David Wilson

Review of Eau Claire Cineplex

I'm conflicted about this theatre. I both love it ...

I'm conflicted about this theatre. I both love it and loathe it at the same time.

Starting with negatives: As is standard for theatres these days, this place also has overpriced snacks and no refills for a fountain drink. The seats are brutal and get super uncomfortable after an hour. Although my biggest pet peeve is the pre-movie display - full on annoying advertisements from your favourite chain fast-food and car dealers. On one specific occasion, my movie was set to start at 9:30 however only actually started at 9:50, because they were running commercials. The other theatres I've been to don't run nearly as many ads.

All that aside, positive include: Location is great for all of us living downtown. The mall is a bit of a dump but this place seems to keep the lights on. This location is always less crowded than any other and I've never been in a sold out showing. I also see quiet a few special showings here that the other theatres tend to skip, including recently seeing the three extended Lord of the Rings films, which was a fantastic experience barring sitting in the dreadful seats for four hours.

Overall, this theatre is good. Not great, not bad. I hope they don't succumb to closing like the many other stores within the Eau Claire Mall