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I initially thought the reserved seating ticketing was kind of pointless, but I guess it makes the whole movie-going experience a bit more formal. Also, it's nice to know that you don't have to show up at the theater extra early to find good seats or even to get tickets for that matter. The area around the theater also has some good restaurants and Amoeba music store so you have something to do either before/after movie-viewing. Though the tickets are a bit pricey, Arclight offers a unique experience for the average movie-goer. more

I love this theatre... like the reviewers say, for a couple extra dollars you have your seat guaranteed. The restaurant on the premises serves good food (try the burgers) and decently priced wine. Let the servers know what time your movie starts, and they'll make sure you're in on time. BUT, make sure you get to the theatre on time. Tickets ARE NOT SOLD after 5 minutes, as I learned last time I was there. They really won't let you in, even if they have tickets. Pros: Theatre size, sound, seating Cons: Price, timing, location more

The theater experience is the best in LA. At first I hated to have to reserve seating - it not only grew on me but I love it!!! I was beaing cheap at first and said it was to expensive, but for only a couple of dollars more than the average theater you get big, clean theaters with great screen view, no sound bleeding, very clean bathrooms. Very rarely any screaming kids - thanks to the pricing policy. Adults going to the theater and having a great time. Top notch movie expereince every time (except when they run out of my caramel corn). Did I mention: I love the caramel corn made fresh there - sometimes it is warm! I know about 10 people working there, they are nice guys. But some of the people who work there need some customer service training. I found the management to be almost robotic in responding to a customer service complaint I had with one oif their ticket agents. The theater outweighs the iffy customer service. It is my personal nieghborhood theater. Oh yeah, they have the best member points program. Easy to accumlate points on purchases throughout the complex, including the gift shop and snack bar. Free tickets and free snackbar goodies!!! Pros: The best theater in LA !!! Cons: Service is iffy... more

Way better than The Grove. Audiences behave like grown ups. There is also an AMAZING vintage furnature store, THE JUNK MARKET, a block North (walking distace) on Selma. Hollywood is finally a place you can walk. I recommend, buying your tickets early and stopping by The Junk Market. Youll feel like you are in New York! Pros: It is ALL good Cons: none more

This is definitely my theater of choice. Whenever I am aaked by a date where I want to go to see a movie, I ALWAYS pick this place. The seating is awesome. Always clean, staff is great, and the cafe is a great spot to catch a bit to eat. Plus, it's within walking distance of my favorite restaurant, Magnolia, and my favorite club, Boulevard3. So, I can leave the car here after the movie and catch a bite to eat or go crazy dancing. It's perfect! Pros: Sleek, clean, cool, cozy, upscale Cons: ??? more

Good luck getting in and out of the parking lot in a reasonable amount of time on a Saturday night. Still, Arclight is the best theater in town, with clean theaters, a bar upstairs, and a very decent restaurant on the first level. I have to make mention of the restaurant as it's something very special. When you first sit down, your waiter asks what time your film is. Since you have reserved seats, you can eat right up until a few minutes before your screening, and the food is very good! I love this place! Pros: best theater in town Cons: $14 tickets, parking lot is extremely crowded more

Really, it's the best place to see a movie in LA. The reserved seating makes the higher price worth it, the cafe is decent and usually you can get a seat even if it's a busy Friday, people that come here don't talk as much during the movie (although I've noticed more of this lately, it's not your living room, people!) and the caramel corn is truly divine. The only thing is somehow I always manage to pick the very slowest concessions line... Pros: Assigned seating, great location, ample parking, movie selection, membership benefits Cons: Concession lines, more expensive (but worth it!) more

My favorite theater. It is expensive, but with your free membership you are constantly accruing points that result in free movie tickets or snacks. They have exclusive showings, offer movies where adults 21 and over can enjoy cocktails. You get to pick your seats, validated parking and great movie choices and times. Because they have a restaurant and bar you dont even mind waiting for the next movie time if you arrived too late. By far, the best theater and well worth the $11 ticket. Pros: You choose seats, free membership, exclusive viewings Cons: pricey ticket but worth it. more

simply the best. most comfortable, easiest, best atmosphere. other theaters have different charm, but arclight is the best. Pros: accrue points, shop, eat drink Cons: ??? can't think of any. it's in hollywood and I live downtown? more

The Archlight is a really great movie theater experience. For a couple of bucks more than a movie at a theater chain, you can experience the Arclight. There's a bar in the theater. There's the Cinerama dome. The theaters themselves are huge and modern and great. You get an assigned seat in a theater designed for comfort and maximum enjoyment. I probably wouldn't come her for just any movie, but for something special, it's worth every cent. Convenient, safe parking is attached to the theater complex. With theater validation, you pay a paltry $2 for 4 hours. I've come here with co-workers several times over the past few years and haven't had a bad experience yet. Pros: A fun overall experience more

i could go to the local AMC or Edwards, but all the high school kids get so roudy and rude. Here at the Arclight i'll pay an extra $4 per person for a much more quiet, curtious crowd. The seats are not leather like The Bridge, but still comfortable. I never had a problem w/ screen or sound quality either. Getting your parking ticket validated can be a battle. try to find other areas to have your ticket validated other than the front door, where it can take 5 minutes to validate. You have amoeba records and the borders across the street (location, location, location). So go here if you're willing to pay an extra $4 a head for the convenience and comfort. Other than that, i can live w/ AMC and Edwards. Pros: Assigned seating, location, seating/sound Cons: parking validation more

There are few differences in the Archlight from any other stadium theatre. 1>ticket prices are MUCH higher. 2>parking is expensive and difficult. 3>they serve alcohol and patrons are intoxicated. 4> They force you to show your ticket a minimum of 4 times, twice after you already get in the theatre. Try it with an armload of refreshments! 5>reserved seating only allows for many many inconsiderate people to come in after the movie has started. 6>Whats with the stupid announcements made from the floor, that you CANNOT hear, of someone welcoming you to the theatre??? 7>you can go to any other stadium theatre and get matinee pricing as well as a better, less arrogant, atmosphere. Pros: big screens Cons: attitude, prices, difficult parking more

This place is run with arrogance and ignorance. A higher class of patrons, no way. Just the same annoying people paying more. I've had to leave early more often than not because someone was kicking the back of my seat, and the staff does not look out for this. The "best popcorn in LA" was mostly broken pieces and unpopped kernels last time I was there. Carmelcorn? $3 for Cracker Jacks! Sausage Baguettes? A Hot Dog by any other name... The pre-show announcements are either unnecessarily verbose, pathetic attempts to be funny, or just plain awkward. The seats are feel like upholstered rocks, wider but not cushy. Have you ever actually tried to get a live person on the phone there? This is just a decent multiplex trying to be percieved as a premium experience, but they are not willing or capable enough to actually make it the best. Pros: No Commercials, Wider Seats, Big Screens Cons: Ugly Slides, Hard Seats, Lackluster Atmosphere more

Amoeba Records across the street! This is a great way to spend a day/evening. Every November, AFI Fest takes over the Arclight, giving you a chance to catch some new releases (saw the 'Fog of War' and 'Man on the Train' there- we got response cards to fill out). The Dome is fine, but I admit I dig the black boxes AND the enforcement of the no-cell phone/no talking rule. When you pay that kind of money, you shouldn't have to put up with that crap, sez I. It's also not far from the subway station at Hollywood/Vine. Pros: sound, visual, 'membership', 3 hours free park more

Arclight is more than a theater, it is a shrine to humanity! The viewing experience in unrivaled (all theaters exceed THX sight and sound certification), the staff is friendly and helpfull, and they even have a restraunt/cafe/bar to catch a meal before your film. The reserved seating could be considered annoying at times, at least untill you stroll into a sold out 9:00 pm movie a few minutes before it starts and are kindly shown to your seats by a helpfull usher! Pros: Reserved Seating, BEST VIEWING, Helpfull Staff! Cons: Great Concesions, CAFE AND BAR more

The Arclight is a great theater - big, comfortable seats, huge screens, good sound - everything you could ask for. It is a little of a hassle to get to since Hollywood traffic really sucks at night - but if you're in the area - it's worth a visit. The tickets are a little expensive. more

The best theater in LA maybe USA....simply put....I love Arclight!!! Pros: seating, ambience, parking Cons: expensive more

Arclight is terrific. They charge a fair amount of bucks, but not THAT much more than regular movies on a Sat night, so if it is a perfect experience go for it. The dome is cool, but only for more expansive or action movies. Also the dome is too loud. I don't know if it was just the movie we saw (Hero) but it was so loud it hurt sometimes. I attribute this to the dome's acoustics. Gift shop, exhibits, staff are all great. Pros: seating, ambience, customer service Cons: , dome has drawbacks more

Okay, the Arclight is flawless, but they know it, and they make you pay for it. Pricey, pricey, pricey. Pros: Sound, Picture, Selection more

If you love movies, and the typical movie-going crowds really annoy you with their late-coming, candy wrapper-rattling, talking back to the screen, cell phone-ringing behavior, then try the ArcLight. I will no longer go anywhere else in LA to see a movie (except art theatres). Latecomers are barred from entering the movie after it has started, ushers stay in the theater for a few minutes after the movie starts to check the sound and picture quality and to make sure the crowd doesn't get rowdy, there's a strict policy on not allowing children to R-rated performances, you get super comfortable assigned seats. The employees are actually intelligent movie-lovers themselves (not bored 16 year olds goofing off while making minimum wage) The bathrooms are always immaculate, the concessions are reasonably priced, there are 4 hours of free parking, and Amoeba is right next door. It is SO worth the 14 dollars. Pros: well-behaved crowds, great employees, awesome sound more