AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13

Good standard AMC Theater. Have IMAX 3D and 70 mm film projection.

This is tough review as the IMAX theater is one of the few true experiences of both size and digital sound quality. However as others noted the rest of the theater seats, bathrooms, cleanliness, clientele and concessions are fair at best if not bad. Saw the new Star Wars and while visually and aurally stunning the «bullet hole» looking defect which I can only assume is in the screen seems to have been there and never fixed for a couple of years now. Time for them to invest back into more than just digital technology and upgrade the basics.

Sold us tickets to a movie that they cancelled without telling anyone. Ruined our day — we had planned to see two movies in a row. Not only was there no apology but initially they refused to refund us. Only when we demanded a manager did we get a refund. No apology or comp tickets. Horrible customer service.

Stunning cinema with great decoration that almost make feel like Las Vegas theme casinos. We watched Star Wars last night. The establishment was clean. The sound system were just ok. Seat was comfortable. However, I felt my whole body was itching. Hopefully no bed bugs, sigh.

Its $ 22 per person for a ticket unless you see the 1^st showing of any movie. Then the movie will be $ 14-​$ 15. For some if this is your 1^st time you will be amazed at how big this screen is. They finally give you reserved seating. You don’t have to run to your movie anymore hoping to be 1^st to get your seat.
I always recommend sitting in the middle any row behind row F and further. If you’re sitting in the front you will not enjoy what you’re watching. But seriously pee before your movie starts and don’t drink a lot of liquids.
Do not use the print at home ticket machines when a blockbuster is out. You definitively will have an issue. I recommend going to the box office. They really need to fix those machines.
:BATHROOM ALERT:
Cleaner than most theaters. During the last showing of star wars the bath looked as if it was hardly used. I do admit there was papers on the floor and such. Very happy there isn’t a smell in this bathroom.
The popcorn was a bit stale this time around. It isn’t always like this. But I hope you have big pockets. It is like $ 20 for two drinks and a large popcorn. I don’t like that they have the bags premade because you can’t put butter all over the bag.
Overall the 4 stars are given because of the cost and the broken machines. I’m so happy the staff is nice.

(Specifically for the IMAX theater)
Stereotypical story of me watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens –again-​, but wanting the IMAX 3D experience for that Millennium Falcon scene (you know which I mean). Cue the theater here at Lincoln Center. I’m in the UWS, so I’m expecting the finest, but was dismayed at the reality.
The IMAX theater is huge, so why are there only 5 women’s bathroom stalls for the entire floor? With 1.5″ gaps between all the doors and walls of the stall? What’s the point? The stalls might as well be clear!
The actual theater has a fantastic screen that gives an immersive experience. The digital projection is crisp and bright, but with that unavoidable dimming you get with 3d glasses. That’s fine.
The major problem I have is that the actual seats are TERRIBLE. If Unilocal allowed formatting in reviews, I’d make that bold and font size 40 or so. I can’t stress that enough! The seats are fabric and old as hell. They have zero cushion on them. Did they ever? When you touch them, you feel the skeleton of the frame of the seat. They don’t move or adjust at all, so you’re stuck in this erect position with absolutely NO back support, as it’s concave below your shoulder blades. My lower back was destroyed by the end, especially considering how long the movie was. I’m all about ergonomics and the seats here are so freakin awful, it’s offensive.
Two stars because I’d never come back here for an IMAX 3D experience again. What’s the point of having a well projected movie on a fantastic screen if it’s unbearable to sit there and view? Excuse me while I go Unilocal the nearest massage place.

Nice theatre, clean and comfortable seats, watched an IMAX 3D movie here. Concession prices are high, but that’s normal for any move theatre.

I have seen many movies here and it has been fine… Until tonight. I have never in my LIFE had a worse movie theater experience.
One would think that with the way things have been going in society, particularly with the recent violence in movie theaters, and the fact that this is a MAJOR theater in NYC, that there would be security present and monitoring to ensure the safety and positive experience for movie-​goers. Nope.
I was sitting close to the front of the theater and the entire row of women behind me were screaming, LOUDLY talking to each other, yelling at the screen, and commenting loudly NONSTOP the ENTIRE movie. 10 seconds did not go by without them making a scene with noise. People were shushing them constantly, but that only fueled their fire. They had absolutely ZERO regard for anyone else. They were also drinking wine or beer (because the bottles kept falling and making more noise), and carrying on, ruining everybody else’s experience. When people asked them to be quiet, they just got louder, angry and aggressive. Here is where I fault the theater: Where the hell were the theater employees???
At the end of the film, the gentleman next to me made a comment to them about how rude they were and that they had ruined the evening, and it got close to becoming a physical altercation. No security in sight.
After paying $ 17 for my ticket, I expect to at least feel safe while enjoying a movie. I would much rather have watched 5 movies on-​demand in my own living room, where I could hear the movie, and know I was safe. I am incredibly annoyed and now feel extremely unsafe going to the theater knowing that there is clearly no staff monitoring.

The place is a zooface. Recommendation: order your tickets online, go early and get them at the self help kiosk, go shopping in gap next door then get back to your movie 30 minutes early to get seats.
Your theatre is printed on your ticket and it’s like a maze to find your theatre. Also, each theatre is like jungle or temple themed or something which is odd. THE REAL ESTATE commercials at the movie kill me. If you don’t know what I’m talking about you will after you see a movie here.
It’s fine.

Solid venue. Great employees, clean, lots of choices. Nice view from upstairs. Games to play too.
Close to transportation and lots of restaurants. Nice neighborhood. I spent a lot of time enjoying movies here when I lived nearby. It’s quiet and peaceful during the week.
The bathroom lines can get long. The ticket lines get really long too. I’ve never complained about that. The place is clean and well managed.
Great theater if you like IMAX.

Best IMAX screen in New York. It’s absolutely massive. You do have to take 4 very long escalators to get to the entrance at the top. It has its own separate bathrooms and concessions. This theater is also great because of pre-​reserved seating. You don’t have to show up early to fight for seats.
I recommend sitting in the last 6 rows toward the center. The screen is actually tilted a little bit upwards so if you sit in the front rows, it’s a bit distorted.
Sounds system is great. It’s a little pricier than some of the other theaters, but I think the experience is well worth it. I saw Avatar and Star Wars: The Force Awakens here.

This is the second time this Loews scares the sh**t out of me. Tonight I was there watching Star Wars and ppl started evacuating the room because of smoke smell. The fire alarm went off shortly after that. Last year the same thing happened when I was watching American Hustle. I called to get a refund and nothing. I’m sure it will be just like that this time.
Ahh, i lost my sweater and jacket in the commotion.

I went to watch star wars here. The staff was friendly and the place seemed clean.
The seats are rather uncomfortable, though. It has no neck support at all. Also, the rows are so narrow, when people got up to go to bathroom, without getting up, full contacts of knee bumping cannot be avoided.
I may return for its cleanliness, but I may need a neck brace for the next visit.

Can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place yet. In terms of movie theaters in NYC, it can’t be beat. It’s the only true IMAX, and I’ve been here many an opening night/​day. I was here for the midnight screening of Avatar. Saw The Dark Knight Returns the first AM showing. And most recently, watched Star Wars Episode VII at 3am opening night.
The sound is great. The stadium seating makes sure you’ll be able to see in front of the person in front of you. And if you buy tickets online ahead of time, there’s reserved seating, so no need to wait in line super early.

This IMAX theatre definitely is one of the biggest in North America. It’s a whole new experience and you’ll never want any IMAX theatre to look any less than what this does.
Any seat in the house is a good seat in the house.
You won’t regret watching anything in IMAX here.

OK, so after my rant about the web-​site being awful, which it was, we ended up coming here on ¹⁰⁄₉ anyway. I somehow ended up on the Fandango site, which was a piece of cake to navigate and I was able to buy the tickets.
We ended up in an IMAX 3-​D theater, it was amazing. Comfortable seats, assigned seating and clean. The set-​up outside the theater was top notch as well. And everyone who worked there was incredibly friendly. And I love the location.
Glad I chose this place for my wife and I to see our first movie. So they’ll still losing a star for the wasted time on their web-​site, but bumping them from 1 to 4 stars after experiencing the theater. Kudos to the staff and management.

Favorite theater in all of NYC. I almost don’t want to review it because that means more people might start going here. Worst kept secret: this theater features the largest IMAX theater in the city. So if you’re going to spend the $ 22 (ugh I know) for IMAX 3D, you might as well get as much bang for your buck as possible.
Some of the other theaters like the back theaters on the second level and the basement level theaters aren’t as well kept as the bigger ones. That being said, the management is usually attentive. For instance, I received a free movie pass when there was a water leak in the theater I was in. Luckily, I wasn’t close to the leak and wasn’t affected by it.
My favorite part of the theater is the large mural that makes it not only a unique theater, especially in a chain, but also beautiful. Not every cool theater has to quirky indie theater in between Brooklyn warehouses.

What a cool looking theater. When I walked in I saw giant leggo sculptures to the right and a cute little bench where you could take a photo with Charlie and Snoopy to the left. The walls are brightly colored and eye catching. It’s very modern outfitted with escalators and clean carpeting.
The seats inside the theaters were comfortable. Although they’re not the best movie seat’s that have graced my tooshie they did okay for the hour and a half that I was there. No issues with the movie at all, it played seamlessly. Good sound, nice and dark and no interruptions. The employees were all friendly and helpful. We were here for a private screening and guest services walked with us and helped us locate the theater. There was a security guard in the theater with us the whole time. Not sure if that’s the norm or it was only because this was a special screening. He did question us at first to see if we belonged there but was satisfied with our reply and let us be afterward.
I didn’t try any of the snacks because we were already running late and missed the beginning of the movie so we stayed glued in our seats until the very end.

I love this movie theater. I love how this theater pays a tribute to the Hollywood legends. Each theater has a name: Capital, Loews, etc.
Stadium seating makes it more comfortable to sit in. The IMAX totally rocks! The sounds systems blows me away. See the clear visuals on screen. The previews make the movie experience a bit better.
The bathroom walls features an array of black and white pictures of Hollywood stars. Some of the actresses include Vivian Leigh, Marilyn Monroe, Bette Davis, Mae West, just to name a few. The photographs create some of of nostalgia.
Concession stand conveniently located outside of the IMAX. This brings in more revenue.
We saw a couple of movie screenings here. I’m surprised that there aren’t more screenings shown here.

I hardly ever see movies in theaters. I can get a good meal in the city for half the price of a ticket nowadays. But in the off chance that I do shell out $ 16+ to see a movie before I can easily watch it for free/​at very little cost in the comforts of my own home, I come here.
Take my review with a grain of salt, because this is only one of three movie theaters I’ve been to in Manhattan. The other two are the AMC Empire in Times Square and the AMC Loews on 34^th st. Times Square is hell on earth and some of its Satanic energy has seeped down into the Penn Station area, so I’m not working with the crème de la crème of movie theaters here. That said, I’ve always had a pleasant experience at the AMC Loews.
This theater is expensive, yes, but most theaters that show mainstream movies – at least in the city – are. I’m on the UWS, so there aren’t many options around me. It’s between this theater and the one on 84^th and Broadway. Don’t call this place expensive if you haven’t gone to 84^th – it’s something like $ 21/​$ 22 to see a movie there. Absolutely outrageous.
Now that I’m done bashing other theaters, here are some positive features about AMC Loews:
–It’s spacious. Several levels, all with multiple theaters that are roomy and comfortable
–The employees here are surprisingly cheery considering they aren’t in the most glamorous of occupations. I just saw «Inside Out», and when I gave the guy my ticket stub (what do you even call that position anyway? Stub guy? That doesn’t really have a good ring to it.), he smiled at me and suggested that I grab some tissues on the way in (I didn’t but he was right – I needed them).
–Though it gets busy here given the number of theaters and showtimes, I never feel overwhelmed by the number of moviegoers here. This place could easily turn into a complete zoo, but it’s quite tame given the size.
Tip: Don’t buy anything at the concession stands. Absurdly overpriced and not worth it. There are bodegas on every other street corner anyway… just get your candy there.

12 reguläre Kinosäle (z.T. mit Real 3D) und ein IMAX — schräg gegenüber vom legendären Lincoln Center. Das Kino und seine Einrichtungen sind in gutem Zustand, die Ticket-​Preise sind ähnlich denen in Deutschland. Aber zwei Sachen sollte Ihr beim Besuchen beachten: 1. gibt es keine nummerierten Sitzplätze (für einen Ordnungsorientierten Deutschen nicht ganz einfach) und 2. beginnt zur angegebenen Startzeit tatsächlich der Hauptfilm, die Werbung läuft bereits vorher, weshalb man — eben wegen der fehlenden Sitzplatzreservierung — mindestens 30 Minuten vor Startzeit kommen sollte. Das gilt unglaublich aber wahr sogar für das IMAX (das ist dann aber doch circa 1,5 mal so teuer wie ein normales Ticket), was zu langem Schlangestehen führt. Ungewöhnlich ist auch das sich in den normalen Kinosälen die Rückenlehnen nach hinten neigen. Also aufpassen beim Hinsetzen und nicht erschrecken wenn der Vordermann plötzlich näher kommt.