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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am the queen of nostalgia, so it's no surprise that old theatres make the list of my favorite things. Still, while it's cool to go watch a movie here (and people love getting a beer, although I'm...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place I have ever been to see a movie.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Love the beers at concession stand, cheap ticket prices, and the bad art museum in the basement. I also love how they really maintain the place well and never overlook any detail with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it's not playing at the Somerville Theatre, I probably won't see it.Because that would mean paying more than 8 bucksAnd not drinking beer legallyAnd not having a pre/apres 'gallery visit'XOXO
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Support the hell out of this theatre.It is a locally owned gem with reasonable prices, Richardson's Ice Cream, an art museum in the basement, and a relaxed, friendly staff.It is The Perfect Local...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very awesome theatre, and not as expensive as any place I go to in Chicago. They allow you to bring in outside food, which is awesome, and the Museum of Bad Art is downstairs, which is even more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to the movies.... 1 star.Going to the movies and NOT paying $10/ticket ... 2 stars.Going to the movies and not paying 10/ticket and NOT being in REVERE surrounded by eleventeen year old skanks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing how an otherwise mediocre movie theater can become truly amazing just by serving beer. And it's not just that adding beer to your viewing experience makes it amazing, but it pulls in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that you are sitting in an actual theater. The seats are still comfortable, my date's legs weren't cramped (and he is 6'3" or 6'4"), and as an added bonus after the movie, wen went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite movie theater, ever. They serve beer, have a "museum of bad art," and they have midnight premieres occassionally. Also, balcony seating? Oh yes.Plus one star for proximity to JP...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This can be such a fun place for opening night shows. Aquateen with a couple hundred high teenagers, and a beercan rolling down the theater, Dark Knight till 2:30am on a work night...Somerville...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I love you, Somerville Theatre.You are but a mere stone's throw away from tasty restaurants/bars for pre or post show dining.You have awesome owl shaped lighting fixtures.There are always good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to feel like an outcast for drinking at the movies. You know that terrible sound you hear when someone drops a flask and rolls ALL the way down the theater floor? Yeah... Sorry about that.But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coolest movie theater I have ever been to. It's not modernized, it doesn't have fancy stadium seating or anything like that, but it is so undeniably charming in a live theater converted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5, $7, and $8 movies, yes please!I've never seen a show here, but, I have no desire to see movies anywhere else. And here's why:1. Affordable prices - I have a hard time rationalizing spending more...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love! This is my favorite movie theater because, as everyone else has mentioned, you can drink beer or wine there AND I can walk to it from my house. But let me ALSO point out that I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I split my moviegoing between this theater and Fresh Pond Cinema near Alewife. The two places are like polar opposites. ST is just a fantastic theater. The location is great, lots of stuff to do in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what going to the movies should be like! It is a beautiful old theater right in the heart of Davis Square. Try to go to the movie in the main theater - it is definitely worth it - you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so retro, I love that I can have a glass of whine with my movie. All fun, if only people wouldn't talk during the movie.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it to see a film at the Somerville Theater. And what better opportunity than to see the premier of Speaking in Code at the iffBoston. The Theater was the perfect venue for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A movie theater that sells booze - count me in!!I have seen movies here, but have yet to see a live show - however it is definitely on the "to do" list because this place is an awesome venue.This...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome. not only is it super transit-convenient, it's also nicely renovated inside, something i didn't guess given the original exterior (which is also nicely up-kept). although their...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theatre is absolutely fabulous. Honestly, I don't know how it's survived in all its creaky old-timey balconied glory, untainted by megaplex enormo-screens and digital-THX-surround-sound...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello people!What's not to love about the Somerville Theatre?!First off, Alcohol! And frankly the liquor is just as cheap as the tickets to the show you'll be seeing, but ever so tasty.Next up, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic theatre. Cheaper than the big chain places, and they have a nice assortment of concerts, first-run movies, movies that have been out for a bit and harder to find and independent films.It is...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can watch a movie AND drink a beer! Fun-O! The main theater is awesome: Lots of pretty molding highlighted by cool paint colors, pretty light accents, and somewhat comfortable chairs. Restrooms:...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somerville Theatre is pretty cool. After probably 20 trips to Davis, I finally discovered the big white building on the corner has movies - and for reasonable prices. I've been to 2 movies now, as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel so spoiled and fortunate now that I live closer to Davis Square. This is my favorite independent theatre. Admission is cheap, around $8.00, they always have just the right combination of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think there could be sunshine after seeing Changeling. I don't have children, but I have more nurturing tendencies than most mothers and my heart tore in half for poor Angelina- I felt her...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Quirky environment, people, and movie selection. The prices are reasonable, there's beer and wine, snacks, soda. There's a mix of independent/off-beat movies and mainstream...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theatre maintains a wonderfully intimate auditorium, an eclectic cast of acts, amaranthine harpoon on tap that can be carried into the house and a complimentary Museum of Bad Art... all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you love owls, bad art and beer????? Yes?!?!?!? Well have i got a place for you!!!!....Oh, they show movies too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot what a great place the ST is to see a show. I haven't been here for that in years, maybe way back to the time when Ween was going to try to play every song they ever recorded (I didn't last...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater has given me more happy memories, than pretty much any place around Boston. I've seen great movies there. I've seen great bands play there (Tom Waits, comes to mind). I've...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun movie theater to go to. matinA�es are only $7.00 and the theater is clean and very pretty. It has a good mix of main-stream movies and independent films.Last time i was hear a guy picked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best movie theaters around Boston. It's independently owned and screens both mainstream and limited-release movies ("Let the Right One In" and "He's Just Not That Into You"), which...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to see a movie! You can even get a beer while you watch the movie. I love the Somerville theater!!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A quaint and convenient place for me, as it is a mere pigeon flight away from my hovel- My first experience at the Somerville Theatre was when the legendary Donovan was on his Hurdy Gurdy Man tour a...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of a recent attempt to get a row of seats together for an upcoming event at this theater. I'm sure it is beautiful, has great sound, and yes, I'm pretty stoked to get a Harpoon for...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you for an awesome sound system, cheap booze, mostly comfortable seating... but PLEASE tell these concert goers to quit it with the flash photography! My great time at a concert here was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to the Somerville Theatre a little under ten years ago, when I was 21 and thought I was a lot more important and much smarter than I actually was. The Somerville Theatre was one stop on a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as movie theaters go, I know very few in Boston that sell beer, so I was instantly in love with this place. It's Harpoon, to boot! And a movie theater that books live music commands more of my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a darling theater, any way you want to spin it. smaller, ornate, quirky theaters are becoming a thing of the past, and it's my sincere hope that they continue to thrive in equally as quirky and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome selection of smaller movies and cheap $7 per movie, so you could spend the rest of your monies on beerz.Can't wait to try out the venue for a concert.You can also volunteer to usher the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is best suited for horror flicks. For extra kicks take a break in the middle of the movie, walk around the theater in the dark alleys and scare the bejesus out of yourself. Things that go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a real gem, and a Davis Square landmark. Great place for movies, great venue for live shows.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, the Somerville Theater. How I love and loathe you simultaneously. Your seats are small and cramped and not especially comfortable. Your movie prices should be less for the seating you provide and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Situation: You're significant other forces you to the theatre, you begrudgingly accept. You pay for the tickets, the popcorn, and the beer.. wait? BEER?!?!?!BEER!!! and good Beer at that too,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
old theater, cheap movies, nice staff, a little spooky, not the most comfy, no crazy speakers, or 3d bullshitbest movie popcorn ever!
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shhh... don't let the seekrit out. I flat out lurve this movie theater. That's right L-U-R-V-E. Apparently they have concerts and I've never been to one, but I lurve it as a straight up movie theater....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never been here for a movie, but it's a good place to see a concert. I've seen Hot Tuna and Christian McBride here and both were great. There's not a bad seat in the house. It feels intimate for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite theatres in the Boston area, mainly because of their cheap matinee seats. It's also nice to have a place where you can sip some chill beer while you enjoy your movie. They also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my constituents and I no longer have to sneak a 30 rack of high life into this place for a bad horror film for they now serve beer on tap. The popcorn bags make for the perfect re-gift bags with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer AND bad art with your movie VS. small screens and crappy seatsWho wins by distracting you with alcohol, strange homages to pointillism and the occasional live show? this dying breed of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.I've only been to Somerville Theater for concerts (Josh Ritter and Mike Doughty), so I can't comment at all about the movie theater aspect. But as a concert venue it is just okay. The pluses are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is in a great location. And, it's cool that they sell beer but I can't drink during movies - I would have to pee non-stop. It's old school and I like that about it.But, the seats are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like most about you Somerville Theatre. I love your involvement with the IFF of Boston, but I wish you had bigger theatres to show in. Your smallness means everything is sold out days in advance!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, as many others have stated, this movie theater is kick ass. Monday-Thursday before 6 it costs $5 for a movie and after 6pm it is $6. Friday-Saturday and holidays is $7. You can barely rent a movie...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that commercial for cell phones where the guy is talking to his buddy and he's all, "A dude doesn't give his friend's girlfriend a foot massage and HE DOESN'T PUT HER IN HIS TOP FIVE," and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The brothers T were recently in town for a quick visit. At ages 18 and 21, they presented an interesting dilemma. I of course scoured the Yelp talk boards for suggestions and then promptly defaulted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite-ever place to see a movie!This place has it all in my book; a great and convenient location with ample parking, T access, bars and restaurants (like Redbones)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here again to see the Visitor. sound was very good (normal for a theater) but the screen was a little fuzzy. overall, it seems this place may not have the highest quality but it is cheaper and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Like all small local businesses, the Somerville Theatre must maintain a strong base of loyal customers to remain in business. I was one of these customers until my visit today to the 4:45 showing of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you see a movie for under $5, ever (like you can here on Mondays-Thursdays before a certain time)? The Somerville Theater is truly awesome, and I feel really fortunate to live nearby...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you know, i really love this place. i don't know if its causes its small and feels all cozy. i dont know if its causes they sell beer or if, i don't know, just the overall ambiance but i really love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap movies, good popcorn, and beer. Beer? You can drink beer while watching the movie? Like how Vincent in Pulp Fiction was talking about? That's pretty bitchin'!Only thing is, a few two many beers...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Able to see a movie for under $8...? Able to drink or eat outside food in the theater...? Able to drink alcohol in the theater...? All great things that you can do here at the Somerville Theater. Was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location- right in the heart of Davis Square. If you're on a budget, this is a great place to see movies and still be able to afford all the token snacks- popcorn, soda, beer and wine. Wait a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
as another yelper said..the sound can be horrible. I also could not hear a lot of lines in the Dark Knight. However, the place serves boooz (wine and beer), which if you do not mind taking a bathroom...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, beer in a Boston area theater. Gotta love that. Older theater but very cool and great film selection.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best movie theater in Boston.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to check out a movie, especially if it's playing in the main theater. I like the lighting and the owls that are stationed throughout. The smaller screens might not be as grand, but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't bother coming here for the blockbuster with the special effects. I just saw Dark Knight here and I heard the brat kids of the other moviegoers over some of the louder explosions in the film....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the atmosphere and good popcorn.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still one of my favorite performance spaces in the area, but this one employee working the other night really ticked me off. The concert had just let out and there weren't many people in the lobby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They serve beer, and let you bring in outside food. Technology and seating are adequate, and they tend to play the better of generally available mainstream movies. Finally, your ticket is a free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean. I'm a girl who falls in love quickly and never really lets go. With restaurants, movie theaters, and stores. The way I feel about the Somerville theater is basically the same as the way I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sound system sucks. I saw Wanted at the Loew's Boston Common and the movie was awesome... but at Somerville Theater is was still good... but not AWESOME... just goes to show how important loud...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw the Magnetic Fields here back in February and the concert experience was amazing. The theater has that old-timey feel to it, which definitely is a nice change from more modern theaters that can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few weeks back while visiting the Boston area. I enjoyed the fact the you could purchase and consume alcohol during a movie, although I did not partake. The theatre was cozy and I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$4 pints owl lights = 5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my local theater!! It's cute and historic, with cute little owl lights in each theater (not sure why I love this, but I do).I always go here first if I can help it. They have an interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Somerville Theatre, and I just can't stop. Even though it's now a first-run movie house. I LOVED coming here and seeing second-run movies for peanuts. Now they're playing Hollywood...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place to see a concert, but I agree with another Yelper - leg room can be an issue in the balcony.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see a concert there last night. We had seats in the balcony and could see the stage perfectly. The sound was great and it was just a nice intimate place for a concert. Also, the $4 Harpoons...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater is really a gem right in the heart of Davis Square. After the renovations, you are able to get beer, wine, fresh popcorn, ice cream and such. Inside it is very eclectic with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my experience seeing the Simpsons Movie sums it all up:I went to see the movie here the day after it opened, Saturday night. New movies play there along with second-rate ones.Super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I cringe to be the first even mediocre reviewer. But I have to!What I like about the place is not a bad list: They have $5 movies before 5. That gets a lot of cred. They have a cool creepy motif going...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A movie theater, a live music venue, an independent film feature center ... what more could you want?! And now, Harpoon beer offered for $4 per. Sick.I went the other day for a live show at the ST....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming here for the They Might Be Giants concert, I was a little hesitant. I don't really like going to concerts where there is assigned seating, it makes it feel less like a concert (see my Orpheum...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for films, both in the larger theater and one of the smaller ones. The acoustics are good, and it's definitely got that classic theater feel, which is always nice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't give 5 star reviews very often. It might be because I'm a bitter individual. Somerville theater was a pleasant surprise, however. After years of Loews/AMC/"mainstream" theaters around the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only nit about this place is the balcony seating. If you aren't 5' tall and thinner than Kate Moss DO NOT BUY BALCONY SEATING FOR A SHOW WHERE YOU MAY NOT END UP STANDING UP TO WATCH. Being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Movies, concerts, fresh butter popcorn, wine and beer...umm, HELLO?Movies - great little spot to catch a move that is a little outside the mainstream. Ticket prices are super-reasonable and, though...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are very few places in the world where you can mix Oktoberfest and Raisinets. There are even fewer places where you can mix Oktoberfest and Raisinets to the musical stylings of Leon Redbone. In...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty neat little venue. Saw Keller Williams here Thursday nite and I must say, it was very cool inside. Of course the seats were hard as bricks and hardly any leg room up on the mezzanine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to see the Magnetic Fields here. I managed to get a free ticket, because I deserved some cosmic approbation. They're my favorite band, so of course it rocked. There's some other rocking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another place that didn't need any more reviews, but since I'm in Davis I'll chime in with an echo of many sentiments already expressed here. This place is a classic that's inexpensive, full of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only negative thing about this place is I feel so bad if I see multiple movies here at once because it's a good independent theater. Guess I should go to the bigger Loew's theater so my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from seeing the Magnetic Fields at the Somerville Theatre...Honestly, I've seen more shows here than movies (I'm kinda not a movies-in-the-theatre person) and as always was impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being the sometimes hypocrite that I am, I must go back on my Kendall Theatre snobbery, and pay Somerville Theatre it's dues.When there is a good movie playing, such as my main man PT's "There will be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a cool, contemporary, clean, inexpensive theatre with nearby parking and I found it here! Just got home from seeing a movie (all the movies they show here are great) and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something rare and nice about supporting non-chain places. This particular theater reeks of nostalgia, with the old-school marquee out front, a small, intimate lobby and low prices!I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would normally give this theater 4 stars but they have a bar now friends. Beer and wine. I also saw the old classic film "The Big Sleep" which was preceded by Loony Tunes episodes--I think about 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hurrah for non-chain theaters! Hurrah! The tickets don't cost an arm and a leg, which is an immediate plus. The popcorn is actually really good, and not that fake yellow color. AND they serve beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good little theater, although the lobby when we went was real dirty--I think they were remodeling. We saw that movie about Robert Hansen the CIA guy that spied for Russia (I'm so bad with remembering...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$4 Harpoon IPA, no teenagers, and then walk home. Now, that's the way to see a movie.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Josh Ritter play here sometime within the last year. I can't remember exactly when. I really really loved this theatre. It was nice and grown up but still fun. Really pretty.The people working...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just great. Whether seeing a movie or a live show, I always have a good time. Beautiful theaters. Ticket prices are decent. Popcorn is good. And now... they serve beer! It just won...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It gets 4 stars mostly because it was playing a movie that was in limited release and wasn't really playing anywhere else near me. The price is decent. But the actual theatre where we watched the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the most part, there's pretty much NO reason why I'd need to be out in Somerville seeing a movie. I live near a theatre that probably houses 25 screens and has a Ben & Jerry's in it, and there's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theatre is well preserved. The seats are reasonably sized, there are cup-holders in the arm-rests, and the upholstery isn't noticeably OLD.The prices are reasonable, both tickets and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theatre. This and Kendall are right up my alley. This history of the theatre is quite extensive which you can read on their website. (quite interesting and worth the time for a read)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theatre is an amazing place. They have $5 matinees during the week and nights and weekends are only $7 - that's cheaper than matinees in pretty much any other theatre around Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville rocks my socks. It's a wonderful pastiche of old with the new. There is the old school 900 seat grand theatre downstairs in the original portion of the building and then there are 4...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater rocks. Top 5 reasons to go here:5. The tickets are cheap ($7 weekdays, $8 weekends, $5 matinee)4. The movies are awesome (generally the better movies that came out 3 months ago)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater is a trip to Portland, OR without the 6 hour plane ride. It's fantastic. I've seen a bunch of bands play here, most recently was a nice little Ben Gibbard solo show. Maybe that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great theater!!They now have beer too, and great popcorn!First run movies for a little less in a historic building...so good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cool theatre. I've been here once before during the Boston Film Festival, and then we went today to see Gone Baby Gone. It was a cool movie theatre, and was reminded of such when we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Theater with Harpoon? Reasonable (if not cheap) prices? Sign me up.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Movies, rock shows, and beer. What's not to love?I've seen some great shows here - the Magnetic Fields (doing all of "69 Love Songs" over two nights), Yo La Tengo, Low, Cat Power, M. Ward... I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite theaters I've been to. $7 for a movie is pretty sweet and the overall atmosphere of the theater just bring a smile to your face when you walk in. If you haven't been here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite theatre in the area -- and it's not just for movies, there are concerts and other events hosted here as well, often at night for the late crowd. I like that it's smaller and quieter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can get a 16 oz. cup of great beer on tap for a fair price and drink it in the theater! How f'n cool is that!!!!!!!! Movies tickets $7 bucks- unbelievable! Let's not forget the live acts.Now...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place. A great movie-going experience in an older theater. I love the fact that I can enjoy a beer while I watch a flick. The only drawback is my nickel-sized bladder that keeps me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somerville Theater is an old, well kept, and lovely building at the heart of Davis Square, just inches (nay, mere centimeters) away from the T stop. For movie viewing, the theaters are spacious, seats...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this old theatre smack in the middle of Davis Square. The old fashioned front facade makes me feel nostalgic for a time when I was probably still in diapers (on nonexistent), and it's still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow! This is what a movie theater SHOULD BE!Not only is the selection of shows here amazing -- from blockbuster Hollywood flicks to indies and international films -- you can order a cold freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
remember when postage stamps were 23 cents and the T was 85 cents and it cost a10 cents to make a phone call? the prices here remind me of the good old days. $7 for a movie? on a weekend night? score!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it!They host world class musicians like Danu and Dar Williams and also carry a selection of movies. Lovely acoustics in the theater area, mostly comfortable seats (if a little close together),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to see a movie. Right next to the T. Good atmosphere, yadda yadda yaddaHowever, whoever chooses the films they show has a crack problem. F*cking Knocked Up has been there for the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First impressions: this place looks awesome! i love the decor, and the people are friendly and it's right next ot the T and it looks adorable! yay.then after not being able to find my seat (which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great old theatre with cheap second-run movies and good live music shows. And now they have Harpoon on tap, making this the best theatre in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live really close, but even if you don't, it's a great destination. They've usually got a really good selection of movies; plus decent prices, beer, IFF Boston screenings, T-access, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little sad leaving Coolidge Corner for Davis, because I would be deprived of regular visits to my favorite independent movie theater in all of Boston. Fortunately, the Somerville Theater has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since moving to somerville, i am sad to report that i have not been to this theatre as much as i should! last night i went to see a movie and had popcorn and a fountain soda ( i LOVE fountain soda!)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for movies, BAD for rock shows. I totally approve of the movie theatre as it is very affordable and serves beer! Unfortunately, if your favorite band plays there, prepare for a battle just to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somerville Theatre made my dream of watching the Simpsons movie while drinking beer and eating salty and sugary snacks a reality for an economical price and for that I am forever grateful. I heart you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes this neighborhood theater so great? They have not one, not two, not three, not four, but five screens of second run films with an occasional first run film thrown in like Simpsons or the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. I still don't think that $7 movie tickets are all that cheap... but the location/atmosphere are great. I love that you can have a brewski/glass of wine with your movie. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has quickly become my favorite movie theatre since moving to Somerville. I had been here a couple of times before, but now that I live here, I go all of the time. You just can't beat 7 bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love a theater in which you can drink an ice cold beer with your movie? Dancing on your theater chairs sure beats tables.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy having the Somerville Theater in the neighborhood. Sometimes, I wish they changed up their roster a little more often, but that's what second run is like, I suppose. I like the lower...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
~ Great selection of movies for a small theater~ Rock shows~ Cheap ticket prices and they now offer one first-run movie at a time~ REAL BUTTER~ BEER!!!!~ OWLS!!!!!!~ Seriously, OWLS!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they changed their movies more frequently and carried more indie films. They usually have movies that have been out for quite a long time and could possibly already be out on video. It gets...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WIsh this place showed consistantly better films, but I guess I can't fault them too much for that. They did have a Chuck Norris film festival. Anyway, this is pretty great. They serve beer, so now...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm beer and movies. The Somerville theatre has a good location and really is a nice place to catch a film. I like the fact that they have regular people as employees and not a bunch of highschool...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because I was raised in the farm-lands? Or don't get out as much as I'd like? How have I never gone to a movie theater that serves beer before now? And the selection is pretty nice too. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[Updated for 2007!] Not the greatest seats for watching a long movie like Apocalypse Now Redux but good popcorn and great titles come through this theater. They now serve beer!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vintage-y movie theater with cheap tickets? It might be a 2nd run theater but it makes me feel first class (-; With it's awesome old seats and neato balcony (though I have never sat up there), what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
owls
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is magic. You can buy beer here-decent beer!I saw the Super Furry Animals here in 2004 and didn't think much of it but recently I saw "28 Weeks Later" here and was impressed being in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone up and down over the years, but the last few times I have been to the movies here, the experience has been very good. They now have an inside ticket counter and a new candy stand....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a movie, and great popcorn. Not the best music venue, however--the acousics are very spotty, and the balcony is unbearably uncomfortable if you are taller than 5'.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive, small (in a good way), great environment. The light fixtures on the walls are owls. Awesome.Also, saw Bright Eyes perform here in February. Sat a couple rows back in the balcony and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to see a movie...ever. The ticket prices are around the same as everywhere else ($7.00 or $5.00 for matinee ...sp?). They usually have a different selection of movies ranging...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a funny place. I love it because its next to where I live and reasonably cheap. Matinees are SO cheap. The reason I say its funny is because I'll often find they keep playing movies after they've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almost always a good movie selection. I usually want to see at least one of the movies they are showing, if not all of them. Lately, they have been getting movies that aren't even second run. I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those times you wish you had a half star.Four stars for a $7 movie on a Saturday night.Four stars for putting LOTSA butter on the popcorn (I hate it when they skimp on the butter; I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect place to lounge away the afternoon.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Yes, you heard it here first. Step right up for the greatest theater popcorn in Massachusetts! They use *magic* on their popcorn. That, with REAL BUTTER combine to make this the most delicious pop...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE SOMERVILLE AS A MUSIC VENUE.I saw a live show at the freshly-repainted Somerville Theater this past weekend. What a treasure. The amazingly talented main act I saw aside (M...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE place to go for that movie that came out last month you didn't get a chance to see. The prices here, especially for matinee's, are very friendly, and the same goes for the snacks.Now take in to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap concessions, cheap tickets, great movie selection. What more could you ask for? Oh awesome theaters too! Perfect place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this movie theatre! It is decently priced, it has great movies(independant, older movies and commercial) and to top it all off the somerville movie theatre has musical performances! Places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place to see movies because:1. it's cheap2. the wicked awesome owl laterns3. the frozen junior mints (why can't every theater have these?)Whenever I'm in town and have the time to spare, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It does not have that new fangled seating that the AMC theaters have nor do they take credit cards. They do have strong programming and host some of the best live concerts in Somerville.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They play mostly second run and indy movies. There is always something worth seeing playing, and the price is cheap too. They also have great live performances. I have seen a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living across from this theater, I am greatly attached to this old-school funky theater. They have all the best movie-hits cycling every few weeks, cool independent free shows weekly during the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's funnier is the battle on yelp between people that spell it Theatre, and Theater. C'mon folks, have you're anglo-roots dried up that much? Can't we at least pretend that Boston is more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why bother going to corporate owned first run cinemas??! This place has character and great movies!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fantastic theater. Very reasonably priced tickets to second-run films (often showing films that are still in the big $$ theaters). They have lots of fantastic events, always choose to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to see shows! Intimate, beautiful, and glowy in the red stage lights. I just saw Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins here. wow! First, I much prefer seeing a show, like this, where you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to see live shows.i have seen eddie from ohio as well as ellis paul with vance gilbert here and both were absolutely great shows. very intimate and great sound. it really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never say "i'll wait for it to come out on video", instead i say "lets just wait for it to get to Somerville". The best second-run theater ever, it always gets the good stuff. lots of weird indy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really cool atmosphere inside, and cheap tickets. in the summer they do midnight movies. can't speak for the concert end of it though since every concert i've tried to attend there has sold out almost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're OK with a smaller theater that doesn't have stadium seating (at least, not in all of the theaters), Somerville is a good buy. Tickets were in the $6-7 range, which is the cheapest I've seen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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The Somerville Theater is awesome! It is very old and it capitalizes on this with its decor (either that or it has not renovated in a VERY long time!)... either way, the decor is fun and makes you fe...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite "second hand" theater in the Boston area. Go here to catch releases that have left the big theatres. Cheap! Amazing atmosphere! The owls are spooky. Go there to see what I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually a great space for live shows. I was in the balcony when I went to see Jimmy Cliff here, and it was one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. It was mostly thanks to Jimmy, of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater doubles as a concert hall, this winter Jimmy Cliff, the reggae legend, played an amazing show. The movies they run are about half mainstream half independent ones. One of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great treat to have so close to home for me. I wish I went there more often. When I wasn't a working woman I would go on week nights to the later shows and it was a prefect summer week...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every fall I start off ski fever at the Somerville Theater because... Warren Miller tours the US and stops at the Somerville Theater!For a great ski video go Nov 2 & 3 at 7pm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to see a band here, but I've been to the movies here many times. It's affordable and very cute, although the seats are a lot different than the newer theatres, but that's part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Old-school movie theatre featuring second-run flicks and some foreign films. They show Bollywood flicks of the weekends. Bands also play a few times a month on the main theatre's stage. Tickets are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is just a great gathering place for the Sommerville community. Right in the heart of Davis Square means you can catch a quick dinner before hand or a great dessert after. The theatre itself is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. The movie theaters are somewhere between the Brattle and an older chain theater, but it really has that indie feel to it. Tickets aren't outrageous, they have good matinee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Right in the heart of Davis Square, this small theater has several smallish screens that show a mix of popular mainstream movies (e.g. The Elf played there when it came out) and more non-traditional s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to see a concert, or movie in the greater boston area. They have have alot of second run movies, but are a bit cheaper too. Davis square is hopping these days, so it is also a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somerville theatre is a great place to go to watch cheap movies! I like the popcorn here, it's not fake tasting. They have shows here sometimes too, they even had Bruce Springsteen play here once!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater is an independent movie theater in Somerville's Davis Square. It shows second run movies at a fraction of the cost of going to a first run film. But even more exciting is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to watch a movie that may not be playing at some of the bigger cinema's anymore. Very tiny screens comparatively though and everytime I go it doesn't seem to have been cleaned properly....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still one of the best movie deals in the area. They did a good job renovating this older theater and manage to get movies just after they leave the major cinemas. Plus, the Davis Square areas is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap movies, awesome musical acts, and a haunted-house atmosphere...two enthusiastic thumbs up. If you're on even the tightest of budgets, check out the matinee prices, which can't be beat.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local theater, cheap movie prices for films that have been out a while. Lots of great community stuff here - the last film I saw was the independent Off Road to Athens about the US mountain...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Somerville Theater is a great place to see movies that are already out of all of the big time theaters. It's really cheap too. And, the best part about this place is that sometimes they have shows...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No better place to see a movie on the second run. I really enjoy seeing movies on the big screen instead of on TV with a DVD, and I often find myself going back here to see a movie even if it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the second oldest running movie theatre in the US, and the cheapest in Boston. They get good second-run movies, and do a nice job of picking some mainstream, some indies, and some foreign. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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