We purchased this item to add a touch of authenticity to our home theater.  Not only does is it eye appealing as an additional "accent", it operates perfectly and as we would expect.  Since receiving it, we've used it numerous times to family movie nights.  Great buy!  

Pros: Great value, operates as expected, easy to clean, looks great.
Cons: It could be slightly larger.  Without a scoop of some kind it's difficult to get all the popcorn out without worrying about burning your hand.