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Amherst Cinema
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17 reviews for Amherst Cinema
17 reviews in English
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Review from Courtney R.
Shutesbury, MA
3/23/2012
Thank Goodness for Amherst Cinema. Classy, clean and sophisticated. Great film selection, always. Fresh popcorn with lots of goodies to sprinkle on top, too! One word: Yay!
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Review from Donna A.
Amherst, MA
2/1/2012
I love this theater, and just saw "The Artist" with fresh popped corn and lots of real butter ( a guilty pleasure). My only complaint has to do with the seating. There just is not a whole lot of leg room, and at 5'7" with very long legs, I spent a lot of time shifting.
I just wish that whomever designed the screening rooms took that into consideration. I am not the only person who has complained of it.
But it is what it is. So I heartily recommend that if you have long legs, or are a large person, to sit in the first row (there is ample room there, but your neck will probably ache in exchange) or the row of seats before the break of another set of seats.
Customer service was great! Love to see a smiling face when I plop down my hard earned cash! -
Review from Greg B.
Amherst, MA
2/12/2012
This is a great place for a date night. My wife and i saw "The Artist" last night in the main theater, and the first thing we both realized was the age of the audience. Grown-ups filled the place. No talking teens, no over the top glow of text replies during the movie, and everyone one was there to enjoy the movie. I had a great XPA beer and my wife had a nice glass of Cab. What a treat it is to relax with a drink have incredible popcorn (no butter needed) and enjoy a wonderful movie. I will return for quality movies in a wonderful place.
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Review from Terra N.
Northampton, MA
8/6/2011
I really enjoy this cinema and the fact that it is non-profit and I totally support that!
I do feel sorry for their employees because they probably don't get paid well, because well you've guessed it. Pleasant Street Theater is way up their in customer service but there shouldn't be such things as customer service at a non-profit. Paradoxical.
The better selections usually end up at this bigger, newer theater. I saw Exit Through the gift Shop twice here and the first time the end of the film ended up cutting up all weird so I didn't get the ending.
I like that I can have coffee and a vegan cookie with a nice film. And I appreciate their events they hold including a showcasing of a certain film maker or student work. -
Review from Dhruv K.
San Francisco, CA
12/18/2011
Very cute and clean movie theater in Amherst Center. It usually shows independent/artsy movies. If you're a movie snob, this is your place.
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Review from Andrea B.
8/29/2011
Amherst Cinema is a fairly small and cozy independent movie theater, and I love it. I went here several times last January to see movies that weren't playing anywhere else in the area. The seats are extremely comfortable and the desserts that they sell are tasty. The only frustrating part of coming here is finding parking, so after the hassle that I encountered with the first time, I just took the bus every time after that so I wouldn't have to deal with it. Problem solved!
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Review from Azad A.
Easthampton, MA
1/29/2011
This is definitely my favorite cinema in town! It's very sleek & modern, but not sterile. The film selection is always great & especially good around Oscar time since they, along with their companion theater (Pleasant Street), have most of the nominees for best film. And the prices are really reasonable, about $7 for a student and $8 w/out a student ID (for matinee shows). They also have a great snack bar!
The theaters themselves are small so it's best to get there early to buy your tickets. I've been there about 25 minutes in advance and had them call out 'SOLD OUT' as soon as I got through the door. So if you really want to catch a certain flick, I recommend getting there in advance and them roaming around the town after you have your tickets in hand. But it's worth the wait, plus you can always grab a bite to eat at one of Amherst's yummy restaurants. -
Review from Madeleine H.
Northampton, MA
3/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I have so much love for this place. It's brighter and larger than its sister in Northampton, but still has cream of the crop movies at decent prices that you wouldn't see anywhere else. Also, they have the best concessions anywhere! Flavored salts for my popcorn, vegan brownies AND italian sodas? Yes please!
They also have baby-friendly shows. I'm not a parent, nor do I wish to become one anytime soon, but I've sat in enough theatres with screaming children to appreciate this move on their part (and also know in advance which screenings to avoid!).
One minor complaint? Parking is a bitch. But I've parked in the adjacent bank lot after hours with no trouble.
Don't waste your time elsewhere, except maybe Pleasant Street. This is as good as it gets. -
Review from Darci C.
Sunderland, MA
3/7/2011
This authentic little theater is tucked behind Amherst Coffee and Bank of America and definitely easy to miss. It gets my 5++ star review. This establishment screams, "I'm the best" and is certainly a flagship experience of downtown. Once you visit Amherst Cinema, it will be difficult to go back to the big-box theaters. The popcorn and soda are freakin awesome and certainly one of the many things we love about this place.
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Review from Baer T.
Amherst, MA
1/9/2008
Bright lights, big city /
chocolates, comfy tushy /
Jean Renoir is happy. -
Review from Zara W.
Amherst, MA
11/30/2011
Great movies, great crowd, and I can drink a glass of wine while watching outstanding films. Perfect!
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Review from kris a.
Brighton, MA
7/22/2009
I've always dreamed of building my own movie theater - and somehow those bastards over at the Amherst Cinema snuck into my dreams and stole my ideas.
Seriously, a very nice theater, very modern with a classic art deco touch. Incredibly comfortable seats, great tickets prices, stadium seating, and real butter on the popcorn. Can't beat that.
The only downside in my opinion is that I can't see ALL movies in this theater, because it only shows the more indie stuff.
Hell, I would recommend seeing a movie here even if it's not something that interests you, the theater is THAT nice. -
Review from Yedi G.
Amherst, MA
12/8/2011
What would I do without Amherst Cinema? I finally had to get a membership last year because I realized how essential a service it is to me. Also, they get points for continuing to improve. When it became clear their initial layout wasn't working, they changed it to make it more efficient. Love being able to purchase tix ahead, bring in my scannable receipt, and skip the line. Great food and drinks, too.
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Review from gwen a.
Brooklyn, NY
12/2/2007
This is a theatre done correctly, with screens whose girth will not abandon you in a too-widescreen projection pulling your eyes and head and reactions across the room, reasonable ticket prices, serving healthy snacks (including goat's milk yogurt and offering nutritional yeast for vegans' popcorn) alongside mandatory snow caps and the like, and offering truly choice films and events. Memberships for devotees are far from what you'd expect in price (cheaper, that is), and students receive discounts. Tucked behind Amhersts' main streets' storefronts, the theatre is modest, and understated, elegant and comfortable, truly enriching the community as it brings a life, crowds, and energy to Amherst that is not limited to the college population.
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Review from Aviva S.
New Haven, CT
5/15/2010
The film selection is great, and I can even deal with the smaller screens (though I do enjoy the big screen of a multi-plex) - only problem is that the space between the rows of seats is very tight. I'm only 5'7" and my knees were crushed into the seat in front of me, and when the theater is full (which is common since the movies are great and the individual theaters are small) it's tricky business to cross your legs without kicking someone - and forget having a place to put your coat.
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Review from Jenny N.
12/31/2006
Brand new non-profit theatre showing hot indie films--I love it! Having grown up in this area, it's good to see the town taking on such an ambitious new project to revive the old Amherst Cinema. The tickets are reasonably priced around $6-8. You can also purchase them online, or get annual membership if you're a real movie lover. The seating is awesome (but doesn't recline). I saw "Babel" here and it was a great experience--they didn't even show those stupid commercials! And I must say, the concession stand is a real stunner--fresh popcorn with real butter, Pocky, homemade ice cream sandwiches, pastries, etc.... I'm in love.
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Review from Theo B.
Amherst, MA
7/26/2010
Art films in a classy clean place with nice coffee and treats. What a great idea. It's all good with another shot of great. Love this place.
