Elite Event: This is 40 Screening

My boyfriend and I ended up really enjoying the movie This is 40!
The movie theater has such an old school charm and you know its a popular place for San Jose state kids since there are flyers for things like a debate on the walls.
Loved the free popcorn and soda.
Parking was easy in a nearby paid lot ($ 5.00)
Can’t wait for the next YEE! Thanks so much Abby!

Great start as the first Unilocal Elite Event of the year! We were quickly checked in and were told to check-​in on Unilocal for a free drink and popcorn. That was a nice touch! The theater wasn’t maxxed out so it was nice that they kept the attendee list to a minimum. Funny movie that both my husband and I enjoyed. Thanks, Unilocal for setting this up!
Only suggestion for the future… it would be nice if Unilocal can recommend or advise which parking structure to park at. Since we didn’t park in the appropriate parking lot, the theater wouldn’t validate our parking. :(

Firstly: Sorry for the super late review! Been busy trying get rid of my old job & finally got a new one that I’m happy with! Whoohoo! So here’s to more reviews! :D
This particular event was quite nice. It was organized and thought out.
We were greeted by Unilocaly folks when we arrived who gave us clear instructions as to where to get our free drink, popcorn, where to check-​in and where our theater was located.
I always appreciate precised instructions! It shows that the host was proactive as to what questions she may run into during this event.
The theater was bigger than I initially thought it was. Our screening was upstairs on the second floor, I believe there are three floors. We had a small presentation/​speech with the person running the place and tells us the difference between watching movies here and at other theaters, something about the size & quality of the TV. Then that was about it, we went on to watch an awesome movie based on my life! Or so it seems to me. :D
I had a great time at this event. It was a nice quick get away from work and home. Simple yet well planned. Didn’t come home with a hangover that’s for sure!

A Happy New YEE to everyone!
First event of the year was a blast — laughtastic movie (crystal clear visuals and sound FTW), cozy seats, free pop.er.yelpcorn and soda, Abby sighting (
), +1 to cuddle up to – woot!

You work full time, you get home, have to cook dinner, do laundry, TRY to find some time to attempt to work out, blah blah blah blah *REPEAT x7* When is the last time you actually went to a movie on a weeknight?!!
Thank you for breaking the monotony that has somehow become my life, haha! What a treat: free popcorn, free soda, awesome theater, and a hilarious movie! We had such a good time and this movie just further supports how much I love Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann! They are my idols! :D

Thanks to Abby and the Camera Cinemas folks for setting up this event. It’s the first time I’ve come out to something in five years, but I’m an Apatow fanboy and couldn’t turn up the opportunity to see it.
I know lots of the other folks didn’t like the Camera 7 guy’s speech because he took some shots at the large competitors, but he did make me think about the impact of losing competition in any market. I’ve seen the prices of movies go up from $ 6.50 to whatever it is today, and I always thought it was because studios were charging more … but it could be that there’s fewer small theaters. Anyway, the theater was pretty cool and I’d go back if I were bored in San Jose.

Great kickoff into Unilocal 2013!
I was really impressed & amazed that Abby S. remembered me — since it had been such a long time from the last elite event I went to! Even more impressed that Abby S. is so ON TOP OF IT as a community manager– the events planned out for january have all the times & dates listed– and she even has the first event in february marked and ready to go!
Abby S. and the rest of the elite team put together such a warm cozy event~ my +1 and i really enjoyed the movie and had a great time. Thanks Unilocal team! :)

First Unilocal elite event of 2013! No better way to start off the new year than with a comedy movie and Unilocalcorn courtesy of Unilocal.
I enjoyed the pitch the manager gave about what separates Camera 12 Cinema from AMC/​Century Theatres. Apparently Camera 12 Cinema is using 4k projectors wihle their competitors are only using 2k projectors. More competition is always better for the consumer. He mentioned how he wanted Camera 12 Cinema to be the best movie experience and I would agree.
The movie itself was pretty lackluster. Random bits of funny parts, but overall the movie seemed pretty chaotic.
If this place wasn’t so far from where I live, I would probably come here more often.

Wow, thank you Camera 12 for your generosity, and Abby S. for planning the event! I had a great time even though there weren’t any other popcorn seasonings throughout the theater except the caramel one! But not complaining here, I thoroughly enjoyed the free popcorn and my soda. Sugar water!!! Yesss!!!
The theater was clean and the service was friendly, and the quality of the pictures is just incomparable. I didn’t notice a lot of details they put into this downtown theater compared to many other major cinemas, and I loved that, it feels like they genuinely wanted to take care of us!
Thank you thank you for taking me out to the movies!

Ohmygahh, that’s me in the email!!! Ahhh. Beware of the Abby photographer! :)
Anyhow, this elite event was a really nice and chill way to start the new year. By the time I came at 6:05PM, there weren’t very many people at the theater. Katrina T. & I checked in at the table and via the Unilocal!mobile app and were able to get a small sized popcorn and soda. The Unilocal!corn bag was a nice touch. The popcorn could have been a touch fresher, but it was free, and seeing as how I love popcorn, gobbled it up anyway.
The flick was showing upstairs so we sat around at the tables upstairs for a tad before the door opened. Screen #7 offered a really nice set up; the staggered seating made every seat up top a good one and the seats were actually quite comfortable. The cupholders were kind of dirty though. The screen wasn’t as big as your chain theaters, but the quality was incredible (it was like watching a movie in high def). The sound quality was decent too. The movie itself was funny (I’m an Apatow fan) and I liked how a good amount of elites were invited, but not so that it was overpacked.
I don’t think the event notifications mentioned parking, but I was able to park further down 2^nd St. in the garage at the corner of San Sal. I was able to get it validated before the movie started, so the whole event was FREE. Awesome-​o.
I did want to mention that the GM for one of the stores opened up the event giving a spiel about why we should support the small time «Camera» theater chain, talking down about the big boys (like AMC & Century). I have to agree with Lorianne L., it wasn’t that professional. Ultimately, people go to the movies to see flicks — at locations and times that are most convenient to them. Even with the updates to the quality of the films at the Camera chains, this particular location still seems a bit old (e.g. dirty escalators, …). It’s just not on my faves list of where to see flicks since we live closer to two other theaters. He did, however, mention that the Los Gatos location is being updated to have just one screen and be able to serve cocktails (perhaps like the Landmark theaters?). I think that’d be an fun experience — alcohol + movies, what’s not to like?
Ultimately, I had a really nice Monday night with fellow elites. Can’t wait to see everyone again at more 2013 events!

Thank you Unilocal and Abby S.- our South Bay Community Manager for putting this event together for a great kick off to 2013!
This theatre is in prime location downtown San Jose between 1^st and 2^nd street. If you’re having dinner downtown and would like to see a movie afterwards, this is a great location!
I would like to thank Unilocal for our Unilocal Corn and soda and my +1 would also like to give thanks! The Unilocal Corn was very fresh and the butter was like icing on the cake! It smelled so good and tastes even better! Of course, I finished my entire bag and I was only 5 minutes into the movie! It was THAT good! The soda, well, tasted like soda! It was flat and tasted great. I enjoyed my Unilocal Corn so much I checked to see if my +1 still had some left and next thing I knew, I finished that freshly popped bag of pop corn too! YUM!
I learned a few things with a short introduction from the GM and I did notice that the movie quality/​picture/​color was more vibrant and defintely nicer than the ones at AMC. They definitely do have quality screens here vs quantity. I would keep coming back here whenever I’m in the downtown area, especially after a dinner!
They do have two series of escalotors as it is a downtown location where buildings are built upwards rather than having a wider building. However, they do have elevators to accomodate those who may need it.
Overall, I had a great experience at this location time and time again. It has yet to disappoint so come on down and give this place a try!

Yay, first event of the year!
Although I didn’t RSVP for this event I was delighted when Victoria C asked me to go as her plus one as she already put my name down. How sweet!
I liked that this was a relaxed beginning to the years events, especially being a Monday evening. Movie and complimentary Popcorn and Soda is an all round winner with me, I love the movies plus it was a good way of experiencing Camera 12 for the first time. And the Popcorn? So good! Buttered just right, usually anything other than Peter’s just wouldn’t do. Mine didn’t last very long :(
The movie was as expected — not great but had it’s funny moments, then it had it’s hilarious moments. It’s a long one so if you go to the movies for a screening use the little girls /​boys room first! Also anybody else notice that the movie appeared to be one big commercial for Sprinkles Cupcakes?
It’s sad to say I agree with Lorianne L when she mentions about the representative bashing the competition to get his point across. Not cool. But not so say I won’t consider Camera 12 to visit in the future, they were nice enough to let us come here for a free viewing after all.
Thank you Abby for a great kick off to 2013. All of these events every month I really appreciate all of the hard work put in to organizing them. 4 events over 2 weeks? Dayum!

Thank you to Abby and all the folks who came out to spend some quality time mingling anf meeting new people or former people and enjoy a delightful and funny movie.
It’s been so long since I’ve been to this theatre and I was glad I got a chance to come with my girlfriend here and be reunited with this place. The atmosphere is quiet, small but has a great home type feeling. The people are amazing and friendly and want to show you how much they care. Very personable and the quality of service goes very far when in terms of great people and great ideas.
Definitely a place to catch a movie, either its an indie film or a mainstream movie, you can always rely on Camera 12 to deliver a sucessful movie experience. Oh and don’t forget to sprinkle on you caramel sprnkle onto your popcorn before leaving the concession stand!

Just here to show my appreciation to the Unilocal crew. It was a nice treat for the Unilocal Elite and their +1.
«This is 40» was ok. Not the best movie of it’s genre, but it was entertaining and had it’s moments. I’m not here to do a movie review though.
The complimentary popcorn and soda was welcomed. The event went smoothly and thanks to Camera Cinemas as well for allowing Unilocal to have their event here. I’ll make a separate review on Camera Cinemas on their own Unilocal page.
I’m ashamed that I forgot about the parking validation here. Especially since I’ve taken advantage of it years ago. I must have forgotten since its been so long. Goes to show how as a local, we tend to go elsewhere for our nights out (exp. SF).
So thanks again Unilocal,for showing us entertainment is just around the corner for us SJ locals.

BCS National Championship game or spend an evening with my fellow Unilocalers? I made the right call!
Camera 12 is your local small business theater. Prior to the screening, we were given a plug why their theater is better than its competitors. It needs some competitive advantage as it goes up against AMC. We noted that the complimentary popcorn tasted much better than what we remember at the other movie chains. The chairs were clean and comfortable.
This is 40 was as expected. It didn’t get favorable reviews and there were some moments I was asking myself where is this movie headed and it should end already.
Thanks Abby for putting together a spectacular Unilocal event. It was a great event to start the year!

Thanks Abby for setting up this great event to start the year off! My +1 (my fiancé) and I really enjoyed the movie and the complimentary snacks! We are regular customers of that movie theater since we met in college 8 years ago. We still come here to this day because we love the choices of restaurants downtown and we never have to fight for parking spots, and of course supporting local small business is a +! It’s never as crowded as other movie theaters, thus it’s much cleaner :)
Exciting for move events this year!

This was a perfect event for a Monday evening — thanks Abby for getting my week started off on a high note!
The popcorn was yummy and yeah, damn right I snapped a pic of the super cutesy– UnilocalCorn bag and sent it straight to Instagram. Woo!
The talk in the beginning from the Camera 12 rep was interesting, bordering bitter. Understanding that this was the sales pitch for the free sponsored event, I didn’t mind at all. Free popcorn and free movie, people!
Plus, I do empathize with the smaller guys/​independent theatres — it’s hard for them to stay in business. Dude just seemed a little… heated? Oh well!
Great event and great way to start off the Elite new year! Bravo! :)

What a great way to start Unilocaly 2013. Camera cinema representative made a great case for Camera cinemas. This is 40 is an okay movie, but what made the movie experience fun was that I watched it with the rest of my Unilocal community members!
Abby, thanks for setting this up.
Have a great year ahead.

3 years as a Unilocal-​Elite, and this was the first event I attended. Thanks to Abby and her team for setting it all up. We LOVED the movie! Great event to screen «This is 40,» AND we were treated to popcorn and soda. Thank you to Unilocal and Camera Theaters.
I understand that in addition for rewarding the Unilocal-​Eliters, I know this event was ultimately a promotion for the Camera Theater Chain. The theater representative, sorry I didn’t catch his name, kind of blew it for me. He didn’t just tout all of the great features of the Camera chain. Instead he repeatedly knocked the competition, and he didn’t do so by saying the «other guys» or anything like that. He kept saying AMC and Cinemark yada yada yada. I thought that was unprofessional.
I enjoyed my reward and movie-​going experience at Camera 12. Unfortunately, the attempt by the Camera Theaters’ representative to tear down his competitors did not lift up Camera Theaters in my mind.

Great first experience at this theater. So great that they validate parking for you in the garage down the street if you watch a movie here.
A movie night was a very pleasant way to spend a Monday evening.
This is 40 wasn’t a GREAT movie, but I came into it with low expectations. Love Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Lots of other actors in the movie. Overall it dragged a bit, but it had some pretty funny moments.