i don't know where these bad reviews are coming from other than perhaps their competition. my wife…read moreand i have been going there over 25 years and couldn't possibly give them only a 1-star. there has been no reason to go anywhere else (most of the time) unless they were not showing the movie we wanted to see.

This movie theater is absolute shit. Horrible service to guests as well as extremely dirty and the…read moreemployees are very rude and disrespectful.

This feels like a movie theater that is owned by a corporation that is letting it fail so that it…read morecan be credibly shut down. The parking lot is indistinguishable from what you see at abandoned properties. The presentation in our theater was atrocious; I suspect it was because the glass in front of the projector needed to be cleaned, but there were odd, ugly speckles all over the image. Considering that and the fact that there are no premium screens here, you should definitely not consider this theater if image & sound quality is important to you. Also the seats we chose wound up having non-working recliner mechanisms. We moved to a different pair of seats which worked, but then someone kicked us out of them because they had booked them. Fair enough. The employees we talked to afterward seemed to care sufficiently but I suspect when they report these problems to their manager, that conversation dies quickly. AMC recently started including commercials in between trailers, stretching the pre-show program to 25 minutes. They're getting money for this; what are they spending it on?

I've been coming to this AMC for years--it's just a few minutes from home, so the convenience is…read moreunbeatable. Over time, I've noticed a shift in the level of staffing and overall maintenance--it's not quite what it used to be and could use some updates. That said, I still enjoy coming here. One thing I really appreciate is the friendly long-time staff members who are always kind and helpful. The reclining seats are a big plus, and the AMC Stubs rewards program makes a difference--especially the dedicated line at the concession stand for members. It's a nice touch that helps skip the longer waits. It's not a perfect theater, but for comfort, familiarity, and ease, it continues to be my preferred spot, especially when meeting with family to see a movie. There's a large parking lot and a handful of restaurants near if you'd want to enjoy a meal before or after a show.

This is by far my favorite theatre. The prices are family friendly. The popcorn is the best I've…read moreever had. The selection of snacks makes everyone happy. The rocker style seats are comfy. This is the only place I want to see movies.

First time at Woodbury 10 Theatre and I'd definitely come back especially on Bargain Wednesday when…read moretickets are just $5 (plus tax). Does this place have all the bells and whistles like reclining seats or fancy screens? No. But if you're looking for an affordable, no-frills movie night, it's a solid choice. Concessions are reasonably priced too. I grabbed the movie popcorn tub for $10, and wow--they do not skimp on the butter (Yay). It was fresh and s satisfying. Nice touch: they had salt containers prepared on the table when you give your ticket to the attendant. Those containers of salt were generous as well! The seats don't recline, but they're wide and have a slight rock to them, which I actually liked. One thing I wish I had known: the concession stand closes during the last showing at some point. I planned to grab popcorn on the way out, but it was already closed. Had I known, I would've gone mid-movie to take some home. All in all, it was a good experience--and at these prices, I'll be back.

As noted in other reviews the concession menu that you are given upon arrival does not necessarily…read morematch the menu that may be available at the window so then you have to make quick choices and then the menu available at the window may have several items that they are currently out of altogether but you don't know that until you get to the window and actually place your order...so then you have to make more last minute choices. I would suggest having alternative choices in mind as there is no signage indicating what the Stardust Drive In Theater may be out of at any given time. Food: I originally ordered a Corn dog (not available) so I settled on a cheese burger along with an order of nachos with/cheese & side of jalapeños for and my husband ordered the "Date Night Special" which includes a large popcorn, box or bag of candy and two medium fountain sodas, one of which I had. We also ordered ice cream at intermission and one ice cream flavor we wanted they were out of so we tried to order an ice cream bar as a substitute and they were out of that as well. Back to the first concession round - The nacho cheese? Nope, never again, no thank you. Some folks may like it but I thought it was terrible and therefore after one bite of the nachos and then the burger, I threw both directly in the garbage. The cheese burger has a thick coat of the same yucky nacho cheese and the burger itself had zero flavor. The popcorn was buttery and hot so that was enjoyable but my husband wasn't too happy that he had to share his popcorn after my dinner went into the garbage. I returned to the concession stand a bit later and I tried to order chicken tenders but they were out of those as well so then I ordered the cheese curds which thankfully did not disappoint. Not sure which items our three teens ordered as they were seated on the lounge chairs several rows away from us but I do know they spent the $50 we gave them and then came back at intermission for another $20 for ice cream. The pricing on most items is fairly reasonable but mamy items definitely appear to be overpriced, even for a concession stand, imo. Cans of beer & wine are also available for purchase at a separate window. Service: Every team member was super friendly but the one gentleman walking around patrolling the grounds sounded loud and rude when speaking to guests a couple of cars over. From what we saw and overhead (the employee flailing his arms and pointing at the guest) we felt the employee made a huge scene because a guest had brought in a personal can of soda. We could not hear the other guest speaking at all but the employee we could hear clearly, again, we were two cars over. Location & Grounds: A long drive from anywhere if you don't live in the area (about an hour away for us) but for an occasional family outing or date night I would say it's probably worth the trip. There are several picnic tables located at ground level and although we did not go up, there was also an elevated level with additional seating that is accessible only by a long flight of stairs. The grounds are very well lit so which is normally welcomed if stumbling around the northwoods, but because it was so well lit I feel that did interfere with the picture quality and vibrancy. Your littles will enjoy all of the playground equipment and fun things to do while there - many different themed stations scattered throughout the grounds and the Stardust Drive In also offers several family friendly themed events throughout the season so check their website or Facebook pages in advance if you decide to take the drive. Parking was difficult for us as we have an F250 Super Duty and they have limited spots for oversized vehicles, but as with the drive in when we arrived, the drive out after the show was efficient and all other drivers were courteous while merging for departure. This is a long winded review because we wanted to LOVE the Stardust Drive In Theater on our very first visit but I have to be honest, I was disappointed. Because of the many menu challenges, and most importantly because of the employee hollering at a guest in such a disrespectful manner that other guests not involved were torn from their movie going experience, and that the guest who brought in the soda did not seem to be pushing back in the least, I can only give two stars at this time. My husband and I will go back up there this summer and give it one more try, but we've decided that when we do we will take that $125 we spent on concessions and have a nice dinner and cocktails at a local Chetek restaurant beforehand, park in a less well lit area, order the popcorn and sodas to munch on during the first movie, and then hope to maybe try and order a sweet treat at intermission. *This review is from a visit in October, 2022; Minions: The Rise of Gru and Top Gun: Maverick*

Amazing drive in. Excellent picture quality, delicious food, and very friendly staff and atmosphere!read more

Theater has been remodeled since my first review. All is well now.read more

I had a good experience here today. It was a 12:25 showing of Horrible Bosses 2 that I went to go…read moresee, and given the time of day, and there being Sunday football, the theatre was practically empty. It's nice to be able to pick whatever spot you like and not have to be crunched in between other people you don't know. Tickets were $6.50, which was a matinee, but not a bad price for a movie these days. I went into the restroom while there, it was not only huge with tons pf stalls, but very clean. I didn't get any concessions not only because I ate before I went, but they are also pretty spendy. But now for the movie. It was Hilarious. I loved it. I am a huge fan of the first one, but also the cast that makes up the film. Especially Charlie Day. I enjoyed my time at thos theatre and I will for sure come back.

Enough has changed since my initial review to warrant an update here. For one thing, they closed…read more.. but then they reopened. There was also a pandemic that they survived, although moviegoing culture is definitely not the same. In 2026, the two big, unique features of Alamo Drafthouse are technically still true: (1) restaurant-quality food and drink are served to your seat, and (2) they threaten to kick you out without a refund if you talk or use your phone during the movie. The latter claim is dubious, since I've often observed talking and texting that went unpunished, even after I reported it once. People here are more respectful on average, though. The food situation has changed a bit recently. For one thing, it seems like the menu rotates a lot. They often have themed items based on the big movie of the time. You can expect the kind of food you'd find at a modern American pub, but with elevated prices, this being a movie theater after all. However, they recently started directing all orders to be transacted in their app. It is an imperfect system that I've tolerated. It can be a lot more difficult to communicate nuances with your order, and there doesn't seem to be a way to simply request some water. They want you to not use your phones during the movie, even though they clearly want you to order stuff using your phone. Between all that and the prices, I've found myself discouraged from ordering food. I have a long, long history with seeing movies in cinema complexes, and I am convinced that Auditorium #5 (aka "The Big Show") at this location has the best presentation around. If I am excited to see a movie and it is going to have fancy visuals and sound, I make sure to book a ticket in that specific auditorium. So that should tell you something. They have a real culture of movie fandom going on, with their curated slate of classic movies and pre-show vintage movie content. They also regularly show beloved kids movies. The employees are invariably helpful and enthusiastic, even if it is increasingly easy to avoid interacting with anyone. So I'm content to keep coming here for movies whether or not I'll order the expensive, so-so food.

Dinner and a show spot!…read more @alamotwincities in Woodbury is a perfect all in one outting. They have a restaurant/bar outside of the theaters but no need really because you can order food and drinks during the movie and never leave your seat! They have nicely spaced seats that recline, full menu, discrete lighting, notepads and pens to write your order down and a server will grab your order once it's propped up then your food will come out shortly. Tonight we saw a long 3 hour movie which was perfect to get dinner and then later dessert and a snack during the show. (Food pics were in the dark so I did my best) My our order tonight that I'd point you towards in order: Chicken Tenders with dry rub, added ranch and honey mustard for dips. These are awesome. My top pick here. Chocolate Chip Cookies. They come out warm and perfect. Milkshakes (didn't get one this time but goes well with warm cookies) Truffle & Parmesan popcorn. All of their popcorn options are free refills. Royal with cheese burger. This was a decent choice to get. Going to the movies theater always brings back nostalgia, joy and excitement. This adds another layer of enjoyment with having dinner or snacks served while you watch your movie. If you've never gone, highly suggest you do. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Family-Friendly and great popcorn, Tuesday's are always a great option for an adult night outread more

The best thing about this theatre is that it's probably NEVER busy. We went there to see the latest…read moreHarry Potter movie shortly after it opened, and we didn't have to compete for seats. They haven't joined the fad of renaming popcorn and drink sizes to trick you into buying something larger than you want (or need), but the popcorn isn't only so-so, so it's probably for the best.

just not a real drive-in , as WE feel , IT'S not family orientated ran an you have to wait TIL…read more the last race is over , for the movie to be shown

God, I REALLY wanted to like this place…read more.. The new trend of nostalgia that seems to have everything classic American coming back in to vogue, Champions Drive-In has totally messed the whole thing up. This is the first Drive-In that I have ever been to that does not allow outside food, water, juice or soda to be brought in. There is actually a car search and seizure policy that they have in place. To put this into perspective, the police and even the border control can not search your car and seize anything they feel they should take without probable cause. But, don't let basic adherence to the time-honored traditions of the classic Drive-In to stand in the way of rampant greed and a clear power trip by the owner of the Drive-In. Instead of bringing your own snacks in and complimenting them with a big fresh popcorn, something hot (like a hot dog) and something cold like an ice cream treat from the snack bar, Champions will only allow you to select from the unhealthy items from the menu (burgers, fries, hot dogs). So, if you have someone in your group like we did (1 person diabetic, one person allergic to gluten and one disabled with Cerebral Palsy and unable to simply eat something from a snack bar) that has a dietary need or if you want to supplement your junk food cravings with something healthy - Champions will not allow it. This was the first of many blunders... Blunder #2 is - simply put - their rules. You can't sit outside your car in a chair, you can't play catch with your kids (in fact, the rules threaten prosecution in that circumstance), you can not turn your dome light on to find your child's pacifier (you will be kicked out)... basically these are the "Drive-In Nazis". Don't believe me? Here are their rules: http://www.elkospeedway.com/rules-and-policies/ This Drive-In is attempting to compete with our only other metro Frive-In the Vali-Hi Drive-In. To contrast the Vali-Hi with Champions - Admission is cheaper at the Vali-Hi, the Vali-Hi allows in outside food, the Vali-Hi allows in outside beverage, the Vali-Hi charges $1.00 for a hot dog while Champions charges $3.50, the Vali-Hi shows 3 movies while Champions shows 2, the Vali-Hi allows grilling (though this is not a feature that I take advantage of or care much about but it is worth a mention) while Champions does not, you can throw a frisbee or a ball at the Vali-Hi while at Champions they threaten prosecution for it and at the Vali-Hi you can sit outside in a chair while the kids lay on the roof or look out the back of a mini-van, truck or suv while at Champions you can't. BUT, at Champions you get to sit in the car with the dome lights off the entire time, your radio playing the audio quietly enough that you don't bother the car next to you (so I assume windows rolled up then) and you get to stand in a long line for junk food while at the Vali-Hi they.... wait, all those things suck! In summary, this new Champions Drive-In has MAJOR changes to do and QUICK or they will be a one-shot try for people on the road back to the Vali-Hi. At this point, I would say Champions Drive-In is Terrible and something you should save your money and avoid.

The lobby is an absolute mess. It badly needs a wipe down and someTLC. The guy working concessions…read moreclearly thinks I can't read, but I won't dig into that. Inside the actual theatre it's not so bad, cleaner, seats recline, sound and screen is good, a standard theatre. Parking lot is like the Baja 500 so mind your speed in there.

The theater itself is clean enough. We are thankful for the nearby location. My complaint is with…read morethem closing the concessions not even an hour into your movie. Why buy the refillable popcorn when you can't get it refilled? It was 8 o' clock and we had three hour movie, went out to get a refill and the concession was dark, all cleaned up and had been closed for some time. What the heck? This was not the first time it had happened to us. Shame on us for not learning. We will not be buying the popcorn ever again. It's no wonder they have problems with people bringing in their own snack. Keep your concessions open and maybe that will stop.

It's easy to miss the old town historic section of Hastings, as most of fly through on the highway…read morewhich is lined with businesses many think is the downtown. If you turn a sharp right and a sharp right again while heading south on highway 61 there is a drop down and the vintage 19th century buildings with many active shops and surprises. Most of the old section ends at the train depot. This area could be improved and made into an attraction someday as it is just sitting there. There is a Riverwalk with an entertainment schedule and plenty of room to picnic or just play in the park along the river. Walking through town there is now only antique store a few restaurants and a coffee shop, vintage clothes and a bridal shop, and the usual insurance office further down. I found the old movie theater which appears to be in use as a community stage. There is a small popcorn shop hidden away. *Interesting the cities finest (yes police) past by me twice. Do they know right away if a stranger is in town? Just saying.