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Empire Theatre

3.3 (16 reviews)

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Pam G.

I don't recommend the popcorn but I do recommend the theatre. It's in a great location in Old Harbor so conveniently located for most people staying in the Island. It has recent shows that are in theaters on the mainland. The popcorn isn't great because it tastes like regular popcorn, not the movie theater popcorn that will kill you. Instead of previews there's some live entertainment - the night I was there a young man was playing a piano. I really enjoyed this theater. You don't even notice there's no AC. The seats totally recline. There's no cup holders but little tables for your popcorn and candy. Before the show starts they tell you the history of the theater. It's very quaint and enjoyable.

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“Before the movies start there's usually a piano player performing on stage and a brief history of the theater.”

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AMC CLASSIC Lisbon 12

AMC CLASSIC Lisbon 12

2.7(35 reviews)
36.3 mi

I think it's time for an upgrade.... There's something…read morespecial about seeing a new movie in the theaters. Call me a movie snob, but maybe I've become too boogie and accustomed to luxury cinemas over the past couple of years.... I mustn't lie, the seating in this cinema is far from comfy, and in fact I have no idea how my small kids even made it through the entire movie!!!!!! On a somewhat dreary cool Sunday we decided to take the kids to see a kids movie that had very limited show times in all of the surrounding luxury cinemas. That's not a complaint or a shot at those cinemas, because it makes total sense to show kids movies earlier in the day. As a result we opted to drive 35 minutes out of the way to Lisbon amc theater. My experience was less than memorable. Here are my pros and cons Pros. Bigger showtime selection. Delicious soda fountain drink selection(just doubtful the machines have ever been cleaned). Sound quality is always better at the movie theater. Cons: Not enough staffing....... resulting in a very confusing entrance, when there is no one working the window. Cleanliness is subpar. Time for a seating upgrade, at the very least. Less food and drink options than a luxury cinemas. Will I return??? Possibly!?? No time soon that's for sure

To see the Met opera live in HD on Sat 5/26/25, we set out the afternoon. But they were unable to…read moreget any sound. We stayed with it for them to make it work for about an hour. They also never turned off the indoor lights so we were unable to see it properly for the time we were there, so we were pretty sure it was their inability. They must be understaffed too because they make you wait in a line out the door even if you have prepaid tickets. Some convenience (?!) fee you pay to have prepaid tickets.

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