The Cinerama is a very old theater in downtown Seattle that was completely renovated and updated, thanks to the generous Paul Allen, in 1999. The theater seats 808 and has a cool retro interior... More

The Cinerama is a very old theater in downtown Seattle that was completely renovated and updated, thanks to the generous Paul Allen, in 1999. The theater seats 808 and has a cool retro interior complete with balcony seating. One of the most technologically advanced theaters around, the theater has digital surround sound, a restored curved Cinerama screen for presentations of 70mm classics that’s 30 feet high and 90 feet long, and a second, modular 68 foot screen that can be used for modern movies and sits right in front of the larger screen. The movies seem to cost about the same as anywhere else and it offers a very high quality movie viewing experience.
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Movie theaters tend to all be the same. Cinerama located in Belltown is a theater apart. My favorite part of this venue is the fiber-optic ceiling which is always twinkling and changing. The seats... More

Movie theaters tend to all be the same. Cinerama located in Belltown is a theater apart. My favorite part of this venue is the fiber-optic ceiling which is always twinkling and changing. The seats are and the huge digital screen makes this theater one of the best around. I would suggest viewing animation films here. The picture quality is amazing
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I highly recommend this theater without any hesitation. I would suggest seeing the big big movies there, such as the Lord of the Rings and Spiderman movies. The huge screen is incredible and the... More

I highly recommend this theater without any hesitation. I would suggest seeing the big big movies there, such as the Lord of the Rings and Spiderman movies. The huge screen is incredible and the decor truly make this a fun and memorable experience. Every year they have the Cinerama film festival, showing the old Cinerama films and utilizing the three projectors. Arrive early to the theater, as there is usually a long line. However, there are plenty of seats.
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Unlike most new theaters which squeeze 20 screens into one building, the Cinerama is unique in that it only has one screen. But the SIZE of this screen is one of the biggest on the west coast.... More

Unlike most new theaters which squeeze 20 screens into one building, the Cinerama is unique in that it only has one screen. But the SIZE of this screen is one of the biggest on the west coast. Here's a little history of this theater. It was a classic theater back in the day showing Cinerama films. After time it became worn down and down trodden. Lovingly restored by Seattle owner Paul Allen it is now the "fan boy" place to see movies. Aside from the screen, the reason to go to this theater is that it attracts the best audiences on opening day. The crowd is usually quite interactive with the movie and cheers are never looked down on. When Terminator part 8 or the 12th re-release of Star Wars comes to the silver screen - be sure to see it at the Cinerama.
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As anybody who has been to the Cinerama will tell you, it's screen is big. Really big. And it sits a lot of people. In an age of multiplexes trying to eek out every last dollar from you, it's... More

As anybody who has been to the Cinerama will tell you, it's screen is big. Really big. And it sits a lot of people. In an age of multiplexes trying to eek out every last dollar from you, it's freshing to have at least 1 threatre buck the trend and go for volume, not throughput. But the size of the Cinerama isn't its best feature. That honor will go to the crowd. See, because the place is so large, it's best used for action movies. Action movies tend to be seen by a more.... energetic population. Going to such a film on opening night here can be quite a blast.
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Call me crazy, but I consider theatre atmosphere to be a crucial factor that can affect the movie going experience—a crummy theatre with small screen and bad sound can ruin an otherwise great movie.... More

Call me crazy, but I consider theatre atmosphere to be a crucial factor that can affect the movie going experience—a crummy theatre with small screen and bad sound can ruin an otherwise great movie. Well you don't have to worry about that happening at the Cinerama. Instead it is quite possible that you will leave the theatre thinking a bad movie was great just because of how amazing it looked on the screen. I was a huge fan before the big restoration, but now it is even better. Everything is state-of-the-art, and the seats are super comfortable. This is THE place in Seattle to see a movie. You won't be disappointed!
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Cinerama is without a doubt the best place to watch a movie in Seattle. How good is it? Pearl Harbor was awesome at Cinerama. The sound is absolutely outstanding, no matter where you're sitting. ... More

Cinerama is without a doubt the best place to watch a movie in Seattle. How good is it? Pearl Harbor was awesome at Cinerama. The sound is absolutely outstanding, no matter where you're sitting. Explosions feel like they're literally hitting you. The super-sized screen and relatively limited depth of the theater make you feel like objects on the screen are going to fly out and hit you. With its old school retro-kitsch decor, Cinerama is a fun throwback to a seemingly more innocent era. Now, if they could get cinerama type movies more frequently, rather than changing only once per month or less frequently, I'd have an excuse to go more often.
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If you are a movie buff in Seattle, then you already know that Cinerama is THE place to see a movie. With its larger than life screen and sound to blow your mind, Cinerama has been wowing movie... More

If you are a movie buff in Seattle, then you already know that Cinerama is THE place to see a movie. With its larger than life screen and sound to blow your mind, Cinerama has been wowing movie goers for years. fortunately for all of us, it got a remodel/upgrade just in time for the new millennium. I have found that if you go on a weeknight, the crowd is considerably less, and you can usually find free on street parking, which will save you a bit of money.
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If you’re a film lover, this is the theatre for you. The screen is enormous, and the Cinerama plays digitally filmed movies. The typical, more everyday concerns like concessions and the seats are... More

If you’re a film lover, this is the theatre for you. The screen is enormous, and the Cinerama plays digitally filmed movies. The typical, more everyday concerns like concessions and the seats are very good too, with comfortable seating. The best part of the Cinerama experience, though, is the level of quality with the films played there. When you visit the theatre, you get the sense that everyone who works there really does love movies—that it’s not just a job. They take special care to show the movie in the best manner possible, and make sure your viewing experience is pleasurable. While this theatre is a little bit more expensive than most, it is worth it.
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Now you won't find the type of movie I normally prefer to watch here. No amusing or insigtful independent film. You'll never see anything like Sideways of Napolean Dynamite here. But when your in... More

Now you won't find the type of movie I normally prefer to watch here. No amusing or insigtful independent film. You'll never see anything like Sideways of Napolean Dynamite here. But when your in the mood to see the loud, mindless action blockbuster you need to see it here. The screen is huge, the sound is huge, the popcorn tub is huge. Even the seats are relative comfortable. Go here to see Star Wars, elsewhere for when you want to see something that makes you pay attention.
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