Willow Creek 12 Theater

I really like this theater, even though it’s an older theater. They have stadium seating, even if the seats don’t recline. The ticket prices are much better than most other theaters that want an arm, leg, and your first born to see the show. The snacks are reasonable, if you’re okay paying movie theater prices. I’m a rebel though, and like to sneak in my drink & candy, usually just paying for the popcorn because movie theater popcorn is my version of crack!

Great local option for films. They have both wide release and some independent films that you’d have to go to Edina Theatre or Eden Prairie AMC for, with lower prices than most ($ 7.50 for a new release on a Saturday night!). The seats were comfortable for my bigger size (take a hint, Mann St. Louis Park) and it had good quality sound.
This theatre is not cash only, as some reviews state. You can even purchase your tickets online ahead of time, for the same price. They must have upgraded this year, though I didn’t visit concessions, so not sure if they also take card. The workers were all pleasant and the place didn’t have that stale movie theatre bathroom and popcorn smell combination like some chains I’ve been to this month.
If this was possible to get to by bus from my house, I would definitely choose this over other options.

Place is a dump. Old. Needs to be upgraded. Chairs are worn out and have stains all over them. I feel like I’m in an old college fraternity room where who knows what has been done on these seats. I feel like leaving if I didn’t want to waste the 10 bucks I just spent. Some people will say it’s «quaint and rustic» and a «family» theater. No thanks. I still spent the same amount as I would at a big/​modern theater.

I’ve been here twice in 10 days. Prices are very friendly. No sticker shock here. Each time I got my ticket, a humongous tub of seriously buttered & salted popcorn and an equally humongous diet (wouldn’t ya know it…) soda. Darn near needed a fork lift, BUT I did NOT need a 2^nd mortgage to finance this happy over indulgence. Muller’s has some really nice prices compared to other theatres where I’ve felt like my wallet was on life support before I got to my seat. The folks at the concession stand are fast and friendly. The popcorn tastes great. The soda isn’t flat and the place is clean. Good selection of movies too, not just the usual overhyped 1 week wonders. We’re good to go. Nice.

I love this theatre. The prices are reasonable and since it is tucked away in between Golden Valley and Saint Louis Park it is rarely over crowded. I recommend this theater to anyone looking for a newly released movie for a good price. The tickets sales people are always friendly and have smiles on their faces.

I was pleasantly surprised with the Willow Creek theater. It is true: it’s an older theater. The auditoriums are not as large as the big megaplexes (take that as a plus or a minus, whatever you see fit). Things aren’t new and shiny. The audio system might be slightly less magnificent. There is less neon. Still, for catching a flick on a Friday night, it really does the job, and I really could not argue with the price.
For two people, for an evening prime time show, our tickets cost us a grand total of $ 15. Hallelujah. And I must disagree with the reviewer who said it’s cash only. I paid for our tickets with my debit card, no problem. The concession stand was equally «refreshingly» priced (groan… sorry…). I got a box of candy and a huge bottle of water and it was $ 6. When I asked the kid behind the counter what the price difference was between the big bottle of Dasani and the small one, he said, «50 cents.» I had to hold back a laugh. How out of whack is it that $ 6 now seems ridiculously low for a box of candy and a bottle of water?!? But that’s another discussion…
At any rate, we found the theater to be fine. It is an older theater but has been updated and has stadium seats with the big cup holders. As long as I have an unobstructed view and a darn cup holder, I’m going to be OK. So I found it to be a totally legit cheaper option for first-​run films. Glad we found it.

An older theater, but very clean and well kept. I like that they often have indie movies you can’t find at other large theaters.
Bonus: they are so close to Pinedas for some great tacos or burritos.

I feel kind of bad going against the grain here, but it is what it is.
First of all, everything here is cash only, including the tickets. This baffles me as I find it hard to believe a business like a movie theater can operate on cash only, but I guess somehow they make it work. The first time hubby and I tried to come here years ago we didn’t have that knowledge at the ATM was out of order, so no movie for us, what a drag. I’m guessing the cheap ticket price of $ 7.50 is what allows them to get away with this.
Most recently we came here because it was the only theater around playing Interstellar. Hubby pre-​paid for the tickets and we + my dad proceeded to the West End (where I would have preferred to see the movie) for dinner before heading back. Interesting to note, we walked right in and no one asked to see our tickets, or direct us to where the theater in which our movie was playing. We may as well not have bought tickets to begin with. I didn’t notice this until hubby mentioned it later.
The next foul was the concessions area. My dad ordered a diet Coke, and it was so flat he gave it right back and replaced it with a Sprite/​Sierra Mist.
The next, and probably worst foul, was the women’s bathroom. One of the first stalls in there, the toilet seat, and I’m being dead serious here, was covered in shit. Like, the outside of the seat looked like a kid had finger painted all over it. It wasn’t fresh either, so I have no idea how long it had been since the incident happened. Needless to say I backed away slowly, quickly used a different (and closely scrutinized) stall, and fled.
Finally, our movie was supposed to start at 8:30, yet it wasn’t until about 8:45 that the curtain (yep they still use those) finally raised. They played one preview, and the curtain started going down again. At this point, the 3 of us were pretty much «wtf is going on??» The curtain went *back* up, and the movie finally started. A patron next to us who I’m assuming frequents this place, said it’s not unusual for the guy at the reel to do that, because he «knows people don’t want to sit through 20 minutes of previews». Um, wut? While I know people like to complain about how many previews are on before a movie, I would much rather watch those than stare at a blank screen, 15 minutes after the start time, wondering when the hell our movie is going to begin.
Next time I’ll do myself the favor of waiting for a movie to come out in a… modern movie theater. One that takes plastic, cleans their bathrooms, and starts movies on time. Willow Creek’s method may work for some folks, but not me. I won’t be going back.

First run movies at a fraction of the price. Who wouldn’t love paying $ 7 for a brand new movie some other joe paid $ 12 to see? The theatre is dated, yes. But it’s clean, comfortable & offers a large selection of movies to choose from.

My family loves this theater. It’s not the biggest, with the most updated technology. But we love the family atmosphere, and the service is fantastic. Every person we have encountered working here is friendly, helpful, and competent. (Their Facebook page is great, with a good writer and active online social presence.) Prices are good, and the concessions are fine. Everything is clean and well cared for. If you’re not looking for a giant screen 3D/​Atmos experience, this is a great place to go to the movies. (And – they have fun retro pinball and video games in the lobby, which are great fun for our teenaged kids.)

you know how sometimes you check into a place and think to yourself «how is it possible I have only checked in here once»? Well, that is what Willow Creek did to me — I have been frequenting this theater for years and apparently each time, I neglect to check in and subsequently write a review. So, here it goes…
This theater is not fancy, and it doesn’t come with a fancy price, only $ 7.50 for a full price ticket. I like it. While it is an older theater, it is nicely kept and the seats are still pretty comfortable for a 2+ hour movie.
One thing I really like about this place, it offers old movies (super late night showings) during the summer — wanna see old school flicks like Gremlins on the big screen, watch their website for info.
Location is pretty rad and there is plentiful parking.
They take Discover Card, too — bonus points.

I like this movie theater because you can still see a movie for under $!0, and the seats are pretty comfortable and the facility kept clean. I do wish that for their concessions that they would offer a «combo» option for their popcorn and soda. All around a decent place to watch a flick.

This is not your typical megaplex cinema. They don’t have big ass screens or million dollar sound systems. You don’t get huge chairs with waiters serving you in balcony seating. You don’t have to walk a mile or take an escalator to get to your theater.
However, $ 7.50 will buy you a ticket. My wallet likes it. With the money I save, I can get my newborn an upgrade on her diapers. She’ll appreciate an ass without diaper rash.
Not sold yet? They offer mini donuts. Usually, I have to spend $ 12.00 entry fee for the MN State Fair in order to get mini donuts. Here, you just buy a $ 7.50 movie ticket and you have an opportunity to eat these delicious morsels while watching a first run flick.
I remember they showed old movies, like «Top Gun.» It’s not on their website but you can find information on screenings of these gems on your visit.
Shares a parking lot with The Tea House (
). Wifey and I like to eat some good Chinese before going to see a movie. Sometimes we sneak in some leftovers. Thank god for big purses!

This place is great. It is not a corporate conglomerate theater, and it has a great, local feel. The staff seem to really enjoy their jobs and give great service. We love the retro movies, as well as first-​run showings. It’s easy to get to, and usually easy to get a ticket for whatever you want. Their Facebook page is great, too – they post entertaining facts and questions on the site. These folks really want to share their love of movies!

I grew up going to this theatre in the early 90’s and honestly nothing has really changed too much. It’s a quaint place to me maybe for the nostalgic value. It’s not exactly clean or ran to a responsible degree. One time I was there for Prometheus and johnny cash played during the whole 2 trailers until i ran out of the theatre telling an employee and they changed it just in time for the epic intro. I was a bit displeased. another time while watching Looper, a light in the projection booth went on and illuminated the theatre somewhat for a good 20 min. Maybe it’s just my luck. As far as just going to see a movie it’s decent and you can avoid massive volumes of people unless it’s a weekend. You never know what will happen though.

This theater is somewhat off the beaten path and forgotten about since Westend was built. It’s a cool place to go and see new releases and not have to worry about buying tickets days in advance. Also, since there really aren’t a lot of «extras» here, the ticket moderate prices leave room to buy a beverage, popcorn with white cheddar powder and believe it or not, mini donuts! Never seen that before.

It’s not the greatest theatre I’ve ever been in. But it’s still pretty nice. I mean really, the layout is super weird, traveling around various corners to get to your screen when it’s usually all straight down 2 hallways, but it’s kinda cool. Prices are normal for a movie theatre (expensive if you go the nine yards with popcorn and pop and goodies and such. A «Cinematic Adventure» in the words of Dane Cook) but its decent I suppose. I’d come back. Nothing great but better than some thats for sure. Id take here over the Brooklyn Park theatre anyday of the week!
Went here with my Fiancé and children today to see the new Ice Age movie and we had a great time, except for my girly’s wallet drained from our oldest’s love of popcorn, it was a very fun cinematic adventure. Good times here, good times!

I prefer this multiplex for new releases over any other one in the area — parking is available at the side, they give honest senior reductions, the tiered seating allows for good visuals and they are never crowded cheek to jowl. I have never had a bad experience at Willow Creek.

Movie theater. No frills, except for the Mini Donuts!

It’s a standard multiplex, with a couple of differences. Although it’s a schlep to get to the theater you want, I think only one side has a bathroom. I think only a few of the theaters lead directly to the parking lot. Because it’s not as enormous as some of the theaters around, I was able to get a front row seat where the stairs are and was not too close to the screen. I didn’t hit the concession stand. It’s just an average looking theater. A major plus, it was very warm on a bitter cold day, so they don’t skimp in that department.