AMC Lakewood Mall 12

Friendly staff. The snack board advertises calories for snacks which I thought was nice. The seats are comfortable and the entire theater felt comfortable and clean.

Please note when choosing seats that seats C 7 – 9 in auditorium 8 are broken and are either stuck with leg rest up or down. Disappointing.

We started going here because when my wife got pregnant with our first child, the reclining seats allowed her to sit/​recline comfortably and enjoy a movie. We used to go to the movies all the time, but now with kids it is only about four times a year. Still, this has become one of our favorite theaters. The price is not the best, but worth it for the seats and reserved seating.
They provided exceptional service during one instance. It was opening night Thursday for Batman V Superman. First showing. I was excited. I love Batman, and enjoy Zack Snyder as a director. Showtime came and went. No movie. The staff came in to tell us that the file for the movie was still downloading, as some idiot executive sent it that morning instead of a week out as was policy. So they told us all tickets and concession would be refunded, as well as giving us vouchers for a free movie and concession in the future.
I took off one star for a previous negative interaction with one of the assistant managers who was very xenophobic towards us (as my wife and I speak Spanish both at home and in public).

Yes, the seats are pretty amazing. You can basically lie down.
The fact that they don’t have letter boxing on the screen unlike most every theatre around here, is also great.
However, when I went to see Midnight Special, the picture quality was very sub-​par, to the point that it seriously detracted from watching the movie. It was both dim and not very sharp, almost like they had the 3D lens on the projector for the 2D movie or something.
It was also a pretty tiny screen, so get close up if you want a reasonably good experience.
This could be a very good theatre, but the picture quality ruined it for me, at least for the one movie I have seen there.

Assigned seating is truly the only civilized way to run a theater. However, the system doesn’t show which seats are the «singles» in a row, meaning you don’t know exactly which seats to pick if you want two linked ones with a lifting armrest. Just renaming the seats slightly in Fandango would do it and I assume they have the ability to get them to make the change.
The seats have a hard part in the middle under the armrest and the armrest doesn’t go up and back far enough. It’s not enough to put a stop to theater canoodling, but it does make it less comfortable. Also, no drink holster elsewhere means you have to choose between safely setting down your drink OR cuddling, and you know what my choice will be. I just feel like whoever designed the seats did a scarcely adequate job, like when a car barely runs.
The drink machines that mix flavors on demand are great. Again, every single theater needs these things.
Never had a problem with the food. It’s a little expensive, but you know theater food.
Cleanliness OK, bathrooms aren’t filthy like some places, of course there’s going to be some spilled popcorn on the carpet but that’s because the people in this town are savages.

They have recliners, they have lots of parking and it is awesome how you can reserve your seats. Something else worth the mention is that you can have as many refills on drinks as you can handle. The place is clean and safe, we always have a great experience when we come for a movie & popcorn.

Great atmosphere and comfy seating but every time I come here I spend 2 or 3 gross minutes whipping nasty food and drink spillage off my seat before I sit down. Do they clean the floor between shows? Yeah decently but the seats are always nasty and covered in other people old popcorn and nacho cheese. Kinda getting tired cleaning up the theater and not getting paid for it.

My favorite movie theater! It’s a little pricier than other theaters but I don’t mind. The seats are always reserved which means you can get there a little late and never have to worry about splitting up your group or sitting in the neck breaking section up front. Plus who doesn’t love to watch movies on a comfy recliner? My kids always bring a pillow and blanket for that at home feel. The theater is always clean and the staff is always friendly. I haven’t been to any other movie theaters in almost 5 years because I refuse to sit in anymore uncomfortable movie seats. And with my AMC stubs reward card I get discounts and earn points every time I spend money there. I will continue to enjoy movies at this theater as long as I live in the area!

Ever since my first visit to this place about 4 years back, I refuse to go to any of the surrounding theaters in the Spanaway, Tacoma, and Lakewood area. Really can’t go back to a regular theater chair after being in their leather recliners.
Not only do they recline, but if you’re with your SO, you can pop up the arm rest to get closer with them while you enjoy the movie.
Beware, if you keep your phone in your pocket, you should definitely put it somewhere more secure. My phone has slipped into the crevices of the recliner and I’d wait till the movie to end until I can have someone move or lift the chair for me to get to my phone lol.
Only complaints would be sometimes the staff do not clean the theater room well e.g. candy all over the floor/​popcorn on the chairs. Also, sometimes the theater has a weird stench and I get a headache because of it.
Overall, would recommend.

The carpet floor has popcorn crumbs which for some reason, the employees don’t care enough about to clean up. The theatre smells like dirty musty carpet. This place is filty despite of the nice updated features. I’ve been to waaay better theatres than this one. Disgusting.

This used to be my «go to» theater. They have raised the prices so much over the last year. I get it, its all about quality, that’s why you pay more. But, the last two times I have been, it’s clear that the seats have not been cleaned. It grossed me out paying almost $ 20 for one person, to find old popcorn and sticky candy stuck to my recliner. Century Point Ruston, you now have my business. Amazingly clean & very affordable.

I’ve been a loyal customer of this theater for years due to excellent power reclining seats, ability to reserve exact seats and their pricing comparable to basic theaters.
I recently went to the new Ruston Way Cinemark theater in their «XD» auditorium which is their best auditorium has power reclining seats but nowhere near as comfortable or functional as the AMC Loews. No masking for widescreen movies in this theater which leaves you watching grey letterbox bars above and below the image which is distracting. Plus it costs more than the AMC Loews especially on weekend night performances.
Zero complaints with the AMC Loews I will be remaining a loyal customer!

Love the luxury reclining chairs and the ability to preselect your seat. Worth the extra money since I don’t go very often. Plan ahead because this place is popular! We get our tickets early then grab a bite it eat.

Reclining movie chairs?! Yes please. However, I highly highly suggest buying your tickets online and early. Because coming here hoping you’ll get a seat is going to lead to disappoint and then driving to another theater in hopes of catching said movie. You also get to pick your seats, but I wouldn’t worry too much about seating location, as they are all recliners, and all have good views.
The seats are comfy, I wonder about the sanitation of them (first world problems). But it’s definitely a plus to be able to lounge about during a movie, particularly if it’s a long movie. There’s plenty of parking and lots of stores nearby to checkout before or after your movie. As with movie theaters nowadays, they are a bit overpriced, but if I’m going to pay 12 bucks for a movie, I may as well be in a comfortable chair doing so.

The second best movie theater seats I’ve ever sat in.
This is the place you definitely want to watch a movie in Lakewood/​Tacoma. My advice purchase tickets online or from the theater earlier than you would like to view your feature. Seating is assigned and makes for great viewing, if your a couple buy an even-​odd seat combination incase you decide to raise the arm rest.
They are smart in the sense they have the up-​to date Coca Cola machines with the selection of flavors for your choices, free refills for Ice-​es as well.
The staff is friendly, the facilities were clean, floors aren’t sticky, aisles are wide enough you don’t have to adjust your seat if someone walks by.
My only con is that parking is limited but it shares the lot with Barnes and Noble so you’re destined to find a place eventually.

I will start with — the seats are actually very comfortable. Leather recliners. My concern is how long are they going to last. The tickets were a little higher then I expected but I guess with the seats — probably not as bad — but — I would rather go more often with old style seating but cheaper.
Theater was still on the smaller size then I expected along with the screen but in today’s multiplex theaters — probably average.
I did not like the reserve seating. Possibly since it was the first time and I had no idea where to sit. So now I am holding up the line trying to decide.
I gave them an A-​OK (3 stars).

Have you ever had a big burly man hold you in his arms? All warm & comfy? Well, I wouldn’t know because I never had another man hold me like that but at this particular location
it comes pretty darn close! The LakeHOOD Towne Center 12 AMC has extra large velvet red pleather cushioned seats that recline with just a push of a button!
The Lakewood Town Center 12 AMC was once part of the old Lakewood Mall. Yup, back in 1996 there was the Lakewood Mall. The mall was shortly successful and eventually it was torn down and now we have the good ol’ LakeHOOD Plaza! The movie theater & Target are the only remaining part of the mall that is still around since the LakeHOOD Mall days.
For those of you who now fall into the following categories of «fluffy», «dammmn», «oh hell nahhh» or «mooooo…» these over sized cushioned & reclining seats will have you coming back to the movie theaters again! Large enough movie theater seats for all people of different shapes and sizes.
Good comfy seats! So comfy my homie fell asleep on several occasions during the movie.
How you gonna fall asleep with your mouth all wide open with Megatron and the Decepticons are about to enslave mankind! Dafuq! I should have throat punched him. Anywho…
Warning! These seats will swallow your cell phone, car keys, your man-​purse (murse), small children or any small loose items. Keep your valuables secured because my iphone has slipped in-​between the cushions a few times. These seats are humongous! I had to actually get down on the ground to search for my celly while other movie go’ers were giving me odd looks for being on the floor. Like something was going down. Please… I ain’t about that life.
So it’s like reaching into the depths of the unknown. Trying to reach for your lost item not knowing what’s chilling down there. Like a big ol’ spider waiting for it’s next victim. I mean when was the last time they cleaned underneath those chairs? Who knows?! Most theaters employs high school students. Your not going to get much out of a minimum waged high school student.
Teenagers run this mutha so expect a lot of yeahs and eyes rolling. There is an adult that holds the leash to these animals but he/​she is probably not much older. So don’t expect much!
I think the only problem at this location is the carpets still smell like old corn chips but I honestly kinda like that smell.
The cost of having this creature comfort? Pricey! You are going to pay a little more than the average tickets especially in 3D! $ 17 or more for a ticket per person.
So the next time your other half wants to go out on a nice expensive date! Take her to the gas station first and forget about a nice dinner date at the Space Needle or the Melting Pot.
Take her booty to the movie theater! Get her that $ 6 diabetes in a 64oz. cup (refillable too) and that $ 7 big bucket of butter with your popcorn. Not popcorn with butter! Get it? No? Too bad! lol
I really do like the idea of pouring your own butter tho! Mmm!
Best part of this expensive date! At least you won’t have to hear her yap her mouth during the 90 minutes or more movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger punching someone’s face & crushing skulls while you lay back all warm & comfy in the arms of that big burly man… I mean those red velvet pleather cushioned reclining seats.

I love this theater! Those big, comfy, auto reclining seats, with footrest and all, are the best way to watch a movie.
I like coming to the first movie of the day and I always buy my ticket online so I have the seat I want. Can’t think of a better way to see a movie. I have seen regular movies and 3Ds here. I won’t go anywhere else unless they aren’t showing a movie I want to see, which has only happened once in two years. Can’t wait to see The Martian here next month.

Very nice theater Lakewood, not too shabby if I do say so myself. We heard about the newer movie theaters with recliners that are popping up around the area and wanted to check one out. It was nice to find one in the south end instead of having to drive to the east side.
We came here to watch Jurassic World non-​3D and purchased the tickets online. The online option was nice and so was the assigned seating, really makes it easier. They had typical movie food available and maybe a few more options than some.
It was easy to find our seats and the recliners were very roomy. It was cool to be able to move your seating position around during the movie, really helped avoid numb-​butt after a while. The cup holders were interesting though, our chairs had one arm which carried two drinks so it was important to keep track of which drink was yours if you were sitting next to a stranger.
No real gripes here, the place was clean, new, and cool. I would definitely come back here for another movie.

It’s hard to separate the movie from the facility. I and daughter three went to see Fantastic Four, which fell short to the hype, however, the actual movie going experience was rather stellar.
I have never gone to a theatre with reclining seats and understood why daughter three brought a fleece throw with her. Very comfortable indeed. However, is it worth the additional price of the ticket and concessions, when one can still see a movie is large comfy seats in a regular theatre for much less? The first time we went there were three of us and that was $ 38 after tax — no concessions, just tickets. The second time was just my daughter and I, but got concessions, a med popcorn, pretzel, twistzlers, vitamin water and small water — $ 26. Egad!(Thankfully a better movie).

The «Lakewood Mall movie theater» has really stepped up their game! Unfortunately just 3 stars cuz it’s always a mess and customer service is hit or miss. :(
BUT the squeaky recliners are much comfier than «regular» movie theater seats. And now they have the billion flavor coke machines which makes me a happy girl. :D
Tonight’s movie date cost $ 42! 2 adult tickets, 2 small sodas, a small popcorn, and sour patch kids.
Oh! Despite the place being messy, the bathrooms are usually pretty clean!