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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the historical details but the guy who rips off half of your ticket and tells you where to is sorta freaky (no offense)
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good thing this place is great, because it's the only place on the island to see a movie. Convenient location, free validated parking in the adjacent lot. The lobby and the main theater downstairs are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure the Alameda Theater needs another 5 star review, but we just went there last night and I felt very fortunate we have such an amazing theater in Alameda. When we first moved to Alameda...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my friend went here a while back to see Ice Age 3 in 3D. We got there a little late and they rufused sell us a ticket bcause we were 15 minutes late so we ended up having to watch it in 2D. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few times when it first opened. Everything is nice when it's brand spanking new. Only the main theater is nice and big though. The other ones are pathetically small, like they could be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the projection SUCKS! jittery, unfocused, poorly blocked, over-scaled, underlit... Jack London has better projection, and that's sayin something. i know they don't hire union projectionists, and boy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love the looks of his place in and out but the popcorn taste generic.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Loved this place - three hours of free parking, classic movies along with new ones, comfy seats and lovingly restored? This is a gorgeous theater. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This movie theater is dope! The art deco theme is very well restored but yet has enough amenities in it to feel like a modern movie theater. The screen was huge...way bigger than I thought it would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This amazingly restored theater has revitalized an entire block of downtown Alameda. The attached cineplex and 6 level parking garage, along with three very nice street level retail spaces offer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a theater in Alameda again! The service has improved since my first visit. It is a great sight. The old theater is visually great but the sound was horrible. They get five stars when they sell...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Attending a benefit concert recently in Alameda took me here to this theater due to an address typo on the invitation ~ what a great error that directed me instead to this gorgeously decorated 1932...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars!Not too cold this time, and management took out the long, annoying history of the hotel. I do appreciate the characters, those cartoony things. But honest to goodness, I believe that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Alameda Theater was beautifully restored. The lobby has two grand stair cases that lead to the main theaters upper balcony. Two levels means there is always plenty of room and the space itself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really want people outside of the island to come to this theater because I don't want it to sell out on Friday and Saturday nights but I love this place. Go on a Friday or Saturday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alameda theater opened last year with free showings of movies like "Singin in the Rain," and lives up to it's promise to be like the theaters of old. One huge screen takes up two floors and gives you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was so worth waiting for. It's great to be able to go to the movies without leaving the island. Beautiful restoration and the smaller theaters are beautiful and comfortable. It pays to get there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy watching movies at this theater. Always clean and all employees are courteous and helpful. My fiance's company hosted a party here and it was held on the top floor. VIP treatment for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to play hooky from work after lunch to catch a new movie and this was the only theater that had times that we could get too after feigning illness from lunch. We got there and parking was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived near the Grand Lake Theatre for over 19 years, but this place has come to equal and even surpass it in my heart. Not only is the main theater beautifully restored, technologically it is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge and Beautiful!No lines, no crowds, friendly staff. An usher offered to help me find my cell phone when I nearly lost it in between the seats. The tickets are a bit expensive, but I'm willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super Comfy rocking chairs!This is the best place to watch opening night movies! They will play the movie in the big historic theater, which looks like a grand playhouse. We went to watch a movie on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Alameda Theatre. It doesn't have the IMAX experience but who cares when you get super friendly service from the moment you walk in? The theatre itself is beautiful if you're an art deco...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, apparently, you have to pay for parking first and then get a validation for your next movie at Alameda Theatre. It's a pyramid scheme!Also, they aren't union.Still like it though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Service sucksScreens Suck Previews before the main previews with the talking theater food sucks Popcorn makes me gag Doesn't help that my friend works there and tells me what really goes on in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater! Clean and beautifully restored! Love taking the kids here. Always get good parking too. Plenty of shopping and food nearby. My favorite movie place!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went and saw a movie last week and there were no projection issues... maybe things are looking up!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there to watch a movie with my girlfirends on friday nite. SUPER CHEAP $7.50 a ticket compare to the $10.50 everywhere else as well as $1 hotdog! can't beat that.Right before the show the manager...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
is it just me or is this the best thing that happend to alameda since neptune beach? okay im being silly i probably wasnt even alive when neptune beach was around or living in this area. anyways very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all that worked tirelessly to make this project happen! From the gala to Night at the Museum every experience has been great...thanks for making Alameda a better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew that Alameda had a theater ... and a really cute one too. I saw UP here and the theater was big and empty and not nearly as ghetto as Emerybay or as chaotic as Bay Street. I also found...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is for the small screen theatres (and Saturday night traffic flow). Well, I was in a bad mood since I worked all day Saturday (and doing the same today), and so I decided I would go see a movie....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decor of this old refurbished theatre. Although the line was a bit long when we arrived 20 minutes before our movie, we didn't have to stand in it because we bought our tickets at one of two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Alameda and used to go to this theater as a kid. I also took gymnastics when it was a studio then roller skated when it was made into a rink and then in high school it was a dance club....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
beautifully restored main theater with balcony seating as well as 8 new smaller viewing screens. old, historic charm with modern sensibilities like cushy rocking seats with cushion inserts between the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautifully restored art deco theater with balcony. Entry foyer restored as well. Additional brand new multiplex with stadium seating. Free parking in the parking structure around the corner after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like or rather I should say we like, as in Veronica and I love this place. We just saw our third movie here at the Alameda which was "UP", the first was "Iron Man." A great experience, the seating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love that we have a nice movie theatre in Alameda now to go to. I can walk from my home or park easily in the parking garage for fifty cents an hour. The interior is beautiful, the movie selection...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into the "ALAMEDA" you're transported back in time... A time that I imagine.. when going to the movies meant going all out with spot lights, red carpet and fancy clothes because that's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a little late on my review of Alameda Theatre, but it's only because I watch my movies online and rarely go to the movies anymore...wink wink. I almost hate to broadcast how awesome it is,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG best theater this side of the Bay! Boyfriend and I usually go there whenever he's in the East Bay. Caught the late show of "Earth" Sunday night and it was another magical experience. The vintage...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They've seemed to have worked out a bit of the kinks. The main theater is just gorgeous and the staff has gotten a bit better. I've stopped bothering with the parking lot which has also helped my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Employees are so fuckn RUDE!!! where is the color? really...popcorn was nasty, butter was that powder shit, n ehhh once again employees suck!!! are hella rude yelling at customers, and just having an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This two story theater has its own parking garage and the parking is FREE....after 5pm. There are about 7(?) screens including the big theater that houses hundreds of seats and one of the biggest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful theatre, and generally uncrowded! It's hard to beat that! Transports you back to the period when form wasn't just function, it was art. The 3 D options are great too. A...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently restored. Clean. Quality audio and visual. Can't be beat! I have seen more movies in the past year at Alameda theatre than in the last 5 combined. I have not been in a movie house this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You mean I can see a movie without listening to someone on a phone call or a mom beating her kids during the movie?Fucksakes I think I found Movie Utopia! Bye bye Jack "Annoying Ass People" London...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
with the closing of the parkway this past week, i was disheartened to think that my future movie going experiences would consist solely of $8 bags of stale popcorn, commercials before previews and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They recently renovated this old theatre and it's gorgeous! Love the huge screens. They play new releases too! There's also a parking garage (is it called a garage if it's not underground???) behind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Genius mixture of the original movie palace and excellent amenities in the adjoining "multiplex" screens built to modern standards. We saw "Coraline" (great film, ****). On time, in focus, good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've seen a couple of movies at this theater and, if i lived closer, i would probably go more often. the alameda theater is unlike any other movie theater i've gone to, a delightful commingling of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Alameda Theater is absolutely beautiful. It is so much fun to walk in and feel like you are going back in time. The referbishment of the Art Deco theater was done expertly and accurately. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Alameda Theater has many positives: -Consistently clean.-Quiet theater policy.-Plays film scores before the film (instead of the usual pop radio).-Takes credit card and has a self-service machine....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the theater once. We noticed the poor focus on the screen, there wasn't anyone upstairs trying to fix it My brother went to the lobby to find the manager and they focused the film. When...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, beautiful Art Deco theater in the heart of Alameda. There are over 6 showing theaters. It's really clean with nice comfy seating and good Dolby sound systems. I haven't seen the main theater but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The outside of the building is very nice and the inside is even better. Its like stepping into a theater from the 1930s or 40s. They really went out of their way to keep that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The inside of this theatre is stunning. Really. It's not quite as opulent as the Grand Lake, but has a slightly quieter beauty and it's really a treat to come here.That said, I was disappointed that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite movie theater in the Bay area...heck the whole USofA. The classic art deco style was really well restored, and makes the wait for the previews so much more enjoyable. Going to see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful art deco interior and "Alameda" marquee outside. This theater plays every big movie, has an amazing theme, and a lot of screens. Finally something nice in the small town Alameda style, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The inside of the theatre was BEAUTIFULLY redone!!! It gets a little crowded in the area because of the new burger joint, mexican restaurant and wine bar right next door. I can't complain!! FINALLY!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I would give it 5 stars but we had a really sucky time one night because they refused to put on the heat in the big theatre. We were freezing!!....and I guess we could have got off our asses and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to this theater in 1945 and I can say the restoration is amazing, they even have the same bathroom fixtures ans drinking fountains they had back then. Also I would like to to express...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to my friend Melissa's theater tonight and man, is it awesome! I didn't see the it before the renovation, but someone did a beautiful job. The lobby is gorgeous and the little theater we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful art deco theater restored to greatness. Free parking nearby evenings. Stadium seating. Nice, convenient place to see a movie.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've had a couple chances to go to the theatre, and ya, I like it fine. I haven't ever experienced it crowded, the stadium seating is pretty standard nowadays, and the audio is good theatre...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I waited this long to review! I have lived in Alameda for over 3 years now, only one block down and have seen this place get the full makeover, all while waiting for it to open. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh!! Pretty!!The movie part was fine, too.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They did a great job renovating this theater and keeping it's original look. It's beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While we are thrilled to have a movie theater in Alameda, we are disappointed. We went to see Bolt last night with our two year old. The sound quality sucked. There was no sound for the first few...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok ... I sooooooo want to like this place because I hate to leave the island if I don't have to. Also, they did a beautiful job with the remodel. However, these bozos couldn't run a movie theater if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty nice. Expensive, although I guess $10 tickets are standard fare these days. The rehab was nice, the place is nice, the theaters themselves are standard modern movie theaters and are nice. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High ceilings, art decor, ornate decorations, totally beautiful. This describes Alameda theater. A theater that has gone throught re-hab to give the Alameda folks a place to go to the movies with out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really nice theatre, I am so happy they kept the structural integrity with the uplift and the redesign. I love the seats and the sound is awesome.It is so nice to have a local independant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great theater!!! They kept all of the art deco charm and provided all of the modern experiences you want for sound and picture. The area around the theater also has a lot of restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a handful of times since it opened, and so far it's a pretty good theater. But when I watched the Indiana Jones movie here, I swear the speakers were blasting through my ears!! But I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have done a beautiful job of restoring this movie theatre. Parking is fairly easy and there are oodles of restaurants to eat at close, including the lovely, little Alameda Wine Co wine bar....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only seen one movie there, but I have had a great experience. The seats are super comfy and the place is super clean and nice. I went to a really late showing though, so there weren't too many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only seen one movie here, but I must admit I'm in love with the art deco design, it is totally fantastic! I live right in Alameda so it's a perfect location and easy to park in the garage.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The theater is beautifully renovated BUT the customer service is the worst and the sound is horrible. My partner and kids have had to leave the movies twice. Once was because of loud teenagers and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's just nice to have a movie theatre in Alameda.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful theater. Excellent popcorn. now only if the would hire Union projectionists!5 stars if they had Union workers. Been to a few shows where the inexperience showed!~
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mrs Cheesemonger and I went to the new theatre last night. We saw a comedy in one of the new spaces built to the side of the restored auditorium. I was a theatre PR guy for many years, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WoW...the renovations of the theatre are spectacular!!! It's pretty dim inside, which I think is good, and the new escalator and lighted hallways are very sleek and sophisticated. Still, the inside of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the movies here. I don't think I've ever seen a nicer theater. The restoration of the art deco decor is incredible.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean, comfortable seats, beautifully restored. Easy parking. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what an entrance. walked in with a hot date on my arm and wow, it glistens.being a tuesday eve (7ish) there was no line and the tickets for two were a sum of 19 bucks... i grabbed the seats when my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the happiest days of my life. i surprised my dad by taking him here on opening day and it was just phenomenal absolutely beautiful. its so cool just walking here with my friends and seeing a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
soooo pretty..reminds me of the grand lake/paramount but cleaner. the seats were cozy. love this theatre!
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the nicest theatre I've ever been in. The seats, the art deco design, the attention to detail, ect. ect. They did a real nice number on this place. My only gripe is the corny-ass documentary...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus one star for non-union projectionists. Perhaps that's why so many reviews noted the poor focus on the movies. On a side note I came here with my Union-member roommate.Me: Isn't that guy in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wonder if any of the "No-Megaplex" crowd in Alameda has come to see a film now that the theatre is open? Funny when you think about all the time, energy, and money that was put into not having the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, finally, Alameda has a destination. The $37.3 million restoration of The Alameda Theatre to its original 1932 gilded grandeur has to be seen to be believed. Take a look and see if "gilded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful cineplex! My kids and I walk downtown for a movie every few weeks. The movies they play are all top notch. The theatres themselves are comfortable and clean with wonderful sound...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They did a top notch restoration job. Always a pleasure to see a movie in the historic theatre. I just wish they would open the balcony!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So my wife and I wanted to give the Alameda Theatre another chance at redemption; we went to see WALL-E this past Saturday, 07/19. Hoping beyond hope the second visit would change our minds, we now...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me update this review by saying how convenient it is to have a theater in Alameda and how beautiful this place is. and yes the patrons are courteous and you will definitely run into people you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The opening of this theater in Alameda is a dream come true for my family and me. We honestly thought it would never happen. Instead of me arranging carpools to Jack London or Bay St,, my kids now...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting for this place to open for awhile. It's a great addition to Alameda and the movie experience is pretty sweet. It really does combine the old with the new in the Historic Theater....
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this movie theater. They have some kinks to work out, mostly in the cineplex, and that's why I can't give them five stars. But the overall experience is fantastic.I grew up in Akron, Ohio....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i saw the original star wars here back in 78....damn i'm old.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All of the theatres in the east bay and SF are zoned booking theatres, meaning that they divide up what movies they are playing amongst the theatres in a specific area. Which means you might want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this theatre and am totally excited that we now have a cineplex in Alameda. The vintage feel gives the atmosphere a wonderful charm and the viewing rooms are cozy and comfortable.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the older reviews...I should have known better!I grew up in good old Alameda. I remember when we used to have a cinema in what was then Southshore now Alameda Town Center. That's how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was very important day for my littlest guy and me. He has now officially gone from a five-year-old wild child to a six-year-old wild child, which means all of the same savagery of five...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The megaplex controversy really had me up in arms, like, don't you people want to walk out your door and see a movie? However, after one day, I was really really sick of seeing that BUTT UGLY parking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"This theater was gorgeous. We went to see Iron Man and had none of the problems others have mentioned. Since I have what is a nearly phobic dread of going to super crowded theaters I almost always go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm revising my opinion and adding one star after a little cooldown time.It's a great place if you buy your tickets *early*. Or you go off-peak.Go *early*, between shows, when the understaffed box...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful theatre. Nice auditoriums. Some very poor staff members. Very disorganized operation.I've seen three movies at the Alameda Cinema 8. The ticket line and waiting line to enter the theatre are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen a few movies here since it opened and my experience today finally convinced myself and the girlfriend to avoid this place in the future. Like one of the other reviewers, our movie was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's about damned time! When we moved to Alameda 20 years ago there was a theater at Southshore (now known as Alameda Towne Centre...yuck...we still call it Southshore). It was a decent theater...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing I've learned about Alamedans (Alamedians? People from Alameda?) is that they looooove to pat themselves on the back. So when my boyfriend's mom insisted that we go to the new, beatiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deco daze - when I step in this movie house I feel like I should be wearing a long silk sequined gown in blush with an empty cigarette holder in hand just for effect. The glitz and glamour of seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The newly remodeled Alameda Theater is FAB-U-LOUS! They did an awesome job. The main theater is beautiful - even has a fully functional balcony. You've got to check it out.I love that its within...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We (well, I) were looking forward to seeing the Hulk last night. With me getting off at 7, the 7:15 at the Grand Lake and the craptacular Emery Bay 10 were right out, as the brits would sayEnter the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got around to catching a movie in our magnificently restored theater in Alameda. I saw the Hulk in the main theatre and I'm happy to say that it has exceeded my expectations. I'll split my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I used to take gymnastic classes there back in the day. And it was a trip to go into the main theater and see how they kept the decor and added chairs. Amazing job renovating... for sure! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is finally open. Alameda Historic Movie Theatre has been restored to its original beauty with 8 movie screens.The lobby is beautiful.We went to Speed Racer a couple of weeks ago. The newspaper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the most beautiful theater in the bay area. I've been going to the Grand Lake since birth and while I continue to love it, the Alameda Theater is now officially more beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After all that trouble Alamedans had to go through to get the theater opened, it's finally here!!I love how they remodelled the original theater, and extended the bldg to house additional screens.They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They need to not hire incompetent stoners. All I'm gonna say about this place. Till it gets it together.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say the place was magnificent. They remodel it great. love the size and comfort of the chair but when i had an emergency to go they wouldn't or don't give readmission to go back and see or finish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Sex and the City with my girlfriends Friday Night. First had our cosmos at The Hobnob on Park Street to set the mood, and luckily they had a Sex and the City Cosmo special. (Lots of other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*3.5 stars* Beautifully done... I think, just like any other type of opening of business, we all just need to give the theater crew some time to work out their kinks... I'm willing to, anyway.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The off-gassing is a little cough inducing. The main theater (#1) is gorgeous! The other theaters are very comfortable and have all of those modern amenities that I love: rocking chairs, stadium...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give Alameda Theater five stars for (1) Showing current releases.(2) Being so spacious and so clean.(3) Being completely hapless.Let's say a film starts at 7:00PM. The screen will stay blank for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been looking forward to this for a long time, I saw my first movie at the Alameda Theatre when I was five years old. That was followed by many grade school memories of skating at it's next...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must agree with all of the reviewers so far. Positives: Clean and beautiful (maybe because it's still new) and amazingly comfy, reclining chairs!! Negatives: BAD SERVICE. We purchased tickets for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: I have since been back to the Alameda Theater 4 times, and have had the best movie experiences ever. Their service has been great, the theaters are clean, modern, and have excellent sound...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The grand opening date keeps changing for the Alameda Cineplex and if it was not for our wonderful neighbors, we probably wouldn't have even thought it was open. My husband and I recently checked out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Opening weekend for the long-awaited Alameda Theater was booming! As you approach the entrance, you feel more like you're about to watch a Broadway show rather than a movie. You buy your tickets,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I waited anxiously for the refurbished Alameda Theatre to open up for months and I have to say unforntunately, IT WAS THE WORST MOVIE EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! If you would like the full...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to see the place open again. however, some opening glitches I hope they fix soon:-twice we went (Indy Jones and Ironman). BOTH times they started over 20 minutes late. This was two weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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