Excellent spot to see a movie. This place has so much charm and ambience that it's hard to stay away from here. I've been going here for movies since 1988, and I prefer it over most other theatres... More

Excellent spot to see a movie. This place has so much charm and ambience that it's hard to stay away from here. I've been going here for movies since 1988, and I prefer it over most other theatres (and I live in Tacoma!). It's been through it's share of ups and downs since then....ahh..how the U District changes so! I am thrilled to see certain movies come here, and I'm even more thrilled that it has stayed open and that people support it. This is a unique place to see a movie (balcony and all). I don't know if they still show the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnights on weekends anymore, but if they do, you HAVE to go! SOOO worth whatever it takes to get there!
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When I first moved up to Seattle I lived on Broadway and would go to this theater every weekend. A couple of years ago it was pretty run down and dirty but I still loved it then. Its interesting... More

When I first moved up to Seattle I lived on Broadway and would go to this theater every weekend. A couple of years ago it was pretty run down and dirty but I still loved it then. Its interesting because the people who go to this theater are really awesome. The audience is always getting into the movie and you feel like you are apart of a whole group. THe theater recently went through renovations and the murals are really nice to look at.
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The Neptume is a fun place to see a movie. The staff are usually fun and polite. And the crowds are usually great. This is the theatre to see older films in and many times you can even see newer... More

The Neptume is a fun place to see a movie. The staff are usually fun and polite. And the crowds are usually great. This is the theatre to see older films in and many times you can even see newer ones. Go and look at the architecture inside...it is great
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Going to the Neptune feels like more of an outing than going to the big chains. It captures what I think going to the movies used to be like in the "good old days." More glamorous. Since it's... More

Going to the Neptune feels like more of an outing than going to the big chains. It captures what I think going to the movies used to be like in the "good old days." More glamorous. Since it's in the University District, the crowd is a little more rowdy, which is a ton of fun. The movies they play are usually more entertaining than mainstream ones, but they also show lots of the big shows.
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This is another great place to watch the movies that never make it to the big chains. The Neptune is older, but not so that it makes you uncomfortable. It has an elegance to it. Check out the... More

This is another great place to watch the movies that never make it to the big chains. The Neptune is older, but not so that it makes you uncomfortable. It has an elegance to it. Check out the Ocean-themed ceiling work in the theatre and you'll see what I mean. I really like that the concession stand has a few alternatives to pop and popcorn. Overall, a theatre that I don't mind spending 2 hours in at all.
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The Neptune personifies how a business can successfully use heritage architecture to their benefit. The Neptune is a work of art in itself. The Greek God Neptune is a theme that is exploited in a... More

The Neptune personifies how a business can successfully use heritage architecture to their benefit. The Neptune is a work of art in itself. The Greek God Neptune is a theme that is exploited in a way that no theater would exploit a theme in our day, with paintings and carvings integrated into the architecture. The staff appears to be students, who are clearly not working a corporate image, which is refreshing. Furthermore, the candy is mostly chocolate, and they give you water for free. It is just one of those theaters that cares about movies and is not bent of profit. Which is nice.
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I like the Neptune. They show the latest and greatest Hollywood product in a great space that exudes character. The screen is nice and big, and the sounds system is loud. Why do so people flock to... More

I like the Neptune. They show the latest and greatest Hollywood product in a great space that exudes character. The screen is nice and big, and the sounds system is loud. Why do so people flock to the local multi-plex when your movie experience can be enhanced by seeing a movie in an actual theatre, not a tiny box. Parking can be a bit scarce, but the plethora of great eating spots nearby helps make up for the hassle of finding a parking spot.
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The Neptune usually opens large first-run movies. It has a large single auditorium. There are great prices on snacks, film magazines to read while you're waiting and lots of convenient validated... More

The Neptune usually opens large first-run movies. It has a large single auditorium. There are great prices on snacks, film magazines to read while you're waiting and lots of convenient validated parking. The staff is friendly, and the films they show usually are better than average, but that's just my take. It is second favorite in Seattle after the Egyptian.
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The all encompassing mega movie theater experience has seemly taken over America. Here in Seattle we are blessed to have not one or two but over six movie theaters that show a plethora of movies... More

The all encompassing mega movie theater experience has seemly taken over America. Here in Seattle we are blessed to have not one or two but over six movie theaters that show a plethora of movies from all over the world. The Neptune theater is one of many that makes this one of the best cities in the country to watch a movie. While The Neptune is slightly rundown, the snack food and popcorn are very good and the staff is helpful. The Neptune is a historical building as well so when you go inside be sure to check out the decor.
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A delightfully-retro neon sign is the first clue that watching a film at the Neptune Theatre is bound to be different from any visit to your ordinary movie theatre. Conveniently located near the... More

A delightfully-retro neon sign is the first clue that watching a film at the Neptune Theatre is bound to be different from any visit to your ordinary movie theatre. Conveniently located near the University of Washington, the Neptune is a smart spot to see everything from an independent art film, to an informative documentary, to the latest box-office hit.
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