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Bulldog Cinema
1100 Maple St, Big Rapids, MI 49307, United States
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Co
Review №1

The best theater in town. If you want a decent cinema the only other options are to drive an hour or more out of town. Really good prices, nice seating, small but hopefully theyll up grade at some point. Just wish they could offer more movies. Really wanted to see Little Women but oh well.

Da
Review №2

Best movie theatre EVER! They put a whole lot of comforting thought into this place! Prices were more than adequate! Owners were more than accommodating to my needs! Loved the cushiony rocking (if you wanted to) chair seats! Next time; I am going to try the lazy boy type chairs in front! Thanks Bulldog! Cannot wait to go back!

St
Review №3

Super clean with friendly staff,great movies. Over all wonderful experience. Highly recommend

Ka
Review №4

I had never been to this place before but I loved it. Clean, cheap, and the chairs were actually comfortable. Definitely would recommend

Ma
Review №5

Locally owned and operated. It was a great experience. Definitely will be choosing Bulldog Cinema over the AMC. Dont let a habit of attending films at chain cinemas deter you from a great experience.

So
Review №6

Very nice place. Comfortable chairs, clean, great sound system. I will definitely go back.

Ha
Review №7

I love this place! Great place to watch your favorite movies. They have amazing popcorn and drinks and other snacks. A very cozy homemade feel too, I love that kind of stuff. Way cheaper than AMC. I definitely recommend going to bulldog cinema!

ha
Review №8

This is a great place to go see a movie. My kids really love this place. Good people, very knowledgeable.

KA
Review №9

Very nice! It has very comfy seats and the owners are kind and responsible. The best in town? Definitely! And my father helped build it!

Hi
Review №10

I was very plesently suprised! The seating and theater area were very nice and new. Very well done. I would highly recommend this place.

Ca
Review №11

Had a great experience with my mom, daughter, and boyfriend watching Addams family! Love this theater! Great employees, super comfortable and great picture plus always clean!

Sh
Review №12

Very friendly! I went there back in October of 2018 to watch the new Halloween movie. The lady working had to make fresh popcorn and she brought our popcorn to us so we wouldnt miss the commercials or movie. Very comfortable seats compared to a lot of movie theaters.

Ma
Review №13

Today was our first time going to the bulldog Cinema. It is a very charming little Cinema. Shows to new movies. My son is seven and a little on the short side. He wasnt able to see over the seats so we had to sit on the end in the back. But other than that inconvenience it wasnt a bad experience. The staff was super nice.

Tr
Review №14

Friendly staff, clean theater with great picture and sound, delicious popcorn! Prices are on par with other theaters, overall a good value and great experience.

Za
Review №15

Very comfortable, reasonably priced, overall way better than the other theater in town. Good job.

Be
Review №16

Awesome for a private theater! Highly recommend. Way better quality seating than the Big Rapids Cinema

Fa
Review №17

Went for the first time today! We will definitely be back! Seats are roomy and super comfy, there are 2 screens that are big and the sound is great!

Am
Review №18

5 Stars for the area! Comparable to the big city cinemas even! Watched Dumbo with my daughter and it didnt break the bank! I usually will drive an hour or so to watch something in the theater because the only choice wasnt a choice! So thankful to have a nice, clean, affordable local movie theater!!!!

De
Review №19

This place is amazing all the way around. Friendly, private, good prices, comfortable seats, check it out.

No
Review №20

Ticket woman was very polite, but the lights were messed up. Got there before the show started and couldn’t see to find seats. We asked an usher for help, and he was extremely rude. My favorite quote was “can you pick a freakin seat? I can’t hold this light forever.” (Has been a solid 10 seconds). Seats were more comfortable than AMC, though.

Ma
Review №21

The seats are the best in our little Hamlet of a town. Comfortable, clean, and reasonably priced, we definitely needed this theater in Big Rapids

Ja
Review №22

Cute little place. Very nice people, good food, and clean theater.

Ch
Review №23

Great people with the best seats to watch your favorite movies

Sa
Review №24

I love this place. We had 8 in our group. They are really reasonable, especially with all of the snacks we had.️

Ja
Review №25

This is a cute little local theater with great seating and reasonable prices. They only show one movie at a time (as far as I could tell). I would come to this theater over the old AMC theater any day of the week.

la
Review №26

Had a great time with the family. Great customer service. Even at a sold out show felt very comfortable and didnt feel crowded.

An
Review №27

Small family owned theater with two screens. Seating is much better than other theater and its usually the couple that own the place working. Very nice and reasonable prices. We really enjoy going there.

El
Review №28

Super cute and cozy. Cheaper and honestly better than big theatres. Everyone was nice and very helpful.

Me
Review №29

Solid prices.Excellent selection of affordable food, which the owner delivers to patrons at thier seats, seriously who does this?Comfortable chairs, with cup holders.Good projection and quality sound.Minimal sound contamination from the other screen, only when quiet in our flick and really loud over there. Nothing Ive not heard at multiplex.Great customer service.Look past the part of town, save yourself the drive, expense, or injured behind.This is a hidden gem right here in BR.

Nu
Review №30

I went and saw the remake of the lion king today at Bulldog Cinema. First time there. All honesty, it was very hospitable. The seats are WAY more comfy than AMC, and they have CUP HOLDERS. I gave it 4 stars for 2 reasons. 1. Because there isnt too much of a selection, and 2. Because its not...as sound proof as AMC. At the time of this review, it was a very rainy day today. It poured rain...and we could hear it, and it distracted me a little from the movie. I could also hear the A.C. working, so there was another distraction. However, its a new theatre, they are still adding additions to it, Im sure when the time comes, theyll add modifications. Sound wise, not the best, but as far as picture and comfort, dont waste your money at AMC.

Ch
Review №31

Locally owned theater that has great prices and a friendly staff.

Al
Review №32

The seating is the best in town. They have cupholders, plenty of foot room, and the seats recline back a bit. Plus, the seats have actual cushions and arent stained. The theaters are always clean.There are plenty of concession options as well besides just popcorn and pop such as: pizza, mozzarella sticks, cheesecake, slushies. I believe they also have walking tacos.For being an independently run theater, the prices are amazing. Theyre still way lower than the other theater in town (AMC) and the service and experience is so much better.I have absolutely no complaints about this theater. You can tell the owners have poured their hearts into it and want nothing but the best for their customers/guests. Theyre always smiling and friendly.This is a great addition to the community!

Ma
Review №33

Awesome place. Pricing is great and everyone is friendly. Great seats AND cup holders.

Ke
Review №34

Great prices, super deals, comfy seats, and locally owned! Much much better than AMC.

Pa
Review №35

Highly recommend. Staff very nice. Seats are awesome!!! And the price is affordable.

Ja
Review №36

Dont let the outside fool you as it is an warehouse. Theatre was clean, seats were very comfortable, screen was just the right size. Cant wait to go again! Highly recommended.

sh
Review №37

Great seatsGreat screen soundGreat bathrooms

Ma
Review №38

This cinema is great. The seats are comfortable and so is the price. Highly recommended.

Am
Review №39

Awesome customer service, thank you!!!! The seats are great and good sound, will definitely be back!!

Br
Review №40

Clean and comfortable seats!

Am
Review №41

Comfortable seats and overall great movie theater environment. Only theater Ill go to in Big Rapids!

Sa
Review №42

Great little theater comphy seats!

Ky
Review №43

This theater maybe small, but it is best one in town. Good seats, decent size screen and cup holders.

Je
Review №44

Awesome job on this new place. Hope the old one leaves town!Only thing is....I want to salt my own popcorn.Can you please get a shaker the patrons can use.

P
Review №45

Great local cinema! Super helpful and awesome staff

As
Review №46

The bulldog Cinema has nice seats and great movie settings

Gr
Review №47

Great place. Love having a great local theater who care if you are there or not.

Jo
Review №48

Nice place, my new favorite place too watch movies

Ma
Review №49

Okay, when they opened the prices were good, but that is over. Twice when I have been there, there have been problems and I never got to see the movie I went for, because instead of showing for a week, it only showed for 2 days, the first and the last.Yes, theatres are insane charging $21 for popcorn and drink, and Bulldog was/is better here, but still $13 for popcorn and drink with a charge for refills is insane. NOW they close for Easter/Passover week, then call a Grand Re-opening with too many upgrades to list!!!??? Seriously, what a joke! Listing upgrades is your greatest marketing tool!! So, I cant help but believe there are NO upgrades. What isnt a joke is the $4 increase in admission. Have you also gone up on food prices?Here is the deal owners, if you want to grow a good, sustainable and loyal following, you give better service at lower prices. You are wishy washy, often seem too stressed, which is not a friendly thing, and you are up and down on your services. You change what you offer and take away the best things altogether. Your emotions, which you have no problem sharing with the public, are all over the chart.I absolutely love coming to your theatre over the other option in town, but you need to be more professional and less wishy washy. Are we coming into your living room at home, or are we coming to a business where serving the customer consistently and well is priority?? Get over yourselves. So you built the place out with your own hands, GREAT! Stop feeling sorry for yourselves. You chose to do it here and you will never make a million a year. If you want to make $100,000 get some professionalism and serve things the customer wants, be there for refills, and stop upping your prices. You do not have the services for that. If one of you needs to go get another job until this place is ship-shape, do it! Dont give up! This community is with you and wants to love you! Dont waste that! More people will rave about you to their friends when you become professional and iron out the wrinkles.You have one movie right now, ONE! A short person cannot sit in any row other the bottom front, or the 2 upper in the second showing room. Your food offering is very limited. Often you are not manning the concessions, etc... Maybe the issues I have experienced every time I come are too many to list... at least I have listed some. I wonder what amazing long list of upgrades I will find when I come back. If I find none, I probably wont be back. Lies chase me away every time. Leave your tears at home, its SHOWTIME!!

Ja
Review №50

Friendly staff, Great seats with cup holders.

Fr
Review №51

Cheap movies nice seats. Beats the chain theater in town hands down. Popcorn stand is very reasonably priced. You realy need to try them out.

Fr
Review №52

Nice theater very reasonably priced great seating. New movie releases. Better overall then the big new theater in town.

Wa
Review №53

Owners are friendly and the service is great. The prices are reasonable and a good selection of concession items. The seating is comfortable, and the sound and picture is good quality. Overall a great experience.

Ch
Review №54

Very nice place. Great seats, good sound, and fairly priced concessions. Will for sure be back again.

Jo
Review №55

I really was debating writing a review, because I want the whole theatre to myself! Love their seats, prices are reasonable, even a reward card had been established. This theatre should be big rapids #1. I only wish they didnt show a movie for no more than a week, Id be there all the time then;)

Ti
Review №56

Small but nice just 2 rooms but dont mind it not many people come and I like it that way, the seats way better than the cinema in town and they have cup holders dont have to hold our drinks entire time or place them on the floor hoping not to knock em over

ke
Review №57

Great place with low prices.

Pa
Review №58

Great seating. Prices are nice. Popcorn good.. Right in town.

Da
Review №59

Excellent theater. Great prices, friendly staff, very clean and amazing seats. Will be back often for sure!!

PH
Review №60

Kool style effects psychedelia everywhere

pa
Review №61

Great price for a night out. It was a little warm inside the movie area

Ra
Review №62

Super affordable and friendly staff. Great setup and easy to find. Will definitely be going there again!

Jo
Review №63

Great little cinema! Comfy seats!

Lo
Review №64

Better than the other big rapids theater

Ro
Review №65

Nice but not the best

Al
Review №66

It was a cute theater. Took the kids to see Dumbo.

He
Review №67

Love the seating n how comfortable plus the prices arent bad especially on $5 movie day

Ca
Review №68

Super nice staff and the seats are way better then amc

Da
Review №69

Very friendly staff, great theater area, great prices

Do
Review №70

Wonderful spot. Will go again. Happy to have another cinema in town.

Da
Review №71

Nice seating. Good and clean. Good sound. Friendly workers.

Ka
Review №72

New owners are very friendly& have done a good job with getting the cinema prepared for business.very comfortable seating and clean atmosphere.we hope big rapids supports them well.

N
Review №73

Very clean, seats are comfy, smaller sized theaters, friendly staff, prices seemed normal for a theater.

Ca
Review №74

Amazing sound and great seats for a small price

Sa
Review №75

Its small but well put together i loved it there for my first time and they do something that most places dont do anymore and that give you a card that they stamp and after you get to a certain amount you get something i dont remember but i will forsure be going again

Da
Review №76

We enjoyed it very muched. Comfy chairs, cup holders, nice people, good prices!!

Ad
Review №77

Good prices clean location

An
Review №78

Friendly people good prices great seating,love this place

Ji
Review №79

Best cinema in Big Rapids.

Co
Review №80

My family loved the movie, atmosphere, and the hospitality we had. Seating was really good! We went fkor my daughters bday, and we will vo back. I recommend you check the Bulldog Cinema out yourself! Personal thanks to the owners.

Ch
Review №81

Great place!!

Jo
Review №82

What i was hoping for, the nice new theater smell. Seats that if a movie wasnt on i coulf probably fall asleep. This theater is a hidden gem in big rapids i will be seeimg all my movies here now.

Em
Review №83

Clean, comfy seats, good concession stand. Resonable prices. Not open Monday or Tuesday

Ji
Review №84

Good family getaway, clean and comfortable good seats and sound

Pa
Review №85

Clean and comfortable

Cr
Review №86

Great small theater to see a movie in, personal service

Sa
Review №87

Its a nice place to go and good movies

aa
Review №88

Good prices. Great seats

Mi
Review №89

The seats are very comfortable

Me
Review №90

Love it, better than AMC

Ta
Review №91

Great experience!! Will definitely be back!

Jo
Review №92

Great place! And its local!

Ka
Review №93

It was great as always..

Si
Review №94

Had a great experience!

Ka
Review №95

Great place!

An
Review №96

Very nice theater experience

De
Review №97

Good movie theater

Je
Review №98

Worth checking out !

Ji
Review №99

Wonderful!

Ir
Review №100

Nice and comfy

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  • Address:1100 Maple St, Big Rapids, MI 49307, United States
  • Site:http://www.bulldogcinema.com/
  • Phone:+1 231-287-6121
Categories
  • Movie theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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