For a movie buff such as myself, this wasn't really any different from any other movie theater I could have sat in. It was the same experience as the budget theater I so love to go to. Granted a sharply dressed employee did enter the theater right before the movie started to pick up a microphone and introduce the show, but it's not as if I didn't already know what movie I just paid an extra amenities fee to see. Well, I guess the seats were comfortable. Yes, the seats are very comfortable--but not more so than any other theater seats! I didn't care much for the Rooftop bar either. It was too pricey and drinks weren't even mixed to taste (and I do know my drinks). I wasn't very impressed with the restaurant. Again everything was too pricey and the food didn't live up to the menu descriptions--this is in fact chicken, yes. Is it flaky and moist? No. Tossed over a mouth watering bed of exotic wild rice? Exotic it may be, but dry it is as well. I think this place is trying a little too hard. It's trying very hard actually. Movie, dinner AND drinks in ONE place?! Movie goers already feel a pinch in the wallet considering the current price of a movie ticket...why do you need to pay MORE to see movies you can see anywhere, pay MORE to eat food that's not that great, and pay MORE to stand up on a rooftop sipping on the only drink of the night (because that's all you can afford after dinner and a movie) and look over the...parking lot. I think this place screams snotty and exclusive. So what if it's the premiere theater experience of its kind. It's not as if you can't have a great dinner, drive a little to the movie theater, then drive a little bit more to grab a drink or two. They play crappy movies at this theater too. Indie movies can be shit too you know. Well, you important people can enjoy that experience. I am fine just studying in the cafe from time to time and sipping on Peet's coffee (fine San Francisco brew--the only thing worth the money here). And that's only because I live in the Hilldale area and only because they have free wireless.
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