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January 2024 by Sc T.
As locals we've been through many trials with River Village Cinema. The air conditioning was out for two years, then the plumbing left a sewer smell that was so bad you could not stay if your theater was near it, let alone buy food.Today was yet another problem. The theater was freezing. The employee said the HVAC did not work at all anymore so it could not be heated or cooled. With 40 degree nights, you know how cold it was inside. People left.It's hard not to want to support the theater, but it is criminal to sell tickets to people with the conditions as they are now. To make matters worse, all emergency lighting was out. It was pitch black and you could not see enough to find a seat let alone find the exit. Had there been an emergency or a loss of power it could have been very dangerous.I'm sorry, but they really don't deserve the support of the hood.
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December 2023 by Lydia S.
Love this movie theater has always made it so final for myself and family to come and enjoy movies especially the summer to keep the prices low the popcorn is always delicious. Come and enjoy with your family.
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December 2023 by Danielle Barlow
Good theater but if you're looking for those big comfy chairs, they don't have them
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December 2023 by Henry W.
This is the worst theater I have ever been to. The entire building is filthy and needed to be renovated 2 decades ago. Chairs and walls seem to have a permanent grime to them, and the bathrooms are about the worst I've ever seen. If the vibe was just a bit gross I wouldn't care that much, but multiple times my movie going experience has been ruined by coming here. One of the screens has a huge hexagonal shaped tear that has just been stapled back into place which as you can imagine is super distracting. Half the time the speakers aren't configured correctly so you literally can't hear what's happening because of the music in the film being too loud or sometimes the music is turned all the way down and you're left with the awkwardness of a film that has its soundtrack barely audible. The lights have been left on while the movie has been playing multiple times and I've even had the wrong movie be played. Tickets are cheap so it gets 2 stars, but if you care about the movie you're going to see, don't come here.
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December 2023 by Jillyb84
Special thanks to Guadalupe, Liliana and Ari for their awesome service! Popcorn was the bomb and nachos too! Thanks so much!!
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November 2023 by Sasha S
My first and last time coming to this cinema.My children both got pretzels they were burnt and dry, they couldn't be eaten, the popcorn timer should be adjusted with less time since everything comes out a bit burnt as well.I didn't mind the pretzels nor the popcorn, but what I did mind was that not one employee came to monitor the movie room to assure everything was okay.The lights were left ON once the movie started someone had to get up and go tell the employees that's when the lights turned off.I couldn't enjoy my movie because of a whole row of teenagers disturbing the film sitting behind me and my family they were saying we're going to be loud the whole time, they were throwing popcorn at us, I think they brought some of those TNT Pop-its, because it was a lot of loud popping everybody in the theater got up and turned around. It sounded almost like a BB gun.I had to turn around and tell the kids if they don't keep it down going to report them. I want to enjoy a movie with my family. I have not been to a theater or cinema since COVID and I am an absolute unsatisfied customer, but it's okay because I'll never be returning.There was absolutely NO ventilation in the movie room it smelled really REALLY bad. There was absolutely no AC.I entered the bathroom it was a total disaster there was no paper napkins, there was two teenage kids in the big restroom who knows what they were doing in. I had to hurry my daughter so we can get out of there. The toilets was in critical condition meanwhile all the employees were playing UNO.This is the worst experience I've ever had, Yes, The tickets are a no-brainer it's a good deal, but I rather drive further and get a good experience and fresh clean air with security available to monitor everything.
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October 2023 by Kenyadda C.
If I could rate this 0 stars I would, my seat was wet and the first quarter of the movie the audio was delayed, the bathrooms were also filthy, l was staying with family near by from Atlanta and thought I would catch a movie, worst decision.
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September 2023 by Brandy Callahan
Worst decision ever made to go here was so warm and was sweating throughout the movie decided to leave due to being warm and disruptive kids making noise in theatre just couldn't enjoy the movie due to the circumstances of loud kids and sweating staff could care less about any complaints won't ever be going there again I'd rather pay the extra money to enjoy a movie!!
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August 2023 by Pam Brito
Went to this theater & it was so very warm inside! I asked the person at the concession stand about what was going on & she replied that only 3 air conditioners were working right now in the whole theater! I wouldn’t go here unless you want to sweat thru the whole movie!
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July 2023 by Ben Martin
Air conditioning is out and they don't tell you until after you buy tickets and ask staff why the air in the theater is off...with no air circulation the theater is hot and smells bad. 90+ degree day, you will sweat. Restrooms smell like 3 year old rotten urine...I guarantee you are the cleanest thing in there, you will not want to touch anything. Staff clearly does not care about any of the above.
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July 2023 by Julia V.
Great prices, go online to see discounted days like tightwad Tuesday. We call ahead to see if the movie you want to see is in the bigger theater room 1. If not, the other ones are the smaller screen but worth the lower price.
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July 2023 by Alondra Ramos
It’s alright for the price. Just sucks they don’t have AC working and it makes it hard to enjoy the movie … also they don’t show the movie full screen, the subtitles are cropped off …
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July 2023 by R Gomez
No AC! Even the staff was struggling without the AC. And the film is not centered on the screen. Amazing!
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July 2023 by Liah E.
Went to see the Barbie movie last night. I usually go to the Regal theater in Oceanside but decided I didn't really want to drive that far so D'place was it. I regret my decision and should've just driven the extra miles to Regal. I have never been so hot watching a movie before. Having no AC is a no no especially during the summer especially when the theater is packed. If you're not going to have AC then don't put a premiering movie in said theater. The prices for tickets are nice and they played the movie which is two thirds but no ac really makes my decision that much easier to drive right by D'Place as I head to Regal. The staff was really nice but no AC turned the experience from great to terrible.
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July 2023 by N M.
Unfortunately, it's a 2 star tonight. It's mid summer and to have NO AC inside is a potential medical emergency for some. To pack in a theatre for the Barbie opening you GOTTA have AC. Was nice to see all the young adults dressed in their favorite Barbie costume. Happy to see people having fun and just showing up to a movie. Staff is nice and yes, many are young teenagers which is probably their first job. But didn't really see a Manager or Lead Staff Member addressing the issue. Some people left, was very balmy and hard to breathe. If an Investor/s came in and gave this perfect location an overhaul, it could sparkle again. I know Covid had a lot to do with the unfortunate condition it is in now. So if you don't mind a hot sweaty packed room and lack of air, this is your spot. Barbie was amazing, the theatre needed love, pride in their uniforms and desire to have a safe space with adequate air for everyone. Please do better D'Nice. Be nice and get that AC fixed please.