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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this theater until they started over-enforcing their outside food policy. We tried to bring in some Starbucks drinks and they made us throw all the drinks away (2 coffees, 2 hot cocos)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This location is right by SJSU and is like 3 stories high!! It awesome, the place isn't usually crowded and each level has their on concessions.The theatre isn't new, but is still in good shape. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent value if you get the $60 10 movie pass. the only time u cant use it is sat after 6, and u can only get 2 tickets at a time, but definately a good deal for friday night dates. plus they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the nicest new theatres that I've been to. I came for the SFIAAFF screening of Fruit Fly and I must say that the entire experience was very nice. I was quite surprised by the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to catch a flick. Its never too crowded and I have had pleasant experiences each time minus the one summer their A/C was not working :/ Last Saturday I came here to go see I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the SFIAAFF again this year, went to see a compilation of shorts called Mixtape 4 Msg....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with suspicious for a Yelp Elite event since she is elite but I am not :(Considering that the other theatres in the Bay Area are not as new or nice this was a fresh change. The theatre seems...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very nice alternative to the AMCs and the Centuries posted up near the malls. Camera 12 shows both mainstream and indie features, and the atmosphere is more casual and less hectic (little to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of stairs. I thought that was pretty neat.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used it for parking for the California Theater, around 2 blocks away. $3 after 6pm. I parked on level 4 of 5 at 6:30pm on a Wednesday. You can pay either by person or with the machine. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Returned to watch Friday the 13th. I try to support local businesses and this is one I enjoy. For the most part parking is easy (validated), lots of food/bar choices around and the theater is big and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I watch quite a few movies at various theaters in Silicon Valley. I like this cinema b/c they show independent films and mainstream movies. The seats are fairly comfortable. The restaurants on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never too crowded. Very, very nice employees. Love the stadium seating in all the theaters. The only drawback is the lack of convenient parking -- only feel comfortable going at night if I am with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality - 4 StarsPrice - 4 Stars Location - 4 Stars Parking - 3 StarsService - 3 Stars My Opinion/Story:I like this movie theatre. It's never too crowded and the rooms are huge. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went on our 16th anniversery and had dinner. Dinner was fantastic. My largest complaint is particulary the advertised parking validation that is somewhat misleading. We had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know the last time I had gone to the AMC over at Vallco, I found out that AMC only did student rates on a certain day. Bummer :(Camera 12 Cinema's a great place for students to watch films since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't the biggest but I do like the chairs they recline a little and it's pretty clean.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here!Went here today w/ a friend to watch Underworld.It was my first time, and I must say, this place is nice.It's very big and roomy.There wasn't much people there, since it was 3:00 in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Camera Cinemas. I'll take Camera over Century any day! Their deals are awesome; not only do they have the 10 films for $60 card, they also have frequent buyer cards at the concession stand. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Camera 12 is simply the best theater in San Jose, hands down.The theaters are comfy and clean, the employees are always friendly and it is a mere $7.50 for students!If you can, enjoy a movie here and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is actually nice even in the heart of DTSJ. I went here to watch 7 pounds and chose this place over some random Century on Hillcap Ave. Good thing, too since it's not getting too many good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cinema Camera 12 rocks! I love how it is 3 stories high and going up the escalator each time is so much fun. Also I like looking up the stairs as I stand on the second floor. Really makes the place so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Buy a frequent movie pass and get 10 admissions for $60. For those to lazy to do the math, that comes out to $6 per movie. They have the best priced concessions of any theater I have ever visited....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I TRY to see movies more often here because I hate to the big corporate places. The downside is they don't always have the movies I want. But the rates are reasonable, it's right downtown, close to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for foreign films. It's got a cafe inside with coffee, quiche, sandwiches, wine, and beer. Pretty cool, but I am just not old enough to do this yet. I am still into high...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"My second favorite place to see a flick! I love how not every movie here can be found at 'those other' places. I feel like I am supporting a local rather than a corporation that promotes hatred (see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe for an indie movie, but not really worth it for a major release film. This was my first time at this theater. I went to see a major release. I ended up paying $10 (can't find that pesky...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this was THE place for all the indie/hipsters/drama kids in my HS to come work. I still see a familar face or too sometimes, which almost 4 years after graduating is kinda distrubing.....Good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6 dollar movie is awesome. This place has the most recent movies but the only down side is the smaller screens. Get a Sjdowntown discovery card and get freebies. Its not too bad of a deal especially...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$6 for students after 6pm EVERY WEDNESDAY!!!I like this theater.. small screens.... 3 stories. hey hey 6 bucks no complaintsValidation for parking-- suuweeeet!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grace Y. and I took my daughter here today to see Bolt, the new Disney film. It was really cute and my daughter loved it. I love the movies!! I love going to a darkend theater and eating popcorn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just sayin' if there was ever a movie theatre that you may want to see another movie and forgot to accidentally pay for that other movie and not get caught and relive your jr. high days of doing this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Camera Cinemas is an independent chain established by San Jose movie buffs who were tired of depending on Berkeley for its art house indie flicks. And it shows. Camera Cinema's continually supports...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap but up-to-date films. They host a lot of indi flicks and other events here too.Flavored popcorn?! alright!!!Parking Ticket Validation?!!? SWEEET!!!A good place for a date? haha totally....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good location. Cheap tickets especially Student discount and 10 movie coupon. Clean place. I love the free refill offer.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great independent theater. No high markup prices. The student discount is reasonably priced at $7.50 a ticket. The theater is clean, in a great location near loads of restaurants and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to San Jose, and a huge movie buff, I had to go and check out the local theater. Well i was impressed. the theater was very large and clean. The sound was great. not overly loud as some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heehee. I went a couple days ago and I think I'll be going back again. The tickets are cheap, compared to a lot of other theaters, and I loved the fact they had different flavors for their popcorn....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the camera theaters might be the coolest part of downtown san jose. why this one has closed and the re-opened -yet the seats and interior have not changed since i was in high school is beyond me....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite movie theater in San Jose. It is probably the cheapest theater (not including discount theaters) in the area and is three levels with... 12 screens. They also do midnight movie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
camera 12 ...yay !i love this place. . .-no long lines -no high school lil wanna be thugs tryin to gang bang all ova the place [like oakridge mall lolz]-enuff seats for everyone!!& oh,for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite movie theatres pretty much ever (I do love the Parkway, but alas, my East Bay days are over).Camera 12 offers a great balance of big studio pictures and little indies, and you've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place to catch a movie. it's not overly crowded and it's clean. a bunch of us saw tropic thunder here last night and didn't have to worry about not being able to get in. they sell this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the crazy yelpers and I went to catch tropical thunder last night which had us rolling..... decent place to catch a flick that is in walking distance of the bf's sisters pad.. so parking was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Few theatre chains are as beloved as the Cameras. The Camera Three, Camera One and the Towne were the best damn theatres in the Bay Area during their heyday of the early to mid-1990s. Now, the THree...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this theater twice. I'm very reluctant to go again. The first visit was okay, except the box office opened a little late. My second visit was marred severely by either a bad print or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Camera 3 is back! And so is the return of catching some great films close to home! They play lots of art house flicks that you might read a great review about but can't find playing anywhere near you....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All my stars go to the dude at the front door with the grey tux & top hat. I just love that guy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best movie food anywhere. I ordered a large soda for Tropic Thunder and then got it refilled for free by the time Pineapple Express was to start. By that time I was hungry too so I ordered nachos and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this theatre. I've grown way too accustomed to hopping on the lightrail and going to the movies by myself like the loser that I am. Thanks to their $60 ten movie cards, I can safely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because its close to my apt =) It's also cool because prices are a lil cheaper and it doesn't get nearly as crowded as lets say great mall or mercado. The screens also aren't as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself coming here more and more these days. Pick up one of those $60 cards and it's only like $6 a movie, day or night. They often have a good selection of flicks. They have indie and foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater. The 10 for $60 card is great. I just like the theater layout a lot. The seats are comfortable (unlike the Mercado). The people that work there are friendly and more often than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic little theater conveniently located in downtown SJ. We often go out of our way to go here if we don't want to go into SF. They show a great variety of films (blockbuster,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best local movie theater. Hit up Loft or Chang's for dinner and then The Camera.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I like the idea of Camera 3 Cinema quite a bit: the funky older theater playing more offbeat fare. Unfortunately, they don't seem to have some kinks worked out.The line was long and only one register...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply 3 reasons,Student discountFilm festivalsMovies I would never see anywhere else (The Fall)
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this pace, I went there for the first time last week, and saw Mother of Tears. Its the normal 10 bucks to get you through the door. Once you get through the door the inside of this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite theater in San Jose. They have new releases as well as foreign films, a friendly staff, and a more comfortable environment (read less noisy kids at night).I was a volunteer with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge and doesn't have enough bathrooms. the place is beautiful and has a nice selection of movies. not all commercial crap, but definitely no kabuki.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only movie theater that I go to anymore! The theater is conveniently located, with free validated parking in the Pavillion garage right next door. It is almost NEVER crowded -- you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this movie theater. It's out of the way for me, but their multiple popcorn seasonings rock, and are enough for me to make a whole night out of downtown SJ. Here's a tip for popcorn lovers. If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater, awesome and convenient location w/ validated parking. Great offers and discounts. Excellent selection of movies (indie and mainstream). The staff are always great---and I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater! Friendly staff. One thing I like about this place is it's almost always never full. Easy access by light rail. Surrounded by nice restaurants. Parking can be a little challenging at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Camera 12 Cinema in downtown San Jose is a treasure! Walking into Camera 12 feels like walking into your best friend's place to watch a movie. The staff is very friendly, the theaters are clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this theater! It's a welcome break from the likes of AMC/Century theaters. It's clean here, hella clean. And one of the best parts is that I have yet to see a group of teenie-boppers hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Comfy seats, clean theatre, lots of parking (street and parking structure) and plenty of places to eat in the area. Get a validation from the theatre for the first 3.5 hours of parking at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The theaters were smaller than the usual Mega-Plex theaters I've experienced. But I'm actually not displeased with that aspect of this movie-going excursion. I actually like the theaters where you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Camera 12 is centrally located with lots of parking, and apparently very cool with the selection of movies they show (I was there for work, so I got a free screening of Ping Pong Playa from the Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank-you Camera 12 for supporting the Cinequest Film Festival... apparently you've been doing so for 18 years now. Though I've only lived in the Bay Area for 1.5 years, I've already found many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's reopened!!I recently took my kid sister here to see Be Kind Rewind and it felt really nice to be able to introduce her to this relic from my past. It was relatively empty though, which is a shame...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this movie theatre. I would come here more often but it's kind of a drive just for a movie, especially when I have so many other ones to choose from that are closer. The parking garage...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their movie card is so cool. 10 movies for $60. Or you can stay and make it a double-feature so that it's only $3 a movie! (Just don't get caught)
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-1 for the ENFORCED no food or drink policy now.used to come here for all the movies i wanted to watch. ok...i probably still will since it doesn't get too crowded and it's close to campus. just a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as a huge, beloved fan of zombie flicks, i particularly picked camera 12 to watch george romero's "diary of the dead", for i had a good inkling that this theatre will serve me a fine, enjoyable time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband & I have been going to this cinema for a few years now since we moved here from Seattle. I absolutely love their movie card deal. $60 for 10 movies. That's $6.00 per movie!!! (They used to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oooh, i haven't reviewed this place! i've liked this theater since i've been going...a few years back. we watched a cinequest movie and some independent movie (eros, that was it).recently, we wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live downtown and love going to this theater. I can't stand going to AMC theaters! The rowdy crowd that usually goes to AMC theaters are usually not found coming here. The price is great and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here for movies...It's small, clean, and very quiet...unlike the movie theatres at the malls filled with young obnoxious kids who have no respect for other people.Plus, there are many...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby and I decided to see a movie today and for a change, I said "Let's go to Camera 12!" This movie theater is located on the light rail line in downtown San Jose...near the Fairmont Hotel and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you want your Landmark movie you go here or CineArts. Here you can park a block away and get your parking validated. And they have lots of artsy literature on tables (the kind that appeal to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 things i love about this place.1. location - in the middle of downtown san jose and easily accessible from light rail. validated parking for you non public transit folks or out-of-towners.2. their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nice change of pace from AMC or Cinemark. It's located right in the heart of downtown San Jose, and it's very Light-Rail accessible. I paid $7.00 for an evening showing, which is a great deal,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about location, location, location. Right in the middle of the Pruneyard, you have all you need right there. Need something hot to eat before a movie other than the salty hot dogs at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as movie theaters go, this one is about the best you'll find in downtown San Jose. Three stories with large screens and food on all levels (not always staffed). The screens are in descent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The movie selection is good. Not crowded at all. But the quality of the projection and sound was not very good. The movie that we watched had noticible jitters and the sounds hurt my ear drums on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place.Its privately owned, meaning its NOT an AMC or Century 21 theater. Its got multiple levels, which is different and hip in a country that likes to build out rather than up. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a fun movie experience. The camera theaters rock because they are privately owned so they don't have that huge commercial feel to them. They validate for parking which is a bonus up to I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I lived in San Jose, this was my spot for catching movies. A great selection of art-house and foreign film and reasonable prices makes this a place a good bet to catch a flick.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very clean theater and cheap! (well, compared to the amc and century theaters now)... With student ID, I'll only pay $7.50 compared to $10.00 for a night showing.Also, concession prices are very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this theater because it's not overly crowded, even on opening nights...can buy the group discount tickets booklet so that movies are only $5!snacks are tasty with the different popcorn...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean! Clean! Clean!!!! My favorite spot to watch a movie. They play both commercialized mainstream films and those smaller indie ones. Not to mention, its located right in downtown so you can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is so nice that they reopened the old United Artist theater downtown! They are one of the most reasonable locations to see a film whether it is a mainstream, documentary, or foreign!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just finished watching "Shoot Em Up" with Clive Owen. Probably the best venue ever created for a great fun film full of it, you know it that magic secret sauce that makes you forget you work for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Camera 12 is my preferred theater because:1. Lots of dining within walking distance2. The Discount Card ROCKS. It works out to 5 bux a movie if you prepay for 10 admissions.3. Offers a mix of both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I flippin love this place! Mercado is hell in comparison.I have NEVER seen a movie sell out here.Ticket prices are reasonable and there are a ton of ways to get a discount.If you have a San Jose...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a freaking awesome theater! Ticket pricing is VERY reasonable compared to the ungodly prices everywhere else. They always have a great assortment of movies playing, especially the midnight movies...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
10 movies for 50 bucks!!!!! Mercado? AMC? Yeah, that's what I thought...Throw in the friendly staff, tasty food, comfie seats and killer showings = BEST THEATER EVER. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the whole place to ourselves! Well...almost.We decided to not do the club/bar thing on a Saturday night, and decided that we were going to go watch "The Bourne Ultimatum" after attending the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the way the seats here wrap around you like a glove reminded me of my old "racer" bucket seats in my DEL SOL... the fact that they could rock back and forth gave me something to lean back on - and it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice theater! I frequent the Cinemark and AMC theater chains and this theater was a pleasant surprise. Its located in the heart of downtown close to everything, food, drink and nightlife. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! Its clean, convenient and ultra friendly! I live in downtown SJ, so its just a short walk from my place. The prices are very reasonable compared to other theaters. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LIKE MEGAPLEXES BECAUSE: - Large screens with good picture quality- Big budget, loud audio systems- Good first-run movie selection- Usually have comfortable, high-back seatsI LIKE "NEIGHBORHOOD"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When Camera One and Camera Three closed their doors I had no idea that would mean the birth of Camera 12. Why would you want to spent 40% more at AMC or Century when this place is a lot nicer, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw The Simpson's Treehouse of Horror marathon (two hours worth) here and I'll be back! Cool, nice theater in a seemingly convenient area, near bars and there was a free public lot next to the arts...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is easily my favorite theater in the San Jose - Santa Clara area!Awesome:- Shows indie/arty and mainstream flicks- Good sound/screen setups- Super-close to Light Rail- Super-close to parking-...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Camera shows an incredible array of films, is in a great area of downtown, has extremely clean theaters and great staff, and hosts some interesting events like Cinequest and midnight movies. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater! It's downtown right near a bunch of restaurants, so you can do dinner and then walk over to the theater. There are also a bunch of free parking garages nearby, though beware that on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wooo-weee!!! The South Bay's own AMC 1000!!! (don't take that TOO literally, o-tay?)Be sure to grab a map, signs are hard to decipher & you'll probably be misled!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here! Its super nice, super huge theater and wowzers - the jalepeno stand is CLEAN! Awesome plus. I like my jalepeno's in my popcorn. Makes me feel better when the stand is clean! LoL
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite theater in the South Bay. I have always enjoyed the variety of independent films shown at the Camera Theaters, but the theaters themselves have always been a bit dirty and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have vegan cookies!!!! That alone added another star :)Movie theaters nice, clean and usually pretty empty, except opening nights or big weekends. Plus the VTA drops me off right in front of it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this used to be a united artists theatre but then became camera 12 cinema. i came here for the opening of camera 12. there was tons of food, drinks and a preview of dodgeball: a true underdog story!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when this theater opened as the UA movie theater and it was supposed to be the most state of the art theater on this coast. Well it went out of business relatively fast. It reopened a few...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the third or fourth iteration of the Camera Theaters. They used to have the Camera 1 on First Street. Then built the Camera 3 on Second street along with owning the Towne on The Alameda. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are better than the big theater chains and they offer student discounts ($7.50 and $6.50 matinee) but the screens are smaller. The facilities are generally kept nice and clean. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Cinema review need not be too long.Good Movies.The same high prices.Pepsi not Coke. A huge let down for me.Cinequest every year.Right Downtown.This complex will fill your movie needs in downtown San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At Cameras, you can purchase a movie card for $60 for 10 movies OR $6/movie!!! You can't use this card on Saturday nights after 6pm though and it only applies to a maximum of two people per film...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
back in the first few years of college...my friends and i used to meet up at Mercado for movies, that was our ultimate meeting place. the movies then were 8 bucks something plus student discounts....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 2nd year back at the Asian American Festival in San Jose and I was again very impressed by Cinema 12, the theater venue they picked. The place had multi-levels and had a bit of an indy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the nice multiplexes ... especially for San Jose!I've been here only twice and both nights were during film festivals - the CINEQUEST and ASIAN AMERICAN film festivals.I have no complaints...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to the Camera 12 this past weekend during the Asian American Film Fest. Saw "The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief" which was a documentary film about the male host...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just saw "Journey from the Fall" there and Camera 12 gets 5 stars for doing that - for being supportive of films that would get no love elsewhere! I went to Notre Dame High School and when I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It looks a lot cleaner and nicer here now at camera 12. They show the lesser known movies. I have to give props to them because they show a lot of the Vietnamese independent movies and cater to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Camera 12 is far and away my favorite South Bay movie theater. Super affordable, their ten movie pass for fifty bucks is a big reason I go there. Another reason is the fact that they often combine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta give props to the place for being the only south bay theater brave enough to show David Lynch's Inland Empire. If I hadn't searched around I would have thought this wasn't playing at all around...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They show mainstream movies, along with some artsy/indie/foreign films. In general, good movie selection with a wide variety! Also, the Cinequest Film festival shows some movies here too.Comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a blend for a movie house. Independent films to blockbusters to midnight movie madness this palce has it all.Nice location that is easy to walk to from anywhere in Downtown, as well as being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific cinema. Good selection of movies (studio and "independent"), friendly and responsive staff, generally very clean and accessible. The improvements to make are to start showing movies earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I visited this theater was on Saturday night to watch "Night at the Museum". I've always wanted to check it out since it is what I usually stare at when I'm running on the treadmill at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best theater I have ever been to, for many reasons. I absolutely love it that they play all of the newest mainstream movies, yet still make room for current indie, art and foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love camera 12 cinema!! its a great theatre and they arent as expensive as AMC mercado. Its huge inside and theres so much to do around there while your waiting for your movie to start ;]
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
most of the people that work here are meth addicts, but i do love a good indie film about a month after it comes out!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first choice to go to if I want to spend money on a movie. Seats are comfortable and roomy, theatre is pretty clean, friendly staff, and walking distance from many restaurants, bars and clubs if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love:The 10 movie deal for $50 is excellent.The ability to take star bucks or lee's drink in is great.The marquee for the upcoming midnight movie are always funny.Don't Love:The toiletsWould love:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This cinema is truly a gem. With it's unbeatable prices and great selection of movies I don't see why anyone would go to any other movie theater in San Jose. Plus, it's nice to support an independent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Camera cinemas are the best non-art-house theaters I've ever frequented. Ever. In America. They have a great discount card ($5 per show, any day anytime except sat. evenings); their popcorn is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how this place is considered an "independent" theater... most of the stuff they play is the same Hollywood crap that's playing at Century theaters. A bottle of water is $3.50 which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite theater in the area - comfortable seating. Plenty of free parking in the area after 6pm and on weekends. Good variety of movies (including plenty of indies and film festivals). Did I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this cinema because it is so close to home. Special note for students,parents, or anyone on a budget- the matinee runs late (6 pm) which means that if you go here- you will have money for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is my favorite movie theator in the Bay Area for a couple of reasons. It's located in the heart of San Jose and is convinently near local restaurants and parking garages. Also there never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great independent movie complex in the heart of downtown San Jose. I actually feel really lucky that there is a such a place in San Jose. Coming from Austin, where the Alamo Drafthouse king...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Camera 3...I hate that the independent films and foreign films are mixed in with main-stream movies. Gag. Oh well, it's big and I like the set up...I wish they had Slurpees, but Camera 3 didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely my favorite theater in the entire world, Camera 12 is a movie buff's multiplex. 20 screens on 3 different floors show both mainstream and independent film, sometimes in double features,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great theater.Great sound.Small chain.Great People. Nathan the doorman is awesome.It's just a great theater supporting special events like "Midnight Madness", Cinequest Festivals, etc.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the savior of cinema in san jose - they showcase the latest in independent cinema, as well as thought-provoking, under appreciated, hollywood gems. also, this is theater is a relief for students who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Much love for the Camera 12. This one is big and fancy-looking, with small enough theaters that they can show little movies and big movies without problems. Parking nearby is easy easy easy, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yea. I miss this place. They had the best hazelnut soy chai tea and there food was great. Oh yea.. they played some great films.. My friend Leticia's old band the Bobby Pins played there before.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like coming to this theatre because it's never crowded... GREAT prices for first run movies and they have plenty of easy parking everywhere which is free after 6pm.The only thing i would probably...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place better in the beginning when it first opened, because it wasn't too crowded and not a lot of annoying, young people or kids went. Now, there are more of them. Oh well, I don't go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is a great venue, both large and yet intimate feeling at the same time. I saw a series of short films in competition at the Cinequest film festival last night. Though the projectionist...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice, went here for the first time last year for Cinequest 2005. They play host to that festival as well as the SF International Asian American Film Festival. And yay for free parking weekends...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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The new Cameras in San Jose is very nice. I think they just bought out the united artist theater and use it for indie films. I used to go to this theater for just the indie films. Back then they were small and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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I like this theater because they show a lot of the independent films that aren't shown anywhere else. The theater is a little smaller than some of the bigger ones around this area.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Camera 12 offers a great alternative to the gigantic megaplexes which seem all-too common nowadays. Instead, they offer a wide range of art house and independent films. Its proximity to downtown San Jose makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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Camera 12 offers a great alternative to the gigantic megaplexes which seem all-too common nowadays. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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It's nice to see a cinema downtown. Its not terribly busy and is clean. seats are comfortable and screens are large.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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This movie theater is quite close to San Jose State University, just a couple blocks away. It is saf...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/24/2005
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I was shocked when I saw the size of this theater. It is probably the smallest one I've ever been in. With that said, it is also one of the most charming. It has some class and edge because it strays from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2005
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Camera Cinemas in their various numerical incarnations have offered the best in foreign and independent films in San Jose for many years now. Since taking over the 12 in downtown, not only are they continuing...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2005
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it's real cozy. great people...good service. small place. big enough for 50 people a room. nice screen, great tasting popcorn! comfy seats, very clean!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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people here are nice like no other. theatre is so small, like a mini classroom with a not so big screen that you would normally see. clean place. nice security.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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this place is very small but the ticket prices are so cheap. the service is great. the rooms are REALLY small. they have DELICIOUS POPCORN with POPCORN FLAVORING!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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Camera12 is the best theatre in San Jose. They play good independent films and I don't mind if not all the movies are shown here. It's not as busy as other theatres, which I like. The place is clean and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the camera 3 cinema was a great independent cinema, but it has closed down(!) and been replaced by the newer, bigger Camera 12 at 201 s. second street, san jose. Still a great selection of movies and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great stuff from the people that opened Camera One. Indie filma and lots of classics without driving all the way up to Palo Alto or SF.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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