Best theater in town ! There's not much to say but it's the best. Seats are big and comfortable…read more.. food is good and well priced. I will always return ! Great for dates and family movie days

Waited in line for 45 minutes, missed first 20 minutes of the movie. Full menu was not available,…read morepopcorn, sodas, hot dogs and cheese pizza only. No pretzels, nachos, candy, slushy, ice in only 3 of the 6 soda machines. The seats need to be recovered all the pleather was pealing off.

Edward's is a longtime favorite of mine and has been my "home theater" for as long as I can…read moreremember. I've seen more movies than I can even recall here. The upgrades over the years have been nice. I appreciate the modern and comfortable declining cushioned chairs they added a while back. At the time of this review, they seem to be under one of the more ambitious renovation jobs with the main entrance area, the ticketing booth, and the concessions all under construction. I am excited to see how it all turns out and will need to write an update when they finish.

Last night we were there and the snack bar had someone working that kept flipping her hair, rubbing…read moreher hair with her hands and really making a show of her hair and then, grabbing drinks and popcorn and other food for people. Disgusting!!! I purposely waited for another cashier because that is gross. They need to wear gloves when handling food or not allowed to touch all over themselves.

I got to watch Backrooms at Reading Cinemas and had a nice experience. The cinema was packed since…read moreTuesdays are half price tickets. Despite that it was so busy, the queues moved along quickly. The ticket attendant was friendly and followed rules strictly. I still got asked for ID to watch a rated R movie. Flattering to say the least, haha. Reading probably has the most comfortable recliners I've ever sat on. They're wide but there's enough aisle space to walk by. I didn't order any concessions today, but I noticed that they had a pretty large menu selection. Popcorn is my favorite movie snack though it's pretty neat that they have meal options. I'm late to the party, but I recently learned that they serve alcohol here too.

This is my parents go to spot for movies. It's usually cheaper than the other theaters , but the…read morelocation says why. It can be a little hectic, especially with kids and teenagers. But other than that, it's decent. They also have a little arcade area. Never had a problem with customer service. It's a good theater since it's right by the mall, and kinda in the middle of Bakersfield.

My date and prefer this location because it's low key and nothing fancy. It's run mostly by…read moreteenagers and twenty something's. The location was new several years ago and the seats have some wear and tear but nothing to write home about. Sometimes they forget to turn the lights off when the movie starts, if that happens, just run and let someone know and they fix it right away. It's a non issue. The staff are friendly but they sometimes are vigilant about not bringing outside food and will check a backpack or bag/ purse. Popcorn soda machines candy variety Appetizer Menu

1 star. Customer…read moreservice is awful, especially from the front staff member with glasses who checks tickets. Every time I come here, she searches my bag and my family's bags, even though we've never tried to sneak anything in. My Mom doesn't like to come here anymore because whenever we watch a movie as a family, we always get stopped to be searched, it feels hostile. What makes it worse is that white customers who come in after us don't get searched at all. I've even seen white patrons walk in with full backpacks--no check-- when they stay in the row behind us we saw them takeout Chipotle. Meanwhile, I'm being stopped over a small handbag that barely fits lip gloss. It feels targeted and discriminatory. Everyone else on staff is nice, but she completely ruins the experience. The lighting inside the theater is also terrible. Seat numbers are hard to see, which caused a seating mix-up during Lilo & Stitch. Because of that, a grown adult started yelling at us over an honest mistake that wouldn't have happened if the theater wasn't so dark. Moreover, if I'm paying $30+ I want the seat I sit in not to be peeling onto my clothes, or to step on something sticky on the way to the seat. Lastly, the hot sauce at concessions seems expired or very old. The smell was so bad my boyfriend threw away his popcorn.

We used fun flicks to host our Superbowl block/tailgate party. The event was a success. Chad and…read moreAmy (the owners) were very friendly, helpful and honest. Jarrett (the host) was on time, friendly and very respectful. We will be using their services again soon. Thank you for making our 1st annual block/tailgating party a success! Ricardo & Amber NOTE: the quality of the picture gets better with the absence of the sun light. However, the 1000 watt surround system worked all day! Enjoy!

Absolutely the best time ever. Very professional and reliable!! Would recommend Chad, his employees…read moreand state of the art equipment any time!!

Big city movies on a small town screen! This place is definitely deceiving. When you drive by it…read morelooks like this place is small. As you enter the "lobby", you first get a perfect look at a charming facility. You then immediately walk up to ticket counter/snack bar a few feet from the front door entrance. You then have the option to enter the actual theatre room located directly behind the snack bar from two sides with a door on each side of the snack bar. Upon entering you walk into a rather large theatre with your traditional movie screen. Then you're left wondering how did they fit this screen in here? This place is a gem and a must if you're in the area. If you've driven by the theatre don't waste your time thinking, "I wonder how that place looks like inside?" Stop by, find out for yourself, and enjoy a great movie at a great location! P.S. This place needs to come out in a movie (horror, teen drama or romcom, or some comedy by Seth Rogan) because it has too much charm to go unnoticed.

This is a great small-town theater with FIRST-RUN movies. (Who would have guessed?)…read moreIt is small compared to city theaters, but always surprises newcomers with how large a theater it really is. Great sound system. Padded upholstered seats lean back and are most comfortable when you bring your own pillow to put behind your back (small town theaters are perfect for that kind of casualness). Popcorn, sodas, candy, etc. The Reel Cinema is definitely worthy of date night, or family night attendance.

While visiting family in Bakersfield, I decided to treat my mom and younger brother to a movie. We…read morehad all been wanting to see Obsession, and when they told me they hadn't seen it yet, I thought it would be the perfect activity since we're all fans of scary movies. We found parking quickly, check-in was fast and easy, and the theater itself appeared clean and well-maintained. The auditorium was a bit on the smaller side, but it still felt comfortable and wasn't overly crowded, which I actually appreciated. Before the movie started, we made our mandatory concession stand stop. I was especially excited when I spotted kettle popcorn, but unfortunately they told me they were already sold out even though our movie was fairly early in the day. That was definitely a letdown, but luckily I still enjoy classic buttery movie theater popcorn, so I was able to pivot without too much heartbreak. I also liked that the drink station had touchscreen machines with plenty of soda and juice options to choose from. My mom decided to get an ICEE, but she was a little disappointed when she went back for a refill during the movie and found the machine was out of service. Between the missing kettle popcorn and the ICEE issue, the concession experience wasn't quite as smooth as we had hoped. One of my favorite parts of the visit was definitely the reclining seats. Being able to kick back, put my feet up, and get comfortable made the movie even more enjoyable. I also appreciated that the auditorium wasn't freezing cold like some theaters tend to be. As for Obsession, I personally didn't find it all that scary, but it was entertaining and suspenseful enough to keep me engaged throughout the film. More importantly, it was a fun way to spend quality time with my family. Overall, we had a really nice movie day together. While there were a couple of minor hiccups with the concession area, the clean theater, comfortable seating, easy parking, and convenient location made for an enjoyable experience. Since this is the closest theater to my family's home I would definitely come back to catch another movie the next time I'm in town.

I got to my movie on time, but Lisa required that I had a photo ID to watch obsession in which I…read morehad a picture of it, but she was so rude to the point where she made me run all the way back home and I had to grab my physical copy and go all the way back mind you I am full of tattoos, and I have a goatee yet, Lisa made me miss the first half of my movie just to go grab ID to show that I was over the age of 17. Do better Lisa. Although the theater itself was great Lisa did ruin my experience.