Lakewood Ranch Cinemas
| Address: | 10715 Rodeo Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA |
| Phone: | +1 941-955-3456 |
| Site: | filmsociety.org |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
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Lakewood Ranch Cinemas: A Glimpse Through Reviews
Quality of Service
- Staff Attitude: The staff is generally described as caring, attentive, and professional.
- Cleanliness: The theater is often praised for its cleanliness, including the concession areas and bathrooms.
Accessibility
- Membership Benefits: Many reviews mention the benefits of becoming a member, such as reduced ticket prices.
- Crowd: The theater tends to attract an older crowd, and some reviews mention that it can get crowded.
Pricing
- Ticket Prices: Prices are generally considered reasonable, especially for members.
- Concessions: The concession stand offers a variety of options, including coffee and beer, at reasonable prices.
Services and Types of Entertainment
- Movie Selection: The theater primarily shows first-run movies but has been criticized for not offering a diverse range of films.
- Amenities: Some reviews mention that the theater has been recently renovated, although it doesn't offer high-end screens or 4D presentations.
Location
- Proximity to Restaurants: The theater is located near several restaurants, making it convenient for those looking to combine a meal with their movie outing.
- Community: The theater is part of the Sarasota Film Society, a non-profit organization.
Additional Observations
- Noise Level: Some reviews complain about noisy audiences, particularly adults who talk and eat loudly during movies.
- Security: The theater has been noted for its tight security measures, including bag checks.
Table Summary
| Aspect | Positive Reviews | Negative Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Service | High | Low |
| Accessibility | Moderate | Low |
| Pricing | High | Moderate |
| Types of Entertainment | Moderate | Moderate |
| Location | High | Low |
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Reviews 31
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Patty McGoughran
While the theater is nice and refreshments reasonably priced, the people who attend the theaters are the most rude and disrespectful audience. They are at EVERY movie! They talk and eat from cellophane bags that are so noisy. These are not kids, These are middle age adults and seniors. I will never go to this theater again. I cant enjoy the movie with all the racket. Rude, rude, rude
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Jodie Meyers
DONT GO HERE! Its our secret so I really should post some untrue stuff to keep it hidden, but in all honesty, I love this theater! Its clean, you can get coffee or a beer, have a sandwhich in the lobby, and they have always been professional and polite. Get the membership--its worth it! But keep it secret after you realize how much you like it!
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David Wakeland
Love being a member here and watching movies for 5 dollars. New remodeling is complete and looks awesome. New popcorn machines paid dividends to my mouth. I notice and appreciate that the owners are putting money back into the business, which shows appreciation and regard for the customers. I wish they still sold Runts candy...
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A Private User
This theater is the cleanest one in Bradenton. The staff there is very caring and attentive. If you have a problem, they will immediately get on to fixing it. This is great on a Friday or Saturday night. The popcorn there is amazing, and the concession is always so clean, and so are the bathrooms. I love this place.
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Bud McAnallen
We have a movie club of 26 members and we cant come here very often because intelligent adults would like something a bit more stimulating than computer-gen and kiddie movies. Nice people - true, clean - true. But we cannot wait for the new theaters over by the mall to be built and opened.
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William Mafadini
Reasonable prices, first run movies, clean and well maintained. Very comfortable seats that are tiered, so there are no obstructed views. Their location is great if your looking to combine lunch or dinner before/after the movie ... ten restaurants of all types within a very short walk.
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Alexandre Hamilton
The theater seats are nice, comfortable and clean. Unfortunately the theater rooms are small and youre almost always obligated to either sit next to someone you dont know, it sit in the very front, which even though the armrests go up (for cuddles with bae
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Iris Kraft
Convenient, not crowded, always can get a bit to eat at several restaurants right around the theater, pleasure to walk around and check out the shops. They are part of the Burns Theater so when you buy a membership, you only pay $5 for your ticket not $8.
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A Private User
The best kept secret in the Sarasota / Bradenton area! This theatre is always clean, never too busy, and keeps a family style atmosphere. Tickets are only $5 for club members and you can get a tall Sam Adams Draft for an additional $5. :-) Love this place
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Harrison Netz
The theater was nice. Looks like it had been renovated recently, but with mid-range amenities. The chairs werent as comfortable as Im used to at an AMC nor did they recline. I would go back if I was pressed on time and they had show time AMC didnt.
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David Meier
Tiny theatres with maybe 75 seats and security tighter than an airport. On a weekday afternoon they went through my wifes purse like we were about to see the President. Really? Might want to relax a bit - its Lakewood Ranch after all, not Detroit.
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Ann Albritton
I like Lakewood Ranch Cinemas but am disappointed that they no longer show the same films as Burns Court, or at least some of them. The films now are so ordinary - like any other movie theater. Thats not what the Sarasota Film Society is about.
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Therese Anderson
I love visiting Lakewood Ranch often especially on the first Friday of every month. They have a special "Music on Main Street." As a realtor, I invite all my clients to go out and have fun. Google maps directions are what I copy all my clients.
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Dave Greene
We had a chance to go to a movie at this cinema. It is owned by the Sarasota Film Society which is a non-profit organization. It was extremely clean, not crowded, and very comfortable. Besides that, the ticket was very reasonable.
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Steve Cullen
Love this theater! Decent prices on tickets and concessions. They try to have the best of whats currently playing but cant always get them all due to limited number of theater rooms. If they have what Im looking for, Im there!
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Patrick Morrow
Great little theater and great prices, especially for members. Would give it 5 stars if they showed all the good rated R movies that come out. "The community doesnt like them." They dont have to watch them...Lakewood Ranch wimps.
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MICHAEL ASHLEY
Previous review said "nothing special"?!?! I beg to differ. It is the only theater that I feel safe taking my family. Small, personal and family oriented environment. Become a member and experience all it has to offer.
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Steve McCaa
I love that it supports the local film society, but... the side lighting is distractingly bright and the screens are kind of small. Dont avoid but if your looking for the best movie experience look elsewhere.
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Logan Galler
The theater is clean but a bit aged and the viewing rooms are tiny. The prices are good but they tend to sell out for the popular movies. The crowd tends to be older as one would expect for the area.
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Richard Whiteside
Not sure why this is so highly rated. The screens are small, the seating is limited. There is no matinee pricing (full price all showings). And no refills on large popcorn. Whats there to like?
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Diane Schertzer
I like this theater. Part of Sarasota film society. Current movies, comfortable seating, decent snacks, friendly personnel. $5 admission for members...A good perk for locals.
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Lou Stanek
Always crowded. Lakewood Ranch is a new subdivision filled with a gazillion people all trying to go to the show at the same time. I found a mob scene outside the theater.
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Green Bryan
Quiet and perfect for a matinee with the kids. It doesnt have the high end screens and 4d presentation but the trade off of having a great atmosphere is well worth it.
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Rick Benninghove
LOVE IT SO AWESOME YOU SHOULD REALLY GO HERE! If you dont like reconsitter please so clean well kept nice people never had a problem and really good food PLEASE GO HERE
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Daniel Selby
It was extremely cold in this theater. Open on thanksgiving. Soft drinks are overpriced. I also feel tickets are overpriced too. Seats arent the most comfortable.
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Nathan Arnold
Quite a small theater, nice looking though. Prices are higher than most places Ive been to. Nothing special to make me come here over other movie theaters.
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Keith Gagnon
Great to have a movie theater close by. Problem is the theaters are tiny and sound systems are second rate. No IMAX either. Prices are reasonable though.
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Mike Simpkins
Absolutely love this movie theater! Not the most top of the line movie theater but they are cheaper and the staff is excellent here always willing to help
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Hal Logan
The theaters are well-maintained, and the complex is small enough that its not a mob of humanity to fight through when multiple movies get out.
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Eric Miller
This is our movie theater of choice. Great prices, seating, food selections and safe atmosphere. Become a member for even more discounts.
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Robert Ferraro
We enjoy coming here, always clean and good service. If you see a lot of movies throughout the year you should become a member here.