James Sutton

Review of Showtime

Great movie theater and the most convenient IMAX i...

Great movie theater and the most convenient IMAX in the East Bay (your next option is Metreon in SF I believe). Since movies (and movie food) has gotten so expensive, Ive become particular in what movies I will pay to see and I almost always see them in IMAX. Very clear/easy to figure out what is playing in IMAX and IMAX 3D if you just search on Google, Fandango, or the theater's website. Food is overpriced, but not anymore so than other theaters. Note that's how they make their money, their margins are RAZOR thin on the movie tickets themselves (that money goes to the studio), so they have to charge a ton for movie food just to keep the place open. If you don't like the food prices, DONT BUY ANY FOOD! You can easily get some of your own food into this place, just put some candy and a soda/water in your pocket or purse, no big deal. (If you just HAVE to have that popcorn, you need to be ok with paying for it. I love movie theater popcorn, but not for $5-8.) Friendly staff and clean (for a movie theater). Overall great experience!!