Movie Theatre Reviews

Clayton Rd. and Concordia Ln.
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 542-4262



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7430 NW 87th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 587-4500

Review by Demechman on 12/20/07:

Pros:
Easy Parking

Cons:
Little to no service (Think 30-45 minutes between drinks or more)
Rude Staff
Overpriced food and admission
Food quality lacking
Sound system was not up to par
Video system was not up to par

Bottom Line is to choose a different theater and eat out separately. For specifics continue reading below.

I recently moved to Kansas from Texas where movie theaters that serve dinner during the movie is not a new concept so I feel I have some authority here. What I found upon trying this theater is that their website is difficult to navigate but that may change in the future. When we finally located this theater parking was convenient so that was nice. Once inside however there was nothing but confusion. There are zero signs to tell you where to go for the movie you just paid for.

When you sit in the cafe there was a 30 minute wait with half the place empty just to get a single drink. That would have been ok except it almost made us miss the start of the movie.

In the theater we ordered some light fair it was only $25 for two menu items what a bargain. I ordered the quesedilla and my wife ordered the chicken fingers totally worth $25 right? After about 45 min wait we were finally served and the food was overly greasy and salty. To their defense other menu items could be better.

About the sound if you are semi technical person clipping is an understatement. Clipping is when the speakers can not reproduce the sound without chopping off the loudest part. So there was this annoying buzzing sound every time any one yelled or there was an explosion.

Also the picture on the screen was almost out of focus and fairly grainy compared to other Theaters I have frequented.

To comment on the seating everything was nice and clean however the seats themselves left a little to be desired. The chairs were setup so it felt like I was hunched over the entire movie and could not sit back and enjoy my $9 movie.

Bottom line is this theater is not really what it claims and I would suggest that if you want a faithful reproduction of a movie and a dinner go to dinner first and then to the AMC theatre down the street.

Cinema Grade = F

1656 Washington St., Kansas City, Missouri 64108
816-421-2900

Screenland

Review by Chris at Home Theater Forum:

There are often people who rank theaters highly for their THX status, their incredible field of vision, and attributes that make the on screen experience great. Screenland is a smaller theater that is not the most "technology superior" screen in town. Every seat is a great seat with a perfect view of the screen because it's a smaller house and you don't feel crammed in.

Screenland is at it's heart a special treat for any film lover. Screenland theater, provides fans of all film a chance to see the films of ages gone by, and independent films in a beautiful classically styled theater.

With luxury seating available (barco loungers) access to a full bar, and the best staff in town, period, Screenland provides one of those experiences that has to be experienced.

Screenland has been a big opener for independent films - Clerks 2 was screened for national media there, as cast members showed up and talked to fans.

The lobby area is a work of history - a tour of when Walt Disney ran Laugh-O-Gram studios nearby, including pieces of art that he had done. Set pieces taken from Altman's "Kansas City" and other films produced about and in KC are present for a film buff to drool over.

But what really makes Screenland special is the way the staff listens to the customer and provides events that make me want to visit often. When I look at their upcoming films they will show, it's a mix of old & new.

Is there anywhere else where I could catch a double feature of Ghostbusters I & II, while in the afternoon have a chance to see some unique independent film? Where a theater owner tells an audience that he's rooting to show "Firefly" once a year because he loves it? Or decides a midnight showing of "Big Lebowski" invites fans?

This is a real rarity, a true treat. Screenland is a theater owned by theater junkies who cater not to box office but to their audience. And everytime I go, I'm glad I went. I've managed to see several great films there.. great foreign films, independent films, and classics. In one day I was able to see "Downfall" and later that day managed to watch "This is Spinal Tap".

Screenland is a treasure.


Cinema Grade = B+