AMC Newport Centre 11

I’ve never been to a theater where the chairs recline and foot rest come up to become basically a bed. Its a very interesting approach to movie theaters.

The movie theatre is pretty cool. The whole 3^rd floor of the mall is the theatre, and the food court. The service was quick and friendly to purchase the tickets, as well as the concession stand. The bathroom are very clean, and smell good. The best part of the theatre is the reclining seats. You can adjust the seats anyway you want. The chairs are so comfortable. Plush leather, it’s like you sink in. I dozed off a few times. I will most definitely be returning to this theatre.

I went here on May 25^th to watch a movie with my sister in room one. IT WAS DISGUSTING. I did not feel okay sitting there because it was so disgusting. I left the theater to ask someone working there whether or not they would clean it before the movie started and they said no and to go take my seat. I sat there about 10 minutes before I had to leave because I really could not sit. I could not reach customer service or anything. FIX THIS. I will not be returning until I hear that there was a huge difference.

This will be the most comfortable trip to the movies you’ve ever had. Someone thought «oh hey, let’s rip out all these outdated manual seats and throw in a bunch of gigantic red leather automatic recliners.» Then someone else said «Yup, sounds good, budget approved.» That was a fantastic idea.
With that, all seats are now reserved seats. Saving seats? Thing of the past.
You also don’t have to worry about getting there early so you can put your feet up, only to scowl at the person that decided to sit directly in front of you at the very last moment. There is also no need to worry about random people sitting next to you; the arm rests are so big it doesn’t even matter anymore.
Besides the seats, the AMC is relatively small (but never really crowded), has a limited concession stand (but is basically in the food court, so you can accidentally bring in sushi), and, being part of the mall, is close to a lot of parking.
Still $ 5 for water, still $ 800 for popcorn. Classic movie experience, just way more… recliney.

The AMC theater is located on the third level
of Newport Mall on the same level as the food court. I used to hate going to the movies here but being that its newly renovated with comfortable recliners, my opinions have changed. The staff is extremely helpful. The price is fair. My ticket was $ 12.83 to go see Captain America. The recliners are so comfortable and the arm rest lifts up for optimal comforts. The sound system is perfect and the screen large and clear. I don’t have any complaints for this theater. The food of course is your typical and overpriced theater snacks but good nonetheless.
I would definitely recommend this theater and I would of course come back.

Just visited for the first time yesterday to see the huntsman. Assigned seating? What the? But you get to pick the seats. Once inside. The freaking huge reclining seats ! What ?! Plenty of leg room between rows. No more standing to let someone up. Did I mention huge leather reclining seats. Plus your own cup holder. We will be back

OK so here’s the thing: They totally redid the seating in this theater so you’re sitting in a throne fit for drug-​dealing, big-​pimpin’, tattooed sportin’, money-​clip carrying, Scarface-​wannabe watching a movie in his home theater (before it’s actually even out), but there’s a problem: Movie theaters, including this one, in general post movie times of say 7:10PM. I, the ever socially responsible citizen always show up on-​time only to be rewarded with about 20 minutes of commercials and another 20 minutes of movie trailers, which is fine, if I know the actual start time of the movie I paid to see. If I’m diggin’ deep to step out to see a movie, should I be forced to watch commercials? I think not. Commercials do much to detract from the movie experience, and if they’re posting a false start time on the movie, movie-​goers are deceived into thinking if they show up later than the posted time, they’ll be missing the start of the movie. This tricks the theater goer into needlessly arriving almost 45 minutes early in some cases and of course a much later end-​time. After all, commercials are one thing most people are trying to get away from when they decide to go to the theater and by paying for a movie, one would think that entitles them to a commercial free experience. Such is the case in similar contracts with Netflix, HBO, Showtime, and Pay Per View. The actual start time and end time of movies must be posted to give the customer fair and accurate information of the product they are purchasing. Anything less is a breach of the contract one enters when purchasing a movie ticket. I’m sending this to the NJ attorney general; I’ll keep you posted fellow Americans.

They take great care of the ticket line. They always have the best movies of the moment. The snacks are ok compared to Regal cinemas. But I have to say the seats are extremely comfortable. Its worth visiting every once in a while.

The theaters have the reclining seats (so comfortable I’ve already fallen asleep during a movie).
The only cons are the other theater goers, (very strange people out there in Jersey City) and the outrageous concession stand prices.
The bathroom is clean and the the surround sound in the theater is first rate.

I been coming to this theater for years but hadn’t realized I had never reviewed. Well I’m so glad AMC totally redid this theater since now they have assigned recycler seats which I’m a huge fan of. Nothing better than selecting your seats before you get there and not worrying if you will get a good seat.
You do have to pay for parking which sucks since the theater is inside the mall.

Major improvement after renovation. Reserved seating and reclining chairs are awesome. No longer having to show up to the theater ½ hour in advance and being able to pick your own seats is fantastic. Our only complaint is that some of the folks who work there could care less. They lack some customer service training. The young lady who was taking our tickets did so, only after she finished her text message and was able to look up. The theaters themselves are clean and well maintained.

Seats, Seats, Seats !!!
Fully recliner seats deserves 5 stars.
Sound system ok, not great.
Ticketing staff is courteous.
Buy the ticket online as the line is crowded over weekend.

Came here to watch creed thanksgiving day with my brother, I was actually expecting the old seating as of the past because I haven’t been to Newport to watch a movie since high school as a teen (only because their were new/​better theatres around) but as I reached the food court I could see they changed it up for the better! Soon as you walk in their wasn’t a booth as the past to get your ticket… alright boom… purchased tickets we get to our numbered area where the movie was showing and I was wowed! .new effin leather seats the reclined, and it was so spacious and took my movie experience to another level! Let’s just say I wouldn’t mind paying for parking just to watch a movie at Newport now lol

I love AMC theaters but was somewhat disappointed. My work group went to see Star Wars for hitting a sales goal and the sound was messed up. The music and sound effects track worked fine but for ²⁄₃ of the movie the dialogue was a whisper. They gave us comp passes for a free movie so it’s all good.

Saw Star Wars here in late December.
These seats are incredibly comfortable. Way more comfortable than my couch at home. Fully reclining, with leg rests. Magic. Tons of space.
I didn’t try any of the theater snacks but there’s a full food court just outside. You can totally sneak in a Taco Bell burrito if you had to.
Love this theater. 5 stars on just seats and Taco Bell proximity.

Renovations are now complete. Experience has been way better than before. Seats are more comfortable and screens are decent size now compared to before.

Renovation is complete now… seats are way too better than amc standard. you can stretch leg rest and almost can get a seat to sleeping position… we are getting a feeling of bow-​tie theatre. it’s amazing… we liked it.
Taking two stars off for sound system… theatre has very loud sound. Not a good theatre sound or surround sound. it doesn’t give a theatre effect.

Renovations are now complete people. So no need to drive to the burbs or go into the city. This AMC Center is as good as it gets.
Good:
— The seat selection feature when purchasing tickets
— amazing fully reclining spacious leather seats
— new soda fountain machines with crazy different flavor combinations. This is my husband’s favorite thing here. He always seems to get coke zero with Lime.
— i like the fact that the screens are not huge.
Bad:
— this cannot be your go-​to place for IMAX movies :(however they do screen 3D movies
— the concession stands need to redo their food menu with some better choices.
— the lines are always long to get tickets and only 1 or 2 attendants helping customers.
Ugly: nothing really
Pro-​tip: If you are an AMC stubs member you can see half price movies all day Tuesday. Also you get a free upgrade on pop-​corn and soda.

Great theater! Huge comfy love seats that have a removable armrest and power recline so you can cuddle! Free water cups, and respectful employees. However, they don’t have any people policing the theater. We were at a 10:30pm showing of Star Wars and there was only 8 people in the theater including my girlfriend and I. THAT BEING SAID, there was a couple behind us having SEX in the back of the theater. Oral sex mostly and it was very very loud. We did not inform anyone so it’s not the theaters fault. Just add some inspectors because that was loud and nasty.

Went to see Stars Wars The Force Awakens. They had reserved seating. this was my 1^st encounter with this, when I purchased my ticket the girl told me to pick a seat on the screen. I pointed to one and I was informed that it’s not touch screen and to just tell her. Well I picked a seat in the next to last row third seat in from the end. Well I sat what was I thought was my seat only to be get up and move when someone else had picked that seat, long story short i had to move twice mor5. I wound up in the 2^nd row from the front 3^rd seat in. I don’t know why they have reserved seating in a movie theater but it’s the last time I go to a movie that has it!

I can’t be the only one who doesn’t like to go to the movies, but I don’t. The seats are uncomfortable, the floors are sticky, people who are not my friends talking. Overpriced food, no pause button during the movie for pee breaks. Not my thing, I’ll just stay home and wait for it to come on demand or netflix.
However, opening night of Star Wars in the theater and while as much as I don’t like going to the movies, this is a movie that HAD to be seen on the big screen, on opening night. My friend ordered the tickets months ago. Reserved seating? Okay sounds strange, but hey, I’m okay with having my seats picked out ahead of time and not fighting someone over it. Not to mention, my friends were taking their time, getting food, etc, and even though we had «reserved seats» I was still concerned about us getting stuck with something crappy in the back because no one went to actually claim the seats…
With our drinks and snacks in hand we went in… whoa. Reclining comfy chairs? Oh hell yeah! After settling in to our seats (yes they were actually reserved), picking the perfect setting on our «recline,» and with the previews over, we’re watching a Galaxy far, far away!!!
With this comfort level, I’m actually willing to go see pretty much any movie by boyfriend wants to see. I do wish they had in intermission during the movie like they do in europe, but hey, you can’t have everything.
Cleanliness level was also up there, during the previews, one of my friends spilled their popcorn, and within seconds, someone came to sweep up the fallen popcorn.

Newly renovated with new electrically reclining seats. Lobby now feels much bigger with an open ticketing area. New carpets are down, restrooms are revamped. The place looks awesome, the seats are extremely comfortable. Highly recommended!

AMC at the Newport Mall is more than a two, but struggling to maintain 3 or higher.
I’ve been here a few times over the past few years, and they are definitely on a positive trend. Focus of recent improvements have been the aesthetics of the place (colors, layouts etc) and the chairs (now wide lounge chairs), but naturally fewer seats per movie. They also now have 3D programming.
On the downside, there is a lot lacking in the quality of this theater. The screens are fairly small, resolution is a bit fuzzy and sound is not great. Food is tremendously overpriced — $ 18 for chicken tenders and a drink? I don’t pay that much at pro sports games, let alone a theater in JC.
There’s also an AMC app now, which allows for advanced ticket buying and line skipping. Watch out for that «convenience fee» though…

I was excited when I heard that they got the reclining seating. That would be great, but guess what? Nobody actually makes sure they are clean. So you pay extra money for these reserved, dirty seats. And the concession service? Please. Why can’t we have nice things in Jersey City?

Ok AMC you went and outdid yourself on this one. The months of renovation were so worth it. Long gone are the days of the stuff, rickety theatre chairs whose cushions have been long worn down — rather in their place are huge plush leather chairs with built in cup holders and get this. electronic chair controls. Seriously these seats are comfortable more than my couch. They reduced the number of seats in the theatre but have spaced out the chairs for an even more comfortable viewing experience. Even with my chair fully reclined there is room for my fellow moviegoer to comfortably walk by without me having to budge an inch.
They went ahead and even added labeled rows ands numbered chairs so that when you are purchasing tickets for a sought after movie (say Star Wars) you don’t have to buy tickets early and then arrive at the theatre even earlier. Nope we bought our tickets online and then arrived 10 minutes before the show with our wonderful seats waiting for us.
Also they’ve changed how they sell tickets, instead of purchasing a general admission ticket you now are tied to a specific seat. So I guess there’s more incentive to buy tickets ahead of time (can someone say plug for their rewards program rather than coughing up famdango fees?)
I’m pretty curious to see if this reserved seating thing will become a norm for ticket purchasing. Great great improvements, this theatre has shot up from the bottom of my list to the top! Hats off to AMC for giving Newport some love!