Clean theater. Solid food experience. Comfortable chairs. Enjoyed the movie would return to…read morethis hidden gem

Why do people go to this theater? You don't sit in reclining movie seats, just stackable chairs at…read moretables. The food is terrible. There are so many kids running around (yes, running) that you can't hear the movie. Seriously, if you really want to WATCH the movie, just stay home!

Love the fact you can buy reserved seat tickets online - lessens the surprises than just walking…read morein and risk them potentially being sold out. Great popcorn and self serve "butter" area if it's something you are interested in. I was not. There were a few people that were partaking. Decent soda mix. The room we were in had plenty of room in the aisles. both the center aisle and the seated aisle. Even when reclined, you can get by someone to get to your seat. I was surprised to see how small lobby was. It gets crowded by concession stand pretty quickly. Despite the crowds, the staff at concessions was really nice. I took away a star, because the restrooms were horrible. They were dark and it appeared there was stuff smeared on the stall walls that looked like it wasn't 'new" - I gagged the whole time. Ugh Parking - easy and plentiful.

I think this Flagship Cinema recently (maybe in the past year or so?) updated all their seats. They…read moreseem much cleaner, there's no tears or cracking in the thick material, all the buttons to recline actually work. I noticed it a while back; this place was definitely loved hard over the past decade plus, so it's nice to see these upgrades! This is still my go-to theater: 1) I like the ease of choosing my seat and ordering my ticket online ahead of time. We've never had an issue or glitch with this. We just show up, use the little machine to scan our barcode, and it's as easy as that. 2) I like the annual Premium Popcorn Pail deal (even if the bucket is 20% smaller than it used to be). We always trade ours in at the end of the year/beginning of the new year for some kind of genuinely decent promotional deal. On average, throughout the year of using it it seems it costs us anywhere between $11 and $17 to get it filled and get one large soda (that we could get unlimited refills on if we could be bothered to leave the theater). 3) The "luxury power recliners" themselves are, for me at least, bigger and more comfortable than some of the couches I've owned. I crawl into my seat, hit the button, up go my feet, back goes my upper half, and I'm immersed in a cloud of comfort (without annoying anyone the way this same action does on a plane). And they're SPACIOUS: I can have my jacket in my seat next to me, my purse, my food... and there's still room. 4) I like that they show old movies!!! TAKE MY MONEY, I want to see Jaws here every summer. 5) FREE movie on your birthday (all you need is your ID to prove it's your big day)! Admittedly, during really busy times, it could use some additional TLC: 1) The soda area can get quite wet and sticky. 2) The bathroom trash bins are often overflowing (and actually, I think that's on you, future customer. Can you please just kind of push your towel down into the bin instead of laying it on top of it?). 3) Why are the bathroom stalls SMALLER than airplane bathrooms? I'm a small person, and I still have to contort my body to close the door. Still, it's comfortable and (mostly) clean and the staff working here can be really charming and goofy and I love that because THAT'S what a movie theater staff should be.

The fam just got back from a weeklong trip to Rockland. I can't say enough about how wonderful Main…read moreSt is, and this theater is one of the shining jewels. The space is absolutely wonderful and screams of old-world glamour. The seats are comfortable, the selection of snacks is large, and the bathrooms are well-lit and clean. I highly recommend a sit in the Strand!

The Strand was an old stand-by when I was a kid growing up in Rockland, before Flagship cinemas…read moreopened up. But they really shone brightest after the remodel. Indie films, live music, incredibly classy interior, and friendly employees, this place is a must-visit for someone who wants a classy night out.

I think $10 movie tickets are very much worth the visit. Nothing was outwardly dirty and the…read morerecliners are nice, they are just incredibly worn out and a few seemed to be falling apart

Ok let's start by stating that the price is RIGHT here. I have been here twice since the remodel…read moreand you still get the relaxing seats, the facilities are clean and the staff was friendly. The only drawback with this one was that the heat was very high on one of the movies we saw and one the cold air was pumping on the other one. I like it as an alternative where you are paying double the price for the movie and the accommodations. It might be the taj mahal but it suffices and if you want Taj you can go right to the restaurant in the same plaza for a delicious bite before or after. We will definitely be back.

What an amazing surprise find! We were looking to go see a regular movie, but the times were off…read moreand so we decided to see a film at the main film site. The screen are very good. The staff is very helpful.

What a unique and wonderful find!…read more I wanted to see a movie that came out less than two weeks ago, but when I searched showtimes my usual (closer to home) theater had no more showings. But Maine Film Center was listed with showtimes, so I decided to give this new place a try! And I'm so glad I did! The building and amenities are all new and stunning! The theater was small but had very comfortable seats (all with cup holders). The audio and visual quality was excellent too. I bought a small popcorn too and it was the best popcorn I've ever had at a movie theater! The popcorn kernels had great natural flavor and were enhanced only with a sprinkle of salt and the optional butter, which tasted like real melted butter. There was no taste of icky oils and powders like at other movie theaters. However, for those wanting a bolder flavor, there was an array of popcorn seasonings on the counter for customers to add to their popcorn if they so choose. The staff was also pleasant and helpful, helping me with my transactions, pointing me in the direction of restrooms, and answering any of my questions. I highly recommend the Maine Film Center and I look forward to going back!

What a nice theatre. Very clean , heated reclining seats. Great sound and atmosphere. No idea why…read morepeople are rating this theatre low

Genuinely such a bad movie theater other than the staff. They'll constantly play older movies, but…read morecan't even get the number 1 movie in the country (obsession) to play there or the new movie "the furious" people have been raving about. Actually one of the worst selections for movies and whoever decides what's being played there deserves to lose their job! I'll drive over an hour to Augusta any day if it means not having to deal with this places nonsense.

Even though we sat in the front row, with the new reclining chairs it wasn't too close, even for a…read more3D movie. No headaches for me this time! We really enjoyed ourselves and were very comfortable. Concession prices are insane as usual; we just walked right on by.

The Regal Cinemas in August was a last minute plan. Their online ticket purchase was easy and the…read moreprices weren't bad. The theater is self was relatively clean and well kept. The recliner seating was comfortable and the attacked tables were cool. The theater was at a comfortable temperature and the feature volume was perfect for the show!

What a delightful movie theatre! We caught a screening of Jaws (50th anniversary edition) and it…read morewas a great experience. They even had a Lego version of the shark popping out of the water on the concessions counter! Very charming. The seats were comfortable enough (although perhaps a bit narrow) and there were no bad views. I love that there's a balcony! The staff was super friendly and they had a great selection of concessions. The popcorn was fresh and really reasonably priced. It's a great part of the community: they host live events, screen local films, and offer screenings like Jaws. They have a movie-themed cafe next door to boot. I'd absolutely be a regular if I were local. There's no assigned seating for movie screenings, so you may want to arrive early if it's a popular showing.

You can find the Strand Theatre at 345 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 pretty much in the heart of…read moredowntown, slightly south of the center of Main. The theater still has the original marquee and is lit up when active so it's easy to spot. There's parking out front and in several lots a block or so away - we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Also, parking appears to be free after 6:00 PM (otherwise there's a 2 hour limit). We were visiting friends in coastal main and after a full day of hiking, visiting lighthouses and dinner at a local seafood joint, we decided to hit the Barbie movie at the Strand. Adult tickets were $9 which were super reasonable (in Atlanta it would have been $16, to provide a comparison). There's a ticket boot at the front to one side of the entry door and someone to tear and return the stub just inside. This is a surviving classic old theater - something you rarely see these days and from the programming appears to be quite active, both for running movie productions and for local use. It has a wonderful interior with lots of wood and a full balcony (if you haven't experienced balcony seating it's something to try - that's where we sat). Concessions were reasonable and both the theater and perhaps more importantly, the restrooms (in the basement) were very clean and well maintained. We had a great time with Barbie. The concessions were reasonable and the staff excellent - you could tell that they took great pride in the theater.