Cinemark 20

Probably my favorite movie theater. The tickets are pretty cheap, the seating is good. My family and I love coming here. The place is usually fairly clean. This location is close to home as well.

What’s not to love about Cinemark. It might not have big reclining seats, adult only theaters, or all the other fancy things you find at some other chains, but it has cheap movies! It’s clean, it’s comfortable, and you can watch two movies cheaper than you can watch one at other places.

I like this Cinemark. It’s fairly clean, the theaters are large and the popcorn, nachos and pop are fresh and good. I can hear the dialog in the movies and it gets dark enough to see the movie when the lights go down.
What I think I like most however is that after 6PM they DO NOT allow anyone under 17 into R rated movies (even WITH a parent!) And they check to make sure they haven’t snuck in! It’s awesome!
A great theater!

This is my favorite theater in the KC metro. The price is great ($ 4.40 at 3:00 pm on a Friday), the seats are comfortable, the sound and picture quality are first rate, the restrooms are clean, and there is plenty of parking. It’s a great deal!

This is our go-​to theatre when we want to see a movie, on that rare occasion. First it’s always clean, the seats are comfortable, and it’s super cheap! We went to see Inside Out a couple weeks ago. Only $ 4.25 for any show that starts before 4:00.
We arrived pretty early and found a row of seats near the middle of the theatre. About 10 minutes before the previews, someone told us we had to move because the row we were in was being reserved for a birthday party. The person felt really bad but we made it pretty clear that we arrived early so we could find a place for our large group to sit. Thankfully there was still an open row, but way higher up than we would have preferred.
During the previews, before the birthday group even arrived, the apologetic worker handed my husband movie passes for us all to use another time. We were all just relieved we found another place to all sit and I was impressed that she came to find us.
Larger, more expensive chains could definitely learn something from Cinemark!

This is pretty much the only movie theatre we go to. It’s close and cheaper than all the others. I get deals on line from the cinemark app as well. The seats are comfortable too

This is a solid theater. Nothing fancy, no dine-​in movie watching or beer drinking or couch sitting. No hipster vibe. They do have 3-​D capabilities and as every review before mentioned, their ticket prices are insanely cheap. I buy my tickets online for this theater. They can scan your phone at the ticket booth so that’s a huge convenience. They have a Starbucks inside but I don’t recommend it. The kids working behind the counter have a barely passable knowledge of coffee drinks and are insanely slow. Otherwise, this is a great theater. The screens are large, the seating is good, the entire place is kept pretty darn clean and the workers are friendly. Between the two Cinemarks in KC (the other’s on the Plaza) I prefer this one because the workers and the patrons are a little less sketchy. Plus it’s not a 10-​minute hike from the front door to your theater. Even though I live down town, oftentimes this is my go-​to cineplex.

Clean theater, wide aisles with reclining seats and affordable prices!

Cheap prices with decent amenities. It’s a great place to see any movie before 4:30pm for $ 4.40.

The theatre is usually clean and the ticket prices are inexpensive. Service hit or miss.

Cinemark isn’t my favorite movie theater but I do like that the tickets for an adult during the evening is $ 6.75.
If you’re okay with the amount of people that come here and the amount of younger people (teenagers), then this is a good movie theater. If you’re wanting to pay the price to go to a newer, cleaner and less populated theater, this isn’t the place for you.

Here are SIX observations/​tips I’ve put together which summarize bluntly my overall experiences at this Cinemark. Enjoy!
1) Money unfortunately has a large influence on where and how many times I go out. Therefore, since ticket pricing doesn’t bankrupt me (which is a plus considering I’m a college student, hah), I ALWAYS choose this as my go-​to movie theater.
2) The theaters, lobby and even bathrooms are mainly clean (free of trash, at least) but always packed especially on prime nights.
3) On those nights when it is packed, you might find yourself walking to Timbuktoo to find your car. When you do this, always watch your surroundings because sketch things can happen in a parking lot at night.
4) Because ticket prices are low, it attracts a very diverse population, and I guess it’s a popular hangout for teens, especially on weekend nights.
5) When you go in to find seats, try to find seats away from the obnoxious teenager kid people who refuse to at least dim the lights on their phones.
6) There is a Cinemark app you can download on your smart phone. I guess it’s an attempt to curb cell phone usage during the movies, since it basically silences all incoming messages, texts, calls and whatever. Basically, you turn on the app for the duration of the movie to receive deals on concessions and such to be used within the next X days. Only worth it if you frequent the theater like every week.
There you go. My review condensed into six observations/​tips because I’m on winter break and am too lazy to write an essay-​like review.

Nice theater but the service is extremely slow. Their no hurry attitude is nerve-​racking.

Movies are a necessity in my life and consequently, theatres are places I frequent, at least once a week. Cinemark Merriam is definitely a place to go if you like to watch movies on a regular basis.
Who needs large screens, comfortable seats, and awesome surround speakers when you’re watching a chick flick? Well, you see, I do because if I’m getting my bum out of the house to watch a movie that I can see inside the comfort of my living room a few months later, then it better have all the above and then some!
Cinemark Merriam hits the above and the added bonus is their price. I’ll say $ 4.25 for a movie is a steal. $ 6.25 after 6pm is still, pretty much a steal. $ 10 for a floor to ceiling screen and JBL surround sound is also very cheap. The seats are all comfortable and even the regular auditoriums have pretty large screens. Although theatres aren’t cleanest place in the world, Cinemark is good for the large crowds it brings. Also, walking up to the four Titanic-​like smoke stacks is a cleverly inviting design for a movie theatre.
Concession prices are still overly expensive, but that IS where movie theatres make their profits right? I do like the deal that Cinemark has where you are able to buy a souvenir popcorn bucket and drink cup that is only $ 3 to refill (each) for the entire year. That’ll save you at least $ 5 bucks every trip. I also love the fact that Cinemark has a kettle corn option for those who have a sweeter tooth. Regular buttery movie theatre popcorn is already great but kettle corn takes the cake after dinner.
Although I do like glitz/​glamour of AMC’s new lazy boy auditoriums and the Alamo’s dine-​in movie theatres, Cinemark is really the only place that does not make me think twice about paying to see a movie. It is a staple here in Kansas City.

Since moving to Kansas City, I had been looking for a good place to watch movies on the big screen. Upon friend’s recommendation, I drove to the plaza and decided to watch Guardians of Galaxy here. To my surprise, the movie ticket is DIRT CHEAP. Honestly, for $ 4.25/during the day or $ 6.50 /​evening showing, how can you possibly complain?
The movie setups appear to be pretty new. Everything is nicely furnished and cleaned, including the bathroom. The movie theatre itself is a pretty big size with extremely comfortable seating. The staff are all extremely welcoming and always wear a smile on his or her face.
The best part about this theatre, in my opinion, is its location. Parking is extremely easy and free. If you want to grab something to eat after a movie, then there are tons of food/​coffee/​pastry shops nearby at your service.

An otherwise ‘typical’ movie theater: numerous screens, expensive snacks and beverages (non-​alcoholic).
However, what gives this theater the 4^th star is the price for a ticket. $ 6.50 for an evening show? Yes, please! I also love that they have ‘special showings’ from events from Fathom Events, to special classic movies (from Casablanca, to Silence of the Lambs, to everything in between).

For $ 4.25 a movie how can you NOT be a fan of this place. The theatres (and bathrooms!) are clean. The chairs are comfy. And the management was always there to help. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Only gripe is that sometimes movie sound from other movies can «bleed» into your theatre, but it wasn’t that big of a deal for me. I really really really like this place. and I wish there were more places like this. They understand that movies for $ 12 a ticket is just plain outrageous. Ain’t nobody got the money for that.
Also, I liked that they promote their cinemark phone app which rewards you for putting your phone into «cinemode» during the movie. It’s great to motivate people to not use their phones during a crowded movie. Genius.
Seems like this company is truly concerned about the experience of their guest which is very very impressive especially nowadays. I like it!

Wanna catch a movie without burning a hole in your pocket?! Get your popcorn loving self and see a movie here!
Cinemark is honestly my go-​to for watching movies. Why pay 10 – 12 bucks at AMC or other places that aren’t even that much nicer than this place… which by the way, you’re gonna be watching a movie… not looking at your surroundings in a dark theater… when you can go here! :)
The theater isn’t the newest nor does it have the nicest theaters, but it’s perfect enough to watch a movie. BUT they do have the XD theater which is super cool for watching all those 3D action movies. It is a huge theater and one of my favorite theater to watch movies in. The food here is also a lot cheaper than its competitors. You can get fries, chicken tenders, popcorn and ect plus movies tickets all for half the price of for example AMC theaters’ ridiculous food prices!
Before 6pm, ticket prices are like $ 4 each and after 6pm it’s $ 6 each! Add a couple of dollars for 3D. Amazing prices :)
Personally I like this theater better than the Plaza location… but the stores and restaurants can’t compare to that of the plaza… so if you’re wanting to eat before hand go to the plaza for more choices, or just go to the chinese buffet next door or eat at the theatre too! :)
Theater is clean,
Food is cheap,
and always has the newest movies.
Get away from the cold, stay warm and catch a movie before you catch a cold!
Happy Watching!

Went in on Thanksgiving to watch Catching Fire.
Clean space, fresh popcorn, and despite having to work on on holiday (thanks guys!) friendly staff.

This is our go-​to theater.
Its close. It’s reasonably clean. And they typically have at least one movie I want to see. They also have multiple 3D options playing at the same time too. What makes this theater even better is the XD extreme definition theaters offering stupid good sound and a staggeringly huge screen.
So why not five stars?
Last year I spent A LOT of time in this theater often catching matinees. During the earlier part of the day when fewer people attend movies they operate on a skeleton crew. That means if the snack bar person is slow (and some of them really truly are) you just gotta wait. Also if you haven’t had lunch already and felt like a hot dog (and they are actually very good here) you may or may not get one — might not be ready yet.
I can tolerate a little slowness, but I don’t do rude. Even the slower staff members are friendly here. The management always seems to be engaged and actively hustling. It’s too bad their direct reports don’t follow their lead.
We truly do enjoy coming here and plan to offer them our business for years to come.