Edwards University Town Center 6

I have been to this theatre occasionally over the past several years and have not felt compelled to give it a rating, but Saturday night I made a decision that this theatre was among my favorites.
I have 3 reasons for this.
1. They show independent movies that can’t catch at most theatres. The great thing about going to 1 independent movie is that you are able to see the trailers for other up coming movie that are generally more thought provoking and worthwhile then the standard blockbuster blow stuff up movies — oh those have their purpose but I like having options.
2. They do not have recliners, yes I am so torn by the offering of recliners. I fall asleep in them. Ok I fall asleep in all movies (except the 4D one in LA) regardless of the seats, but I really fall asleep in recliners. So I appreciate being not totally comfortable so that I can watch the majority of a movie.
3. Location is awesome. There are so many places to choose from to eat. Vegi-​grill of course, Eureka, Mednicino Farms, and Blaze pizza all have excellent offerings for Vegans and NonVegans of course (except Vegi-​grill)
So basically great theatre for an indie movie — perfect for date night.

If it weren’t for this theater, I’d be driving out to LA to see some of the lesser known films. It’s definitely my favorite theater in all of OC. The seating is auditorium style which is okay but the selection is what I come for. It helps that there’s cool fast casual restaurants like Blaze pizza, and Chipotle nearby. Also, there’s Trader Joe’s if milk duds don’t quite do it for you for a movie snack. Check out Stax for their customizable ice cream sandwiches which is only a few steps away.

the selection of movies is excellent. It would be nice if they had a few other snack selections. The view of the screen is excellent and you can change seats if that view doesnt work. I keep coming back here because of the choice of movies and the staff is excellent.

What most people on here aren’t addressing is one of this theater’s biggest problems: PARKING.
All parking spots are restricted to 45 minutes or less. Parking in the next lot over is restricted to 2 hours. Allegedly there is a paid parking structure somewhere in the neighborhood without time limits!!! Someone please explain the logic of having a movie theater located in the middle of a shopping center with this kind of restricted parking situation.
Seriously, do not bother with this theater unless you live within walking distance or can get someone else to drop you off and pick you up afterwards.

Edwards Town Center 6 theater is a throwback to 1992! The seats are auditorium style, the carpet reminds me of a Bill Cosby sweater an the lighting and layout is that of my childhood Edwards at Terra Vista town center in Rancho Cucamonga. Anyway, besides the nostalgia this theater screens independent films only. I’ve seen The September Issue and more recently Midnight Special here. Most indie films are premiered in Los Angeles first (usually at Arc Light) and if you wait a week or so you can forego the drive to L.A. and see them here at Edwards. I saw City of Gold opening weekend in L.A. and two weeks later I saw it was here at this theater. Nice place to see a movie by yourself since it’s never really crowded.

Pros: Despite being a part of a major theater chain, this theater has somewhat of a nice art house feel to it which is nice. The employees and management are very friendly, calm, and composed. I mean there are only 6 screens so its not that hectic. Especially when it mainly shows indie films with an occasional blockbuster. I love the fact that not only do they show indie films but promote it as well with magazines and flyers on the desks. It shows passion from the management which is a plus since the managers at edwards irvine spectrum look like they want to shoot themselves. The lobby setup has a very relaxing feel. It hardly ever gets too crowded here even on the weekend.
Cons: Not too many cons. I guess their greatest strengths are also its weakness. This is a small theater so it lacks features that other mega theaters have like imax, dine in, and such. The screens don’t have the greatest sound or picture quality but that’s a given due to their size. They don’t show too many blockbusters as it mainly shows indie films so if indie isn’t your thing then I can’t recommend. The restrooms could use a renovation. This is located near a university in the south oc so there are some snobby annoying families and college kids but the small theater feel doesn’t make it too bad. Lastly, they could use more items for the concessions, I know its a small theater but could they at least add hot dogs or just a few hot food items.
Overall, this is a good solid 4 star theater. It knows what its trying to be and you know what to expect from this theater.

AMBIANCE: This is a semi-​cute, old-​style theater that has sloped seating rather than stadium-​style seating. It’s fairly nostalgic. Oh, it’s small too.
FILMS: This theater has some poplar, blockbuster status movies, but it’s somewhat of a «B movie» theater or art film theater – frequently showing independent and foreign films. That should be clear from whatever is on offer. Lol.

This review is NOT especially for the theatre itself. The theatre is fine, it’s old, but it’s fine and they show good movies. My review is for the HORRIBLE parking situation at this center. Most spots are marked as 45-​minute only. If you are going to this theatre, make sure you plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime so you can either drive around in circles waiting for a spot to open up, or make the long walk from the other side of the center to get to the box office.

Like the blend of films at this theatre. Lots of indie films and foreign films.
Parking is a pain in the tail but it just means that you give yourself an extra five to ten minutes.
Good restaurants to eat at pre or post film.

A slightly outdated theater, but on Christmas day they had Star Wars tickets when other theaters didn’t have seats left, so they get three stars for that. Otherwise I like a more modern theater.

Like Edwards Westpark 8, University Town Center 6 is one of the places to go to see movies that are aren’t quite as mainstream or widely released as what you’ll find at the Spectrum, District, or Marketplace. They still show some mainstream movies (Star Wars), but the reason you come here is to see heartfelt dramas and movies that aspire to achieve something more than box office riches. It’s especially great during awards season when many of the films you’ve never heard of are played here.
Demographically, it skews a bit younger than Westpark since it’s across the street from UCI, but it’s still filled with people (young and old) looking for something that will speak to them. Aside from old people having trouble hearing the movie, you usually don’t have to worry about people talking or texting through the movie. With the updating of University Town Center in the last couple years, there are plenty of pre– and post-​movie places to visit for a meal, a drink, or a snack (Blaze, Eureka, Slapfish, and Yogurtland to name a few), and you can pop into Trader Joe’s if you need to do a little grocery shopping.

This theater is adorable. I haven’t been in a small theater in a long time, it felt really cozy.
The theater doesn’t play big releases, mostly indie films, which plays into the surrounding atmosphere of the town center where there’s a Tender Greens, Trader Joe’s and Peet’s Coffee.
It sells some alcohol and most of the things that you would find at other Edward’s theaters. It was surprisingly empty for a Saturday night, but we were able to get good seats because of it. The staff is very friendly and the theater was clean, including the restrooms which is a hit or miss in small establishments.
The theater itself didn’t have very many seats, but the screen was large and set high above the which was good because when a group of people sat in front of us I thought we were only going to see the tops of their heads the whole time.
Overall I would definitely come back because the beer isn’t overpriced and they show movies that aren’t usually offered at larger venues.
#74/​100

This theater located across the street from UC Irvine at the University Town Center is the place to go if you’re looking for an indie, arthouse, or foreign film with limited release. The theater is pretty small and seating is not stadium-​style, so it may be hard to see depending on who is in front of you. However, I have good memories of going to this theater in high school and seeing some of my all-​time favorite movies here for the first time. Definitely recommend.

CUTE theater in such a new shopping center! I haven’t been here in years, I last saw Into The Wild!
It’s small, cozy, and adorable. They serve wine which is a SHOCK because their concession stand is tiny.
They have some limited release movies and I love that! It’s not close to where I live, but worth the drive if you really want to see something that isn’t a wide release!

So thankful to have an theater dedicated to independent films close by. Its rather small especially the bathrooms. But the movie selection are what keeps me coming back.
The customer service here is what you’d expect from a theater, nothing bad nothing above expectations haha.

We come here about twice a month. Not because we love the theater, but because it’s the theater that shows the most «artsy/​independent» films. My fave!!!
The theater is relatively clean and usually pretty empty. I’ve not ever gotten anything from the snack bar, so I can’t comment on that. The shopping center has quite a few casual restaurants, so you can make a date out of it. OR… just go to Trader Joes and bring some snacks in with you!

This is an older style theater showing mainly independent films. The seats are rather small and padded. The slope is slightly so if a tall person sits in front of you, you wont be able to see.

Came here yesterday to see «Wild» and I love the smaller intimate feel of this theatre. I thought the seats were great as some seats in some theaters are uncomfortable and I find myself constantly shifting in my seat. The girls at the concession stand were so sweet and personable. I do however not like to feel so close to the screen but have no complaints. Afternoon time made for ease of parking and overall a great little theatre.

A convenient, local and independent movie theater tucked right within the University Town Center plaza, this is my go-​to location for catching my indie movie flicks!
I’ve been living across the street from this theater for the past two years now (as a UCI student) and I absolutely LOVE having this theater here. It’s convenient and let’s me stay up-​to-​date with my indie flicks (but don’t expect any blockbusters, 3D or IMAX experiences here). It shares the space with a local Peet’s Coffee, Veggie Grill and Tender Greens, which makes the entire UTC plaza a little congested and harder to find parking on busier days (Saturday mornings/​afternoons with the Farmers Market gets crowded, as well as some weeknights).
The theater can feel a little dead and outdated, but it is a local gem that serves up a classic movie-​going experience. This place attracts real movie-​lovers (independent movies, duh) with film-​buff college students as employees (UCI’s right across the street), so why would you expect any more? I always tend to see a lot of local senior citizens come in as well (so I spend my Saturdays with seniors?). If you drop by to catch a flick before 2:30pm (time may be wrong), you can get your ticket price a tad cheaper as it’s sold at the matinée price.
Prices are generic. Not many special offers. My Regal Club Card (free) racks up some points whenever I visit an Edwards location. They also have a table full of freebies/​seasonal film magazines, flyers and film posters for taking. I’ve seen some nights with Q&As with those directly involved in their movies at times as well (though rare).
Movies change (or stay) frequently (I wanted to see «Laggies» and where did it go?! One weekend there, next it’s gone!).
Overall, this is my go-​to local location for indie-​flicks. The theater itself could still use a little updating and renovations, but it gets the job done!

I love this theater, the arm rests didn’t go up in the theaters we’e been, which is really annoying to me haha, but otherwise this theater it’s great. It’s across from the university in the shopping center and it’s always clean and nice even though it seems kind of older to me. They have a little bit more snacks than normal theater, they have those picnic packs, and the popcorn is always great.
The real reason to come to this theater is that it’s pretty much an indie theater, we usually have to drive out here to see the Wes Anderson movies haha, Korean movies without driving all the way out to LA’s Koreatown, and any other movie that a bigger movie theater wouldn’t take… though sometimes they play the big movies here too. They’re part of Regal too, so you can use your Regal club card and get free stuff as you rack up points, and if you don’t have a card then just ask for one :-)