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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I have found my new favorite movie theater. The theaters are really big and they play most (if not all) of the current movies. I love the stadium seating that allows me to see the screen even...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the nicest movie theater I've ever been in! When movies are released I always hope that this Loews was showing that particular movie so I won't have to go elsewhere.The decor is nice (for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loews Boston Common how I love thee...On the one hand, the prices and the crowds keep me from giving it that fifth star, but to be fair, the prices are comparable to other theaters and when you put a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This theater has been going downhill as far as how dirty it's been getting. The theater itself is nice with good audio and screens but the floors need to be deep cleaned along with the seats. Location...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me tell you about a phenomenon I've noticed at the Boston Common Lowe's.Never have I experienced a theater in which, during EVERY screening of EVERY movie, you are guaranteed to see zombies wander...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many screens it would be nice if they showed a few more indie flicks, but I can't complain. I catch the double feature almost every time I go here - I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here by myself a few days ago to see Gamer, but that's not important. It was the first time I've ever been. And I thought it was just great. Yes stadium seating is awesome. But it's all too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I've ever really had a bad experience at this theatre. They always have good movies playing, and they even throw in an indie now and then, and the place is giant. So giant, in fact,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very big to be a movie theater ! it look like some thing that look like it came from veges! with so much bright lights and old posters of movies from 1970 to now. with the view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The movie theatre is nice and big. 2 levels. Downstairs there is only 2 theatres. Upstairs more. There is 1 concession stand downstairs and a big one upstairs and 2 for 2 sides of the theatres. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you actually want to watch the movie, you can't come to this theater. Its clientele does everything you can possibly do to disrupt the experience aside from childbirth. You'll have teenagers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved going to movies, but I think it's ridiculously overpriced these days, so I don't go as much as I would probably like. However, this theater never makes me feel bad about paying $11...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location's great for commuters - right by a T station (Boylston, Green line). I like that there are some tables and chairs by the main concession area on the 2nd floor. A great place to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is horrible, rude and dumb. I understand there is no PhD. in concession stand management, but speaking in complete sentences would be nice. They were rude to my mother. And I DONT take...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say waaaaay over kill? Okay, so there's nothing about Loews that is explicitly wrong. It's not dirty, the floors aren't sticky, nothing's broken. I didn't visit the bathroom, but I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This movie theatre is huge and shows sell out often. I give it four stars for the location. Loews is my favorite theatre in Boston. During the summer they offer three different prices depending on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1.) Centrally located. 2.) Comfortable seats. 3.) Lots of theaters, resulting in many showtimes and movies. 4.) Better food selection than most theaters. 5.) A funny guy who goes from theater to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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The movie theatre is nice and big. 2 levels. Downstairs there is only 2 theatres. Upstairs more. There is 1 concession stand downstairs and a big one upstairs and 2 for 2 sides of the theatres. The st...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the decor here--it's kind of trippy. Overall it's a pretty nice movie theater, but there's definitely a higher than average incidence of people who talk during the movie, *and* cell phones...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only go to the Loews when I have to...it's crowded, it's dirty and it's completely uninteresting.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Big - that's the first thought I have upon seeing this place. Two floors, lots of theaters. Almost like they should have IMAX, but no luck. Decent enough place to watch a movie, convenient to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a movie theatre in one of the busiest parts of Boston. Prices are pricey but eh, whatever. I never get popcorn or drinks anyway so it doesnt matter, pretty sure that crap is pricey anyway....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at a movie theater in Boston. The theater itself is nice enough, with comfortable seats. However, the people who came in to clean the theater started cleaning even when there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go here cos it's on my subway line. Whatever. It's expensive ($11!!!), but the screens are big and the prints are rarely all scratched up. The popcorn is slightly above average. It usually doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not enjoy a place that allows you to see pretty fast changing pictures on a big screen? Ah yes... a movie outing. This place is great because of its location, size of theatres,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a classic multiplex cinema! The main draw, for me anyway, is that it's big on style. It's a very nice looking building! Also, it's quite clean, which is a plus. Additionally, they're nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first non 5 star or 1 star review. The place is really nice. Yes complain about the prices, whatever, just dont go that often and bring your own food/drinks. The only problem that i have,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give them 3 1/2 stars but there aren't half-stars and they don't deserve 4 stars lol so this'll do. The main thing that keeps me wanting to go here is that it's just so damn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my neighborhood movie theater, where I can be found quite often, and sometimes more than once a week. A movie theater is a movie theater, and this one happens to be one of the largest and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They didn't give me too much problem when it turned out that their ticket guy hadn't given me my ticket from the printed ticket sheet I got for Watchmen. And they let all my friends go into the same...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This really isn't the movie theatre's fault but, man, what a shit show! You wanna go to a movie with your signifigant other on a nice saturday evening? You want to try not drinking a gallon of vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to end up here most frequently. It's crowded, and features many bored teenagers who love to yell. Ok, whatever.The customer service is pretty bad. I mean, I understand. It can really suck...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to see Coraline this weekend and it was overheated.Maybe they read my whinging.Anyway, loved it. (The heat, not the movie. That was painfully bad and wrong.)
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The facility itself is great. If you never have issues, great place to watch a movie. However, some of the people there can be very miserable at life.The manager when I go seriously knows how to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I managed to drag my carcass somewhere other than Regal Fenway to see a movie. Crossing the common with its twinkly lights, I felt proud of myself for checking a new place out. Stepping into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
S'cool I guess. I'd rather go somewhere less expensive, but hey, sometimes this is just convenient. And it is a pretty neat atmosphere, bonus points for relative cleanliness.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Say what you want, but by Boston standards, I think this is a large, nice, clean theater in which to watch a flick. Of course it's going to be wicked crowded during an opening weekend of a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Biggest theater in Boston. Not the place to catch an indie flick, but definitely the place to experience your favorite upcoming Hollywood blockbuster. If you can hold off a week after said...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place. I just wonder why they sold tickets to me and my friends when there were no seats available in the auditorium. We had to seat on the floor because i really wanted to see "role...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The largest and most predominant theater in Boston. It has a really cool atmosphere inside with old movie posters and such, but their patrons tend to be ghetto kids who like to compete as to who can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a kid, I always rushed home from school on Fridays to watch the last thirty minutes of a Friday Kung Fu Movie. Kung Fu movies with fight sequences where Kung Fu Master 1 attacks with a flying kick,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I didn't like movies so gosh-darned much because I would certainly frequent this place alot less.Reasons to come: 1) the ice cream/coffee bar on the second floor2) the credit card ticket...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
aww the tons of negative comments on this one kind of breaks my heart. i went for a late night movie, and, in short, not a lot of people. i know others said it's usually crowded in here (which i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they fixed the problem with my rewards card in a relatively short period of time, but i'm leaving them at 3 stars. to give some perspective, i'd probably give most any movie theater 3 stars unless it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is one of two in Boston. The other one being Fenway, much smaller than this one so that's one star right off the bat. Second star is for it being in such a central location. Right in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Boston, you need more movie theaters.Now, I know that by saying that I'm encouraging people to pay a lot of money on something they can rent for half the price later, and I'm encouraging people to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When did movies get so damn expensive? I hardly ever go to the theater now because there are so many other things I could do and really get my money's worth for the price of a movie ticket. But, if I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this cinema is way tooCROWDED!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You are the whale of all movie theatres, Loews. Only in NYC have I seen a movie theatre larger than you. Because of your ginormous size, you have an insane amount of movie choices, but also an insane...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I sometimes come here if I happen to be in the area and feel like seeing a blockbuster (usually followed or preceded by a decent Asian meal in Chinatown), although I generally much prefer independent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably more like 3.5 stars. This is one of two theaters that I'll go to watch the new releases at (Fenway Regal being the other). I'm willing to put up with higher costs and no parking for a clean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this theatre. I do. I mean, half the time you can count on some kids to be there, being loud or kicking your seats and your male companion turning around and passive-aggressively glaring at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll never forget the day I was sitting at the very top of one of the theaters with a significant other, snuggling before a movie, when a family of rats ran out amongst the seats.I always knew that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for a movie theater, listen up.so this is not my local theater, however, it is the theater i have gone too for the last two movies, why? lets just say its all about the action movie, that and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An additional star because:-they had another premiere with Marky Mark a couple of weeks ago. More chances to rub butts.-they have a kids pack (somewhere around $5 for soda, some popcorn and a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I know I try to avoid reviewing chains, but this place is my go to for anything that needs great screen, great seat, great sound. Pretty much I hit this, Kendall or Harvard (if I am lazy).And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the main theater I go to see movies, since the T station is right near it. It's as clean as movie theaters can get, I suppose, and the decor is pretty nice, with movie posters hanging on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. I like that they warn you whenever you see a late movie that you should run to the T and not stay for the credits or else you'll miss the last train.One icy winter day I was with 3...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is decent - stadium seating, concession stands, cardboard cutout ads. Basically your average movie theater, nothing special, nothing lacking. It's good enough to fulfill my movie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second stop of my birthday fun.It really is huge inside, but the line wasn't bad and we got tickets quickly...plus the cashiers were friendly.It seems like this place is trying to be fancy but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge! I usually go to Regal Fenway 13 as it's closer to my house but I go here sometimes. The last 2 times I've been here I've been very frustrated. The sound was really low, I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just tell you about the nightmare that was the Sex and the City Premiere night at Lowes Boston Common Theater. It was as if the obnoxious cosmo guzzling wanna-be sluts had jumped out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place will do the trick for a summer evening at the movies! The popcorn is Ok... needs loads of butter, but you can add it yourself.The staff leaves a bit to be desired, but in the age of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad experience here (bad movie, yes). It's $10 a ticket, but it's worth it, as most of the screens are huge, and the stadium seating is really convenient. I sat in the second row...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really do not like paying $10 to watch a movie in theatres, but going to this theatre is like a fcking magical supersized americana adventure. I get to take the green line (which, as a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loew's is a classic megaplex style theater in a cramped setting (as befitting it's urban, upscale area).So why the heck do I give it four stars since it's just a movie theater?Frankly, it's because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the mecca of movie theatres. Huge huge huge with lots of escalators and people that are trying to escape from the mean streets of the Boston Common, the Loews Theatre is a haven for people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Husband wanted to see Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Save your money because it sucks!The Loews Theatre in Boston Common is easy to get to from the Green Line get off at Boylston...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are 19 screens in this woolly mammoth of a theater... just the sheer largeness of that number gives this place a kind of inherent advantage over smaller places. Consider it: even if by some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the theater to go to if you're looking for that stadium seating, huuge screen experience. one downside is not having the candy stands down the hallway to the theater open (no way to avoid the line at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotten to the point that I refuse to go to this theater. It is huge. You can expect to see any mainstream flick you like. You can get movie times to suit even the most time-crunched. You can get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
despite being smack dab in the middle of a bustling metropolis, you could easily mistake loews boston common for a suburban mall by the sheer volume of teenagers running rampant.loud, obnoxious,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Moments at this theater that make me sad.Twas a snowy winter night and everyone had slushy boots. I went into the ladies room and waited in line. When it was my turn, a stall door flew open and a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Lets go to the movies. Lets go see the stars!" If anyone can came the movie that lyric is from, you are gayer than I am.I go to this theater because of its location to mi casa. However I think I'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top theater is Boston. Very accessible by public transportation and plays about a zillion various movies at a time, every day. They get extremely busy and the lines for tickets can get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Location: convenientCleanliness: top notchMinus one star for being a big chain theater.Very much like my review for a similar theater in Kips Bay, New York City, this is the place to find your movie,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After grabbing our tickets from the automated kiosks and climbing onto the escalators, my friend made that sort of confused, pouty face meaning she wants to say something but isnt sure its a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this theater. My friends and I were looking for something to pass the time since we had 12 hours before we had to catch a flight and everything else was closing.Prices were a bit steep,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This cinema has gone up and down in stars over the years. When the theater first opened in 2001 it was big and shiny and new, and it even had a bar on the second floor called The Back Lot. Yeah, that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive as shit. Busy as hell. Sheer spectacle. And I can't help it, I love the buzz of going there for a big new flick. They also have the best audio of any of the Boston theaters I've been to....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living on the North Shore my whole life, I rarely travel into the city to see a movie... a few years back, though, WBCN used to host early premieres here and it seemed as though anyone who entered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know? I just want a nice, clean, stadium seating theatre to watch my favourite movies in. Loews isn't terrible, but my last trip there was. My friend and I went to the theatre to watch a double...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Celebs.. long nights.. surviving off "spoilage" (food that the theater throws out at the end of the day).. and saving on air conditioning bills by seeing free movies. Not a bad life, but definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so this theater is disney-ified, but as far as movie theaters go - this one is clean, big, and in a good location for pre or post-movie fun. The theater itself could easily fit a football field or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How gentlemanly was Daniel to take me to this theatre after winning me at the date auction at Flash's! We message all night (which for guys was just 5 minutes) and went something like this:Daniel:...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Well, we hated it, and suggest that visitors not bother. All of this theatre is in bad taste, garishly decorated with absolutely no style, too many crowds, and nowhere else to go except a McDonalds a...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good movie theater. It's pretty clean and classy as far as movie theaters go, and it's huge. There's tons of theaters and most of them are pretty big and have stadium seating. There's no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than any theater I've ever been to. It was, and yes I'll say it, luxurious. Beautiful even. I felt like I was ready for a magic carpet ride in Aladdin. That's how great I felt walking through...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. The lines are long; the employees are slow. The most despicable movie-goers in the city come here to scream at each other and spill soda...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice modern theatre with the big comfy seats and movable arm rests for cuddling. Not that it mattered much to me as I was there alone, fighting for armrest space with the girl next to me. As an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a nice place to catch a movie. Easy to access by public transportation and it's near the park. Nice to take a stroll in the park while waiting for a movie to start. Ahhh, my hayfever *achoo!*...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go here if I want to see some big dumb blockbuster type movie. It isn't the most attractive place to go, so it is my default movie theatre for the "big" movies only.First off, less desirable types...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh loews, a love/hate relationship. You're so big and are home to many movies not otherwise shown at my Revere Showcase Cinema and so convienient to the T that who can resist? Oh, well I suppose if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was never a big movie goer in the past, maybe I have been sheltered as far as modern movie theaters go. I had low expectations, I was happy with a seat and popcorn. My fiance is a movie snob,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I would rather go to Brattle or Coolidge Corner Theater any day but if I have to see a big movie [like Across the Universe (which was a massive disappointment omg)] , I will go here. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seating here is amazing. All of the seats are comfortable and wide. Also the armchairs raise up so you can curl up next to your hunny without a problem. Makes you feel like your at home on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whilst I'm all for overthrowing the rulemakers and letting the people have their way, I'm also kind of a bit scared of full-blown anarchy (yeah - I'm a wimp). Fortunately Boston never quite descends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I preferred when it was Loews. All I know is, all of my old irritations with this theatre have come out in full force since AMC took over, and I don't know what to blame. 3 stars by default of: only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Convenience, Projection, Appearance are really why I'm giving this four stars. Bring your own food. You can bring full dinners if you want. I haven't had a bad experience yet but I mean, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this theater. The location is fantastic (right by the T, both Red and Green, and the park) and the decorations of the theater are superb (quotes from famous movies run along all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a great theater. When it was Lowes, it was one of the top 10 grossing theaters in the nation...and with good cause. The place is huge, the decor references so many classic movies. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite big theaters in Boston (the other being the Fenway Regal) - its easy to get to (get off at either the Park or Boylston stop), easy to catch a cab home from a late movie (its at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Location, sure to have the most recent block-buster flicks in spades. Pick the right movie and the audience may even be polite--I saw Harry Potter late show and it was all responsible adults who...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The few times I've been to this location I had an okay experience, nothing too exciting. The staff is not the friendly staff in the world and it's always crowded (it's Boston). The movies are typical,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once... but this theatre is probably my favorite right now. Compared to Cleveland Circle Cinemas (disgusting), Fresh Pond (bleh), and Fenway (eh...not bad), the Boston Common movie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many better theaters in the Boston area why waste your time and money here.See a blockbuster at Fenway or a indie at The Kendall or Coolidge. Hell even Fresh Pond or Harvard Sq will be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Boston Common is one of the most frustrating theaters there is. Every time you go there, you know how annoying things will be, but you can't help yourself. It's like a drug. Of course, you always come...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My relationship with the Loews Boston Common is like a relationship with an abusive boyfriend: no matter what they do, I just keep coming back. No matter what time of day, if I go here to see a horror...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Boston Common Theatre is a conveniently placed theatre right in the heart of downtown. It's right by the Boylston T stop (and Silverline stop), and not to far from any of the other subway lines....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best first-run theater in the Boston area. Hands down.Yes, I know its expensive. Its Boston. Get used to it. If you have the means to travel out of the city, then knock yourself out. Its not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am generally pleased with this theatre. Things I like in particular are the large movie posters and quotes along the walls....I like that tribute to film and as I'm an old film junkie I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What really gets me about the place is the size. The elevators, the large movie posters - it's what movie-going is supposed to be. There's a grandiosity about the place - like a manor with tall, all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that this is a good theatre to go to to see a movie, and yes, it's REALLY easy to see more than one for the price of one, if you're so inclined. Not that I'd ever do such a thing. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this theater because it's easy as HELL to watch 2 movies if you're so inclined. The ticket rippers could not give less of a f**k.The popcorn always seems fresh and I love the machines where you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, so many bad experiences here. I feel so lucky that I don't have to deal with any of the crap you other people have -- the chatty, smoochie teens, the gansta-ganstas, crying babies, loud...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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So many of the cinemas in the greater Boston area are showing their signs of age, so Loews Boston Common is a really nice change of pace. It's huge, something like 20 screens. The stadium seating is...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Caaaandy, Popcorn, ssssssssoda...If you missed dinner, know that you are stuck here until 2:30 a.m. as this is the longest movie in cinema history. Caaaaaandy, Popcorn, soooooda!" I feel for that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This location is ideal for those coming from the Orange and Green lines, so it's a great location for me to meet up with my friends. The lower floor has a nice modern lobby, while the upstairs has a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ovarall, a great theater: 3 floors, 19 auditoriums, elaborate snack bar, student discounts M-W, and a central location. The auditoriums, #2 being the largest, have a very satisfactory screen size...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love movie screenings and having a theater that provides these events right across the street from work is just awesome. Visit www.freemoviescreenings.net for a chance to get free screening...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once you're in your seat, you'll be fine. But sometimes, it's hard to get a seat. And sometimes, you might have to wait in line to have your ticket checked. And you WILL wait in line if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Entertaining enough, especially with the colder weather rolling around. The theaters themselves are pretty big and it has stadium seating. It's always really crowded on the weekends, so get there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dear god, I hate seeing movies here. I'll do it if I have to, but it's a miserable experience. You are almost guaranteed to sit in front of two teenagers on a date, their respective baby...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the size of this theatre. It's next to the Boston Commons which adds a romantic plus since you can take a nice walk in the park. It's a good movie theatre for a date. What's not a good thing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy seeing movies here. They have just about every major studio film that's released. And I get to watch them in big, comfortable theatres with big, wide screens. That makes for a good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Phew, there's some serious hate goin' on for this place, eh? I understand most of it, but I think I have my routine down for this place in being able to avoid most of the pitfalls -- because this is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Wal-Mart of movie theaters--big, ugly, and a necessary evil designed to make you as comfortable as possible so that you may never have to move again.Okay, seriously, it's fine that they want to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Updated review 10/19/06I suppose I should update my review now that I have actually seen a movie here. My boyfriend went in ahead of time to buy the tickets; to save us all an anxiety attack I stayed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
By far the worst theater I've been in. The staff is clearly over-worked, and very inattentive (I've stood in the customer service line for 20 minutes before someone even said hello). They leave the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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I had never been to this theatre before recently; I actually used my AMC Theaters gift card I received from Judy's Book to go and see "Little Miss Sunshine" (an excellent film, but I'll save that for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm never going here again. My most recent and final experience: the fire alarm went off during a show. The movie stops, everyone is ushered out of the theater. The alarm shuts off during the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Superman Returns wasn't great, but it really sucked with a screaming baby in the back of the theater that some idiot refused to take out of the room. And so, not one to have my summertime comic book...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
**DISCLAIMER** I promised myself when I joined Yelp.com that I would not get mad at one particuar person and give their entire place of business 1 star. However, in this situation, I shall make a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guamish will be in my heart! I've seen free movies, expensive movies and everything in between here. The only problem is seeing a late movie and then trying to catch the T.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have had nothing but terrible experiences with this particular theater, ranging from extremely rude and/or unknowlegable staff, and horrible crowd control, and the cons (for me) always outweigh the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like that the theatre is really big. What I really dislike though, is that they don't seem to have a good enough handle on crowds. I've bought tickets to a show two hours in advance before, gone to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's a chain. Yes, they will try to sell you concessions at an ungodly price. Yes, sometimes they send a guy with a cart into the theater to catch you if you managed to sneak...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Loews Boston Common is enormous, and that's the fun of it. Don't be scared away by the long lines, because they move quickly, and there's automated ticketing if you'd prefer. This is the place to go...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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I was skeptical of the Loews Boston Common because it was so big. It's several floors and exudes sleek glamour. However, once I went, I realized you are here for the Movie Experience. As such, come...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Costs an arm and a leg...but has arm rests that fold up!! Great if you're on a date - and pretty crappy if the people in front of you are!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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They have all the blockbusters playing at this theater. The unique thing about this is they will often get all of the first rate movies that are exclusive engagements, so this is a great place to see...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it has really nice seating and it's the 3rd best movie theater in MA....but it's also $11 to see a movie. It's your call.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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The Lowes at Boston Commons is huge and makes for a real fun way to see a movie. They are more money than other Lowes theaters but they are located in the heart of the city and easy to get to from th...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre by far my favorate place to catch a flick. It's comfortable, very convenient, and most of all its right next door to my job (hahaha). Well, the only downside are the weekend (including...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really improved since AMC took over. The prices have dropped (a little), and the place is MUCH cleaner. AMC is perfectly located, really close to both the green and orange lines, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is really going to the movies. And yes, movies have gotten relatively pricey. But I'm game to drop a Hamilton to see a film in one of their comfy, great leg room, dude who sells popcorn right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place and will never go here again. Sure, the screens are big and the stadium seating is cool, but last time I was there, they had an attendant come into the theater and start soliciting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're out on a nice date to the movies this is the place to be. It is an amazing and massive theater. I believe most of the seats have arm rests that fold up so you and a significant other can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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I was there couple times, they have a really huges theather. Once i was in the one of the theather that can fit almost 200 people while we are only about 50 people. I don't really like the management ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big, comfortable and with all the latest audio and video technology, Loews is everything you expect from a modern multiplex cinema. It also has an unbeatable location just of the Common.On the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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Hey, I'm a big advocate for "you get what you pay for" - hence $10.25 for a movie is fine with me, as long as the seats are comfortable, the sound sytem is top notch, and the fact that its such a big ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While they have all the latest flicks, the matinee price doesn't really exist. If you are looking for an afternoon flick - head to the Fenway.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are we seriously at a point in our society where we can be expected to pay $10.50 for a 2 hour movie? This is absurd to me, so I try to avoid this cinema as much as possible. Nice theaters, but shows...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to watch a movie, and you can bet that the movie you want will always be there cause it's a huge theater.The downside is that it is easily the most expensive theater that we've ever been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great theater...you just have to overlook the price, because afterall, this is prime real estate in the heart of Boston. You won't find a cleaner, nicer theater, so pay the extra dollar or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are competative with all Boston theatres, but with the stadium seating and clean cushy seats, you're getting more for your money at Loews. If you can't wait for it to come out on video, I'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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This is a good movie theatre next to the Boston Common. It is a bit pricey, but is located in a convenient location. They have the newest movies and have good show times. For new movies, it is reco...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
woah! amazing movie theatre. Assuming you dont go to the movies for popcorn and food (which you can sneek in easily anyways) this is the ideal movie theatre. Each seat is like a recliner and MASSIVE....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay-- it's a chain movie theater. While it was being built, the snob in me was geting ready to gleefully hate the place.Surprise, I love it.Yes, it's pre-fab and retro and all of the other snob words...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Loews at Boston Commons has a convenient location right off the green-line, easily walkable from the red line. The theatre itself is huge and the seats are comfortable. It's a little pricey relative t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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This theatre is on the bottom of a building in Boston right by the Commons. There's an eating area that overlooks the Commons that you can sit at before handing in your ticket and heading in to see th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer to watch all of my movies here even though it's pricey and alot of their shows get sold out quickly. Two perks: great food options including starbucks, and good chicken quesidilla...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for a date. Located right next to Boston Commons, this is the place to take a date for a stroll and then out for an evening show. Next to the commons, but in the heart of the city,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest theater to my house, so I almost always end up seeing movies here. I've never been disappointed in the theater except at the ticket counter. Almost $11 for a movie. Student...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This movie theater is beautiful, but really expensive. They are really stingy with their student discounts too, you can't get them on weekend nights or any other time when it would be common to go a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loews Boston Common is doubtlessly my favorite theatre to watch movies at in the greater Boston area. It's big, clean, and has quite a nice decor to it. To me, the only downside is parking, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cinema is damn good but there are some major downsides. First off good luck with parking on the street, and if your going to park at the Ritz its going to be $12. Second they don't give you any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE place for a hot movie date. If you can "splurge" on a movie and are not seeking a student discount this is great. Being right across from the Common makes a post-movie stroll way too easy....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every city has its movie theaters. Boston is lucky to have two massive cinemas right near the center of town. One of which is the Loews Boston Common Cinema-plex. It is located conveniently right next...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty nifty theatre. It is 3 floors, with the first and third being for the movie theatre. Large theatre with lots of shows. It is bustling on the weekends! Student discounts aren't available on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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