Regal Cinemas Arbor 8 at Great Hills

9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, USA

Related:	grapevine movie theater
Related:	great 8 cinema
Address:	9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Phone:	+1 844-462-7342
Site:	regmovies.com
Rating:	4

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Master Gohring

Why the good rating? I am not comparing to Alamo. Alamo really is in a different category. The arbor regal cinema replaced the village 4 (now alamo on anderson lane) as the artsy fartsy movie theatre many years ago. It also took the name of the original arbor 4 that was in the arbor shopping center across the street... it was converted into a 7 theater cinema and then into the cheesecake factory. On this most recent visit we saw lincoln ... the tickets were pre-bought online ... and printed out so all we had to is have them scanned where we would have had our ticket "torn" ... the show was sold out-ish and was in a small auditorium .... the concession service was very friendly with no "up-sells" ... popcorn was standard ... and we even got "Nathans" hotdogs ... which were alright but could have used some cheese. All and all a normal movie going experience at a non- Alamo location.

Leila Rahil

This is the only ArtHouse movie theater I know of on the Northside, near the Arboretum/Domain. Typical theater food fare, though they try and class it up with little bistro tables in the lobby. Definite food highlight is the roasted cinnasugar almonds or pecans. You pay reg movie tix prices here, but they have a free rewards program you can sign up for to earn popcorn/soda & discount kickbacks. The seats arent particularly comfortable and you can tell the theater is in need of a facelift, but until something better comes along that offers indie film scene viewings or the price of gas goes down so the drive to Violet Crown isnt such a punch in the wallet; this will do, Pig, this will do.

A Private User

This is the worst-run theater in Austin. Way too many times Ive come in and had to stand in line (they usually close the box office and make you buy tickets inside), and wait till the person selling drinks and popcorn has time to step over and sell you a ticket. Then for extra fun they send a person walking down the aisles with a flashlight every 30 minutes or so to make sure nobodys illegally shooting the movie. Of course everythings outrageously expensive and they dont have much of a matinee discount...$7.25 for a noon show! Unfortunately its the only place that shows a full lineup of art/indie films. We need a good indie house!!!

Nels Nelson

What the heck? Is this like, the only place to see actual indie movies in town? I thought that sort of thing was ADHs bread and butter? This cineplex only has sodas, popcorn, candies, hotdogs, and actual amazing movies. What the heck? No wait staff bugging you and running around in the middle of the soon-to-be Oscar-nominated film youre watching? What alternate dimension have I somehow stumbled into? Is this still Austin? I thought mainstream packaged as hip and trendy was the way things were everywhere now. Is this really a decent old-school movie theater that doesnt cost $40 a person, plus tip? What the heck?!

TheBiggBoyyss

Everything that is decided by and in the control of the employees and managers of this theater is perfect. Any problems are the fault of corporate - prices, seats, etc. Obviously the main attraction here is the fact that they show the movies that dont get a wide release. If a movie doesnt get a wide release, then that means it wasnt made solely for the box office money. If it wasnt made for the money, that means it was made for the story. If it was made for the story, then it has a higher chance of being a great film. Come here. If you dont want to pay for ridiculously priced junk food, dont.

John Merino

I have always been very pleased with the selection of films, customer service, and concessions at this theater. However, every time Ive been to Arbor 8, Ive noticed the film is under projected (waaayyy too dark) and the sound very low, rendering many scenes almost inaudible. Many other customers have brought up these issues, and yet the theater has failed to make the slightest move to correct obvious flaws in their film exhibition. This is not only a disservice to the customers, but an insult to the filmmakers whove worked hard to make their films, only to have them carelessly projected.

Michael Ferrari

Usually Alamo Draft House gets the popular vote on best theater in Austin however the Regal Arbor 8 at Great Hills wins on a note vote. This is THE place to see independent movies in Austin. Most of the time you can show up 10 minutes before a movie and not worry about if you will have to sit in the front row, its usually not crowded except for peak times on the weekends. Its located in the Arboretum area so there are plenty of places to go before or after the movies. If you dont quite feel like dealing with the crowds of Alamo, come see something different at Regal Arbor 8.

Randee Ketzel

The good: this theater offers indie/arthouse films in a a clean, tranquil comfortable setting, convenient times and seldom crowded. The bad: Was shocked to find that their newly available wine and beer is insanely expensive and require ridiculous hoop-jumping; yes, even 60+ must show ID, you must put on a wrist band,and if you are purchasing a second glass for someone else, you must make two separate trips, two separate purchases. A stingy cup of chardonnay costs $12.98. Lesson learned: will NEVER purchase concessions here. Wont get fooled again!

Judy Dauterive

I go to Regal about once a week! The movies are great, as well as every person who works there! But I was disappointed when I got back in the country recently and saw that the tickets had gone up to over $9. (Its putting a strain on my Jr Mint budget!) Im a Senior and thats putting a crunch on my afternoon movie delight. Im looking around at prices around town now. I cant help but think more people would come if prices were better! Both my daughters worked at the Regal as teenagers, so its kind of a family affair! Thanks for the tradition!

Andrew M. S. Boyd

While pretty pedestrian in its amenities, the selection of films screened at this theater is pretty wonderful for anyone with even the tiniest cinephile tendencies. Lots of limited release and indie films hit this theater and not many others in Central Texas. As another reviewer pointed out, theres no feeling of pretentiousness here, and often the crowds are comprised of quite a bit older folk. As an aside, Im a bit embarrassed about the number of times Ive been to this theater without being a Regal rewards program member.

Adam Bartlett

Went in. Paid 18 bucks for a tub of popcorn, a soda, and a bottled water. Popcorn was stale in the first batch, and the second I made the mistake of having butter put on it. Ive worked in a restaurant in the past, Ive used imitation butter. This wasnt imitation butter, this was some type of pseudo-canola oil substance that made the popcorn inedible. Did we expect Alamo? No, Alamo is Alamo, but for the amount of money tickets were (same as an Alamo) and the overpriced food even by theater standards, this is a no-go.

J Catherine Thompson

This theater is excellent because you can see all the indie pics, and its rarely crowded on weekdays. The popcorn is excellent, but its overpriced, as you would expect. Very easy to sneak in beers, candy, etc, if youre willing to bring a big enough purse. Unlike the Regal Gateway theater, people who come to this one have better manners, meaning they dont talk during the films. The only negative about this theater is that the screens are fairly small, and their equipment really should be updated.