We probably have only visited Regal cinemas a few times total for decades. Had to come here to see The odyssey in 70mm IMAX. Not many of those theaters all around the world and half of them are in US. Glad this one is in Irvine which is not far from us. Took me months to grab two tickets at the last month of The odyssey showing in IMAX. I think the food and drink options at this theatre is great. They have a Lavazza coffee stand and a boba drink stand. A concession stand with good selections of foods and beverages. They serve Nathan's hot dogs. Also two full bars on each side of the theatre. Glad we picked the last row to watch this Greek myth poem adapted epic film on that huge screen. It's just the seats were small and not that comfortable. Overall our movie experience was great. Not sure we will be back to catch a movie here cause I still like Dolby cinema at AMC the most! Ps. The odyssey was an epic film and it's pretty much true to Homer's poem (second part). read more

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I haven't been to a movie theater in over 10 years! Friend had extra ticket to Odyssey. This Regal has one of few IMAX machine to play the film in 70mm. Tickets are always sold out for the odyssey even if the showing has extended a month. As you enter Regal, there are only kiosks where you can buy the movie tickets. I assume most people buy tickets online. Last time I came to a movie theater, we buy tickets at the counter and there was no assigned seatings. Once you have bought ticket, you show your QR code to the staff, past the kiosks. I got some good. We know it's super expensive but I got the bacon cheese fries ($10.49). I thought this food was the best value. They put lots of bacon. Fountain drinks cost as much as this. Seatings were nice, although i hated to use body weight to recline the seat. Have to constantly apply weight to have it reclined. Wish the theater was a bit colder. Bathroom was super nice. There were many urinals and stalls. Although the faucets were not working on several of the sinks. I would come back here to watch other movies in imax. read more

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Nothing ever feels as good as a true IMAX. That's what I believed until we were at regal Irvine. The whole experience was made much better with the professional and courteous team there. 5*s to cleanliness as well. Will definitely go back. read more

I'm not really a theater going gal but my friends wanted to go so I decided to join. This theater is super clean and I love that we had the theater to ourselves on a early Friday afternoon. There's plenty to eat inside and there's two would go here again if I decided to watch another movie and was in the area. There are a fancier movie theaters out there that have better reclining seats and food brought to your seats, but this theater is comfortable enough. read more

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Went with the family to this theater for the first time. It's a nice theater. Rows seem spacious & the chairs clean. Floors were not stick or had random popcorn. Sound & picture quality was good as well. Concession stand actually had decent pricing with different flavored popcorn. Ohhhhh they had a nice cafe & unique vending machines. read more

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So happy we have an Imax 70mm screen near us. I truly did not realize just how big the screen would be. We went to go see Odyssey and luckily snagged seats on the second weekend, front left corner lol. Most seats were sold out. Sound is great, angle was okay and seats recline just slightly. The Imax 70mm screen is worth seeing at least once in your lifetime! read more

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It's a movie theater. Place was fairly clean. Service at the con session stand was slow and low energy. Staff barely spoke to you. read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

I decided to watch the odyssey at 8 am in 70mm. I was worried I was running late. I got there exactly at 8am. I was confused and asked other people if I was in the right room to watch the movie and we were on the same boat. We went to the right room. The movie started later. Once the movie ended I got in line to get my free bday popcorn and I was helped quickly. This place has a coffee bar and a bar. Overall it's big. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Saw 'The Odyssey' (the first feature film ever filmed entirely in 70mm 1.43 aspect ratio IMAX) here at the Regal Irvine Spectrum with my wife, her mom, and our neighbor friend at the 11:40 Thursday show. This theater is one of only 4 in the LA area (25 in the U.S.) that can show the 1.43 aspect ratio. The entire experience was spectacular. Got tickets directly through the Regal website about 2 weeks before this, and paid $31.99 plus $2.50 on-line fee for each ticket. Most of the prime seats were already taken, but was able to stay away from the front row seats (would not recommend those because of the height of the screen). Parking is free in the large indoor parking garage, but it's a bit of a walk from there to the front of the theater (even for handicap spots). We got there about 30 minutes before the advertised start time, and they let us into the theater about 10 minutes before start. There was only one 'preview', with a quick message from Denis Villeneuve, thanking Sir Christopher Nolan ('dark?' knighted in 2024), to allow a full IMAX filmed battle scene from Dune: Part Three. The movie started right after that, and quite a few people came late, thinking there would be a lot trailers. As for the seat's comfort, they were OK: a little bit of recline and not particularly wide (felt like I was on an airplane). People got up throughout the movie and your feet will get stepped on if you don't pull them in as far as possible. The theater actually reduced the number of seats from 590 seats to 300 in 2019 to give more comfort, but still cram as many people as you can. As for the reason one would drive an hour from DTLB to Irvine to see a movie: the screen is 90' wide and 65' high (1.38 aspect ratio). This means for a 1.43 movie, one could use the entire 90' width, but use 62.94' of the height (wasting about 2 feet vertical). The Odyssey can be shown in 3 different aspect ratios: 1.43:1, 1.90:1 for the more common IMAX (like the Regal IMAX in Long Beach), and 2.39:1 for standard. This means that one is missing about 24% of the total image area from 1.43 to 1.90, and about 40% from 1.43 to 2.39. Obviously, the film was shot/edited to make that missing 40% not critical to the movie storytelling...but it mattered for me on this film. Like other Nolan films, the movie's plot, acting, and score itself was excellent (though probably not worth watching again on a non-IMAX screen for me). What made the film the best movie experience I've had since early adulthood, was the sheer size and clarity of the cinematography throughout the film. Many of the landscape scenes, especially during action packed battle scenes: it made the film for me as a visual spectacle where the vertical immersion was palpable. And the sound accompanying was pretty damn good, too (and very loud). Making a trip to NYC next week, so wanted to see if seats in biggest IMAX in country was available. Sold out, even almost 2 weeks after release. Shows that this movie in 70mm is an event, and super glad that we were able to see it in that format. Even watching the end credits roll was an experience, as they were able to fit so many names as the screen rolled. Notes: Quite surprised at the variety of different IMAX screen sizes around the world. 1.43:1 aspect ratio (25 in U.S.; 41 in the whole world): LA area: -- CA Science Center: 90' wide x 66.7' (63' usable) -- Regal Irvine Spectrum: 90' x 65' (63' usable) -- AMC City Walk: 79' x 58' (55.2' usable) -- Regal Ontario: 91' x 67' (63.6 usable) - tallest usable screen SoCal! US: -- Royal Cinema in Pooler GA is the largest: 101' x 76.2' (70.6 usable) -- most popular (and slightly smaller) is AMC Lincoln Square in Manhattan: 101' x 75.6' (70.6 usable) World: -- Melbourne is biggest: 105' x 75' (73.4 usable) - this has the tallest usable screen. -- Sydney is tallest: 95' x 79' (66.4 usable, wasting 12.6 vertical feet...did someone make a math error when building this thing?) 1.90:1 -- 24% missing The two IMAX theaters near downtown LA: -- TCL (Chinese) Theater in Hollywood: 94' (87.4 usable) x 46' (full vertical usage) -- Regal LA Live: 80' x 42.5' (42.1' usable) - has full recliners and has least amount of wasted vertical space. In Long Beach: -- Long Beach Regal: 54' x 33.8' (28.4' usable) Largest screen in world is in Leonberg, Germany: 127' x 69' (66.8 usable) 2.39:1 -- 40% missing Our neighborhood in DTLB: Cinemark Pike 70' x 30'. 1.77:1 -- 20% missing Modern Home Theater -- 85" TV: 6' x 3.5' - much, much smaller :-). 1.33:1 -- Dad's TV. would have to letterbox or crop left/right of image. 70mm indicates it is film, and has a comparable 18K equivalent. Digital can only go to 4K today, making shooting in analog 70mm film the best possible way to capture maximum image quality. read more

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Huge theater, pop mart vending machine, boba, hot dogs, and all the movie classics! Came to see the 70 mm screening of The Odyssey at 11pm and it did NOT disappoint. I never realized how huge the screen could be and the image was super clear and made for a fantastic movie experience. Nachos never disappoint and always gotta get the obligatory movie slushy. Seats were not the most comfortable but love that this is one of few movies that show 70mm format. Great experience. read more

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Saw the odyssey here on their 77mm IMAX and it was SO GOOD! we drove all the way from San Diego just to see the movie on this screen since this is the closest one and was definitely worth it! read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

I enjoy coming to this theater. With all the different theater experiences and plenty of concession options, I'm willing to drive out to this location for blockbuster-type movies. I usually watch movies here during the week, either in the morning or early in the afternoon, when crowds are light, and parking is easy. For concessions, I usually get a popcorn, hot dog, or nachos. I really like the Doritos Nachos with the cheese on the side. You can add jalapeños or extra cheese for an extra cost. There are fountain drinks that the staff will fill, or you can grab a bottled drink from the fridge at the cashier. There are a few other food and drink options to the left and right of the lobby, as well as a bar for alcoholic drinks. One of the main reasons to visit this Regal location is the 70mm IMAX theater. I've seen Marvel movies, Superman, Oppenheimer, Sinners, and recently Project Hail Mary. I love how large the screen is, and the audio is outstanding and immersive. The ideal rows, in my opinion, are G through J, which offer a good sightline for the enormous screen. Other theaters I've been in have been clean, with seats, screens, and audio systems that are fairly well maintained. ScreenX (larger than regular screens) and 4Dx (with motion) also offer a unique theater experience. The bathrooms are clean, and the men's room has plenty of urinals and stalls. I haven't had any issues with the staff or services provided. You can purchase tickets on the mobile app or at the self-service kiosk inside the lobby. Earn and redeem rewards through the app as well. I look forward to watching another blockbuster movie here. read more

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An amazing theater! I had never seen a movie in IMAX or 70mm so this was a first and what an experience. The Oddessy was brilliant; Regal Irvine Spectrum theater is beautiful, seats are comfy and there seemed to be a great view from every seat. Loved the concessions and the coffee shop. Prices were very reasonable as well. We got tickets for the 7am showing and drive up from San Diego. I felt bad for the employees, I know there were a lot of late and early showings and they looked like they had been through a rough day or two so far. We had a great time though and look forward to coming back up to watch a movie (whether in IMAX, 70mm or even the regular theater). Plenty of parking, and lots to eat and drink either before or after your movie. read more

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This is my favorite regal in the area, due to the sheer size of the theaters. They are massive, but your experience is shaped by where you sit. Luckily, we sat in the upper middle section (which I think are the best seats in the house ). What I didn't like is that the seats didn't recline as much as the UTC movie theater seats, but overall they have a pretty good selection of movies and everything looks very modern and sleek. Parking can be a hassle depending on what time of day you go, but I would recommend these theaters (as long as they are showing the movie you're looking for) read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

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It's my first time watching 4DX movie and I'm glad it was for Stray Kids Dominate Tour movie! The chair rocked to the music and there were smoke, lights and rain that coincided with their song Thunderous. There were surprise taps on my back and my legs. It's definitely sensory overload in a spectacular way! read more

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The Regal Irvine Spectrum is one of the few nicer movie theaters left. It's a huge theater with a "real" IMAX. They also have special events with invited guests only. I like it that the theater doesn't smell greasy with popcorn butter flavor as most theaters. That makes me sick to my stomach sometimes. We like to go watch movies here when we do not have any big plans for the weekend. Seats are comfy and we like to be a bit further back (few rows back) from the center. read more

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This is an amazing movie theater at the spectrum. I came here earlier today to see The Odyssey in IMAX 70 mm and that theater is huge and massive. The picture of the screen was perfect. The only concern about this theater is that the seats aren't comfortable. They need to upgrade to recliners. The employees were very friendly and sweet at this regal. They even have a bar next to the snack bar. I need to come back here soon for another movie. read more

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The mixed drinks. I ordered a lemon drop thinking that people can't screwed up a classic drink but unfortunately they did. It tasted metallic with artificial lemon flavor. $12.99 for a tiny drink and I made a mistake of doubling up thinking lemon drops is a fool proof drink. So I ended up paying $26 for a crappy drink. The garlic Parmesan fries were incredible! Do not order fries there. I can't say much for other hot food items on the menu. Popcorn was very salty. We're not coming back there. read more

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5 stars remains for the ongoing great photo ops and special events like The Devil Wears Prada 2 vending machine. Everyone gets a free gift. Everyone is a winner. See my video for details. read more

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Things I wanted to know before I bought tickets but couldn't easily find the information: - Do the seats recline in the IMAX theater? Yes, if you push back, it reclines about 4 inches...think airplane. - Do the seats have a foot rest in the IMAX theater? No, unless you are in a seat with a railing in front of you, you cannot put your feet up. Row D has a railing. - Are the seats uncomfortable in the IMAX theater? Kind of...but it's because all these other theaters have been providing us with the equivalent of barcaloungers for so many years that we scoff at cushy narrow seats without any power or side tables for our buffet of snacks. They are fine as long as you remember the seats us old folks used to have to watch Titanic. Bonus IMAX info: The person scanning your ticket might say "the theater is off to your left" and that might make you think you keep going left...but you don't. You go to the left of concessions and then you are there...so don't turn....veer. read more

Extremely expensive for a low quality experience. My family went to see a movie in IMAX this weekend. Immediately, you're hit with extreme costs (tickets were $33 PER PERSON). We arrive to an extremely long line for concessions. An employee recommended using the app instead, except the app kept giving me an error, forcing us to wait in the line. Tell me why concessions is nearly twice as much as Cinemark. A small soda is $10.49. A small popcorn is $11.49. A small water is $6.99. In terms of quality of the food, it was awful. I had to wait 20 minutes for my pizza; the pizza was thin and tasted like cardboard. And the popcorn could not be saved by butter or salt. A complete waste of $50 for my family. We finally make it into the theater. Trailers and commercials lasted THIRTY ONE MINUTES. The movie start time was 12:30PM, but in reality, it didn't start until 1:01PM. In total, for my family of four to see one IMAX movie with concessions set us back $170. I would still consider that expensive if it was a perfect experience. But the fact that we had low quality food and seats that weren't comfortable makes the experience almost criminally pricey. Moving forward, I would rather go to Cinemark with a smaller screen. read more

My boyfriend and I have the movie pass and have seen so many amazing movies in theaters. Those pics are just a small handful. We believe this is the best theater in our area! Not only do we come all the time but love to watch movies on IMAX. Last movie we saw was Stranger Things. Not really a movie but was such a fun experience with everyone. We also love that it's in the Spectrum so we can have a full day of fun while attending the movies. We did have a incident where watching. Five nights at Freddy's 2. There were really loud kids in the theater. It was VIP so people pay money to enjoy that experience. They were being really loud and obnoxious and someone told on them. A worker came in very quietly to hear them and eventually kicked them out. It was a great experience after and nice knowing you guys don't allow that type of behavior! 11/10 service and movies!! read more

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Had a great experience at Regal Irvine Spectrum! The theater is clean, modern, and well maintained, and the overall atmosphere makes it a great place to catch a movie. The seats are comfortable, the screens are huge, and the picture and sound quality were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful, and even with it being a busy theater, everything felt organized. There are also plenty of food and drink options, and being located at the Irvine Spectrum makes it easy to grab dinner or walk around before or after your movie. Definitely one of the better movie theaters in Orange County and a spot I'll continue coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

Jeremiah was ever helpful and pleasing. He helped carrying drinks to the seats. The vicinity is clean and restrooms well maintained. VIP seats are comfy as usual, love it! read more

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Kaitlynn H was our event planner and did an amazing job catering for our high school reunion! We had a reserved spot, a private waitress, and got to watch the games! It was such a fun time. read more

Wait, why do they only have an average of three stars? Regardless, I say 4 stars and extra star for Jeff-- who went above and beyond with their limited VIP menu selection for drinks. Was bummed when we looked at another location where they actually offered food and specialty drinks! This location doesn't offer that. Jeff could have said no sorry, we don't have that, but he improvised and made me something similar to a White Russian with the limited ingredients he had. Jeff needs a raise for thinking outside of the box! Garlic fries were delicious and garlicky (if you like a strong garlic punch). Wasn't expecting much, it wasn't bad! Came out hot and crispy. Saw the second Wicked (For Good) and had a great time! Staff were all nice and helpful especially the young lady at the main kiosk. Theater is in a great location with a lot of foot traffic. It's nice to see it's still here after all these years. read more

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John really helped me have a great experience! He really created a magical moment helping my family and I out!

Huge miss. Yeah, the lobby is beautiful after the remodel. But the SEATS are terribly uncomfortable. Almost no recline, the vinyl sticks to your skin, hard seating surface kills the tailbone, and worst of all the headrest awkwardly forces your head forward and forces you to sit with terrible posture. Thankfully or movie was only about 90 minutes. After the movie I asked a worker if their IMAX 70mm theater has upgraded seats and she said they're all the standard seats. I was planning to watch Odyssey in the imax theater but not interested after learning about the poor seating for a 3 hour movie. No thanks. And no thanks to any more movies here. read more

I visited Regal recently and noticed that an employee handling food had visibly dirty hands. When serving food, proper hygiene is essential. Seeing this made me uncomfortable, and I honestly didn't even want to touch my popcorn or pizza. Please ensure that all employees who handle food maintain clean hands and follow proper food safety practices. This was unsanitary and not the experience I expect when purchasing food at your theater. read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

This is one of few theaters in SoCal that offer IMAX 70mm screen (other location in LA/OC is AMC Universal Cinema at Citywalk 19 at Universal City). For the movie 'One Battle After Another', the filmmakers want audience to watch in VISTAVISION. However there's only one theater in LA with VISTAVISION (Vista Theater Hollywood) and all seats were completely booked. So I basically went with the 2nd best option which is 70mm IMAX screen and booked myself a ticket for approximately $30. [Parking]: Parking at Irvine Spectrum Center is free (for self-parking), but expect to spend 10+ minutes to find an available spot during busy dinner rush hours. [Amenities]: I like this theater has a Lavazza Cafe. Arcade is located on the 2nd floor and looks pretty fresh. [Movie experience]: The IMAX 70mm here is much better than the one from Regal Edwards Ontario Palace. There was no preview for movie trailers for the IMAX 70mm and the film started 20 minutes after the scheduled time. Seat was somewhat comfortable, but it was not a reclining seat. [Conclusion]: Overall it was a solid experience. Not sure I would keep coming back to see films in the IMAX 70mm format because I got a slight headache, but this is one of better Regal theaters I have visited. read more

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Movie Theater is located at the Irvine Spectrum. Perfect location for a movie theater. I love it here. The lighting and atmosphere here makes movie going a fun experience. Most theater's lobbies are very bright, but not this one. I like the dark blue theme. Feels very cozy and intimate. Very good for a date movie. Came here to watch How To Train Your Dragon in IMAX format. Boy, glad I did. Movie was spectacular. What a fun ride from beginning to end. Very heart warming. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you watch it in IMAX. It was fun! Definitely coming back for other movies in the distance future. read more

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I paid money to sit in this theater and one of the ads shown before the previews was a pure ai slop (ad for Express flooring). Hideous and disappointing read more

Ever since the remodel coming out of Covid, the theater is trash. The vinyl seats with no foots rest that reclined about 10°. I just went to see the Odyssey in IMAX and asked for my money back. It's opening weekend in the IMAX theater. This thing has been sold out forever. Starts 20 minutes late. 15 minutes in the movie just stops. When asking for my money back, the teenage manager could not have given less of a care. Because of the chairs, this is possibly the worst theater in Orange County. I've avoided it like the plague for years but I thought the Odyssey! IMAX! The second I sat down I thought oh no that's right. I forgot. The crappy seats. Well maybe I can manage. Nope. I asked for my money back for the movie of the year on what's supposed to be one of the best screens in the country. The seats utterly ruin it. This might be called IMAX, but it's crap. Go to CityWalk read more

This was my first time in this movie theatre. It was huge. I was impressed by how clean the movie theater was. They had many options to order at the concession stand. I also liked that they had a bar. Where you can order alcoholic drinks. I went to see The Cure in concert. I would come here again. read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

Was able to see a screening which was great. I like this theater in that its big and the people are chill. Doesn't smell wholely like greasy popcorn. I got to try imax for the first time! I was surprised how long the hallway is for imax LOL its literally a long corridor with multiple turns so be sure to go to the bathroom and get snacks before. The seating is a bit more steep and the seats are outdated. Because of the seating is do like the recliner ones more. The screen is curved so im not sure if it was the full immersion I felt like I saw when imax was advertised as a kid. The sound system is good but I find sometimes the visuals lag, not sure if its the movie itself though. Im not a movie buff, just a normal civilian so I probably cant do the imax justice. Overall it was a good time! read more

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Went recently to see Avatar in IMAX, it was a great experience. For starters they always have a couple people running the snack booths so you never have to wait too long to get your popcorn and stuff. The movie theater had been cleaned nicely, and the seats are spacious even when you're not in VIP. The restrooms are clean with lots of booths. And the movie theater is located in the spectrum so while you're waiting you can shop around. The arcade upstairs is a nice treat too! read more

Regal Irvine Spectrum - Avatar - Cinema Near Me - Irvine, California

Like many others we don't go to the movies very often.. we just stream whatever it is we want to watch.. when a truly good cast makes a movie we will go see it as it is best seen on the big screen. In this case it was The Tuner with Dustin Hoffman.. anyway the theater is in the spectrum which has a lot of positive things but it also has challenges as a destination. The theater is nice with some theatre's having the full recliner experience which I really like. Won't go into the whole cost of snack thing as we all know it's expensive.. whatever. Good sound, good experience.. read more

The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. I went in before the movie and some toilets were not flushed a few didn't have toilet paper in them. Went to a 3 hour movie came out afterwards to go to the bathroom and some of the stalls didn't have locks on them. None of the toilet paper had been refilled and toilets were still not cleaned and taken care of. Luckily I got a stall pretty quickly but when I left there was a huge line out the door because only half the toilets were in working condition. On top of that my husband said that when he went to men's bathroom half the floor was flooded from a toilet overflowing. So gross do better!!! read more

Recently, Regal offered two different promotions for Novocaine during the movie's opening weekend: 1) Earn 1000 extra credits when you see Novocaine in 4DX 2) Earn 500 extra credits when you see Novocaine I wanted to take advantage of both promos at the same time, but when I looked up 4DX Theaters on the Regal website, the only locations that popped up for me were Regal Irvine Spectrum, Regal LA Live, and Regal North Hollywood. I saw reviews for the LA Live location indicating the astronomically exorbitant parking fees there, and Regal North Hollywood is just way too far of a drive for an afternoon getaway. Also, I wanted to eat lunch at a restaurant that happens to have a location in Irvine Spectrum, so it was a pretty easy decision: I'll take Regal Irvine Spectrum for 1500 extra credits please! After my lunch, I went inside Regal, though the first door I tried was locked. The next door I tried magically opened for me, and I'm not sure how that even happened? Anyways, I immediately noticed how different it was from the other Regal locations I've been to because I was greeted by kiosks as opposed to a sign that directed me to purchase tickets at the concessions stand. I had a Regal Premiere Movie Ticket with me, and I wasn't sure if I'd be able to use the kiosk with that. I asked Tanner, a super helpful employee at the front, if it was even possible to redeem my Premiere Movie Ticket via kiosk. I would have guessed no because I wasn't sure how I'd turn it in, but he said there was a way to do it. He pretty much guided me through, which included selecting my seat. Either I had trouble selecting the seat on the seating chart, or the yellow hue on the screen really messed with me. But Tanner was very helpful and was also happy to take my Premiere Movie Ticket. And he was also willing to scan my Regal Crown Club card after I had paid for my ticket since the kiosks threw me out of my element, causing me to forget about opening the Regal app on my phone. For the 4DX feature, the normal price of an adult ticket is around $25, but with my Premiere Movie Ticket, I only had to pay $10.50, which is still a pretty good deal, especially for this enhanced feature that provides quite an immersive experience to the viewer! More on that later. I came over 20 minutes early, so I took the time to explore this Regal. It's quite different than the other Regal locations I've been to. For one, there are two bars, one on either end of the theater, and they serve alcoholic drinks. This is in addition to the concessions stand between these bars, plus there are plenty of tables and chairs that you might think you're at a mini restaurant inside the theater! They have a second floor, and I actually went up there to see what it was: a game room! I was a little surprised to see nobody up there, but they have a fair amount of games that you can play either before or after the movie. I chose a seat in the rear corner of the auditorium, and these seats were very unique! The first thing I noticed was a "Water on" in blue LED lighting. I wasn't totally sure what it was, but kept the feature on just to experience it. The previews ran so long! I came in about 10 minutes before showtime, and the previews kept going for 40 minutes afterwards! I had more than enough time to leave the auditorium and wash my hands before returning to my seat. During the previews, my seat kept shaking. In fact, I think the next three seats to my right were shaking as well, kind of like a Disneyland ride that makes you feel like you're moving even though you're really staying in one place. The movements were sudden and jerky that for someone with a weak arm like yours truly, I had to clutch my left arm to make sure my shoulder wouldn't pop out of its socket. The 4DX experience also sprays some water, though I couldn't tell where exactly the water came from. I felt some on my head during one of the scenes, but couldn't discern the source of the spraying. There were also moments when I'd feel a nudge on my back when the main character, Nathan, had his back struck. And the seats kept rocking and shaking during the dramatic fight scenes! As thrilling as the movie was to keep me on the edge of my seat, I also couldn't be that close to the edge for fear I'd fall off! The experience was great nonetheless, making it feel like I was almost in the movie! Or in the middle of an earthquake as there were several times during the movie when it felt like an earthquake was happening! If an earthquake was actually happening during a fight scene, I'd probably be thrown off like a rider on a mechanical bull! After the movie, I tried to get some water to quench my thirst, but all four of the water fountains inside were defunct! One bar was unmanned, and the other had one employee, but on the phone. Overall, good experience at this Regal! I might be back if there's another exciting movie with a 4DX promo like Novocaine. If you do experience 4DX here, hang on to your seats! read more

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Regal Irvine Spectrum is my happy place for movie nights! I always come here for the IMAX and 4DX showings, there's just nothing like it. The sound, the seats shaking, the screen, it makes regular theaters feel like watching on a laptop. I haven't tried the food yet, but I've sipped on a few of their signature movie cocktails, and they're surprisingly affordable (and pretty tasty for theater drinks!). The theater is usually super clean, although the bathrooms can sometimes be a little off (stall doors not locking or not the freshest), but honestly, I'm here for the movie magic, so it doesn't stop me from coming back. If you're gonna watch a big blockbuster, this is the place to do it! read more

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