I am a huge fan of Emagine, this is my go-to movie theater! I love everything from the "upscale" vibe of the lobby, with the grand piano and velvet ropes, to the viewing rooms with huge screens and updated surround-sound systems. I also appreciate how every bathroom is clean and organized. As a movie lover, I am a regular patron of Emagine, and I feel special when the employees remember me and treat me like a friend instead of just another customer. Lillian is especially great--she is so enthusiastic about her job and is always kind and welcoming to guests.
Emagine often shows "Flashback Cinema" pictures, perfect for anyone craving the nostalgia of watching a childhood favorite on the big screen again. The upcoming films include "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in January and "Titanic" in February. Emagine also offers Sensory Friendly screenings of several films, creating a more inclusive environment for moviegoers with sensory challenges. There are also several opportunities for discounted tickets and snacks like $5 ticket Tuesday and singing up for the membership program gets rewarded with free popcorn and special offers like free tickets on your birthday! Emagine has several great features that makes going to the movies a special event.
The best and worst thing about the Emagine experience is the concessions. As for the pros, Emagine offers more than just popcorn and candy--they also serve whole pizzas, chicken strips, quesadillas, and more! Emagine also has multiple Coca-Cola Freestlye machines, with over 100 options for soft drinks. The Emagine E-Bars serve draft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails (including a "monthly specials" menu). Eating at Emagine is an experience in itself! However, the concessions stand lines are very complicated. For starters, I waited in a line for 10 minutes just to find a sign halfway through saying that if you were only purchasing drinks/candy, you had to proceed straight to the register. I believe it would be ten times more convenient for that sign to be placed at the beginning of the line so I didn't have to wait just to be escorted into another long line. Also, if you order popcorn or other food, you cannot pay at the counter, instead, you have to wait in another line to pay at the register, all while balancing your purchases. Finally, there are several cashier stations set up, but over the several times I visited Emagine in these past two months alone, I have only seen one cash register open. Overall, it is just an overly complicated and inconvenient way to order snacks.
I love Emagine, but I just wish the concessions stands were easier for customers to navigate and staff members to manage. read more