Great location, friendly staff, and the screens and seats were comfortably large, exactly what…read moreyou'd want from a movie theater. I'd seen enough hype about the chocolate popcorn to finally try it myself. It was well-balanced and the portion was massive. My company and I barely made a dent in a medium. That said, if you're a classic butter popcorn person, this probably won't convert you. Overall, a solid experience. Would recommend.

While SIFF is an amazing theater with one of the largest screens and supports 70mm film, some other…read moretheaters feel better at times. Tickets are about $20, concessions are expensive as with all theaters, but they are really lax on bag checks so on my visit, I saw a lot of outside food and drinks. SIFF is pretty popular for their chocolate popcorn which some people come solely for. It's a nice chocolate covered popcorn but I'd say overhyped. However, to accompany a movie? Pretty solid pairing. On the other hand, very disappointed that they turn off their fountain machine towards the end of the movie so that no one can refill their drinks. Fountain sodas are cheap and the cups are expensive, so penny pinching on that margin is sad. Regardless, it's a good experience and I'd definitely opt to not purchase concessions next time if anything.

If I lived in Seattle I would be frequenting this Regal theater!…read more I moved from the Boise Idaho area to Puyallup, WA at the beginning of the year and one thing I had been missing from my time in Boise was seeing movies in 4DX! if you don't know what that is, it's an intense and thrilling amusement park style movie format with seats that move like a ride, and special effects like scents, water, flashing lights that happen throughout the movie! It's my favorite cinema experience and worth every penny but sadly Washington state only has this format at this theater an hour away from me. Me and my cousins were having a girls day in Seattle though and I suggested we see the new Michael Jackson movie in 4DX- it was incredible! I will return whenever possible to see a film in 4DX!

My transaction history with Regal: 2025 - $1,461.55…read more2024 - $815.93 2023 - $567.56 Been only going more and more! Best theater in Seattle for movies! Recliner seats, bar, all that is typical! Get the unlimited pass or go on Tuesdays for affordable viewing pleasures!

A good theater in a good location. In the heart of downtown, so shows in the later evening allow…read moreyou get street parking. I've been going to this place for many years, and even signed up for the rewards a few years ago, and it's one that actually pays off with many perks and benefits It's clean, well lit in main area, comfortable seats, and pretty good sound. They do have the classic snack bar concessions where all your snacking and food desires will be handled. I will continue to visit this AMC when reason allows, although I'll admit travel doesn't always provide me the time.

An older location for sure. We walked here and took Uber…read moreafter. Inside a mall on the top floor. We took the elevators up as some escalators were out of order. I've been here many times over the years and my most recent visit it looks exactly the same. Seats could be comfier and wish they had recliners but definitely aren't the worst. Staff were nice. Popcorn was tasty. Butter station was clean. The sound and screen quality was good. Overall we had a great time. We saw Exit 8 here on my birthday night and it was an amazing movie! Thank you AMC :)

I am rooting for this movie theater. In its glory days the front windows weren't smashed and the…read morecardboard boxes weren't left in the front entrance with urine stains and needle caps. Even during the homeless days with the Capitol Hill and U District tweens with patchwork jackets and dogs mobbing around in packs this theatre was in good condition. I have over 20 years of memories coming here watching indie movies like Pirana, docuseries to Siff films. I also watched plenty of blockbuster films. My fondest memory is the smell of the popcorn that fills the front space. It is so distinct and the melted butter and grease on my fingers rubbed on my movie ticket is nostalgic. I love the indie vibe of the workers. It was a polite Seattle cool, depending on the era a little emo and punk, with some grunge. The attitude was very U District. I hope this theatre can raise the funds to fix itself up. It is one of my favorites and I hope it doesn't get boarded up. It still has so much life left.

I looked into other reviews prior to going to the Varsity Theatre but it seemed like people were…read moreeither raving or hating on it. At this point it felt like it's mostly dependent on personal preference so I decided to go in and find out. I thought the place is decent. The biggest attraction is that tickets are probably the cheapest in the area. Regular ticket price is around $16 for Seattle but it's $10 at Varsity (as of December 2023). And you get a dollar off if you're a student. Also you don't even have to buy the student tickets in person because you could just order them online (other places like AMC downtown, you have to go in person). I made sure to bring my student ID in case if they want to check, but it was never checked onsite. I think it's a little more shabby than AMC and other more commercial theaters, but it does its job. The movie started on time and there were no issue throughout the movie. I wish they could just shut off the ads before the screen turns on at starting time because you're facing a blue screen that shows nothing while the ad is blasting. On the other hand, I liked that there aren't that many previews to watch through to get to the actual movie I came to see. The bathroom is two flights up the stairs from the ground floor. It's well kept and smells ok, but they probably have to check the toilet paper inventory more often. By the time I went in, there were no toilet paper left at all so I didn't forget to inform the staff that before leaving. The staff was polite and accepted my remarks in good spirit.

I am doing an update on my review as I went back here to watch another movie here a few weeks ago…read more I have to say I remain impressed with their programming choices and adore the theater all the way around. I wanted to drop a few pictures from my last visit as my very first visit a few months ago I didn't take any pictures. Anyway, it's a great place and I am so thankful it's in the Seattle and isn't that bad of a drive for me since I'm in the area.

Steak was excellent and I really liked to grilled veggies too. Price was fair. Service good to…read morefair. Will go again.

Come for the nostalgia, stay for my questionable choreography…read more If my life were a movie, the montage of me being happy would be filmed exclusively at Central Cinema. This place is the ultimate antidote to the 'daily grind' of being a functioning adult. I recently went to the 80s Singalong and, let's just say, the house was so packed and the vibes so high that I found myself on stage giving a performance that nobody asked for but everyone deserved. The food is made from scratch (and tastes like it), and you can order it via QR code without ever having to pause your high-note attempts. Pro tip: Parking in this residential pocket is a competitive sport--bring your friends in one car so you have witnesses when you finally find a spot three blocks away. 10/10, would lose my voice here again.

The vibe is so cool, it elevates the movie-watching experience! I had a glass of wine which was…read moredelivered promptly and was yummy! They have a menu of snack options in addition to the drinks

This is my favorite Movie Theater in the whole State of Washington!!…read moreThere is no other theater, no other IMAX that compares to it at all! The screen is from ceiling to floor, and then some! It is absolutely huge! The stadium seating combined with the colossus of a screen means that there is not a bad seat in the house! The sound is impeccable and very immersive! Very loud yet well tuned! It will have great sound on both low range and high range frequencies. It is a nonprofit which gives you a little more warm fuzzies that the reasonable cost of your ticket is going back to the community. There are the standard modern concessions, with good popcorn, and also a variety of local beers, wines, and ciders!! Concessions are actually pretty affordably priced compared to other modern day theaters! Best place to see your event movie of the year! Some of the best movies I have seen here were Oppenheimer, 1917, Avengers Endgame, and Star Wars Episode 9. (Somehow, Palpatine returned... terrible movie, but at least the picture and sound were immaculate). Cheers!

My family and I had been looking forward to seeing The Odyssey for weeks. Tickets were sold out…read moreeverywhere, so we were incredibly excited when we finally got them. Unfortunately, the experience was one of the worst I've ever had at a theater. The seating is unbelievably cramped. If you're over 5 feet tall, prepare to be uncomfortable for the entire movie. The seats are small, hard, stiff, and offer virtually no legroom. Sitting through a three-hour film felt unbearable. What concerned me even more was how the auditorium is laid out. Once everyone is seated, you're essentially trapped. There are no aisles running through the seating sections, making it extremely difficult for people to get in or out without disrupting entire rows. It genuinely made me wonder what would happen in the event of an emergency evacuation. The concessions didn't make up for it either. The popcorn was stale, and the overall concession experience was disappointing. To make matters worse, seating is first come, first served, so if you want decent seats, you'll need to arrive at least an hour early despite already having purchased tickets. This theater completely overshadowed what should have been an incredible film experience. I would not return, and I would strongly recommend seeing a long movie somewhere with comfortable seating and a better auditorium layout.

We had a good time here. It was very clean and comfortable feeling. The seats are an older type,…read morebut they are comfortable and you have decent leg room. Unfortunately, when we arrived the theater was almost completely full (even though it was still about 20 minutes to show time) and we had to sit in the second row from the screen. We were still able to see okay but it was a bit annoying. We would make sure to get there earlier next time. The bathroom was nice and clean. The concessions are priced lower than a typical theater. And you are still getting a lot of food. All the staff was very friendly and helpful.

SIFF Uptown does not value customer service. I have to say these are the most uninviting,…read morefrequently rude employees I've come across- people that seem to hate their jobs and the customers that pay their wages. That said, I do love the one screen theater. I love that I can walk in and sit wherever I want. SIFF continues to offer a wide variety of interesting movies and doesn't waste my time with endless ads and previews.

Nice, cozy, intimate "off broadway " (literally) theatre. Great place to see a small play or show…read more There are many good restaurant and bar options nearby. Staff and volunteers at the magic show I attended were exceptional. This would be a great place for a date night, or night out with friends.

It is no surprise for readers that every square inch of land and building on the West Coast is…read moreunder fierce economic pressure to level up to a higher rent or price. The arts, including performing arts, need space to make their work, and telecommuting is not a substitute. Examples are theater and dance performance. They need weeks, months, even longer, in person, as a group, in a heated space where jumping and pacing is not going to destroy their feet and bodies on up. This is one. Thankfully it is part of Seattle Central Community College, an institution who can resist the pressure to tear it down for apartments, condos or tech workspace, and play the long game of cultural evolution. It's back-to-back down Harvard with the Egyptian - that cinema space has found a home with SIFF. The Erickson rents their space to other performers and I saw my friends' performance there. The area is a parking nightmare weekends, but there is a paid parking garage at Harvard and Pine. Regular Seattleites probably know all the South Capital Hill parking angles better than I do! Of course the area weekends has many options for before and after a show. The theater itself has a respectable lobby. The house has comfortable seats and is small, intimate, with no sightline or sound issues. The lobby has a few couches and a bar. The two large restrooms are for everyone. Everything is neat and clean midscale. The sound is good. The stage has a good floor, but I don't think they have linoleum. There is really no fly space and no side stage area. The stage is not small, but it is smaller than the Meany and Paramount. All in all, the space hosted a great guest performance in a great active nightlife location, and in a comfortable, clean, and audience-friendly space. They have their own calendar on their website covering home and guest performances here and in another of their halls: https://theatres.seattlecentral.edu/event-calendar