AMC Framingham 16 with Dine-in Theatres

Shame on AMC for such mal practice and taking advantage of children without the knowledge to know that paying greater than $ 5 for a cup is ridiculous.
My son bought a cup to get tap water at the AMC Framingham and they charged his over $ 5 for a singular cup. This is the cost of a small drink. 3 boys did the same thing.
I called the manager and she explained that the charge for an empty cup is the same as a small drink. This is outrageous and taking advantage of children who would not think to ask why a cup is $ 5?
This is BAD practice, unfair to kids alone at the theater, and plain cheap.
Please do not allow your children to buy food or drink at the theater. It is already high way robbery and now they are cheating the children.

Don’t go to see horror at this theater.
The seats are nice, the dining in is over priced, the alcoholic drinks are meh, the bathrooms are fine. Every thing is pretty nice for a movie theater.
Its the audience that makes a movie. And every time the people who frequent this theater, especially horror movies, are rude. They will talk through the whole movie, they will be on their phones, they will even berate you for saying «shh.» I have been told «If you wanted to see a movie in silence, you should have stayed at home.» I just walked out of The Conjuring 2 because these two girls WOULD NOT SHUT UP. And they said «buh-​byeee» when we left.
On the plus side, the theater will give you a refund if its less than half way through or vouchers. I know there is nothing that this theater can do about folks like that, I know all they can do is compensation, but what YOU can do is skip this theater. Or maybe see an action or comedy.
But this one was the last straw.

This was my first time doing one of these dine-​in places. Overall thoughts:
The food is about twice as expensive as it should be. The chocolate shake had around 1600 calories (!). Taste was ok. Better if it would’ve been $ 4 or $ 5. But that’s where they draw much of their profit.
Seats are pretty comfy but a little hard to maneuver, not quite intuitive. At least to me.
Bathroom wasn’t fully functioning.
Service took a surprisingly long time.

Nice theater, very clean & comfortable. Just had snacks but was offered food & drinks. I’ll go back if I get the chance. Great way to enjoy a movie & food if you want!

I’ll preface this with the fact that we come here about once a week so I have a large sample size.
Pros:
–comfortable seats that recline and actually give you space between you and the person next to you
–variety of movies shown
Cons:
–AC is spotty; sometimes by the end of a movie it’s sweltering in the theater
–audience can be variable (sometimes rowdy and loud)
–concession stand service is slow and inefficient. They never have enough people working, and some people are restocking the already-​filled shelves while there’s a long line
–fork and screen service is slow
–cleaners come in before the end of the movie and are often disruptive
–now that there are assigned seats, it’s harder to go to the movies spontaneously
–bathrooms are usually gross and there’s always at least one faucet or soap dispenser not working
Bottom line: they’re the only major theater near us, so they have a captive audience and no incentive to improve.

The online seat maps don’t match the seats in the theater.
In theater 9, C row, the seat pairs are shifted by one. I just saw X-​men and had to share a love seat and arm rest with a smelly fat guy, my wife was on the other seat pair.
Make the seat maps match what is actually in the theater please. If not, it’s enough to really decrease the enjoyment of your theater.

Maybe the best overall movie theater in MA at the moment.
Want to see the best of the latest indie/​foreign fare? Brooklyn, Eye in the Sky, Green Room, Sing Street? Check.
Want to see the latest blockbuster in a stadium seating theater? Check.
Want to kick back in a recliner in a dine in theater, sip wine or a cocktail and nibble on an appetizer while watching a movie? Check.
Want to just relax in a regular movie theater, but one with huge reclining seats while sipping on something you picked up at the theater bar? Check.
This is the best use of a multiplex I’ve ever seen. Whoever manages this specific AMC location deserves a medal. 16 screens put to good use. Blockbusters to indie fare instead of blockbusters smeared over 2 or 3 screens each like every other multiplex on the planet.
And the popcorn. Unlike every other AMC I’ve been to there are no prefilled bags of popcorn under a heat lamp getting dry and crunchy to the point of pain. Nope. A single huge popper that when the place is busy is continuously in operation. Fresh hot popcorn scooped out fresh from the popper. It puts any of the dozen other MA theaters I’ve been to to shame.
Don’t get me wrong. It is not the luxury of Superlux in Chestnut HIll type. But if that place is programmed by a moron, this place has the movie selection of a genius. And it’s not an iPic like Bethesda, Houston or LA. It’s just not that cool. But it’s here in MA and it also shows indie flix in a dine in environment which none of those do.
I love this place. Until ArcLight opens it’s got no real competition in MA in my mind. And since ArcLight doesnt do the dine in thing in my experience (Bethesda and LA), I doubt it will displace it when it opens.

One star for the filthiest bathroom I have ever seen! No joke-​do not forget to take your shoes off before you walk into your house.
I spoke with the Manager who sent someone in with a broom. Dear Mr. Manager, you need a squad win Hazmat suits to get that mess under control. Get it together AMC.

I’ve been going to this theater for many years. I consider myself a Movie Guy so take it from me with my review.
The theater went into a major, long overdue remodel of the auditoriums. New leather seats that recline a quarter of the way are okay, much more comfortable but better enjoyed by people who are not Big and Tall. I’ve experienced both the «Fork and Screen» option and the regular option, to be honest I prefer the classic regular option.
With the «Fork and Screen» option there have been times when I’ve gone to an early show, pressed the button and had to wait a while before the server comes in. One time I went during a night showing, when it’s typically more busy, pressed the button, waited ten minutes and then pressed the button again in a way of canceling my «page» to the waiter because the waiter or waitress never showed up and got food from the concession stand instead as the movie was going to be starting soon and I did not want to keep waiting.
For the most part, I tend to avoid the «Fork and Screen» option, sure the food is nice BUT I’m a movie lover and hate getting interrupted during a movie to order food. To fully enjoy the movie experience, I avoid leaving the theater during the movie because I don’t want to miss anything. On a plus side, if you go over to the bar, especially during an early show on a weekday, you can order food from the bar and bring it in to theater which is a plus.
I haven’t had many problems with the staff, then again I’m usually there on weekdays and during early shows, so I don’t have too many negative experiences with the staff. The guy at the box office, who is usually there during the week, named Dale is a great guy. He always smiles and is very friendly. Plus he knows me well enough not to ask for my ID for an R-​Rated Picture. Down side of having a baby face, I look like I’m fresh out of high school.
The negative is the bathroom, I always use the facilities following a movie, but no matter what time of day you go, the bathrooms aren’t always in the best conditions. Too often when attempting to wash my hands, I find most of the automatic soap dispensers are empty. Other patrons are disrespectful by leaving trash all over the place, toilet paper on the floor, not flushing the toilets in the stalls. Spitting their gum out in the urinals. Of course these days you tend to find that no matter where you go.
Another downside is letting other patrons use their cell phones. Too often I find myself rather annoyed by the glow of someone’s phone, EVEN if you have the light on dim, I can still see it. Also there are those who have flashlights on the phone that use them when they come in late, during the previews or the movie itself which also becomes distracting. You can complain to the staff but nothing will be done about it.
3D movies are not really worth the money that much anymore. Well they never really were worth the money to begin with. I’ve seen numerous movies in 3D but for the most part, I feel the 3D effects are just cheapened out and basically I feel like I’m watching a 2D movie for an extra 3 – 4 dollars with glasses. Take it from me, there’s not much difference between 3D and 2D movies. Only a small handful of movies I’ve seen over the years are better in 3D. And I do mean a small handful.
Overall the food prices is about the same as any of your local restaurants. Concession stand prices are ridiculous (I can see why people sneak food in to the theater). Showtimes before Noon throughout the week and year should make a comeback, I understand they got rid of it due lack of business but still an early show beats going to a late show and facing a packed theater.
So to recap: nicely done remodel that replaces the old fashioned theater seats (It is mind boggling how there are still some theaters out there with the old fashioned seats) The reclining seats are more enjoyable for people who are not Big and Tall. Staff for the most part on my experiences are friendly and courteous. The «Fork and Screen» Option is basically a let down, having to continuously wait for your server after you press the button. Food prices are too similar to prices at any restaurant with better quality food. Bathrooms need to be better taken care of. 3D Movies not worth the money. Patrons need to better use common sense and common courtesy for others in the theater.

I think I’ve had one bad experience in 10+ years. The new seats are comfy and more spacious making for an improved experience. Can’t say I’ve tried the food, nor do I really want to. I go to far more movies than I used to now but the showings are rarely ever busy which is nice.

best theatre ever. even has a bar in the front, huge selection of concessions & even BETTER seats than superluxe. total comfort!

I really love the novelty of this place! Coming from NYC we don’t have things like this so its really cool to be served with food/​drinks while you watch a movie. The movie’s here are definitely more expensive but I think its warranted for the very comfortable, spacious electronic reclining/​adustable movie chairs. I’m pretty sure I was the most excited person to walk into the movie theater because of all this…
The dining service was also standard; mostly glad they don’t interrupt you to pay and just leave the bill so you don’t miss any part of the movie. I would come back here again just for the novelty.

Last year AMC upgraded their theatre and I had such high hopes. A year later and I am so disappointed.
Theatre only side: I would say a good 90% of the time people are sitting in my seat when I get there. Oh, and you get attitude when you tell people that they are in the wrong seats and please move — no matter how nicely you say it. Why can’t AMC at least make a pretense of checking people’s seat every once in awhile. It might help alleviate the issue. Some of the seats look like they have been through a war zone. Last week, we saw one with a huge tear in the middle of the seat. And now some of the recliners are not even working — making it a pretty uncomfortable seat.
Dine in side: We experienced so many errors with checks that we now insist on paying with cash or with a credit card at the end. The menu has changed — prices went up and quality went down. I pretty much stay away from the dine in side as I don’t think the food is worth the price and I really don’t like having to find the server and pay the bill at the end.
Bathrooms: Who cleans them ??? When??? These bathrooms probably need to be cleaned every half hour — most of the time it looks like a throng of two year olds just used the bathrooms — paper everywhere — toilets that are less than hygienic. Don’t eat or drink anything and avoid bathroom at all cost. Either the next cure for cancer is hatching there or some horrific disease.

This theater is infinitely better than how it was when I was younger and when the Natick Mall was still a «mall» and not a «collection». They now have a full bar as well as food service. Seats are reserved ahead of time and are extremely comfortable. They fully recline, have large arm rests and cup holders. A theater like this completely changes the movie experience for me.

As far as movie theaters go, this is pretty good. I really love the recent upgrades to the reclining chairs and dine-​in theaters. As for the person complaining that no one was in their theater serving food, it looks like only half the theater is dine-​in. You need to purchase a ticket specifically for a dine-​in movie if you wanted to be waited on. I went to a dine-​in movie last night and I thought it was great. The servers were good and they were all really quiet if they were serving people during the movie. The seats were really comfy too, and even though I was in the second row, they reclined back enough that I didn’t feel too close to the screen.
Took away one star for the high concession prices (as I would with any movie theater — almost $ 5 for a bottle of Smart Water? Seriously?). Took away another star for the grilled chicken quinoa bowl I got that practically power washed my intestines all night and into this morning. Oh my god. Beware.

The new Dine-​in seats are pretty slick. However, they lack lumbar support so expect your back to be sore after a long movie. We watched the 3D version of Star Wars, and it was relaxing. The angle of the seating is great, and having advanced reservations really saves a lot of time with waiting in-​line.
The seats can get pretty dirty depending on how diligently the staff cleans, so help them out!

This was spectacular. My first time at a theater with dinner service, I was blown away by the comfort and convenience. I wasn’t even hungry but I had to order some food. The only reason I’m not giving this place five stars is that as long as movie theaters sell their concessions for six times what they’re worth, they can’t be awarded a perfect score. My ticket price was $ 15. That’s fine. My five small, room temperature «biscuit poppers» were $ 8. That’s excessive, even for someone wallowing in the sheer joy of reclining with table service in a movie theater. Still though, the drinks got free refills and our waitress Claire was terrific. I’m not complaining… much.
If you don’t mind splurging, this is a really great way to enjoy a night out at the movies.

I went here recently with a friend after finding out they had renovated all the theaters so they were more comfortable and more similar to the super luxe Cinemas. I had some passes, so we didn’t have to pay, which was a very nice treat!
Unfortunately, our showing had no dine-​in option… I find it odd that some movies have done-​in and some don’t. The red is an interesting color choice, but the seats are very comfortable. They do not go back as far as the SuperLuxe (my only comparison), but it is cheaper! I was very comfortable and enjoyed my entire experience.
It is a bit different when you don’t have a server coming to your table, but that can also be distracting from the movie.
I will be going back — it’s definitely an improvement and makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

Love this theatre. It’s my go to. It’s not as expensive as the superlux in chestnut hill but offers the same quality of reserved seating, dine-​in options, and recline seats!
We went to a showing right after work so we didn’t have time for dinner so it’s nice to know that there are many options here. I love the reserved seating because it’s so comfortable and doesn’t feel stuffed.
The only con was the soda dispensers, it was really wet, messy, and sticky on the ground, and a few of their machines didn’t work so it would be nice to have a signage so people aren’t standing in front of it

Wow! This place got a major facelift! Totally Renovated In Nov 2014, now all theaters have leather reclining seats (back recline plus foot rest)! This used to be similar to their Premium which is no longer there. They also have «fork and knife» theaters where get waiter service! Plus a bar in the now modern lobby. Computer soda machines and more food options.
Easy online ticket purchase where you can reserve your seat! So convenient especially if you’re running late you can still get a good seat! The seats that are «together» have an armrest that lifts up to form one big seat if you want to snuggle ;)
Used to go to Superlux in chestnut hill but no longer need to! I can get the same thing for cheaper and right around the corner!
They need to work On cleanliness In the restrooms and concession area. Plenty of parking!

This is a movie theater experience like no other. Reserved seats with awesome recliners and tables for your waiter delivered food and drink service. The menus are extensive and offer something for everyone. The food and drink prices are not crazy and actually quite similar to prices and offerings at an Applebee’s.
This is truly a dinner and a movie experience. That being said I highly recommend getting there an hour early to enjoy dinner with your date.
They also have a fully stocked bar in the lobby.
Overall, a truly refreshing movie theater experience that will have you coming back again and again.