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2.0 of 5 stars.
what's up with this place???
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FIne little theater, good price & great neighborhood.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who am I kidding? Now that the Davis is walking distance to my house I love you more. Five stars all around! Thank you for always having, despite only four theaters, at least one movie that I want...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Davis! How I love you. From your sticky floors to your squeaky seats to your seats that are sometimes covered with a garbage bag because god only knows what happened to it and frankly I don't wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hang on. HOW is anyone complaining about this movie theatre? A matinee here costs $5.50 - oh, and that goes until 6 p.m. For an adult. For a first-run movie. In Chicago, and in a neighborhood where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The floors are sticky, and that kind of reminds me of going to the theatre as a kid. The seats rock slightly if you want, but they also squeak when doing it, so I don't really recommend it.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the screens is on a slant! People in the theater sometimes are rude. I'm a movie snob. I like the Evanston theaters the best. The best thing about the Davis is the matinee pricing. And...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Davis reminds me of one of the old movie theaters in the small town I grew up in and for that reason I always enjoy coming here. Parking is always pretty easy and it's cheaper than the average place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad. The seats looked like they could give me a rash, but I never got one. I laughed that many of the seats were broken and at one point some were covered in garbage bags. It kind of reminds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I apparently live a mile from The Davis' front door, so when I suggested a movie it was to Lincoln Square we went. I already smell like stale piss and forgotten butter most days, so visiting The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my wife and I just moved up here from Texas where we had a theater that offered $4 matinA�es and $6 regular shows without sacrificing modern A/V tech or film selection. How they did that there, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the fiance and I are trying to stay on a budget, and we thought, where to watch a movie for half the price? Davis Theatre in Lincoln Square, we decided. Now, I'm not much a movie theatre snob,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it a lot. It fits the personality and undiscovered greatness of Lincoln Square. Something about this 'hood and this theatre make me feel like I'm in a small town somewhere in the farm country,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Davis. For those nights when you're just not sure what do, yes. For the stroll down Lincoln Ave. when you smell the popcorn being made inside, yes. For the charm and neighborhood feel of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first few of movie experiences in Chicago were spent at big-time theatres in bustling areas (the AMC downtown by that awful bowling alley, and the big Kerasotes movie-plex around Western and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of movies. There is something about sitting in a dark room and just watching the images. I still remember the first movie that my mom took me to. It was at Towne West Shopping Mall (We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, I really wanted to like this place. I am all about non-corp, neighborhood establishments. I also enjoy nostalgia. We went to the Davis theater last night to see "The Hangover" and while we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Chicago, I went to a movie in one of the multi-plexes in Lincoln Park. After that, I vowed to never again pay $12 for a movie or take part in the amusement center atmosphere that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen Red Dawn?Remember the scene where a few of the Wolverines sneak downtown to the drive-in that's been converted to a reeducation camp and Harry Dean Stanton is there, and he and his...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty sweet. it smells like grandma's basement. the bathroom smells like the bathroom in grandma's basement after it's been given a once-over with a mop and some lysol. $5.50 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater. Matinee prices for $5.50 and huge drinks for only about $3. Even at night the admission price only jumps to $8. I moved to Chicago last August and when I found this place only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and my best frans went to see Up here on a thursday night recently. I really enjoyed the loveseat that i sat in. i don't like that people on yelp think only horny teenagers could enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Davis. Old? Yes. Worn? Yes. Broken seats? Yes. A little dirty? Yes.Regardless, it's super convenient, full of character, and really economical for someone who likes to see a lot of movies....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hospitality but definitely needs to be given a makeover. Lots of potential. I love the older style of the theater and the allotment of seating. Its that kind before stadium seating started...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, a quarter of the chairs here are broken. Sure, the bathroom is kinda scary. But first-run movies for a little over half what the big impersonal theater chains are charging? I'll take the Davis...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always feel like I'm walking into a time warp when I walk in. It's kinda cool, actually. Last time there was a rep from the Davis offering a free small popcorn if you agreed to be on their mailing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cute place ... first-run movies, cheap tix (even Fri & Sat); kinda comfy and cozy.The place leans a bit toward rundown, with cracks in the floor, every screen on an angle AWAY from the audience...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is exactly what it's supposed to be -- I can see a movie outside of my living room for $8 (prime time) with a big screen and loud sound. I dig the comfy, springy seats and love the 25...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really, really want to love this place. I really do. But I just can't. I just can't. Yelping is about telling the truth, and I just can't fib because I really want this business to succeed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have first run movies on the cheap -- always with at least one I want to see. They have an awesome old ticket counter and still just use the tickets that come on the giant roll. They've got the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this theater!The Davis Theater is one of the only theaters I can think of that hasn't been completely re-done in the past 10-15 years. The theater needs to be painted. It's small, and lacks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that this theater exists. It could use a little sprucing up on the inside, but what it lacks in polish, it makes up for in charm. Not to mention the cheap ticket prices -- a matinee is around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you're expecting stadium seating with reclining rockers, save your money for the amc. but if you're up for an evening of old school, movie going charm, then the davis is where it's at.i live just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, it's the Davis. I've been going to this theater for years. It is not your movie theater chain. It's a bit ghetto and charming at the same time. Some of the seats recline nicely in some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rather go to Davis than to any other theatre in Chicago. I love that its old and dingy and smells like buttered popcorn everywhere. That's what character is, people! Matinees are like $5.50. And...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's cheap, quiet, and let's face it....quite easy to sneak a piece of chocolate cake into from Sel Marie up the street.I've been to countless movies here by myself, there's no steep pyramid of seats,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the anchor of Lincoln Square. An old school movie theater that hasn't seen the gut rehab of so many others, i.e. Landmark Century on Clark.From the giant iron marquee banner to the wooden...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5.50 for a movie before 6pm and $8 after?Yes, please!It's getting harder to justify going out to a movie with how high the prices can can climb at the bigger, flashier (think neon signs) theaters...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the rare occasion I go to the movies, I don't require a lot. Give me a big screen and yummy popcorn and I'm pretty much set.That said, as run down as the Davis is... it's part of its charm. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is grungy, no doubt. I'd hate to shine a blacklight. But it's cheap and close and draws a fun crowd. I can watch a movie here by myself. Sometimes you need alone time, but still want to be "in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If I'm going to see a movie that isn't some kind of special-effects blockbuster, I'll head up here, from the south loop. The Davis has the charm of an indie cinema, and its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What kind of a monster would I be to hate on this quintessential neighborhood movie theater? Sure, the (kind of puny) screens are weirdly offset from the seats, sure those seats are often broken,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the simpler times.The Davis is straight outta the past. A marquee, giant neon letters, movies in theaters without stadium seating in seats that feel like they could fall apart any minute (but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of the movie theater I used to frequent as a kid in the early '90s... probably because that's the last time the Davis was renovated. On most occasions that would be a major...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a new Lincoln Square/Ravenswood resident, I thought it would be reasonable to acquaint myself with "the old" before exploring "the new". Old is definitely an understatement when it comes to The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft spot for dingy old theatres. The Davis is an ancient neighborhood theatre that has been quadplexed. It's age really shows, but I find that charming. Others may find it disgusting....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the swanky movie places all around, this is refreshingly old fashioned. Walk right in to that butter-popcorn-in-the-air foyer. Pay at the lone little counter up front. Sit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old popcorn smell.............................you got it!Sticky floors.........................................sometimes.Cheap uphostery...............................yah. Did I enjoy the movie at a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah ha...they now take credit/debit cards....3 cheers!Plus, an additional cheer for being....the Davis. It's just, comfortable. Like an old pair of jeans or soft, cuddly, hole-ridden sweatshirt you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a bit of a history with "Ye Ol Davis Theatre" as I have always lived right down the block from this gem.I can remember when I was younger, when the theatre strictly showed second run movies....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Davis theater is a craphole. It survives despite itself, strictly based on the fact that it has a fantastic location (smack in the middle of Lincoln Square) and a bit of nostalgia. I live in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutely the WORST theater I have EVER viewed a movie at! Ok, I'm all for the "nostalgic" theater, but only at "nostalgic" pricing. WTF, $8 for a movie in a broken down, smelly theater with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Morton Fink,You, as owner of the Davis have a responsibility to your patrons. We love going to the Davis because of it's location and decent movie selection, but it really is time to update....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all for old theaters; never been a big fan of the gaudy multiplexes, but the Davis loses a little more of its kitschy charm with every visit.The seats are broken down, leaving you craning your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No frills movie theater. Maybe not the theater you want to see the computer generated marvels...but they usually show decent films. The women's bathroom...is sketchy at best. But I have to admit I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite theater in Chicago. The prices are good ($5.50 before 6:00pm) and they seem to always have first run movies here. The theater is old and run down for sure, but that adds to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this neighborhood theater. Not too small and just big enough to have a decent selection of movies. And I find the bathrooms completely charming and if they remodeled them, i would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Davis Theater for the first time this past week. It is definitely an older theater, but the seats were quite comfortable. The movie was perfectly in focus with clear sound which is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tired of going to fancy theaters with luxury and comfortable seating with the same movie you'll find everywhere else? THIS is the place to go to. Nothing like sitting in seats that are years old,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do people hate this place? Sure its kind of dirty. Sure its really old. But I like the location, and their popcorn has less chemical-tasting butter sludge. Its very cheap too! It has a sort of fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis gets three stars...MOSTLY because of the nostalgia factor. I used to come here for grade school movie field trips (circa '90-'96). Remember Milo and Otis? Yeah, I saw that here! But, let...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Lincoln Square and was within walking distance to this theater. I think they have only 4 or 5 screens so they only have about 4 or 5 movies showing there. I'm not sure how the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Davis Theatre. It is not new, huge, and fancy like so many other Chicago movie spots, but the tickets are $8 which is a lot better than the $10.50 I paid at AMC the other night! Cozy and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the Davis Theatre occasionally shows limited release movies alongside the major release crapfests that every other theater shows, so i give it credit for that. i also give it a favorable rating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis may be a victim of its own popularity and location - at least where Saturdays are concerned. My Logan movie friend Samantha E. and I made our way up to the "other" Square to see "Slumdog...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old-school, comfortable no-frills theater, the Davis is good for a chill night at the movies. And the 'movie theater rules' animation looks like it's from about 1972, which I think adds to the charm....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theater kinda scared me going in for the first time! But in it's way it's so quirky it's great! Normal theater in a great part of town. So old it's funny. The theater I was in had a love seat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, but not trashy...Old, but not poor quality.Seats are definitely worn, yet quite comfortable...Loved it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig Davis. It reminds me of what going to a movie years ago must have felt like. Also is it located on a dead end street that is all lit up and pretty. It is a really great experience....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oldschool is the word. First run movies that I can walk to from my house. No dealing with finding or paying for parking. Inexpensive. No bells or whistles at all. An oldschool neighborhood place....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can appreciate this theater for it's history. I think it's really great they haven't torn it down and replaced it with a brand new shiny multiplex, or a Starbucks. However, the place needs to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad that we have this cute theater nearby. But, there was a bird in my theater....yes a BIRD! I like birds....I like movies. Birds IN movies...I don't like!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'm really cheap and movies are generally pretty expensive, especially if you consider that they can be rented at the library for free. At any rate, i am always looking for a bargain when it comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
eh, its OK. I am spoiled with the big AMC monstrosities out there with their high-tech sound. If I was going to see a basic movie I would come here for a matinee or if I was hanging out in Lincoln...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fucking disgusting, not to mention, I'm pretty sure the floor plan was designed by someone with a horrible case of vertigo. Definitely worth the extra couple bucks to go to a real movie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
90 minutes tops. The Dark Knight was 152 minutes of pure ass torture. This isn't about high quality seating however...or clean floors...or bathrooms - btw, bring some Purell. It is a nostalgic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what movie theaters were like when I was growing up. Just a few screens and some concessions. It's an old school place, maybe some won't like that and want the 30 screens/arcade megaplex....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have friends who won't go to the Davis because it's "gross." Admittedly it's a little grungy--the ladies room has a slight "ick" factor, your aislemate is quite possibly a homeless person and in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this theatre is a very old one and enjoyable at the same time. it's not the usual huge screen, in fact it reminded me of barney's tv in the show "how i met your mother." but it serves it's purpose and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I live a block away, I will be visiting this neighborhood landmark more and more frequently.It is NOT a hi-tech mall movie theater. It is a family-run, low key, family operation with 4...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this may just be my favorite theatre in chicagoland. its tucked away up in lincoln square - not far off the western brown line among all sorts of cute restaurants and shops along lincoln ave. if a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As an appreciator of "old school" places, it's not a surprise that I like this place. Sure, there's no stadium seating, or Dolby 38.1 surround sound, or gourmet snack bar. It's just an old school...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello dirty, old-school theater with so much character I just might flip! I think I love you.$5.50 for a first run movie in Chicago? Sold! Sure, it's a little run down, but it's a great place and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always enjoyed the Davis. Doesn't need any updating. Prices are fair for what you get. Sure, it's no Music Box and it ain't a Century theater- but it's no thrills aesthetic works. It's as genuine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis Theatre is the unholy offspring of a cinematic threeway between old-school dollar theaters, art house cinemas and the movie going experience from the days of top hats and monocles fallen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis is where the magic happens.This place offers quality movie-films, cheap tickets, cheap concessions and the place feels comfortable. The auditoriums are smaller, cozier and they each have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would go here again. Despite the scary bathrooms, it is A-ok. It's an old small theater with cheap matinee prices. Nothing fancy here but on the upside as many have mentioned, you don't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, I finally saw The Dark Knight after a month in theaters, so no more hushing and shushing from me if you're talking about the movie. More importantly, I had the pleasure of viewing this movie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Local, cheap, wonderful...Over the past two weekends, my wife and I just saw The Dark Knight and Pineapple Express at Davis. $11 bucks for the two of us (matinee before 6pm). For that price, I can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My better half would give the Davis 5 stars. I, however, was not that charmed.First off, when I go to see a movie, I want to be able to understand all or at least 90% of the conversation. I had a hard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place. It's beyond cheap, and sooo easy to skip theaters (there are only two). Yeah, sometimes I'm cheap.The only gripe I have is that it's so far away from where I live right now....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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worst experience of my life. My back was sore for two weeks. The seats were full of loose springs and chewing gum covered the floor. Never again. If you are going to go make sure and bring a pillow.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hidden gem. The theater is old, let's face it. It's a classic old school theater that is cash-only and has bad seats with small theaters and the screens are at an angle. But, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's your typical dollar theatre (in appearance) that shows new movies.Maybe I had to have grown up here to get it.I've seen older theatres and smaller theatres done well, and this just isn't. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis Theatre is like a good dive bar. It's old, it's dingy, it has leftover popcorn still on the floor but it ain't sticky. You can come here and expect deals - and receive them. Best thing is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda sticky. A little icky.But....I like the location & the fact that it's small so you don't need to use a map and various escalators to find your assigned theater. The squishy seats made me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now takes credit cards. CREDIT CARDS!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Davis. Yes, every surface in the place looks as if it could use a good power scrub and the screens are angled and it's just not a brand spanking new multiplex with 18 screens. BUT, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a brand-spanking new multiplex type place with clean bathrooms that have those supercool high-powered hand dryers and concession stands that serve things like nachos and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pains me to say this, but I have to side with the minority that isn't a fan of this place. Film screens that are on weird angles as opposed to the angles the seats are on, one of the smallest men's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to do the movies in old town style, then the Davis is for you! Located in the heart of Lincoln Square, you can enjoy a pre or post dinner/cocktail at one of the nearby cafes. At the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going here for years 'cos I'm a cheap beeyatch and won't spend $10 for first-run movies. Unless Javier Bardem is in 'em. Naked.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a lot of character, it has been around forever, and I hope it stays around forever. I gave it 4 instead of 5 because the bathrooms suck, and the concession stand isn't too great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it is not the fanciest theater but a matinee for 5.50 - can't beat it. Plus I can walk there. Even better. If you want to see a movie but don't want to make a financial commitment - go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about living in Lincoln Square! I will see everything you have playing because I love you and your art deco touches, Davis Theater! Support the Davis!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a dump. The screens are small, the floors, bathrooms, and seats are in bad to worse shape. The prices are great and if you could care less about THX sound systems, pristine toilets, and new...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a dump man!The only reason to go here is for the matinee which is cheaper than most places in the city. So if it is a crappy movie and you don't feel like spending $10 for it, go here. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not gonna lie, I thought this place looked darling from the outside...like an old-fashioned movie theater. Know what? It is!!!A little ticket window in the front, one small concession area...truly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis is a total toilet, but I love it. You're guaranteed and inferior moviegoing experience regardless of what you're after - the screens are off-center and angled, so you actually need to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a quintessential independently owned movie theater...reminds me of the movie theater in my home town. The floors and seats are a little run down, but hey, I'd rather pay $5.50 for a matinee and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the theater of my childhood. Yes, it's OLD (it's been around for over 80 years)...and the seats aren't as comfortable as AMC's, but that's the charm of an independent movie theater. And you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is wack.1. Cash only2. Terrible sound equipment3. I think lawn chairs might have been more comfortable4. The freaking screen is off center1 2 3 4 = What the hell... I'd rather...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like supporting independent businesses. The Davis is affordable, staffed with local teenagers and adults, and though it doesn't have the latest seats or the huge lobby displays I have always found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's old and falling apart and the movies are a little out dated sometimes......etc etc......BUT, no bus loads of teenagers and tourists in town from Indiana for the weekend are going to ever get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love having this theater in Lincoln Square, where I live. It's great to walk down Lincoln and pass by the big sign & marquee and see/smell the popcorn popping. But unfortunately, I happen to love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, it's the Davis. That's what my fiance and I say all the time. Yes, the theater needs work. We went last night and the seat next to us didn't have an armrest. The seats are uncomfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit that this place is old, but it works. If you grew up in a rural area (like I did) and/or didn't experience stadium seating or digital surround sound at a theater until college then you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happens when a classic movie theater becomes a rundown crappy theater , then gets remodeled into a multi-screened multiplex , and finishes off it's journey as a wanna-be art theater? I don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In all my days in Chicago growing up, I've never have experienced the Davis Theatre! I was super excited to go with my roommate to this place, because I wanted to check out this rumored "old school"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the Davis is dirty, yes the screen's are crooked (because it use to be a one screen theater), yes most of the seats are uncomfortable, and yes the popcorn will probably give you oh oh bum. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the Davis, what a hole! This place is in need of some TLC -- most of the theaters have tons broken seats, the bathrooms are downright scary and often you can hear other movies playing while you are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with all of the earlier posters, or at least the ones with complimentary reviews. I only grudgingly accept to see any movies elsewhere, and I always check to see if they're playing here first....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the DAVIS theater most of my life. It's a nice neighborhood movie theater. Not fancy or anything , but very cozy. I used to go when it was only 1 screen and they used to be $ 1.00...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Curse this nose of mine and it's olfactory senses!!!! Walking down the street in the actual squre of Lincoln, I started to smell the popcorn. Mmmm....what is it about popcorn that is so dynamic?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that "Public Service Announcement" part that comes up before the previews - the one that tells you to turn off your phone and shut your pie hole? - the Davis has been showing the same one for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the Davis Theatre, how I love thee!1. You are within walking distance from my place2. You are cheap and slightly dirty3. I don't have to worry about parking in some slimey and expensive garage or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's absolutely no reason to like this place...really, it's a dump, but yet, I do. In fact, I love it. The people are friendly, and something about it is just so charming that I refuse to really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is old, and so is the equipment, but its cheap, local and handy. If you are looking for a theater with awesome surround sound or perfect picture, try elsewhere. If you want to support...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Davis. It's low key and cheap and the sound system doesn't hurt my ears, like the "modern" places. The popcorn is made fresh and is tasty and the workers are mostly nice. Plus, Lincoln...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it is soooooo important to support local theaters in our communities. Unfortunately, there are just not enough of them left but we still have the Davis! So go to it!Yes, the theater is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so what if it's a dump? it is around the corner from my place and in the midst of a street of cute stores and restaurants in Lincoln Square. It is so cute and old-school. The tickets are still cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God..if the Davis ever goes out of business (as the original Meyer delicitassen did)I will completely abandon Lincoln Square. I mean it people.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old, lumpy seats, screens that are slightly angled and a sound system that's almost as good as the one in my Toyota would normally add up to a bad review. But...The Davis Theatre in Lincoln Square...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are always seats at the Davis Theater. It's in a great neighborhood, right in the heart of Lincoln Square. The movies are current. For being an old theater, it's very well kept up. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just wish it had the one huge theater as oppsed to the smaller theaters. I remember the sticky floors and the occasional mouse... LOL.I remember my parents taking me there to see Private Benjamin....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this theater. It's old, has seen better days, and lacks the amenities of all the new mega theaters. In exchange you get an independent theater without the hordes of obnoxious kids, yet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this theater- the chairs are super comfy and there's not all that unnecessary stimulus that other movie theaters impose upon their guests. The theater is simple and charming- the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here because it is old and NOT the stadium-20-gallon-drinks-&-20lbs-of-popcorn-shoved-down-your-throat! It reminds me of the theater we used to go to when I was growing up in California...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loving the Davis theatre feels so wrong but damn it, I can't help it. Sure, it's a bit grungy and popping at its creaky chair seams, but it's close (to me - how helpful), near other restaurants in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A little seedy, but I appreciate a "real" movie theater as opposed to the gaudy multiplexes. The last time I was there, the food selection was very limited. Ticket prices aren't bad. The theater is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh, my memories of the Davis go waaaay back to the days when my dad lived in Chicago and I was just a wee lass. He'd take us here because it was like, one dollar or something totally...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place does bring back memories!! They have made some decent improvements and it's actually a nice theatre to........catch a movie!!!! That's all you're going there for, is to watch a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a dump, but it's cheap. I was embarrassed after taking a date here once. I usually just go alone now.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place brings back memories from my childhood. I love this place for its history and also nostalgic special place in my heart. Enjoyed all my dates and just girl's nite out as kids and adults...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 Words: Popcorn ToppingsThe Davis has the best popcorn, and to top it off, they have free powdered toppings, like white cheddar, nacho cheese, and caramel. Yum! Sure, the screen is small and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is very old school - no stadium seating, seats that squeak a lot, and old Hollywood movie posters. Needless to say, I love it. Every time I go to a movie here it's not overly crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, independently run theatre. While the seats may be a bit rough around the edges, you get first rate movies at better prices with the feeling that you are supporting the little guy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the few places that I miss after I moved out of Lincoln Square. Sure it smells funny and the seats are uncomfortable, but it's RIGHT THERE. The air conditioning works and the movies...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Davis Theater is one of those old theaters that makes you feel warm and happy inside, instead of annoyed and appalled (a la Kerasotes). There's not much to say other than it's an old, cool looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jenny A. and I saw "Superbad" here last night.I love that it's as close as it is to our house. And I really love how cute the ticket window is.And I really REALLY love how much cute stuff we passed on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the Davis isn't shiny and clean. And the screens might just be slightly crooked. But, you know what? It's damn adorable. I went there with Stacey A. for a little roommate movie date, and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I totally appreciate the independent movie theater as much as the next anti-corporate lackey... but the Davis has some pretty strong flaws. I do give them kudos for managing to still show new releases...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Davis only gets props because they're oldschool and indie. They've upgraded their lineup to first run shows but the theater is as run down as ever. i mean it has alotta character. :p Hey it's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta love Davis theatre for simply being independant. There's something about not going to the super-mega theatre chains that is refreshing somehow. It reminds me of times my dad would take me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Davis Theater gets two stars because it doesn't smell like pee even though it looks like it's going to. It's all downhill from there. First of all, it's a dump. It's dirty, the theaters are small and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this may not be the cleanliest or have thx surround sound but it does have a charm about it despite it's funny aromas.as someone has mentioned, the screen is on an angle. but you can still see the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis certainly has vintage charm, but I don't go there if I want to see a movie that I care about a great deal. It works if I am already in the neighborhood, but was terrribly disappointed when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Davis Theater.I will give you five stars!I don't care that you're old. I don't care that the floors aren't super clean or that the bathrooms are really small and uncomfortable. I also don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, it's small, old, and there are no stadium seats/carnivalesque candy and popcorn counters to be found (who needs those, anyway?), but I love the fact that I can walk down the street and enjoy a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving the Davis an extra star for reminding me of one of my all-time favorite movies as a child: The Sandlot.It's a little sketchy, but some people call that CHARACTER.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed with this theater. My experience didn't start off the best - I decided I wanted to see Harry Potter so I checked out the times and prices on their website. Movie is at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you do not love the Davis theater you are one of the following: A.) a big snob who can't appreciate a little unidentifiable sticky substance clinging for dear life to your shoe (seriously... I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, let me be clear by beginning with the following disclaimer: I am not a movie theater snob. There isn't much in a theater that I look for, except for the following conditions: 1. I can hear the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Possible Marquee Headlines:"Great Neighborhood Feel" "Kinda Crappy Seats, etc.""Cheap before 6pm ($5.50)""Bring Cash--No Plastic""Something to be said for Tradition"
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree the seats and floors are not Mr. Clean approved, and the viewing angles are not perfect, but the theater is still pretty great in my eyes. The charm of this place has to count for something....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great little theatre. Con: It's not especially luxurious. The carpet is a little worse for the wear. The seats aren't Lay-Z-Boys. It doesn't offer 20 different movies. The staff doesn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater. it's old and fairly run down, the sound isn't the best, but it has a great energy that leads you to find a smile and disregard the shortcomings of not being the newest kid on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really, really want to love the Davis, but they won't let me!Why, why does it ALWAYS smell like pee...? Everywhere? Why?! It is totally disgusting...I can actually feel the sweat, hair...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an older movie theater. It wouldn't hurt to be renovated to look like it did when it was originally opened. I figure it's probably from the 1930s or so. I still like to go to movies here but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Davis. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: (1) Four theaters from an original two, larger theaters. Hence, the screens in each theater tilt slightly to one side. Plus, if you're seeing a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's totally about character here - if you want to spend a few bucks more and sit at the massive, plush multiplexes feel free. If you want more of a homey old-school feel, this is a great place. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
why do people keep saying its cheap. 8 bucks is not cheap. but, if you go before 6, its 5.50, which isn't so bad.yes, the seats are awful, and the sightlines are so weirdly off, the screens dirty,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea this used to be a second run theater or that it had such a reputation. It feels like the type of theater I went to as a kid before they started building massive antiseptic multiplexes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the davis. Cheap daytime movies. The popcorn is cheap and flavorful. The screen is small and the audio is horrible. The seats are comfy and never filled. They place first run movies without the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I can help it, I'll never go anywhere else. I can see a movie here without feeling like part of the mindless masses who encourage Hollywood to keep pumping out total crap. It's a wholly enjoyable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not believe I have ever left a theatre feeling as though I need a shower. I have seen 3 movies there, dragged there by my other half. It is an old, disgusting, dirty theatre with horrible screens...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to go to an old movie theatre that has a whiff of stale popcorn in the air and cranky heating that likes to call in sick on the night shift, I go to The Music Box. When I want to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, I saw Grindhouse here - which is probably the most perfect venue that I could imagine for the Tarantino/Rodriguez homage to over-the-top violence and cheesy cinema. At the Davis, the fake...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis does not get enough credit. This place is awesome. Not only do they play recent movies but they play movies that I want to see. Their selections run the entire gamit- Walk the Line, Little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I go to the Davis, I don't go because the screens are huge and the sound quality is great and the seats are cozy... because they're not. I've been going here my entire life, since they showed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Smells like someone torched a wet dog and some of the screens are positioned on weird angles, but its a good cheap place to catch a flick on a rainy day.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love that this theatre is close to home. But that's where the love stops. I've only been here once, so maybe I just haven't been exposed enough to take it all (whatever "it all" is anyway..) in....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Davis. It is cheap, quaint and has a great selection of films. They tend to show movies that are popular but "indie."
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was six I would take my warped He-Man ViewFinder disc with a series of He-Man pictures on it and stare at the pictures through the ViewFinder for hours. The pictures, while not 3-D, had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE DAVIS!!!!!! LOL a place with sticky floors and bad movie seats. A great place to go see a movie if your low on cash and like salty pop corn.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's sort of a dive and I love it! What a great alternative to the mega-theaters. They have matinee prices, and your feet will not stick to the theater floor, like at some other theaters.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the neighborhood. It is small and old but shows current movies at cheaper prices. And I don't have to drive or pay for parking!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis is odd. You would think it is one of those artsy places that only plays foreign films and caters to people who would never admit to wanting to be cool but who secretly know they are. Or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheaper than a fancy multiplex and they show current films.Often the newer movies I want to see are playing at the Davis. And they run more "independent" movies, too!All in all - a good time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a great neighborhood theater, but having a good time at Davis Theatre requires the same approach as not setting yourself up to hate a movie because it's been overhyped by so many people (too many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis is nearly the perfect neighborhood movie theater. The best feature is that they run movies adults would actually want to see. When I lived in Logan Square the City North 14 was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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great place to see a movie, in the neighborhood, cozy seats, great ambiance, easy street parking, great restaurants walking distance. True-could use a cleaning, but it's so dark in there, who can tell?
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hey,it's not pretty but it does the job at a cheap price. Just remember ladies,don't put your bag on the floor,you don't know what will crawl in there! I have been here a lot and have only had 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Davis. It's cheap, close-by and they show a nice mix of stuff. People who need cushy seats, huge screens and clean floors are pantywaists who should never leave the house.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Davis theater smells... of AWESOME. I remember seeing Flight of the Navigator at this place back in 1986. My brother, living across the street from the theater took me. Halfway through the film...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I swear they could tear this down, build a new building, and that new building would have sticky floors and reek of ancient popcorn, yet this is still my favorite place to see a cheap matinee.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK so usually going to the movies in the city is a nightmare. parking sucks (not that i prefer to drive anywhere), if you go on the first weekend (or second, or third, weekend of a popular movie) you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is perfect if you are trying to avoid big crowds and expensive tickets. Located in the heart of Lincoln Square (directly across from The Grind) the theatre offers everything a modern...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't work up a lot of enthusiasm for the Davis. Back in the day, the Davis, the Village, and the 400 (now the Village North) were what I call "last run" houses. They were old style single screen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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This may not be the most modern and state of the art facility in Chicago, but for me, part of the charm and appeal is that it's not a chain, or a cold, impersonal mega theater. Family owned theaters ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool theater and has been a North Side staple forever.They don't take credit cards and since it is sort of smaller they will sell out quick. I am not a fan of big mega-multi-giga-plexs and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped by the Davis to catch a 4:30 show of The Inside Man (pretty good movie by the way) and got exactly what I expected from the earlier reviews. The theatre was small and had some odd angles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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The Davis Theater has tons of charm and character, but not very many modern amenities. If you don't care about stadium seating and surround sound, though, definitely check this place out. The concessions are...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Davis is a great theater, tickets are $7.50 for a regular show and they tend to show pretty good movies. The neighborhood is great, too. Wonderful restaurants and great stores, everything from used...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a second- or third-run theater, showing films past their due date at the rate of $1.00. Now they're a first run theater but still have the same funky viewing rooms, crummy sound, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great price and the neighborhood makes a trip to the movies much more enjoyable than a massive cineplex could ever be. But I'm a sucker for a good neighborhood theater.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Part of the charm and appeal to me is that it's not a chain, or a cold, impersonal mega theater. Family owned theaters like this are a dying breed that should be celebrated. I will admit that the screen is on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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If you want to be taken back to the 1960's but see the latest special effects movie you're in luck. The screen is about the size of most big screen t.v.'s these days and the sound is horrible. They do show all...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's great to have an old classic neighborhood theater that still plays cheap movies. To think there used to be dozens of these. Man, what's wrong with people, messing with the great theaters? I hope...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The resurgence of Lincoln Square as a dining & entertainment destination has resulted in renewed prosperity for this independent neighborhood theater. Not too long ago, it was poorly regarded as an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an old theater in Lincoln Square with a sense of charm that the newer theaters do not have. The facilities here are not the newest or greatest, but they do show first-run movies and there are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It's not clean, the theatres are old, and there's no stadium seating, but I still love it. It's a great "old time" theatre that still sells cheap ticket. They always show the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this theatre for over 20 years and have seen the changes at the theatre and the neighborhood, mostly for the better. The prices for a movie are still less than at a Cineplex....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A sentimental favorite of mine. Me and this theatre go WAY BACK. I'm so happy they are still around. It's a classic theater with an old fashioned charm to it. And the prices are still good - $5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What it lacks in giant screens and comfortable seats it makes up for in cheaper ticket price and indepedantly owned charm. The people working there are always surprisingly nice. And the art work on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that the vanilla movie theater chains are not quite doing it for me. The Davis has charm and it feels as if real people own and operate it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It may not be the cleanest or the biggest, but I get a certain sense of satisfaction knowing that I spent my money at a non-corporate theater. Plus it is cheaper than most, and it is surrounded by...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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i love the Davis theater just because its close by our house but i hate the fact that they let it get so dirty and so dingy looking. some new carpet in the theater part and a good bleaching of the floors in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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The Davis is a big part of why we live in Lincoln Square, but we were treated very poorly there today. A movie that was advertised to start at 5:10pm was started 10 minutes early and no announcement was made....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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The Davis is charming as is. No, it is not a multiplex with stadium seating - if that is what you are interested in please don't come here! I liked it better when it truly was an art film theater, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2004
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a great little neighborhood theater with usually a good selection of movies. it is a little run-down and can stand a refurbishing, and the screens are a little small if you're used to the megaplex, stadium...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2003
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I think this place is great. It is in the neighborhood, plenty of widowshopping, people watching and it has a great resturant right next door. I love the idea that is has first run shows. And they still have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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As a Lincoln Square resident, I love the Davis Theater--it's beautiful--but I don't really like seeing movies there, because it's become kind of a dump. It's in serious need of renovation. When you've got...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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