Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

After sifting through many movie theatre reviews we chose the Sundance Kabuki Cinema in Japantown mostly because it gave us the choice to choose our seats online while we purchased our tickets. The reviews were great so we hopped on the bus and headed over for our 10:15p.m. showing of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The reason choosing our own seats was so important was because of the massive lines we wanted to avoid from all the crazy Harry Potter mania. It was a good choice because it was nice to sit and relax with some hot Peet's Coffee in the comfortable seating area right outside our theater instead of freezing our butts off waiting in lines that extended around an entire theater building. The seats were comfy and roomy (almost too comfy), the popcorn smelled amazing, there was a restaurant (which was closed at the time), the crowd was young, and the movie was awesome! We definitely will be coming back to this theater for our next movie. more

Probably the best movie theater experience I will ever have. Never has going to a cinema felt so classy and entertaining. Everybody likes dressing up when they go and having a few glasses of wine while watching their favorite movies. I can't think of a better way to spend time at the movies. And the overall decor just adds to a completely different theater-going experience. So the experience is wonderful.. You don't feel like you're in a trashy cinema with popcorn all over the floor and sticky seats (ugh!) I suppose the only drawback is that the prices can be expensive. But this ironic revelation strikes you and you have to remind yourself that this is a movie theater, nothing's ever going to be cheap! Now I'm just waiting for the miraculous one day I'm waiting in line to buy a glass of red and I run into Mr. Redford himself. more

It had been years since I had stepped foot inside the Kabuki. I was happy it had been updated w/ potted bamboo in the lobby, current food options & a bar that adds to it's Japanese theme. The food kiosk served Pete's coffee(happiness in a cup)w/ latte or mocha options. There is also a balcony bistro(2nd floor) where food can be taken into the balcont of Cinema #1 .)Of course, popcorn & snacks, along w/ movies run in foreign tongues.(I would watch Willy Wonka in Farsi) Also, Sundance films & documentaries. The theatre chairs are comfortable and you dont feel crowded. Guess I will be checking their times more often! Pros: public transportation stops near it Cons: lots of homeless in the area more

I am going to start seeing all my movies at the Kabuki!\r Awesome things:\r 1) It's a really nice quality theater.\r 2) You reserve your seats in advance so you don't have to get there super early to get a good seat.\r 3) They have really high quality food, and even better, booze, that you can purchase and bring inside.\r 4) In between seats they have a table to put your stuff on.\r 5) Seats are super comfy. Pros: Alcohol, reserved seats, nice chairs more

I was sad when Honu's in Buchanan Mall closed earlier this year, but excited to discover that former owner Pat DaSilva-Fong now manages Sundance Ki... more

I always like going to that place. It's big and they have a nice bar where you can have a couple drinks before the show. The movie selection is good also. They even show foreign movies on certain days. \r The best thing that I like about that place is that it's never as crowded as the theatres in downtown. more

The newly renovated Kabuki theater is very clean. They have put in comfortable seats and have tables in between to rest your soda, wine glass and/or snacks. It is a bonus that you can reserve your seats in the theater. They carry more non-mainstream movies and as a result a few of the theaters are very small so you need to plan ahead and reserve your seat. Pros: Clean, comfortable seats, can grab a glass of wine, reserved seating Cons: A few of the theaters are small more

I've been to Kabuki several times - it's just like one of your new modern movie theatres - over-priced refreshments, standard movie seating, large amphitheatres. It does the job, and I appreciated that the bathroom was clean. Not as large as the Metreon theatres, so the size is more digestable. I was happy to see a free preview of The Fountain which, by the way, there is no need to see. Pros: Centrally Located Cons: Sound was very loud more