When a good friend suggested we go to see the movie “ The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” I was delighted to find out that it was at the Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas! The seats were comfortable and there was space to stretch my long legs. Best of all the seats were clean and I didn’t stick to something a previous movie goer left behind. After the movie while my friend went to the restroom I simply enjoyed lingering in the lobby so that I could look at the cool ceiling tiles or how the neon lights at the snack bar illuminated everything around it.

Cozy and clean. Nice big chairs that recline ALL THE WAY BACK! The audio was mediocre, but the staff is very friendly. They serve beer that you can enjoy in the theater.

This theater is much older than their competitors, but you can count on them showing popular movies when the bigger theaters have stopped. Its not always crowded like the bigger ones are or hectic that the lines to get food will make you miss part of the movie.They recently upgraded their seats to recline, so you can sit/lay in leather/better-cushioned seats. The rows are super wide to compensate, so you never have to be bothered by late-comers moving past you to their seat.Youre able to see that they have the movie on flixter, but you cant buy tickets at this theater on flixter. The times will show, but it will be a gray box, instead of a blue one.

I am a fan of the Landmark Cinema chain and this was my first time attending an East Bay Landmark movie theater. I was impressed with the historical significance of the building and architecture. I enjoyed the historic photographs on display in the lobby. The full-bar onsite is an added amenity.

Comfortable seats though pretty squeaky. They show some Indi films and also Hollywood blockbusters. You get the feeling that they appreciate film and are willing to give up some profits for the art.

Outstanding customer service. I needed a devise for hearing. They showed me how to use it & were patient. Theater seats were very comfortable & looks like going to the movies might be making a comeback. Theater was busy on an early Saturday afternoon. I look forward to returning.

Love this theater. The movie was great!

Comfy reclining seats. The movie was great and their sound systems were good. Staffs were friendly and the bathroom was clean.

One of the old Queens of the Bay area theaters. Beautifully maintained!A great mix of indie, art house, foreign and main stream films.

Amazing theater, seats are so comfortable, and the price is right. The crowd was also so much fun, one of the best cinema experiences Ive had.

Very nice theater. Seats recline! A/V was good. It was a little too warm but not bad. This was my 2nd time at this venue.

Comfortable chairs and clean environment. I enjoyed the movie and had a nice experience.

Parking a NIGHTMARE. Take Bart. Walking around is fun. Lots of shops eateries. Theater has good snacks for your show munching pleasure.

Come here a few times to catch movies and also the Embarcadero branch. I have always had a pleasurable time watching films with Landmark. I rarely go out to theaters, but I much enjoy an authentic experience and having options such as watching movies on real film and providing space for newer and independent directors really allows me to enjoy films with deeper meaning and purpose. If you plan to go see a movie in theaters, I at least recommend checking out what is available here as you may find the movie on real film. Also, the presentation is keep in a classic cinema style, so not only will you enjoy your movie, but also the aesthetics that come along with it. Thanks for all the fun movie watching experiences, Landmark!

They tend to screen smaller films, not blockbuster action movies. Although parking may be difficult (there is a city garage a block away on Allston), BART is very close. They make fresh popcorn and a large refill ($8 Feb. 2019) is free. A matinee ticket is $9.50, which seems like a good deal. I was in a small theater, six seats in a row, with highback reclining chairs which were wide and very comfortable.

Great, you can buy cocktails and bring it into the theater. Seats are comfortable

It is a nice old time theater. The seats are modern and comfortable but the sound is not perfect, nor is the sound isolation with the other theaters.

Lovely theater, showing popular and obscure films both.

Delightful well-kept movie theater in downtown Berkeley. High quality films, beautiful decorations featuring Egyptian and Persian motifs. The balconies in the back theaters are fun, but the view from below is better. The big comfy chairs are great too. Come early and enjoy a drink at the adjacent full bar. They let you take the drinks into the theaters. Overall, if your film is playing in multiple places, give the Shattuck Cinemas strong consideration.

Movie we saw was in a pretty small theater but the seats were comfortable. The movie we had hoped to see was sold out even though its been out for awhile, so keep this is mind. Very close to Berkeley BART and lots of restaurants.

Perfect atmosphere for a movie. Convenient for dinner in the area

Love this theater. I was in one of the smaller ones and the chairs were like the lounge seats in first class. Fun way to see a movie. Close to a variety of restaurants to eat before or after. Parking can difficult. Food and bar available inside to take to your film.

I love the look and feel of the different rooms but many chairs need repair or replacement.

Loved this place. Recliners absolutly fantastic. 10 screens,small to medium. No 3D or moving seats,good old fashion cinema at it best.

The online ticket purchases were never sent to my phone. The facility was clean as always. Enjoyed the movie.

Conveniently located near Downtown Berkeley BART. They show the first run movies at a competitive price.

The 2 front rooms have amazing recliner seats! The next one has some nice cushy soft seats, and the last time I was in the very back rooms there was not so great seats. It seems like theyre updating them all so its great, because you can grab a cocktail at the bar and bring it in to your movie with you. The parking can take awhile but there are paid lots around. Its also very close to BART so thats the best option, because theres plenty of other things to do on the surrounding streets. Friendly and fast service, always a pleasant visit.

This theater is lovely and goes above and beyond to create a special experience. As others have mentioned, the design, color and upkeep of the theaters themselves is quite nice. And the leather recliner chairs are both clean and comfortable. My kids and I appreciated the personal interactions we had with staff, from the window staff to the ticket taker to the snack sales; all were personable, friendly, made eye contact and helped us feel welcome. The staff announcement regarding safety, phones, etc. just before the show is a really nice touch.

Awesome theater and staff. Beautiful theater with lots great movies. Food prices are good overall. Tons cool films

Nice and clean. Good picture and sound

A great place to watch independent films in Downtown Berkeley. It may not have stadium seating, but the seats are comfortable and offer ample leg room. The theaters are relatively small, so buy tickets ahead of time if you want to ensure a seat. In addition to the standard concessions, theres also a bar from which you can bring in drinks.

Retro theatre with decent prices. On site bar with full drinks menu and specials. Hosts specialty screenings!

Transports you to another time. Very nice place. The service not so much. Pretty great prices. Very diverse and inclusive. Fantastic movies.

The Bargain matinee is $9.50, they do provide a free refill on a large popcorn ($8.25), smallest drink will cost you $5. The staff was nice and the theater was clean but a bit chilly.

Player Theatre Hella Room for your legs and chairs fully recline...

Many places already easing on policies regarding bringing external food to a place. That especially applied to ice cream when people go to see cartoon. I didnt hide my cone like some other people would do, but politely asked at the front if they can make an exception for us this one time, it would mean a lot to me if they would. I know - rules are rules, but if places like Landmark on Shattuck cant make exceptions ...(I upgraded my 1star to 2stars right now, for communication. I was surprised even getting your inquiry. Thanks for that)

Great selection of movie, but the theaters leave much to be desired.

Nice seats. Small theater. Dont even try to take food in ... they will confiscate it ;-)

A lovely classic movie theater; nice, helpful staff

Fantastic vintage theater. Comfy seats. Visiting from out of town. Loved the Berkeley vibe.

They have a bar and let you bring the cocktails in to the theatre. Cant go wrong with that.

Really nice older cinema. When I was there it was not very busy. Very nice spot to enjoy a movie.

What a great movie theatre! They always have the movies I want to see. The seats are comfortable and the staff is incredibly nice. You can even get really good drinks, wine & beer at the bar and bring them into the theatre. The bartender is great & always asks what movie you’re going to see. Love this place!

We were in a fairly small theater which was nice and clean. Some of the seats, although comfy were showing a little of their age through wear and tear. Sound system was good. Staff from the ticket window to concession stand and post movie clean up crew were super polite and friendly. Would come back for the right movie.

One of the few chains locally that provides me with oddball movies.

Good service and friendly staff. Generous amounts of popcorn. Comfortable seats that rock back and forth. Wide arm rests with metal cup holders.

This is a great theater for seeing new docs released.

I love this place. Maintenance is exceptional, staff always on its toes and friendly. A great place to see a movie.

We have only been here once, but this movie theater was right up our alley, where it was a more personable experience than other movie cinemas that we have previously experienced, where each showing has a much more personable occupancy of about 100 people where it feels more like the old time movie theaters where it is an old movie theater from the past, but well kept up, updated and very clean.Plus, the biggest winner is they serve beer, wine and spirits that you can actually bring into the movie showing. SOLD!!! We are definitely returning to this cinema.

Nice to watch movies, good seats

Love this place. FYI: the Nachos with chicken are simple, but delicious with sour cream and salsa. You can get popcorn with real butter and adult beverages. Comfortable seats.

We were in theater 8 and the chairs were the most comfortable I have ever had. Im short and yet visibility was great. Only drawback about this theater is that the parking in downtown Berkeley can be awful.

Great as always! Found a pretty close parking spot this time. $7 for two hour meter.Movie wonderful, seated in large comfy black leather seat and full screen clearly visible and audio just perfect!

This is my favorite movie theater in Berkeley. They have a box office where tickets can be sold but it isnt always open. You have to buy your ticket where you buy popcorn and sodas and you have to wait for those people butter buying food before you can even get your ticket. Otherwise I would give this a 5-star rating

Very comfortable reclining seats! Nice employees, clean restrooms and they have a better selection of movies than most other theaters.

I love the style of the Theater, that me and my friend watched the movie the mustang in.

Beautiful theater with themed rooms (the Egyptian and the Indian one are very cozy). I have yet to try the food but the bar is staffed with charming people and they make good drinks. Its also nice that they feature both new popular films as well as independent and foreign ones for a really nice variety.

Convenient parking or downtown Berkeley Bart, excellent seating, reasonably priced

Friendly and helpful staff.

Park in the garage around the corner. The theatre will not validate the ticket, but it is a lot easier than searching for parking on Shattuck. Good popcorn and you can take your adult beverage in the theatre!

This place is Beautiful!! . Its almost like they have their own butler! Plus you can drink in the theater because they have a full bar

Great selection of independent movies. I wish the floor had a slope.

A jewel for cinema fans. Great arthouse film theater. The film selection is always on point.

Not a big chain theater. Comfortable relaxing atmosphere. Attached bar lets you have a drink in the movie.. Awesome! Great staff!!!

Clean welcoming theatre(s ), extremely friendly&helpful staff, really comfortable seats always a good variety of films to choose from .

Great movies great location

One of three excellent theaters in downtown Berkeley. Films lean more towards the artistic side but also features some popcorn flicks. Some theaters have reclining seats and there is a bar connected to the theater from which you can bring drinks into your movie. Bart accessible

Lots of leg room but the seats in theatre 4 are reclining to far too easily for my back and neck. You can really relax in that kind of comfortable armchair but i wish we could change the settingbto not recline all the way.

The seats are very comfortable :)

The Shattuck Cinema was old but comfy

I went to the Shattuck movie theater in Berkeley on my birthday to see “Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri” and I was delighted to find out it has only 24 plush, comfortable recliner seats! The movie theater is small and it has a great energy about it! I highly recommend it!

Small theater, pretty quick to get in and out. Bathrooms werent super clean, but its one of the closest theaters to campus.Be sure to bring your student ID for a discount for some movies. I was able to watch a standard movie for 10 dollars.

The seating arrangement was a little out of sorts, big chairs that squeaked and didnt feel comfortable. They were just old and needed to be replaced. The movie star was Blake Lively, she did pretty good in this one.

Its a classic movie theatre, its alright the food is expensive. Only cool thing is they have couches for balcony seats

Always screening want to see movies including artsy moive. Theres several small intimate screening rooms. This is one of my go to movie house. The eclectic Shattuck Avenue is always a plus for people watching.

They play unique movies but it needs some updates. I would still come here because of some of the unique movies they play.

Cleaner than most all theaters. Comfy seats and nice benches in the main hall. Great place to wait for all the members of your party to get there.

Nice old-cinema charm. Nice interiors. Comfortable seats. But not all screens are the same. Screen 6 is very small.

Love this place so much! its such a cute movie theater, tickets arent SUPER expensive so thats great. just love this theater all around:)

Classic Berkeley theater - including the somewhat snide ticket seller telling students he has to charge them more if they use the student discount on a matinee ($10 student price vs $9.50 matinee price).You can get alcohol from the bar in the lobby, which is nice. And some theaters have bean bags, so its fun for kids.

Enforcing a rule against outside food against a small coffee drink openly carried is a put off, especially when it comes from a shop in the very hallway that leads to the theater enteance. Given the availability of two alternative theaters in a 2 block area this is also bad business.

Beautiful theater with comfortable seats. Its easily my favorite in Berkeley. In some of the theaters, there are even couches or reclining chairs. Good selection of indie movies and bigger ones, too.

Good variety, and a large number of screens, without feeling like an anonymous multiplex. Intelligent programming, good senior pricing. Recent upgrades have created comfortable seating and pretty good sight lines - it is an older structure.

Just ok; not so comfortable seatings, good equipment, but what is really bothering is it smells really bad

Best staff, polite, and super kind! Part of the magic of he space!

This is a very cozy movie theater, dont be intimidated by the Box Office lines because they tend to move quickly. The insides of the actual theater is quite smaller than the rest, they include large cozy leather couches and non stadium seating. You are able to bring you Lot 68 drinks inside the theaters.

Though this is one of the better cinemas in Berkeley, it still doesnt compare to an AMC or anything like that. The screens are pretty small and the sound isnt anything to write home about. That being said they usually have a pretty good selection of films with one big film and then a couple other films that you wont see in every theater.

Seats are quite comfortable. Most of the individual theaters are small, so theres no bad seats. Some of them even have balconies!I most recently patronized Shattuck Cinemas immediately after a large dinner, so I had no desire to try their snack bar - thus I cant review it.

I like this theater. Its clean and they show good movies. The staff is helpful.

The best pop corn is here, not just butter but different dressing too like cheese

Better seats than California Theatre, and a consistently good film selection. But arrive late so you can miss all the ads and previews!

Decent theater in the middle of grubby downtown Berkeley. Great art house, but to get in, you have to step around homeless people who gather outside. Seating comfortable and popcorn good. Too bad this place couldnt be picked up and transplanted to a better location.

Great movie theater they have alcoholic beverages that you can drink in the theater the seats are very comfortable

Good theatre. Comfortable seats. Good movies. Go see Free Solo.

I stopped in to see the new Star Wars. They offer plenty of showings with comfortable theatres and a good sound system. It is close to Bart and some good restaurants. There is some street parking and parking garages within two blocks.

Great neighborhood theater

Some people go to shrinks, I go to the Landmartk Cinemas to get my head straight. The best Indie and mainstream flicks, and plenty of them. Ive seen more gems here than any theaters in L.A. or N.Y. Dont miss the ones that dont get mainstream publicity. Thank heavens for these Bijoux Palaces. And how wonderful to be able to see such great films during week days as well as nights.

Great seats..

4:00 Sunday still is mattinee price. See films not available at other theatres. Seats large and rock.

The seating is great. Large chairs and arm rests. Lots of space in front of you. Pillows. Other theater has sofas. Great popcorn.