!! I just didn't think it would even be considered . I am still whining about it.

Its a great time ! Big container of popcorn pop and a movie!…read more Thank You all! Gary G

What else to do on a hot day in Iowa? Go to the Cinema!…read more Went to see the movie "Old." Tuesday special is only $5.00 a ticket, unless you pick a LDX screen which is only $1.00 more. I chose the LDX. What is LDX? Luxury power reclining loungers throughout the auditorium Reserved seating throughout the auditorium Dolby Digital 7.1 sound with over 30,000 watts of heart pounding sound with expanded surround coverage to deliver the most realistic experience New screens with state-of-the-art reflective technology to provide the brightest picture Digital projection that produces the clearest picture So yeah, definitely worth a $1.00 more. Staff was friendly but looked bored. Cinema was clean and cool. We entered our LDX screening room and it was huge. Very clean and neat. Recliners were awesome! The movie was ok. I guess I was expecting something better. We still enjoyed our time and we'll be back when the heat index is over 90 degrees. Thanks for the cool time.

The movie was awesome the seats were heated and nice but these teenage workers thought that just…read morebecause we were all kids that we were so bad we were just sitting watching the movie and they walk in and threatened to kick us out and we were just sitting and watching the movie.

Amazing local theatre. Very low prices and a friendly atmosphere! The decor is timeless and would…read morehighly recommend this business.

From the owner: The biggest hits with state of the art digital projection and sound with hometown staff and…read moretremendous value. What's playing at the Lake?

I've been to a lot of movie theaters in my life... Big, sprawling, stadium seating theaters with…read morechandeliers and surround sound. I've been to the El Capitan on a premiere night. The theatre I grew up with had 20 screens, and it was surrounded by a plaza of food and activities. Gladbrook theater is still the coolest movie theater I've ever been to. Ever. Yeah, I suppose you could say it's because it was novel to me. It was cute and quaint, and the fact that it only shows one movie at a time is funny... but that's not what was so cool. What's cool is that the little town in the middle of corn fields and air decided they wanted a theater, and they did it. It's run by volunteers, and it's probably only frequented by the people who live near the town, but it's awesome. The place was clean, the snacks were cheap, and the movie selection for the night I was in town was perfect. I saw Wreck It Ralph in a little theater on a cold snowy night in Gladbrook, Iowa, with my boyfriend and two other awesome guys, one of whom was wearing a Teemo hat. Pretty great memory, I should think. I do think, in fact. If you live near here and you haven't stopped by, you really should. This place is great and definitely needs to be supported.

From the owner: current movies at a great priceread more

It's a tiny, rural town and they have a movie theater? Everyone should be happy. The theater was…read morehuge, and ticket prices dirt cheap. The seats are in decent condition, the parking was easy, and the people were friendly. What else can you ask for? It's not perfect. The squeaky seat hinges could be silenced with a $5 can of WD-40. They could offer Twizzlers. But it's great for what it is.

For a life-long patron of big city theaters and having to always pay $9.50+ for each person, this…read moretheater was a breath of fresh air! Granted there is only one screen, so only one movie can be played at a time, but for the price and the grandness of the theater, I can't say I care. The candy is a little high for the size, but in relation to a big city theater, still cheap. The soft drinks were plentiful and cold and there were many other drink options as well. The only negative of the evening, was that the popcorn was stale. It was warm and buttery, just tasted like it had been reheated from a previous showing. And last, the seating, it's nothing to write home about, but still adds to the character and small town charm of the Forrest Theater. Some had scuffed backs from people putting their feet up, while others had tape holding the vinyl together, but all in all, I enjoyed seeing a film in this old-style theater.

We came to see 10 Cloverfield lane. Yeah...this place doesn't show new movies, but that's ok. I…read morenever did get to see 10 Cloverfield lane when it first came out anyway. I think most of the town was there to see it. It's a small town ..so go figure. With prices like $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for kids...who wouldn't want to go to a movie. I felt like I went back in time....like 70 years. The theatre was a bit dated and old, but it's still pretty clean and neat...minus the smells of cow manure from some old farmers boots. Old wood floors and unique theatre decore. The seats are not the most comfortable. Popcorn is pretty cheap compared to the other Big time movie theatres...and..it tasted pretty good too. So of your ever in the area...go and support this little local movie theatre.

From their website:…read more Showtimes every night 7:00 PM Adults $2 - Children and Seniors $1 Yes, you read that right. And I saw "The Dark Knight" here last week - and it's still in first run! Okay, price point out of the way, now on to the rave. First - this is a real, old, big, one-screen movie theatre from the days when the movies were something special. The facade is a gorgeous example those days, its geometric, restrained 1930s style a joy to behold. Inside, the original light fixtures and fittings remain. The floor is HARDWOOD PLANKS. Modern, comfy seats fit perfectly with the style and ambiance, having been chosen with care. An original dairy wall clock hangs in one of the back exit hallway doors. Popcorn is on offer in front at the snackbar. The place is filled with kids and families. There's even a (very) stern usher, who polices the place for cell phones and contraband! The show starts every night at 7:00pm (a sign hanging by the box office window tells you when the show will let out) and my family confirms it is always packed. Gotta confess I got a bit of a lump in my throat, seeing all those people gathered downtown, hanging out and seeing the show together, having a bit of a real, old-time American home town experience. This is someplace to go out of your way to experience. Check out their website. Check them out on a map. Is Charles City a road trip destination? It ought to be.

Worst movie theater I ever been to, it was terrible. I paid $42 for 5 people and we had to sit in…read morethe back which I thought no problem but when we got there the seats are flat and aligned with the ones in front of us and we couldn't see and screen, peoples heads were in the way, and the seats were in the way. The screen itself isn't even full screen, you can see both sides of the movie being all black and the audio was terrible. The seats sound like there are plastic bottles in them whenever you adjust the seat. I want my money back.

I was traveling through on my way back home and wanted to see a movie, not just go to sleep…read more It was a small theater. Nothing bad to say. Just don't go out the side door when seeing a late movie. You have to go around the building. Or be smart and just park on the back side.

Gayle and I recently returned to Movies 12 to see "Lucy". The movie was a fun to watch sci-fi romp…read morethat made absolutely no sense plot wise. In other words, it was a perfect summer escape movie that required no thought (other than why it got such good reviews). We paid a total of $13 for a discount matinee plus the concession "tax". The Theater itself remains in good shape (including comfortable seats and nice people who work here), and there were several other patrons watching the movie with us. That included a group of local lads, who kept on yacking, until Gayle nicely asked them to moderate their noise. I'm never quite sure what to do in those situations....

This place was recently remodeled with HEATED RECLINING seats! Seats are assigned, so come early…read moreto get your favorite spot! Clean. Family friendly. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids. Prices are average local theater prices. We've been here a dozen times or so in the last month.

This is an awesome theater with some history. Prices are just right for concessions and its nice to…read moresee this little theater still around. Always try to stop by and see a flick granted its the one I want to see (one screen theater)

Friendly staff, comfy seats, and reasonably priced concessions help make this one-screen theater a…read morepleasure to visit. The interior is a lovely Art Deco, with elaborately carved wall sconces (there was actually a wedding there once !). They alternate showing 2D & 3D versions each day, so you can pick. And as a great bonus to town, on "snow days" (when school is cancelled) they run a free showing of whatever is playing for anyone to attend that day.