AMC Mainstreet 6

We used to love this movie going and dining experience when it was AMC. The menu had variety and of course they had a frequent customer program that saved money buying tickets online. A company that specializes in the whole dining while seeing a movie thing called Alamo acquired this location from AMC at the end of June.
While the service is great and the seats haven’t changed (and the only reason this isn’t one star) the menu changed drastically. It’s basically nothing more than bar food pizza, wraps, burgers and appetizers as well as the bar drinks is all they have to offer and none of it is very good. The old menu was good, not too pricey, and had a variety including healthy options which you will no longer find. This is highly disappointing for a company that supposedly specializes in this type of venue.
Bottom line, go for the seats and service, but stick to popcorn and drinks.

I will probably come back to this review numerous times to update and add reviews of the other components of this theater. Also to possibly rate the new ownership that may be coming in.
Now I am a big one on really great movie going experiences. AMC has brought their A game with Mainstreet 6. To call this a movie theater is a gross understatement. It is more of an entertainment destination. If you enter through the foyer on the corner of Main Street, you notice the black marble floors engraved with memorable movie quotes. To your right as you enter is a bar/​nightclub which offers karaōke (will be back to review the bar later). This trip was to a movie.
I was impressed with the new reserved seat method of ticket purchase. We were bummed we couldn’t get a Cinema Suite (serves mixed drinks). We weren’t hungry so we didn’t do Fork and Screen either Again, both of these for later review. We went to see Episode 1 3D. The movie was meh, but the theater was awesome! There is no bad seat as it is true stadium seating. Speaking of seats, the seats weer like your nice leather recliner at home. very spacious and of course cup holders for your drink.
The sound and screen quality were top of it’s class as well, but the devil is in the little details at Mainstreet. The theater is well laid out and has plenty of seating through out for you to wait on or with friends. What is really going to do it is getting back there for all the other aspects of this entertainment destination.
As for kids, I rated it not sure for a few reasons:
1) Cinema Suites are 21+ only. (I think Fork and Screen may be 21+ as well).
2) It would appear few family or kid friendly films are on the show list here regularly.
3) Not a lot of kid friendly activities (Example: upper end arcade)
This theater is truly, in my opinion, AMC’s experiment with an entertainment center concept for the urban professional lifestyle and let’s face it. If you have kids, you are usually in the burbs, not living in a downtown condo or townhouse.
I will update as I experience more.

I’ve been here about… oh, probably 4 or 5 times now, and I honestly haven’t really had a «bad» experience. Although on our last visit, we were in a Cinema Suites theater to see the Avenger’s in 3D and were stuck with two front row chairs that were too close to the screen, the experience wasn’t awful.
But before I get into what the theater can improve on, let me tell you about the cool aspects of AMC Mainstreet.
1) This place looks fantastic. They really did do an incredible job renovating this place. The floors are smooth granite with popular movie quote inlays, and the chandelier as you walk in is stunning. Also, the new bar off to the side of the theater, Marquee, looks pretty upscale.
2) The seats are wonderful. There isn’t an uncomfortable chair in the place — regular and Cinema Suite theaters alike. The seats in the Cinema Suites recline back a little bit and have swing tables for your food, and even the seats in the regular theaters can lean back a little ways.
3) The food is delicious. I ordered some their asian chicken fingers (on the cinema suites menu only) and they were pretty damn good for movie theater food. The sauces that came with them was incredible — I even dipped my fries in them! The food is pricey, but when you’ve decided to have a night out and expect to splurge, why not? Right?
4) Service is superb. Every Cinema Suite waiter/​waitress has been phenomenal. Courteous and prompt to address me when I press my service button, they’ve always been spot on with knowing the menu and of great suggestions. The ticket selling employees are always welcoming and courteous as well as those behind the concessions counters.
5) The bathrooms. Oh good lord, the bathrooms. STELLAR. Absolutely beautiful. You get your own sink in your stall, which removes the awkward wait at the sinks outside the stalls that you always run into at prime movie times. And the hand dryers themselves are enough reason to bring me back. I know it sounds dumb, but these things aren’t your ordinary hand dryers. These things are amazing. Just… try them out for yourself.
Now, for the negatives. As much as I hate being a Negative Nancy, this theater has some room for improvement.
1) The front row, and maybe the second rows for some of the cinema suite theaters are stupidly close to the screen. My mom and I had the misfortune of getting stuck with these seats when we saw the Avengers about two weeks ago, and it was tricky trying to find just the right angle to sit in to not feel like Loki or Tony Stark were going to suck us up through their nostrils. We even asked if we could sit in the two seat in the top row (the best seats in the house) that weren’t taken just before the show began, but they wouldn’t let us sit there simply because there was still time to sell tickets. I guess for the sake of making another $ 25, they were okay with getting a negative review.
2) The concessions are pricey. But it is a movie theater, and we all know how that goes. But the popcorn is always hot, and they have new seasonings to go on them.
3) I think they should get rid of the assigned/​reserved seating. Because if you get there on time, there are still seats, but they are most likely FRONT row, and being that close can give you a headache, neckache or both. I think they should just let you choose your seats as you walk in — if people are late, they get the last pick as they would at any other theater. Ya snooze, ya lose.
Other than that, this theater is pretty decent. I’ll keep coming back, but I’ll definitely plan my trips better to ensure that I’ll get the seats that I want instead of getting stuck with ones that I don’t. But, if you’d rather not bother with that, just go with the regular theaters, they are beautiful, comfortable and clean.

This AMC must be the nicest AMC theater I’d ever been to. I recently watched The Avengers in 3D with two others. Tickets were $ 10 and I’m not sure if that was a special matinée price since the movie was at 7pm, but that’s considerably cheaper for a 3D movie than other places (at least what I can remember from California).
Of course, I didn’t buy anything at the concession stand because everything would be a rip-​off regardless of which theater you went to. The seats inside of the theater were very comfortable (and leather!) and would shake with certain parts of the movie. In my opinion, that added to the whole movie experience so it felt like you were part of the movie. The screen was pretty big and we sat near the front; however, I didn’t have to move my head back and forth to watch the movie so that was good.
This was a great theater and I’ll probably come back to watch more movies here.

This theater is good but it used to be great. I’m specifically referring to the Cinema Suites in this review. They used to serve a mini complimentary popcorn but that’s gone. They also used to give you a warm wetnap and a chocolate after your meal but they have been eliminated too. The service used to be superb and you never needed to ring the service button, I had to ring it twice on my last visit. The chairs used to recline to almost a flat position but they’ve pushed them up toward the walls so you can no longer do this.
AMC also had the theater bar closed for a private event that I thought was a tad disrespectful to their theater patrons. Consider making an exception for ticket holders. Disappointing experience to say the least and don’t think it’s worth they extra money any longer.

The facilities are really lovely, the theaters are located in a great historic building that originally hosted vaudeville acts and was a movie house starting in the 20’s. The problem is that the theater is located in the Power & Light District and they always have a limited selection of films and it never seems to be anything I would bother going to see. So, yes I am a snob and someone that doesn’t go to the movies all that often.
So due to my snobby movie nature and short attention span I generally find myself unable to sit for long periods of time in a theater. So I appreciate the fact that this is a newer theater with wide aisles and comfortable seats. Plus there is a bar where you can grab a drink, not a great bar, it does have a very limited selection, but come on it is a movie theater, not a brew & view. What I appreciated the most about the theater is the ability to reserve your seats in advance.
If you are interested in seeing an amazing piece of KC history and can get past the fact that they have a limited movie selection and the location is in the Power & Light District then you will enjoy your movie experience here.

I used to work here and it was an interesting experience. It was definitely the most unique theater I’ve ever been in. The restrooms are fantastic and the facilities for the most part are very luxurious. Being in downtown KC, the intent was to include the P&L crowd in the theater/​lounge and provide a more luxurious movie experience, even with the limited number of screens. With that few number of screens, of course the movie selection is going to be limited, but the big ticket ones will more often than not be there. And now that the ticket prices have gone down, it’s worth it for the drive from Lenexa or even Olathe for a more ‘night on the town’ movie experience. If you have a question, ask, most of the people that I remember working with are more than willing to help if you just ask.
Concessions here have all your basic items including ridiculous amounts of popcorn and soda as well as beer, wine, pretzels, shakes, smoothies and almost starbucks quality coffee. Box Office can call you a cab, again, all you have to do is ask. And if you need a dinner recommendation, outside of the Lounge, again! only ask, those working in the box office should be able to give you a few tips. Be prepared to either pay or hunt for parking depending on when you go however, employees even have to pay for parking.

Others have said it, and I’ll say it again: this theater will ruin you for going to any other type of theater. Each of my visits here have been to the cinema suites, and all of my return visits will be in those seats too.
Item one: posh recliners.
Red, puffy chairs that give you loads of personal space and allow you to enjoy the experience in much the same way you would if you were in your own home, except that they rumble. Yes, go, watch your favorite action packed film and be prepared to feel, see, and hear the action sequences. Unfortunately, the chair does hit me in slightly the wrong place, so after about an hour I get a neck ache.
Item two: real food and beverages.
The rumors you have heard are true: you can order alcohol. Not just beer and wine, but real, mixed drinks. One puzzling thing: If you order from the bar in the Marquee lounge, the mixed drinks come in a highball glass, but all of the ones ordered in the theater (except the mojito) come in a pint glass. Hmm… And of course, they offer your standard selection of coke products.
The food is actually pretty good. Not many low calorie choices, but if you’re in the mood for chicken tenders, pizza, burgers, or even fillet of salmon, they’ve got it. The service has been consistently stellar each time I’ve come.
Item three: Size. The theaters are small, and there are only 6 Screens. Only three of those are Cinema Suites. Also, Cinema Suites are strictly 21+, so no huge crowds, no screaming kids (unless you count that 22 year old that wasn’t prepared for the bad guy to show up behind the protagonist). I was here for the Hunger Games midnight première which was sold out. It was so much more laid back than the premieres I attended at the Barrywoods AMC or the AMC in Waldo.
Item four: the building. It’s beautiful. If for no other reason, attend a movie here or visit the lounge to enjoy the lovely space that houses the theater.
Drawbacks:
Reserved seating. While this can be a good thing, unless you reserve your seat in advance, you might get stuck in the front row, which would be a horrible experience (at this theater. Olathe 30 is an exception to this rule). You need to be at least 3 rows back so the screen isn’t towering over you.
Parking. While there is plentiful street parking, good luck getting any. There are two lots, one directly across from the Drum Room on the corner of 14^th and Baltimore. It’s on the same block as the AMC, and ~$ 10 to park depending on the night. The other lot option is across the street from the AMC about ½ block down Main Street (Corner of Main and Truman). It’s also about $ 5-​$ 10 to park depending on the night.

I have to admit that I find «4-​D» — the part where my seats shake and move with the movie — slightly irritating. I’m reminded of Huxley and the «feelies» of Brave New World. I don’t need my seat to rock to feel that explosion, my dear.
That being said, AMC’s flagship theater is pretty awesome. I can order Boulevard at the concession stand, the Marquee Lounge offers live music and great drinks either before or after the movie, and there aren’t enough screens to have a HUGE crowd there. Plus they have Fork & Screen, one of the most awesome things to hit movies ever, at this location.
When AMC runs its «coming attractions» trailer three kids are walking towards the front of an AMC movie theater. This one.

I love this theatre. I haven’t found a theatre that I like more anywhere. I’ve had some of my favorite movie-​going-​experiences at the AMC Mainstreet, and I plan to have plenty more.
First, the theatre: the theatre itself is really amazing, they have a great mix of suite style cinemas and high quality more traditional theatres. The suite cinemas hold about thirty people and have recliners, menus, waiters and more; it is really a great experience. I spend the money on the suites when there is a really awesome movie coming out (I see you, Dark Knight Rises). The rest of the theatres are also pretty nice, with rumble seats and awesome sound. The seats closest to the screen are a little closer than most theatres… so beware. Other than that, I really don’t have any complaints about the theatres. Some of the traditional theatres are massive, and some are smaller. There is something for everyone, even the bathrooms are really cool. Also, there is a really nice bar in front of the theatre that has salsa nights and other activities. Very cool!
Second, the treats: the treats here are also some of the best I’ve had. They have good popcorn (*yawn*) but their Aussie twizzler bites are my favorite twizzler like snack in the world. They’re really phenomenal. Get them! Also, Large popcorns have free refills! So, share a bag and you’ll have more than enough to go around. The prices are high, but not as high as I’d expect from a downtown KC theatre in the heart of PNL. I haven’t even mentioned the alcohol. There is alcohol here.
Third, the prices: I hinted at this in the previous section, but the prices are very reasonable. There are deals for movies that have been our for 2+ weeks, and deals if you buy ticket vouchers in the morning. We recently saw a movie for $ 7 at this theatre: you CANNOT beat that.
Really love this place.

Yay! The explosions make your seat shake!
The seating was pretty great… they rock (literally) and they are pretty soft. The seat in front of you does not obstruct your view. The theater is huge.
However, the two theaters I usually attend (olathe and town center) have done away with assigned seating and I thought it was a AMC wide thing… no, it is alive and kicking (seat kicking, that is) at this one.
The lounge area was not open when we went… but we still lounged on their sofas and stared at their TVs… it looked like they had a buffet line set up… I’d like to know about that (however, I would never be able to afford it). They had a long line of what seemed to be self serve soda fountains… but I didn’t understand because only large drinks gets free refills. Why is this out for the public to use? Maybe it is flavor shots for the drinks. I didn’t get a drink so I don’t know.
The bathrooms… wow… the bathrooms are very nice. Each chick gets their own stall with a sink and hand dryer…
I hate downtown parking… that’s just a blanket statement.
AMC is expensive… and most people know that going in…
Overall, a pretty fun experience.

First, I need to provide a little background. I am a high school teacher, and I am a mom of a teen. That being said, I need a kid-​free zone once in a while. I have found it in Cinema Suites. You must be 21 to enter. Thank you AMC! It may seem petty, but I HATE going to Town Center because of the kids dropped off with no supervision (although I will happily drop off my teen there before I head to AMC 6).
The only thing I can say to knock this down to 4.5 is that often (usually) the tix I buy online are not accessible with a credit card swipe by the door, so I have to go to the cashier. I don’t know whose fault that is, though. Also, I hate paying $ 10 for parking across the street. Oh well. I do it anyway.
Now, the positives. First of all, by the time my work day is over, Mama is tired and wants to kick back! When BF wants to go out, AMC Suites provide the perfect compromise! We can see a movie, drink some beer, relax, and feel like we are in our home theatre! I have never had issues with people coming in late and disrupting the show. Maybe that’s because we always see the latest possible show, so it is never packed. Seats are grouped in pairs with lots of space in between, so I always feel like it’s just the two of us. The staff is fantastic, professional, and helpful. I have not tried the food menu, but the beer selection is decent. I always find something I like, and I am a quasi-​snob.
Afterward, we hit The Marquee and get our drink and peoplewatching on without having to travel to another venue. How much better can it get?
I always recommend this to couples with kids for a date night. It is a great affordable getaway for a few hours.

YES! WOOHOO! This is as good as it gets!
If I were to design the perfect movie theater I would use red leather recliners, swivel lap tables, dim lights so I can see my food, oh and serve a full bar menu, but AMC Mainstreet beat me to it!
This theatre is fancy, but not to worry, no need for black ties here! The movie stars will take care of that for you!
When you purchase you tickets, just make sure you indicate that you want the reserved seating for the fancy theatres!
Okay, here is the lowdown… once seated in your reserved red leather recliner, check out the bar menu! Anything from a bucket of Stellas to a rum and coke! Next check out the extensive food menu… they do have the movie classics like popcorn and nachos, but they also have sandwiches and appetizers! Order from one of the very friendly waitresses and sit back and relax!
At first I thought the waitresses walking around the theatre during the movie would be distracting, but not at all. I didn’t even notice! A bit before the end of the movie, your check will be brought to you and you pay up and enjoy the rest of your experience!
Also a little side note… The bathrooms are AWESOME! Cool bathrooms kinda weird right!!! Well, go check them out and you will see why they are a cut above the typical movie theatre restrooms!

Things that make this AMC different from other AMCs that I’ve been to:
–They let you pick your seats on a screen when you buy your tickets! I haven’t been to any other AMC theaters that let you do that!
–The mighty sound system shakes the whole theater making you feel like you’re in the movie. Great for action flicks.
–Leather seats
–There’s a lounge and a happy hour downstairs.
I can’t wait to be back to watch another movie.

Popcorn, meet bacon. What?!
Does this gross you out or excite you? If it’s the former, don’t touch the complimentary little cup of popcorn they serve you in the cinema suites. I haven’t had bacon in over 20 years and I was bamboozed by this evil popcorn which appeared to have some kind of spicy topping… only it was *bacon.* While this undoubtedly will make some of you come here in droves, considering all the people who avoid pork due to dietary or religious reasons, you’d think AMC might reconsider seasoning the most common movie theater snack with an uncommon ingredient like that.
So, although I don’t usually like starting a review with the negative, this can be looked at as a positive by some people, given the current bacon craze.
Next…
Are you one of those people who hate feeling like you’re sitting right on top of the screen?
Are you one of those people who consider good posture a gift, like to sit up straight and feel uncomfortable slouching?
Are you one of those people who don’t really like spending a fortune at the movie theater?
Are you one of those people who hate people who walk in late, thereby disrupting your experience?
Then you’re a lot like me and you won’t be too fond of the cinema suites at AMC Mainstreet either.
I like the theater overall. The employees are super nice and the service is excellent in the cinema suites, so that’s a major plus. It’s cool that you can also get wine at the concession stand (for 3 dollars cheaper than the least expensive glass in the suites), and I love the movie stars decorating the bathrooms (plus those awesome hand dryers in each stall rock my world).
BUT…
I’m not crazy about the reservation/​ticket purchase process. You better buy those tickets early if you want decent seats and to sit next to your companion.
Last night my friend and I had to sit apart thanks to this annoying couple who reserved two center seats that due to the configuration of seating (in twos separated by a small table with ordering apparatus), were actually not sitting together either. I guess when you’re set on being in the dead center seats come hell or high water, you don’t care. AND of course these two prize individuals walked in right as the movie started and proceeded to order the hell out of the menu. Talk about disruptive. Seriously… wanted to scream at them. Sorry, I get cranky when I’m dropping 15 bucks for a ticket to sit in a huge chair that is made for giants and you can’t move so that you’re forced to slouch. And if they are making these theaters designed for a superior viewing experience, WHY are half the seats undesirable (as in, too close to the screen?) it just seems a waste of space when 2 out of 4 or 5 rows are extremely close to the screen.
So, while not a fan of the cinema suites, I’d probably return to the theater itself, which is gorgeous outside and quite posh inside.

What’s the perfect plan to get away from family on Thanksgiving? Have tickets reserved for a movie that evening. What’s the perfect theater to see a movie in Kansas City? The AMC Mainstreet 6.
This is one of the historic buildings saved in the Power & Light district revitalization and boy, did they put some new life into it. It’s a great space with all the amenities you could ever hope for.
We’ve used the regular theaters a couple of times and have been blown away at the quality of sight and sound. They are comfortable and state of the art. The regular theaters would be superior to all other movie theaters I’ve been to.
Then on Thanksgiving we were feeling crazy and wanted to try the cinema suites! I pre-​ordered my tickets from home and picked our seats. The total came to $ 62.00 for the two of us. I almost passed out when I saw the price but got my wind back when I understood that we both got a $ 20 credit for food and drink from the ticket price. We went, went up 3 stories to our theater, passing the cool exposed brick and metal beam structure of the building to the most fantastic suites experience ever. WOW! Great theater, comfy reclining seats with huge walking aisles in front of the seats, call button for service and a great wait staff waiting for your every need. Got food, beer, wine… why not, we had $ 40 to spend. They brought complimentary cups of popcorn before the movie, a warm towel at the end of the movie and passed out mints as we left the theater. It was awesome!!!
I only want to see movies in the suites at the downtown AMC from this time forward. No, we won’t always have the money to do so, but DAMN, I’m going to try to make it happen as often as I can.

It is downtown, which is great for me. I don’t always feel like going to the Plaza and going out North just feels like such a drive.
The design and the energy that surrounds this space is really wonderful. Although I have done the whole recliner/​waiter service thing, we usually just go for the regular experience. I think everyone should try the VIP experience at least once. It is kind of fun.
Many of the other special details have already been covered here. I LOVE the idea of reserved seats.
I am a fan!

Fanciest movie theater ever! Swanky is more like it. Living in California we are spoiled with lavish establishments… the Metroen in San Francisco, the Kodak Movie Theater in Hollywood… decent Cinemark Theaters all over the state…
But KC sure knows movies! Assigned seating in the Stadium Style theaters with huge IMAX size screens. Comfy leather lazy boys as your seat, that vibrate by the way of the sound of the movie!
Don’t worry about finding things to do to kill time before showtime… there is a full bar and lounge area complete with three 70 inch tvs. We caught some Sunday Afternoon football before watching our movie.
We were super impressed and visiting this theater was a great way to kick off our visit to Kansas City… next stop? Some BBQ.

I don’t really have anything bad to say about AMC Main Street. I went to see a movie there last night for the first time.
While my sister pays $ 12.50 to see a movie in an overcrowded movie theater with cell phones going off left and right and mice running around, I get to see a movie for $ 2.50 less in a brand new, mouse-​free modern theater. Not only that… I can order food at the bar and bring it in with me. Not only that… I can also order alcohol!
I love that you can order a beer or a drink and bring it in with you no problem. Before I’d have to be all ghetto and sneak it in some Gatorade bottle or whatever if I wanted to drink while watching a movie. Then stealthily drink it while watching for ushers. No more. Boozie movie!
And I only tried the burger but I’ve got to say it’s pretty good. It’s charbroiled which makes it all the more yummier.
As for the movie experience, I’m not sure how they set up the movie theater but when there’s a loud noise, your seat actually shakes, but in a cool way. Or maybe it’s the floor that shakes. Regardless, acoustics are so awesome.
Booze, food and good acoustics make this place a winner in my book.

The publicity about this theater seems overblown. This is no Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and is not even the best AMC Theatre in the KC area — the AMC Studio 30 in Olathe is. The AMC downtown has very good seating, very good sound, and amusing vibrating seats (a cool special effect for some movies). But the Studio 30 Cinema Suites theatres have better food, a better menu, more sophisticated service (including unique wine bottle holders), larger theatres with more room between pairs of seats, more rows that are not so close to the screen, and lower prices.
The downtown AMC’s regular theatres have very well banked seats and good technology, but that is not unique to this location. In fact the Olathe location even has Imax (which I rarely prefer). The Downtown AMC is reputed to have an interesting history, but you’d never know it, if true. Clearly it was never anything like the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
The drive from my Midtown condo to the Downtown AMC is shorter than out to the burbs, but in the future will I likely be willing to pay more to see a movie downtown than at the Olathe Studio 30, or the Tivoli in Westport, or the Cinemark at the Plaza? Not likely. If I had a choice to see the same movie at any of those theatres, I’d choose the Cinema Suites at the Studio 30 in Olathe. But then most of the movies I like to see are more likely at the Tivoli anyway.
If you are going to see a movie in one of the theatre’s regular theatres, the P&L District’s restaurants are a big plus for the Main Street Theatre. If there are good restaurants near the Olathe Theatre, I don’t know about them. But the Cinema Suites rooms are a different story. At the Olathe Theatre’s Cinema Suites, I have dinner in the suite. I would not do that again at the Mainstreet AMC.
Perhaps my expectations were too high for this theatre. I was expecting something really exceptional. It isn’t. It’s just another very good modern theatre with good technology and very comfortable seating. It is a big plus for downtown.