Cinema Arts Theatres

9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA

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Address:	9650 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031, USA
Phone:	+1 703-978-6991
Site:	cinemaartstheatre.com
Rating:	4.5

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Cindy Fithian

Simply put - FAIRFAX CINEMA ARTS is my favorite movie theatre!! Best prices for both tickets and concessions. Smaller, intimate setting - no long lines. You can always find parking. Great popcorn (I love the "white cheddar" topping). You can choose ice cream or non-fat yogurt in your Smoothie - my fave is Cappuccino with non-fat yogurt. You can also get hummus with pita points, sandwiches, gourmet coffees, candy and cookies. AND, best of all, the owner, Mark OMeara, wants to know what movies YOU want him to get - so sometimes he will be standing at the front of the theatre, and we rate the trailers by clapping and cheering...or not. (And, you may find him personally filling up your popcorn bucket...free of charge.) When I want to see a movie - I dont think "What movie do I want to see?" I say "Lets see whats playing at Fairfax Cinema Arts!!" A Forever Fan - Cindy Fithian

Elizabeth L

This theater is tucked into the back corner of a shopping mall and its locally owned / managed, which is a rarity these days. They have great movies -- both the high trending ones as well as Indie films -- and at $10.50 for peak move times, the price CANNOT be beat. Even the concession stand is well priced -- I got a medium drink and a small popcorn for $10.50. With the economic price point, its easy to see why some of the seats are broken or clearly well beyond their "best used by" date. But if you can overlook the cosmetic flaws, then you wont have a problem with going here. Especially when the owner walks around during the previews and replenishes your popcorn for FREE and asks the audience "Should we get that movie!?" after each preview. A great experience for those penny pinching movie goers who value downhome experience versus the prices of a flashy megaplex.

Harry Davidson

At first when I tried this place out I thought "Meh, nothing special." But the longer I stayed something felt different about this place and I couldnt put my finger on it. It mainly shows artsy fartsy films for the film buffs but also a few blockbusters mixed in the schedule which I think is a great because not all movie lovers like black and white french films.... Pfft, French... The seats and theater itself are pretty good, with dolby sound and pretty clear picture. But it was while I was watching the previews that I realized what was different about this theater. The owner was talking to the crowd about the previews. He was cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. What was different about this theater is the fact that there is a family and friendly feel all around here.

A Private User

The seats are a little past their prime. However, when my wife and I want to see a good movie with a good plot, we go to this theater. The selections are wonderful. Its a great place for a quiet evening, with a touch of romance; and the food selections are good: home-made pasta at Luigis, great Thai, and Old Country Buffet if you feel the need to feast. Plus, the snack bar has selections (and sandwiches) that you dont get at the big-box theaters. When we want to see a movie that has a weak plot, but great special effects, then we go to a big-screen theater at Tysons Corner; and put up with the loud cacophany of sounds that goes with the experience of being "one" with a herd of cattle in the mall. Plus, we get to punish our bodies with standard junk food.

Maureen Wesley

Read the recent 1 star review based on customer service and had to reply. Ive been going to this theater regularly-on average once every two weeks for five years. Only one time, attending a 10 pm minimally staffed showing, was I less than pleased with employee attitude/service. Ive lived in cities with some of best Indy theaters going and Cunema Arts, with its reasonable pricing, size of amiable staff, and most importantly, the variety and sophisticated choice of films, is a among them. This theater is a god-send for suburban Fairfax film lovers. This review is my honest and heartfelt thank you to the owners for doing the hard work of keeping this cinema paradise on earth.

Paul Moran

Support Cinema Arts! Whats not to like? Its independently run, the owner is very customer conscious and tries to offer the lowest possible prices, there are special prices for seniors, students, club members. Yes, they show the major blockbusters, but thats not ALL they show. They regularly run foreign films, "art house" films, documentary films, sponsor film festivals and even invite local film makers to show their work. You wont find much of this going on at AMC or the other major chains. There have rocker seating, low priced food choices, and the owner is often on site ready and willing to discuss anything youd like. If you have a choice, make it Cinema Arts.

Michelle Ouimet

There is no theater better in the area. I have been going to this great movie house for 14 years and it is a weekly or daily ritual sometimes. No kidding. I would not know what to do for my movie fix without Cinema Arts. The quaintness makes it a great experience. Thanks you for your loyalty to all your customers. The quality of your films is amazing! Mark- thanks for your emails on future movies and your great updates that just pleases me to no end. Your information allows me to plan my movie ventures. Please continue forever and I will continue to go to all your showings whenever possible. Thanks. I am not Michelle Ouimet... But .... Lourdes

Lea Johnson

I cannot understand the overall positive reviews of this place. Although service was pleasant, the facility is run down and trashy. I have been to many dollar theatres that were better kept than this place. It feels like its about to fall apart. +1 star for nice seats and uncrowded theater. -4 stars for awful carpets, trash in open trash cans, cleaning supplies in hallway, clearly a lack of storage space with random boxes, etc at front of theatre room, and unkempt, smelly bathrooms. I love that its independently owned, if it still is, but I wont go back until I see some basic but much needed renovations done to clean the place up.

Erin Tobin

The Customer service was heinous. My husband, mom and dad and I went to the theater on December 20th to see Bridge of Spies.The concessions person was beyond rude and tried to hurry us along as we picked out what we wanted. Whoever the girl was that was wearing a sweatshirt while barking orders at my family and me not to enter the theater "until she said so" was the worst part. She was belittling, annoyed, rude and seemed like she had some place else shed rather be. Over all it seemed like the staff wished we werent there so they didnt have to do their job. The only nice person was the ticket taker.

Larry Lipman

This is a great movie theater. All movie tickets are only $6.00 for the first morning show, usually around 10am. If you like interesting, independent films, including the occasional foreign film, this is the place to go. But, they also have first run, big studio movies, as well.They even have a movie club. The refreshments are more diverse (great smoothies) than the chain theaters and more reasonably priced, by far. Also, there is the added feature of a very good pizza place right next door, for a quick bite after the movie. Try this theater, youll like it!