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    Adam C.

    The RIO theatre is a cinematic step back in time. The theatre, which runs mainly independent films, is located in old Overland Park off of Metcalf. You can't miss the Neon blue and pink lights that adorn the front of the theatre, accented by the bright white "RIO" sign and marquee. The front also features traditional movie posters with show times, and the classic ticket box office. Once you walk inside you are again greeted by friendly bow-tie clad employees behind the old concession counter offering overpriced sweets, soda and of course popcorn. If you're lucky enough to catch an independent film now and again, this is the place you want it to be showing, a fun experience in a quaint part of town, with two bars down the street and a main street-esque boulevard just around the corner. Makes for a great date night, or a night out with friends. I go whenever I get the chance.

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    10 years ago

    Love this little place! Friendly staff; clean, super nostalgic atmosphere. Popcorn and ticket prices always cheaper than other theaters.

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    Great movies. Friendly staff. They could improve on the comfort of seating.

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    12 years ago

    Love this place - it's authentic art deco in decor, clean and comfortable. One screen gives you the feeling of how theaters use to be.

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    Cinemark 20 and XD - Concessions Area

    Cinemark 20 and XD

    3.5(166 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Spectacular facilities for the latest in cinematic bells & whistles. Whether IMAX experience, the…read moreadvanced surround sound, or the effects seating, if you want to see a show that calls for booms and bangs, then this might be for you. Buy online or at the theater, but if you buy online and you're a member of their loyalty program, then fees are waived. So that's a plus, breeze past the line...to encounter the concessions line(s). Derp. The IMAX theater(s) is pretty massive, seating easily a couple hundred people all comfortably tucked into their own recline-able seats. The screen is ginormous, and here's a tip: gets tickets at least row E and later. The first two rows are WAY too close to enjoy the experience. Downside? Stupid Hollywood advertising. We're there for a three-ish hour long show and we get 25-30 minutes of COMING SOON. Jeez. Couldn't that meeting just have been an email? I know the studios are laying out bazillions to make and cast films anymore, especially with streamers having their own production studios, but this old cranky man DOES NOT LIKE that much advertising. Booooo. Tickets are the same as pretty much anywhere else, with discounts for matinees and seniors. The theaters are clean and comfy, and the selection is generally great. It's the movies, so go enjoy.

    Great Experience. The seating is assigned and it's easy to purchase tickets online in advance…read more Every seat recliner and also has optional heating. The parking lot is huge, although there are some serious pot holes. Concessions feature full options for snacks or meals.

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    Cinemark 20 and XD - Concessions (not pictured: the LINES).

    Concessions (not pictured: the LINES).

    Cinemark 20 and XD - Gaming Area

    Gaming Area

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    AMC Town Center 20

    AMC Town Center 20

    3.2(124 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Went and saw the Odyssey, the movie was so loud! We wore ear plugs and still were able to hear the…read moresound fine. It was so loud that you could feel sound vibrations. The movie theater was probably around 72 degrees? so don't come in expecting freezing cold air conditioning. Great for people who don't want to wear a sweater in the middle of summer. The seats were super comfortable. Nice to lean back in, for the Dolby theater. Staff were great. Great. Nobody bothered me about bringing a giant water bottle, which was quite honestly just filled with regular water. Times to fill it with more water. We got pretzel bites which were delicious, and popcorn chicken which went well with the hot honey sauce. It was great to come in early and finish our snacks so that we could enjoy the movie without sticky fingers. I'm not sure if the noise level was just because this was a Nolan film, or if all movies are like this nowaday. I don't want to keep coming to movie theaters that require me to bring my own ear plugs.

    AMC Town Center 20 is my go-to theater for watching movies. I really love that all the seats are…read morerecliners here and they are very comfortable. I also have no complaints about the cleanliness, showtimes, service and most importantly The Food. I usually get popcorn and chicken tenders every time I visit, and they are always fresh and prepared well. Overall, I have never had any big issues with this theater. That said, I definitely feel like the place could use little bit of renovations, as the decor looks a bit one toned and outdated. It doesn't take away from the experience I have there but a decor refresh would definitely add a lovely touch. One thing I would mention is the pricing of the popcorn/snacks - a standard size popcorn for $10 plus is just wild ($10.47 to be precise). If they could lower the prices a bit, it would be a win win situation for everyone. Needless to say, I always enjoy my movie time here and will always keep coming back. A proud A-List member (four movies a week for around $22 a month - now that's a stellar deal)!

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    AMC Town Center 20
    AMC Town Center 20
    AMC Town Center 20

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    Belton Cinemas 8

    Belton Cinemas 8

    4.3(16 reviews)
    14.5 mi

    I love my home town theatre. Clean, fun, friendly staff, great prices. I really hope to keep it!!…read morePlease dont close :)

    Sadly, he Belton 8 Cinema has now closed, its last day being Thursday, July 30, 2026. It is to…read morebecome a church. We were able to enjoy movies at the Belton 8 about weekly due to its affordability, including during its last week of operation. We saw Young Washington for a second time. The first time we saw the movie was in Auditorium 8 and it was comfortable and clean. The second time was in Auditorium 5 and it also was well air conditioned (great since it was a very hot day) and clean. We always found the auditoriums, in fact the entire theater, to be clean and well lit. There were two ticket sellers at the box office, a male and a female, and both were friendly, smiling, professional and courteous while being expeditious while providing tickets. There were five concession lines open and each of the employees working a line were smiling and friendly with customers. The gentleman ticket taker happily took our tickets, confirmed the correct auditorium, and described our way down the hallway. Restrooms were clean as were the hallways and entryway. The Belton 8 Cinema will be missed for many reasons, its staff, cleanliness, care. and especially for its family friendly prices. This first run theater provided movies for $5.75 at most times for most ages, and topped out at $7.75 for non-senior adults at non-matinee times. The concessions were always fresh, a nice variety (though they did not have Diet Dr Pepper) and cost friendly with the most expensive popcorn/drink being a jumbo (extra large) tub of popcorn and drink at about $16.00 and included one free refill of each, and they fill those popcorn tubs in a nice rounded top, no skimping. The Belton 8 Cinema has been providing such a wonderful experience for people as part of the Mitchell Theatre since 2015 and we are thankful for them due to their efforts to be a family friendly, customer friendly, clean and safe place to affordably see movies. Sadly, the city plans pushed out this theater for a planned bigger venture with almost twice the prices so the Belton 8 will be missed by many, many, many. The Belton 8's last day showing movies was Thursday, July 30, 2026, and there were numerous people on hand to say final goodbyes to the great people who worked there and served us over the years. We always recommended the Belton 8. Alas, not available anymore. :(

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    Belton Cinemas 8 - Wide isles so you won't have anyone's butt or crotch in your face when they get to their seats

    Wide isles so you won't have anyone's butt or crotch in your face when they get to their seats

    Belton Cinemas 8 - Sunday at 1 pm. Not very busy!

    Sunday at 1 pm. Not very busy!

    Belton Cinemas 8 - Front lobby area

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    Front lobby area

    Backyard Box Office

    Backyard Box Office

    5.0(4 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    I was hosting a surprise birthday party for my partner which included watching Tenet on the…read more(backyard) big screen. Mike reached out from my form request from the site within 10 minutes. There was no question that I'd even need to shop around for a better deal or experience. Mike was top notch professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. On the big day, he quickly set up the equipment, played an additional memory slideshow and music, and made a bunch of our neighborhood kiddos weeks with his popcorn machine. The sound quality and screen quality was perfect, even as a Christopher Nolan film usually demands an IMAX. For all future movie set ups for our family and probably our neighborhood, we'll be using Backyard Box Office KC

    I would give 10 stars if I could, as I truly cannot recommend Michael and his amazing team at…read moreBackyard Box Office KC enough. We connected with Michael about hosting a movie night for our volunteers and staff at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and he immediately responded to our request and scheduled a time for a site visit. From our first interaction, he was friendly, genuine, on time, and communicative without fail. He has immense knowledge about his industry & equipment and has an impressive arsenal of processes in place so that his team is ready for anything. We had to postpone our first date due to weather, and Michael was in communication with us the whole time we were working to reschedule. We even had a hiccup with our planned site the night of our rescheduled event, and he and his team pivoted their entire set-up process like it was nothing. As a person in the events industry, I cannot say enough about their unwaveringly calm demeanor and creative problem solving. The night of the event, they arrived with plenty of time to set up the screen, sound system, lights, and popcorn machine. Everything was set up on time and looked organized. The screen was bright and displayed the picture beautifully, and the sound system was top notch. Michael and his team worked tirelessly to make our event seamless so that our staff could enjoy the event as well, and they thought of every little thing. They were prepared for anything & the pinnacle of professionalism, and I cannot wait to work with them again!

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    Backyard Box Office - The incredible set up in our backyard

    The incredible set up in our backyard

    Backyard Box Office
    Backyard Box Office

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