We've got friends in Hamilton and we go there to see movies with them often, because this theatre…read moreis so comfy! The recliners work quietly and smoothly, and I've never had a problem with the reserved seating. The staff at the snack counter are friendly and efficient. In general it's a bit older and some of the new theatre gloss has worth off, but I like this place a lot and I'll definitely be back. On a personal note, this is the last place I saw my sister-in-law before she died unexpectedly. We saw Wonder Woman together. Because of that I'll always think this place is just a bit special.

The newly installed seat and reserved seating system is a game changer. What was once a ratty old…read moretheatre has been refreshed, providing its audience with an excellent experience. It makes me wish more theatres would adopt this standard. The new seats are like business class airplane seats which an electric recline that triggers at the push of a button. I would give it five stars, except some of the actual film screens still have the marks and tears of yesteryear. Hopefully these will be replaced soon as well.

Went to go see Perfect Blue there recently. The movie description was vague and there were no…read morecontent warnings on the Playhouse website nor before the start of the movie. The movie contained horrific scenes of assault (r***) to the point where I was shocked that was even allowed to be shown in theatres. Shows an incredible lack of responsibility for community safety and wellbeing.

Our first visit was Sunday night. So pleased to find out vaccines are required AND we could enjoy…read morepopcorn, candy and drinks at the movies! They also serve alcoholic drinks and hot apple cider. I can't wait to see more movies with my new membership. Awesome local spot for films.

I've seen some outstanding productions at Theatre Aquarius in the last year. Mary Francis Moore's…read morenew artistic direction and dedication to community is evident in the new productions and programs. The education programs and classes are well run and led by local professionals. There are several spaces in and around the theatre for classes and performances including a large theatre, black box theatre, and multi-classroom space across the street. I've even seen several outdoor site specific performances. Theatre Aquarius has served as a hub for the Hamilton Fringe Festival and is a wonderful creative place for community. Can't wait to see and experience more.

WOW! What an incredible evening! I bought tickets for my daughters and myself as a Christmas gift…read moreto the Theatre Aquarius presentation of Beauty and the Beast. It was a wonderful incredible show!! We were so impressed with every aspect of the show; the lighting, the stage sets, the music, actors, singing and dancing productions; the entire show was amazing. In this day and age of techno mumbo jumbo entertainment; it is truly refreshing and uplifting to watch a production put on by such a wonderful group of entertainers. As I watched the production, I got the overwhelming sense that each and every performer was truly passionate about the performance. They absolutely loved what they were doing and this enthusiasm truly contributed to making this production an absolutely wonderful experience for everyone involved; from the entertainers to the production staff, the musicians and theatre staff and of course for us the audience. I will certainly be watching for future productions that I want to see with my family and buying tickets again. Thank you to everyone at Theatre Aquarius for a beautifully memorable evening!! I look forward to my next show. :)

We came here to watch Hotel Transylvania 3 and enjoyed it a lot…read more The staff were helpful and attentive; lots of snacks to choose from and buy although they're rather pricey. The seats are not that comfortable; especially if you want to sit through a 2-3 hour long movie.

I like taking in a movie when I am travelling. It may seem weird to most, but I have tracked down…read morethis habit back to when I did a road trip through the Maritime provinces and up through the states nearly two decades ago. It was and still continues to be fun. I had a number of SCENE points to burn. I decided to use them towards a free movie. I did a search and found this Cineplex. I redeemed my points to see Photograph using the Cineplex app. I took in a matinee. I had no problem finding the theatre. There was plenty of parking. There were also a number of restaurants around the theatre. Cool! I headed into the theatre. It is your typical Cineplex with kiosks to buy tickets, a ticket counter to purchase tickets from a human being, an arcade area, and concession stands. I liked everything. I didn't buy any snacks. I brought in a bottle of Diet Coke instead. It went unnoticed. The man scanned my ticket. He was nice and hoped that I would enjoy the movie. I used the women's washroom. It has a TV in there. The colour scheme is bright and cheerful. The sink area has pretty lighting, so you can apply your makeup or look at the dried mustard that you forgot to wipe off your face after consuming a hot dog in the dark. The washroom was clean. The theatre that I was in was spacious. The seat that I was in was comfy. I stretched my legs. The screen was crisp, although there were issues trying to get the movie's audio to start at first. All was fixed after the first trailer had ended. Patrons watching the movie with me were respectful. Yes! They weren't disruptive during the entire movie, which I appreciated. I had a great experience taking in a movie here on a Sunday afternoon. I'd do it again when I'm in Hamilton. (87)

Go here. Support these people. Give them your money…read more An incredibly warm, unique and home like industrial space, creating, supporting and promoting the arts in Hamilton. The kind of magic you will capture here in one evening is the kind most people waste every weekend chasing. I went to see a double bill - Amelia Curran and Jenn Grant. It was a rainy, foggy evening and I'd driven in from Toronto. I recently lived in Hamilton for 5 years and had not heard of this place. When I pulled up, I scarcely recognized it either. I opened the front door and the first floor was somewhat empty, but I could hear soft footprints upstairs. As I ascended the old wood staircase, having no idea what to expect I instantly felt at home in the brick and beam building. The room waiting for me at the top was a beautiful gallery with a cafe bar and the artists selling their merch. A room beside the gallery space had been divided by theatrical curtains and revealed a platformless stage with an old stand up piano, the artists guitar and two microphones. There were about 8 couches arranged in a semi-circle on risers around the back and about four rows of mismatched chairs. It was more comfortable and inviting than your grandmothers living room and more intimate than perhaps any venue I've ever been to. The sound was simple, but good. The vocals were rich and the guitar projected well in the space. You can hear two clips I took here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Y46ydkSgY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGkzKeXYfEY Truly, I kind of wanted to move in I felt so at home. The owners were kind, energized and wonderful, and the kinds of things they are doing to support and grow community and art in Hamilton are commendable. If you are considering maybe, kinda, sort of checking out a show here, go and all your expectations will be completely exceeded. You'll be treated to a memorable, magical evening in a very, special place.

Great place with a cool atmosphere. Gary and Barbara have worked so hard to maintain and run this…read moregreat building. They bring in great talent in all forms of arts. The line up of both local and international talent that they have is incredible. A great place to kick back and relax with adults. Get on the mailing list to learn about upcoming events. I highly recommend anything jazz or blues related. Go at least once so that you can say you've been to the coolest place in town to enjoy the arts.

I've been to the Westdale a few times to see my friends perform in Hamilton Fringe shows and also…read morein Independent film screenings. Both experiences have been great! It's been a while but I recall good service and snacks. The theatre itself is mainly for films, but there is a small stage as well for live shows. The theatre feels large and seats over 300 people with good views.

The previous reviews are years old. This place has been renovated and brought back to its former…read moreglory, with all the modern updates. High calibre acts are being brought in and some Canadian legends have played and will be playing here. It's a top notch place.

i've been going to this movie theatre for had a problem. the attendant who scanned my ticket did…read morenot clearly say which theatre I was going to. This is important because I was going to IMAX 3-D and he forgot or just didn't know that he needed to give me my glasses. I had approached a different attendant and he gave me my glasses and returned just before the movie had started. The experience was great up until the last 10 minutes of the movie when the lights came on destroying the experience. it sounds like they have employees they have working their currently do not live up to the excellent service they have been providing for the past several years. .

This location contains a good number of regular theaters, and an IMAX. The place is nice inside…read morebut it's starting to feel a bit old. The lobby area where you enter from outside seems far too small, so when you arrive on a Friday night for a popular movie premiere, it's crazy packed. I think with a bit of a floor layout redesign and freshening up, it will feel good again.

This place is great. It's a small, cozy theatre -- there couldn't have been more than fifteen…read morepeople in the theatre with us -- and the price is right. The popcorn is fresher than the large chain theatres. The movies are not always the latest, but they're not old re-runs, either. The seats are comfy and it's nice to sit in such a small, private room while watching the big screen. It's worth going there if only for the novelty!

Great Little Cinema! Been going for years, cheap, great…read morefood, super friendly staff and newly renovated with beautiful carpets, AC/Heating etc!

Great price for seniors. Very comfortable seating. I recommend this…read moretheatre to my friends.

A gem in downtown Burlington. Lots of film options, comfortable seats and fresh popcorn! Very good…read moremovie experience