Great movie watching experience. The seats were comfortable and spacious. The picture quality was great, even close to the screen. Theater was clean and service was good. read more

I have been finding myself coming to this theater almost every two weeks now. Even though I live off of US 41, the location is still fairly close and there are places to dine and drink in the area too. Nights and weekends the tickets here are $2.50, which is a nice break from the $8-10 prices that are at most theaters in Florida. This theater takes you back to the 80's, with the arcade games and décor that are offered. The places looks old and busted, but there is charm in that. The movies played here are often still in wide release and they also offer at least one foreign film at a time, which is a stretch for this area, if you want to watch on a full size screen (not a TV screen). The popcorn is really good too! read more

Quaint theater that offers all movies for $2.00. And that's 2.00 cash! They don't take credit cards. Fresh popcorn but no frills here. Good value I get the senior popcorn and drink. Small but only $5.00 read more

Went to Parkway 8 Cinema with my wife to see Divergent. The movie tickets for a 1:20 pm show on a Saturday afternoon were only $2 a piece. This place is a dive but you should already expect this going in, especially when the movie tickets are so cheap. They make money when they only accept cash for EVERYTHING. They won't allow you to use a debit card or credit card. There is an ATM machine which charges $2 to withdraw money when you don't have cash coming in. Here is a break down of my charges. $2 - ATM Fee $4 - 2 Movie Tickets $10.75 - Large Drink/Large Popcorn Combo Total = $16.75 Bring cash, go for the kids combo which includes smaller drink and smaller popcorn and you can save $6. BTW, a large popcorn is huge. My wife and I only managed to eat 1/3 of the bag! In conclusion, this place a kinda of gross. There were some bums spitting in the aisle and talking during the movie but it wasn't that bad. For $2 per movie ticket, you can't go wrong. Bring your own snacks, soda, bring cash, and you can enjoy a movie for only $2 per person. Rates increase as the day goes on. read more

Parkway 8 Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

$2.50 on a Saturday night. Theatre are large and old, but the screen is big and sound is acceptable. For the price it's the bargain of the year. read more

Today my wife and I went to a movie there. First they sent us to the wrong theater then shuffled off the another theater with no air conditioning. No apology, no refund. Came out with a major headache, I'm sure breathing that air was not good. The entire place is very old and delapidated. They simply don't care about their customers, I don't care how cheap the tickets are. WE WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE read more

Okay so this place has $2 matinee movies on a Sunday. The movies that are played are movies that are about to go to DVD but still newer. This place is no frills and we were the youngest people in the theater by 30 years probably. It is Sarasota though ;-) I mean for the price it is worth it if you are bored and short on cash. Speaking of cash, they only take it. They have an ATM if you forget though! Don't worry about it being too cold in the theater, because I am pretty sure they keep their AC on 80. Oh and the sound system was weird too. It would be really quiet one second then really loud the other. It also seemed like the speakers in the back were the only ones working. So all the people who sat in the back on the sides moved to the inside because of the speakers. Other than that, the movie played and it was $2. read more

Parkway 8 Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I looked at the pictures for the theater and thought it looked fairly clean. One photo was even captioned "clean". That's not what we experienced when we got there. There were two teens running the show. One was rude and made it clear he didn't want to be there. The theater smelled funky and was a hot mess. The snacks were as expensive as Regal or AMC and refills will cost you extra. The seats were close together and not very comfortable the theater had a musty smell. That was better than the bathroom and walkway which smelled like eggs. When I went to the bathroom during the movie, the employees were sitting on the recliners playing on their phones. Also the walls were really thin in the theater and you could hear the movie cross the hall playing. I get that it's a cheap, second run movie theater but that shouldn't mean it can be dirty. I have been to similar theaters that were not this rundown and gross. When we left, my husband commented that he felt the need to take a shower... it was that bad. read more

$2.50 admission! Arcade games! A great way to beat the heat and see a recently released flick. The seats are worn, the service isn't superb, the floor is sometimes sticky, and the sound is unpredictable, but hey, it's only $2.50 and there's great air conditioning. Also the bathrooms are very clean. Welcome to 1987. Enjoy the show! Tip: Sneak in your own movie candy from the 7-11 down the street and you've got it made. (Pass the Sno-Caps, please.) read more

Very old theater that needs remodeling on the inside. With that being said, I'm giving this place a five star review because of the price of the movie tickets and the content that is showed. This is one of the few places in Sarasota where you can see critically acclaimed movies for like two bucks read more

Ok- you get what you pay for but I love this place! To see a movie on the big screen for $2? Amazing! Anyway, none of us had those recliners in theaters when we were younger- they are not a necessity! You can catch a movie a week for $8/month, and have popcorn (yes, it's good!) for a few bucks more. It's a little grimy but I'm not looking to live there. Enjoy this, the Goodwill of theaters! read more

Loved it. Great value. Current movies. In town. I'd surely revisit. Got them on my list.

Well is there much to say about a dollar theater.. naaa don't think so.. staff is fine . And nice but yeaaaa the theaters themselves different story. Let's just say u get what ya pay for and .. I remember when I was young going to my local dollar theater .. and even worked there so in that way brings back memories . That is the only good thing . I admit I may be spoiled by new the.. but also the movies here r either already on DVD or just about to come to dvd . read more

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Where can you see a movie for 2.50 on a big screen. That's cheaper than a starbucks latte. Obviously, the place is a dive, but doesn't that make it fun? Also, the snack bar is much cheaper than a normal theatre. You can go out to dinner in the plaza and see a movie for less than going to a big box theatre. I'm not one to go see a movie 'opening weekend'. I could care less, so since they are a little behind the new releases, it works for me. read more

I've been to several different "dollar theaters" across the country and this one was probably the worst I've been to so far. The sound quality was very poor. Normally, I don't really care about the colors and design but this place seems to have not been updated since the 80s. Although the theater itself leaves something to be desired, I probably would frequent it often based solely on the price if I lived in the area. As long as the sound quality isn't too bad, you can lose yourself in the movie and hopefully forget about the ugly theater. read more

Old, worn, kinda dirty and actually has surly, pimple-faced teenagers working the concessions. I'm not complaining though. That's what a $2 ($1.50 matinee) movie ticket buys you. I've been to better cinemas but paying $14 plus another $7 for a "small" popcorn and then having to sit almost below the screen in the front row of the stadium-style theatre because you didn't get there 1hr early doesn't make a movie any more enjoyable. I saw 'Coco Before Chanel' which is known as 'Coco avant Chanel' everywhere else in the world. I think they were trying to trick Americans into thinking this isn't a foreign film which is why the U.S. trailer has no dialogue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF0eV9oFN34 I should also mention that this film is a love story and touches very little on the fashion aspect despite the deceptive trailer. I actually thought we might be the only people in the theatre for the film but a few stragglers came in just before it started. I think there were 6 of us in the theatre in total. Big turn out. It's a second-run only theatre, so expect to see films that came out a season earlier. True story, I once walked out of god-awful film Disney film African Lions, here it was just so terrible and unbearable. The selection here can be hit and miss and sometimes that means you end up seeing a movie you wouldn't go to otherwise, which is how I ended up in this pseudo-Planet Earth style film. At $2 though you can afford not to swallow any Hollywood drivel. read more

I took my daughter here on memorial day to see a movie. I would like to explain to you all what happened. After the movie my daughter (10 years old) wanted a drink, so I said to her I am going to the restroom so here is $5 to buy a bottle of water. I return from the rest room to find my daughter with a fountain drink cup with faucet water in it. I ask my daughter for the change and she said there is no change! I went to the cashier and asks why she charged my child $5 for faucet water?!! She had the bare faced cheek to say we didn't charge for the water we charged for the "cup". So I asked why she didn't sell her the bottle of Dasani water?? She just shrugged her shoulders and carried on with wither work. I think that is an absolute disgrace that they treated a young girl this way. I will contact the mangagement at the movie theater. read more

How can there be any bad reviews for Parkway 8? Okay, people, you are criticizing a $2 theater. I WISH we had a theater like this near me. I've been coming here w my snow-bird parents for years. We catch up on all the movies we can. You can't even rent a film for $2 anymore. This place is amazing. Watch the schedule. They cycle quickly. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. It's old and is in desperate need of a makeover. Just because something is old doesn't mean that it should be dirty. It's smells really bad. But the movie are like $2 or $2.50 so it's very affordable. read more

The only good thing about this theatre is the price of the movies and the fact that you can see a first run movie that has already played in local theatres. The place is disgusting and smelly. Whatever happened to pride of ownership? read more

For the price....everything else is tolerable. Inexpensive way to catch a movie and beat the heat.

We went to several movie theaters during our 5 weeks in Sarasota. We really enjoyed this one. It was very nice but nostalgic. And how can you complain for $2.50. That's right $2.50!!!!!!! read more

I love older movie theaters. They have an art house, nostalgic feeling. ...and you can't beat $2 movies (except $1 movies)

Movies are inexpensive. The establishment is absolutely filthy. My daughter and I saw the 7PM show and the theater was disgusting. The bathrooms are hazardous. They stink like a porta-potty on a hot day. There was popcorn and filth all over the floors. Sound was terrible. read more

With this theater, what you see is what you get. If you don't mind seeing an older movie, it is totally worth the $2. Granted the popcorn is still expensive, if you can skip it you can go on a date night for $4! read more

Ok. Could be a lot cleaner. Is in desperate need of an update, as it looks and smells very 'nostalgic', but $2 for a matinee (anything before 6pm) ticket can't be beat. It's a good family time for a rainy or cloudy day, and if they spruced the place up it could be a potential routine family day with a four or five star rating. read more

Picture quality horrible, sound worse, like walking into a 1960s theater, but so is $2.00 admission price for matinees. Beware of night viewings, where they gouge you for $2.50! Popcorn bag, about the size of a box of macaroni & cheese was $5.50. though, VERY 2012ish... read more

For $2 tickets you definitely get your money's worth! Anyone who complains about the overall quality of the building itself is crazy because the tickets are literally $2. It's not meant to be a very nice theater it's meant to be affordable. I've never had a problem and I've been there countless time! read more

Wow!!! Been coming here for years with my family and have never had the horrific customer service as I did tonight!! They were scoping popcorn into a garbage bag when my son asked for his already paid for refill and they said NO!!! No money needed to exchange hands so there was no excuse to be so rice to a paying 11 year old customer!! The basis headed short some of a manager and his lowlife cronies get away with treating customers like shit!!!! Not the same place it used to be! I used to tolerate the old nadty atmosphere and smell but tonight changed that.!!! We don't deserve to be treated like that! read more

$2.50-$2 to see a movie can't be beat unless you stay home! We've seen some great movies here and try to come once a week for new showings. Well worth the $. Don't hesitate! read more

Ok, so this is a very no frills older theater; but seriously, $2 per person for any movie before 6 PM? Great classic video games too, including X-Men pinball game, multi game classic arcade games, & more. Funny for your soda to be more than your ticket read more

oh YEAH!! this place is a DEAL! $2.00 to see WIDOWS. YIPPEE!! just sneak-in your own popcorn and drink and you are SET! yes, it is old but clean, chairs comfortable, and staff very FRIENDLY. read more

Audio is either way too loud, unbalanced, or hardly audible. It's a $2-2.50 theater so you get what you pay for. The employees don't care either. read more

Are you kidding me? The movie theater is old and worn but what do you want for a $2.00 movie. My husband & I love the movies there and enjoy the cheap price of our date night. Go to the fancy theaters and see what they cost just for the price of the admission ticket. If you want fancy go somewhere else, but if you want affordable go to Parkway 8. read more

I'm a big fan of discounts and we have been frequent patrons of this business but the last 3 experiences have been so horrible that not only are not going back but feel compelled to warn others that this theatre is no longer a value. In the last 3 visits. Visit 1- theatre smells and there is tons of popcorn, Kleenex, popcorn bags and other trash on the theatre floor Visit 2- Movie doesn't start on time, after two visits to the front they finally start the movie 20 minutes late. Manager is rude when I complain that I had let them know 10 minutes after the movie was supposed to start, and worse when I went back out after 18 minutes to ask why it hadn't been fixed. "I've been busy selling tickets". Visit 3 tonight and final- sound in the preview is like a rock concert and is coming out of the wrong speakers and out of sync with the video in the previews. When I notify them something is wrong they inform me that it will correct in 15 minutes when the main feature starts. Customers have fingers and hands covering ears for the entire series of movie previews. When the feature starts sound is still out of balance with unusual loud dialog coming out of left side bank of speakers. We got our money back and left for the final time. The young women who apparently was the manager tonight has no business being responsible for a theater and wouldn't trust this business to project a movie, let alone handle a customer health emergency. Stay away! read more

Actually for the price you can't go wrong. I think previous reviews are based on the $10.00 tickets you pay at regular theaters where you expect good service, super clean theaters and terrific sound. Remember you get what you pay for and this is an exceptional price for what you pay for. It would be nice to have friendlier service at the snack bar, but it's still reasonable and the bathrooms were super clean, good find! read more

So for $2 it's quite the deal. But the floors are still not very clean and the "new" replacement seats are not very comfortable.

So happy to have discovered the Parkway 8. The building is older but well maintained. Can't complain at all about the $2 matinee ticket price! The movies offered are pretty current and lots of days and showtimes offered. I hope it is here to stay for many more years. read more

This was my first and last visit to this dump. We arrived at 4:10 for a 4:15 movie. There were easily 50 people in line. We waited and there was only 1 person working to give tickets. At 4:30 we got to the register and found out it was cash only and we did not have any on us. There was no sign on the entry or notice on their site providing this info. To top it off, their over priced ATM was out of order. Never again. read more

WOW you whiny Sarasotian knuckleheads are complaining about the 2 dollar cinema?!? Get a grip you dopes! Ok get ready for this...ITS TWO BUCKS PEOPLE! TWO STINKIN BUCKS!!! Theres eight screens, the four newest arriving movies are on ginormous screens. The rest are still very large. How many of those new wiz bang $21 movie theathers have screens that size? NONE! Want to watch a film on a Friday or Saturday night? A miniscule $2.50. Its brings back many fond memories for a lot of us, and tons of nostalgia. A lot of the time the same movies are playing at other "high end" cinemas down the street..for, yep $21 bucks. Were so very lucky to have this discount theater near us, there are so very few left in the US now. And this ones a gem! Are the seats cutting edge, with recliners and headrests? Nope, and who cares. Is everything totally spotless and shiny clean? Nope, again who cares. Thats part of the charm. Once the lights go out and the movie starts, its all good! Keep throwing your money away at the UTC mall, leased bmw's and over priced "high end movie theaters". Ill see ya in a few yrs greeting me at walmart as I drive up in my new Caddy, heading off to the latest Mediterranean Cruise! Oops.... Im doing that now! ;) (partly thanks to the 2 buck cinema!) read more