AMC The Regency 20

I’d like to begin this by saying I love AMC. Being one of the large conglomerate cinemas with exorbitant prices on candies and popcorn (even though it’s bomb popcorn), I think they are one of the nicer chains. I like the menus for food, and many of the cinemas offer assigned seating (also bomb) and adult beverages.
Ok…now to the review on this location. Being Valentines night, we expected a high turn out. The lines were insanely long. They clearly didn’t think everyone and their high school crush would go to the movies on Valentine’s Day, being that it was not highly staffed. The layout of the lobby is very strange. After purchasing tickets, you cram into a small area of the lobby to have your ticket ripped for admittance. At that point, you can’t move anywhere because of the length of the lines to the concession stand.
I honestly do not think I have been to such an unclean dirty looking theatre in my life. Every trash can was overflowing to the point there was a circle of crap around the floor surrounding the cans. The self– service butter station had straw wrappers caked in butter, napkins covering the counter with butter and other condiment goodness dripping everywhere. I know… sounds just like somewhere you’d dream of attending on Valentine’s Night.
The bar area was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful regarding the AMC Stubs program. The cinema itself was pretty clean and the assigned seating is clutch… again one of the reasons why I love AMC. My love for AMC, ironically on the day of love, was tainted based on this location. I drove out of the way to this location for the assigned seating, as the West Shore Plaza location doesn’t offer assigned seats. It was just gross, gross, gross. Dead Pool was bomb though!!!

Great movie theater. The rewards program is great. The best part of the theater is that it’s reserved seating. So no one can take your seat. Also the front row seats recline all the way back and are very comfortable.

Just watched a great movie, Reverent, in a filthy theater. Nobody is cleaning and the chairs and floor are full of trash plus the floors are sticky. The bathroom was disgusting. These people are getting way too overconfident in their business. Next the I’m going to Ybor.

I’m torn between a 2-​star or a 3-​star for this theater. Yes … It’s a regular theater which sells exorbantly high-​priced popcorn and soft drinks. The place appeared clean, the bathrooms were clean and the movies started on time.
It was raining upon arriving. There were two LONG lines outside the theater. One to purchase tickets and One for pre-​purchased tickets and seat picking. Yes … this theater has assigned seating…
The line to purchase tickets extended out into the rain. My wait was about nine minutes with seven of those minutes in the rain. There was enough space under the buildings overhang for all of us to fit and be dry if the manager had made a few simple changes to the line guides. Line guides, I can’t think of anything else to call them… I mean everyone could have fit and stayed dry.
Once the ticket was purchased and our seats assigned we walked around to the entrance of the theater only to discover we couldn’t walk in but had to go to the end of another line to have our tickets torn in half by the one employee taking tickets. This other line was in the way of the 2^nd line for pre-​purchased tickets. No one knew there was two (new) lines and tempers were running high.
Why one person to get into the theater? Why the extra queue outside the doors of the theater.
Over all the experience was not the best and there are other theaters I’d visit before returning to this one…

Both times I’ve been here, the place has been pretty dirty. We recently went to an early morning showing and were immediately greeted by the sight and smell of garbage all over the ground in front of the building. It was 8:30 in the morning, was it just sitting like that all night?
So we go into the theater to sit down and the seats had crumbs and drops of some kind of liquid. It was the first showing of the day in that particular theater so it was obviously never cleaned the night before.
The staff is passive at best; just young, uninterested kids doing something for money. I get it, but at least pretend you want to be there.
All in all, I would say avoid this theater. The only reason I even went is because we wanted to see two movies and this was the only place showing them fairly close together. The area has better movie going experiences to offer.

I like that they have mandatory assigned seating. I can buy my tickets ahead of time and not have to get to the theater early and still know that I will have good seats.
They have a MacGuffins, and it’s fine. Not great, but fine.
The place is not the cleanest, and the staff isn’t the friendliest, but for the price, it’s all acceptable.

I’ve been to two theaters in the Tampa Bay area so far. This one is already winning!
1. Early matinée times means I can go see a movie early in the day for about half price.
2. They have all of the first– run movies.
3. The seats are comfy and you can pre-​select.
4. The floors aren’t sticky.
I haven’t visited concessions because dietary restrictions and general aversions, I’m sure one I do I’ll be writing another review… Because I see they serve wine and I like wine.

This theater is just ok. I have been coming for years, but only because it is the only theater in the area. They do have the choose your seats option now which is great. Going to this theater to see a new movie use to be miserable before they had choose your own seats. You had to come at least 30 minutes before the show time to have a chance at sitting next to your family or friends.
Other pluses are that the seats are big and comfortable, and most of the theaters have lots of seats.

It’s difficult to review any theater when part of the experience, the audience, isn’t really a province of the theater. Suffice to say, in Brandon, you’ll hear some cell phones. Some idiots talking over the movie. Maybe one or two drunks (the theater has a full bar in the lobby). The chairs are wide and ok, but just ok. After two hours you want to be the hell out of it and somewhere else. They’re not comfortable seating for a movie.
Overall, the theater appears to reasonably well kept up. The staff was attentive and nice. The online ticketing ordering system worked well. The «convenience» charges cost me and thus, cost the AMC Regency a star. Thanks and you’re welcome.
Overall, it’s a decent theater but nothing I am eager to go back to. The tickets are expensive and the amenities are old and not comfortable. Next time, I’ll try another theater.

Best theater I have been to in awhile, the staff was very friendly, the assigned seating was unique, but explained to us (after we were laughing and said we had never heard of that before), so we understood it completely.

I enjoy the convenience of this theater! I’ve never had a bad experience with the staff or sound or restrooms.

Good little theater.
Assigned seating so purchase online or show up really early for a busy movie.
Seating is plush and comfortable. not your average chairs.
Plenty of eats available and employees are friendly. In a shopping center with an ice cream and hot dog spot next door so if you get hungry post movie (or while you’re waiting to grab your assigned seats!) there are plenty of options!

I haven’t been to a movie in a while but I really wanted to see Magic Mike. I went to matinée on a Friday and discovered the reserved seating. So much for arriving early to get a good seat. Fortunately my seat neighbors were cool (a bit loud but I understood!). An ok experience so I decided to catch another matinée Sunday morning. Horrible idea! Too crowded, atrocious parking and rude patrons. I didn’t even get out of my car!
I then went with a date on a Friday night. Be aware that with online sales, shows will sell out early. The signage at the ticket counter is not up to date so after standing in a long line, we were told it was sold out!
Gone are the days to impulsively catch a flick to relax…

I’ve been here a couple of times now. The last movie, Terminator Genesis in IMAX 3D was good, but it’s not been so smooth in the past. Once, the movie didn’t start and my husband has to go get someone. This time, the lights were on throughout the movie. That was annoying.
The IMAX theatre was nice and big. The chairs were more comfortable than other theatres I’ve been to. So far, the concessions have been good. Coke and popcorn has been my staple movie snack since I’ve been in America. We do Coke and popcorn in Thailand, but the popcorn is sweet. Also, Thailand has assigned seeing so I’m used to that.
When there are lines, they move fast, and the service has always been friendly. This is not the best theatre I’ve been to, but it’s not bad.

This is the closest theatre to my house, but it is not my favorite by a long shot. It’s not the cleanest, and is not the friendliest of service, but the last two times I’ve been here, it’s done the trick.
As for the assigned seating thing goes, I don’t necessarily like it, but I can see the need for it if they’re selling out. A buffer seat between every couple could hinder sales. On the other hand, I would like the option to move if it’s not a full theatre.
Tonight, I watched a 3D movie in the IMAX. It was pretty good, but is it supposed to be so loud that everyone leaves with hearing damage? I felt like I needed ear plugs. I know a loud movie helps with being captivating, but I think they would have been okay with about 1200 less decibels. Also, the fake leather seats made my butt sweat (I feel sorry for the next person to sit in that seat).
One big complaint I have is the lights didn’t fully dim. Hey were left on bright enough to cause a reflection/​glare in my 3D glasses. Quite annoying.

I bought tickets for our family to see Jurassic Park ($ 62.58) on Monday. When we got to the theater on Friday we were told the A/​C was out & they were working on it. We tried to sit in the theater but it was to hot all those people and no air circulating. They gave us a full refund but I really thought they should of offered customers a ice cold drink or bottle water! After we had gotten our refund one of the employees said the A/​C had been out for 1 ½ hours. I am sure they have more than one A/​C unit for all 20 theaters why not close the ones without A/​C.

Classic movie theater with some new age modifications. Passport tickets are great option available here, love to be able to skip the line. Large theater with lots of selections. Full liquor bar available. Very techy updates all around. Upgraded leather seat options. All Seats have a rocking/​reclining option for added comfort. Like the reserve seat option thru fandango make sure you get that perfect seat for yourself. I’m ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ on the «fountain drink station». It’s nice to have free refill option, but on a busy movie day that section is a disaster area and a dog fight to get your drink after you should already be paid and done. Not to mention ice goes quick and drink options start to deplete.

So it has been more than a year since I have been to the movies but really wanted to get out and see American Sniper. When purchasing tickets for the IMAX I was had sticker shock at $ 12+ per person and now you get to choose seats versus just going in and selecting them. That was new to me. The theater has 2 full lobby sections with full concession stands so depending on which theater you are going to there will be a concession area close by. The staff were friendly and efficient but as always any snack item is pretty pricey. Bathrooms very clean and appeared to be plenty of them.
A bar in the theater!!! Really! I was shocked to see a bar located in the main lobby. What will they have next? Maybe I can get my car washed while I watch the movie!
The theater itself was very good size with super comfortable chairs that partially reclined and had adequate space. I was pleasantly surprised that the temperature was very comfortable as usually I freeze in movie theaters but not this time.
A nice afternoon out and the movie was excellent and highly recommended.

This movie theater is pretty average, looks kind of old from the outside. It’s located in a busy parking lot that can get hectic on the weekends. They just added a small bar, which is pretty cool and I think they upgraded the seats into comfier ones. You can also pick your seats now too, which saves the hassle of searching for seats.

The Good:
They have a full bar and you are going to need it to get through the movie.
I really hate giving this place a bad review. I grew up in this area and it was a very big deal when AMC opened! It was so nice that it put two other theaters out of business. That was a very long time ago.
The Bad:
Parking has always been horrible, allow yourself 20 minutes at least to find a spot. There just isn’t enough parking.
But it gets worse.
The Ugly:
Take this as a WARNING: They added assigned seats so gone are the days of stopping in at the last minute. (Buy ahead online!!!) Also make this mental note, To be fair, its not so much the theater but the people that frequent it. There is just no way to tell when picking your seats that you are going to be stuck to the guy talking on the phone or the couple that brought a crying new born baby to a rated R movie (yes there where actually two couples like this at our recent visit). Its definitely not worth the money when you can’t hear the movie over the rude people of Brandon.
It really is a shame because the management here has worked hard to update the theater but they need to enforce some «have some courtesy for your neighbors» rules. That or ditch the assigned seating so you move away from those being so inconsiderate. Assigned seating only works at theaters where courtesy rules are enforced. AMC needs to works out the kinks somehow. I have faith that they will figure it out but until then I will not be back.