Walking into the theater felt a little nostalgic for me. It had been a while since I last sat down for a movie , especially since the Cinebistro experience is no longer around . So this time , I decided to try something new and headed over to NCG Acworth to see the Michael Jackson film .
Right away, I noticed the difference in the atmosphere. Before even getting my ticket , I was greeted with rows of sweet treats and something that instantly caught my eye- movie blankets for sale . Now they was interesting. I've always been the person who brings my own blanket to the theater because it's always cold , and honestly, it just makes the whole experience feel cozier. Seeing them offered right there made me think ... okay, they get it . Someone clearly said, " Let's lean into comfort ," and I'm not mad at that at all.
Another thing I appreciated was being able to choose exactly where I wanted to sit . There's something about having that control that already sets the tone for a better experience. Heck ! I may have to go potty . Who wants to come back and the seat is taken . Nice touch ! It felt relaxed , easy and welcoming- like I could just settle in and enjoy the moment .
The seats were ok , I loved the numbers above the headrest to spot the seat much better . In lieu of the number located at the bottom front of the seats where they were also located. My only qualm about the seating is there's not enough foot traffic for people to pass by. But that has always been an issue with this type of layout . My toes were step on quite a bit, but at least the other movie goers were apologetic . I hate I have to touch elbows with the neighboring person but it's the way I've always remembered it.
The vibe in the theater was great . No one was loud at all to be honest . I moved my head to the beat when the performance started but not enough to disturb anyone else's fun. The film was gold in my opinion . I won't spoil for anyone . Nia Long, did a wonderful job playing the role of the mother. I got a little emotional a few times because I truly miss Micheal's presence . He was a true star . And it was good to see some younger people watching. Although some looked confused . It's understandable. Micheal wasn't during their time.
I have to mention the bathrooms- they felt outdated . Cleanliness could've been better , and I really wish the paper towel dispensers were touchless. I'm not a fan of grabbing a wet handle after everyone else , and a few of them weren't working anyway .
Still , it's not a dealbreaker for me since it wasn't a totally bad experience. If another good movie comes out , I'd definitely come back . read more