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42nd Street Entertainment Center
229 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
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Na
Review №1

Great location. Good staff. Theatre was a bit dirty on the floor. Beverage selection was great and popcorn tasted good. Was hoping the 4dx would have been in 3d but did not realize it wasnt. Info on movies inside was lacking had to look online to see more info. Seats and system worked great. Spacious and comfy.

An
Review №2

Everything is great as far as service and food! The wait is long though. More tourist-y and not for the every day New Yorker. That being said, if you dont mind lines at Disneyland just to say you did the thing go for it! Personally. The pizza is perfect!... but not worth standing on line for 1hr +... there are plenty of delectable places nearby if you just want that perfect New York slice .

Ce
Review №3

The most amazing four days of mmy life were spent in new York city. The culture, tall buildings and fast paced lifestyle all made for an amazing trip. By far times Square was nothing short of lively and energetic.

Ri
Review №4

Perfect erea in Manhattan (times square). It looks like a real movie

Si
Review №5

Just common AMC theater have an outdoor terrace , Ive been there to enjoy countdown 2020

Ja
Review №6

AMC movie theater needs their seats to be upgraded. They look very dirty, old and not very comfortable. There was only one person helping with purchasing of tickets but you can purchase on your own. Being a premier stubs member has its benefits...one would think. They had a separate line for premier members to purchase food and the regular line. They only had two people taking orders and doing all the serving on their own. They kept calling people from the the regular line while the premier members waited. It was poorly staffed and there were a lot of people there for the morning shows. I got popcorn that was burnt and didnt taste good. Luckily I didnt pay for it as it was my birthday gift. I thought I was going to miss my movie waiting so long and I got there 30 min before my movie. When I got to my seat I saw this guy in the row above me laying across all the seats. The theater wasnt crowded but thats not his home and his foot was on the seats. I guess there isnt enough staff to do a check on all the theaters before or during the movie to see if there is any kind of disturbance. I havent been to this theater much because of the decline of appearance, staff and some of the patrons attending.

ge
Review №7

Many things to do around it. Even on a Tuesday night is busy. There are restaurants, stores, souvenirs stores movie theaters. You can enjoy even just walking around.

Ca
Review №8

Great place to watch movies. Service is more or less ok. Seems a bit like it needs to a be a bit hygienic but it is a movie theater in the middle of times square so ..... great screens and also a great location to see a movie with someone out of town for the whole “awe” of being in times square.

Ro
Review №9

I Love my City and this is just a small part of how great NYC truly is

Al
Review №10

Visited to watch Toy Story whilst in NY. Wasnt the cleanest cinema but experience was nothing to complain about.

Cr
Review №11

This street is filled with a variety of stores entertainment. You wont be bored here as there is much to do and a lot of places to visit. Price wise the stores are in the mid range with some being in the low highs. A downside can be that it can get crowded at times this making hard to move from one point to another, but thats NYC for you. This is a street that definitely does not sleep as it looks awesome on the day time, as well in the night. Overall definitely a spot to take pictures and shop around or sit down and have a drink while admiring the bright lights of the billboards and store signs at night.

Pa
Review №12

Fun, happy,place to hang out with friends or by yourself! This was a summer street fair right on 8th Avenue.

Na
Review №13

Went to IMAX, screen was small as compared to other in NYC. Pretty crowded, but facilities were good.

gi
Review №14

Spacious place, great sound and in the middle of Times Square. I highly recommend the 4X room with comfy couches and a big screen.

Ar
Review №15

A lot of places to eat and visit. Rent a hotel room for a week and just enjoy any type of store your interested in. Theater, movies, food, get up and do it all over again the next day.

No
Review №16

Watched the Spider-Man screening and got some popcorn and soda. Pretty clean and nice atmosphere but its a long way up If your theater is on the top floor.

Ma
Review №17

It has transformed so much over the last 10 years I enjoy goin down there to walk around & to eat at the restaurants.

Sa
Review №18

Had a blast so much great food and entertainment

Te
Review №19

Nice sits, huge screen, fountains on every floor as well as bathrooms and soda machines.You buy everything else on the third floorSo many options to watch, runs on schedule and cleaned after each movie

Je
Review №20

As usual, I generally enjoy seeing movies here. But for the past few weeks the elevator has been out and the ticket check line was long. There was only one person checking tickets. On the other hand, the refreshments line for Stubs members was efficient. I still recommend AMC 42nd Street!

Sa
Review №21

This one block is Amazing! You can Literally spend nearly your entire day here, or no less than half of it. There is the huge movie theater in a movie can cover 2hrs, there are place that have visual walk-through shows, as well as musical shows by way of music artist to over another 2-3hrs, there are shops to visit for at least another 2yrs, there ate eateries to sit in for an hour to 90min of dining, there is dessert by way of Cold Stone, and there are street vendors whose art you can admire/purchase, or sit to get something made in personalize fashion. Plenty people and lights and visuals! Bring money and walking shoes!

Na
Review №22

Places to sit, to eat and police nearby.

ro
Review №23

D best movie theater in Manhattan.

Ki
Review №24

From watching my favorite anime movie, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. Everything was amazing the 4DX seats and the food especially the spicy chicken plus the snacks were A1.

Me
Review №25

Always a great time to just sight see. Walk slow keep your head up and act like you know.

st
Review №26

I love 42nd st its a wonderful place that can take away alot thats on your mind

Mi
Review №27

A movie theatre hotel and banquet. Its like they never want you to leave. Will visit again soon. Great cinematic experience. Regal always delivers. No. 1 choice for most movie fans.

Su
Review №28

AMC 25 is a great and popular movie theater in the heart of Times Squares/42nd St. We went to see The Commuter movie which was very heart-racing suspenseful and had great action. Its one of my favorite AMC movie theaters. - Noticeable from moving traffic.- Paid parking only. Public transportation (MTA buses and the Subway metro ) is the most inexpensive way to get to Times Squares/42nd St. Lyft, Uber, Via, Gett taxis are other choices.- Wheelchair accessible entrance.- Lively touristic attraction.- Great movies playing here.- AMC Stubs membership.- Clean premise.- Friendly staff.I would definitely recommend this touristic attraction place to anyone visiting Manhattan, NY .

Wi
Review №29

Always something to do and theres always people around I love my city!

Ch
Review №30

Clean rooms , but small rooms . Would do well if breakfast was added . Service was good too. Huge hallways and I mean really wide .

Da
Review №31

This movie there had the best sound (Dolby Atmos) and best image (Dolby Vision) that you can find in any other place, the seats are really comfortable, and the location is in the center of the most touristic area in NYC.

Lo
Review №32

Ita a very large entertainment centerPlenty of movies to choose fromMany floors. Beautiful place.

Le
Review №33

I visited AMC25 to see Bad Boys for Life. I was disappointed with the setup of the facility. First, it seems like youre going through a maze just to see a movie. Once inside the theater, it was filthy and smelled. I was surprised since it is in an extremely popular tourist area. Overall, I will not be seeing any more movies here.

De
Review №34

Its Time Square . Always a blast especially with love ones. We went to see a movie at AMC theater.

Ma
Review №35

The theater is really big and has a nice view from the top floor, the seats themselves are not the best

Ad
Review №36

The city that never sleeps everything from fine dining, drinking ,dancing ,movie theater,art ,comedy and so much more easy access by train a lot of fun for anyone

Ne
Review №37

Lets start with...its in Times Square so take that how you will. However the Cinema is nice and well presented. Plus it has a large number of screens.I use this cinema for the IMAX laser screens.

Ch
Review №38

I made a mistake and gave the 42nd Street my ratings for the 34th Street location This review is for the 34th Street location Im giving that location three stars because of what I said below I love AMC movie theaters but Im only giving it a three star rating for the experience simply because on the upper level the concession stand was closed so we had to go back downstairs to the concession stand and the same thing for the bathroom too the upper level was closed so again I had to go back downstairs for the bathroom running up and down steps via escalator which is an inconvenience....**** But other than that the experience was cool....**** But for the 42nd Street location Im giving them a 5-star ratings that experience there is always way better....

Jo
Review №39

I have never before encountered such a labyrint of escalators. Interesting way of fitting a movie theater into such a location.

Me
Review №40

Love the fact most of foreign films can be found here. BUT.... hate the seats... no recliner and small economy flight seats.

Cy
Review №41

Always love to be in Times Square so much happens in a matter of minutes. Food, show on street inside theatre, comic heros, walking mimes..all right at your feet

Ro
Review №42

Times Square/ 42nd Street is full of life!!!

Di
Review №43

Awesome night. Not too crowded like I had expected..

Be
Review №44

Better than the theater across the streat in my opinion. P.S. If you put a straw to the bottom of your popcorn bag, you can evenly disperse the butter!

Lu
Review №45

Nice place to see a movie, tickets are about 17 dollars for adults, clean staff not very helpful.

Ri
Review №46

My fav theater of the town! No flaws at all!

Al
Review №47

I love going to this regal theater. They have the new recliner seats, a 4D theater if you want to splurge and tons of snacks/food options inside the theater as well as outside. Any new movies that come out will definitely be shown here and you can reserve a ticket in advance to secure your spot for some of the big name blockbuster showings!

Jo
Review №48

We just love the New Victory Theater.

Ce
Review №49

This restaurant is amazing... we love their food and awesome drinks!

Hi
Review №50

Krazy, crazy, crazy....too many darn people most of whom dont understand the concept of staying/walking to/on the right hand side of the street. If it were only the googled-eyed tourists it might make sense but its the New Yorkers themselves both the scammers & hustlers along with the seen-it-all-before jaded residents. But its quintessential New York in all is unwashed Elmo and creepy Batman pseudoreality. Dive in, get wet, and take a sloppy bite of the Big Apple...just remember to look up from your phone that is krazy glued to your hand (nail polish remover later) and keep one hand on the pocket were your money isnt to throw off the pick pockets and ENJOY.

Th
Review №51

Love going down to the city just for a stroll.

Ga
Review №52

Was the there for a corporate event, staff was great, but several escalators were out so a lot of walking, but overall a nice experience!!

Me
Review №53

Friendly employees and quick service, but the higher levels do feel creepier as the night passed.

Mi
Review №54

Great viewing experience! Not only are the accommodations first class but the inclusion of non mainstream films was what separates this theater from the rest. Love Bollywood, or high octane Hong Kong cinema? Better yet do you yearn for the more exotic South Korean slice of life films? Then this is the place for you!

Ja
Review №55

The city year after year gets dirtier and dirtier. More nasty smells and more rodents. I feel like I grew up in the dirtiest city in America...

al
Review №56

Very cool and interesting place to visit you learn alot

Bo
Review №57

Great Dolby Cinema experience here.

Sa
Review №58

I watch Aladin, was really great

Da
Review №59

If youre a tourist its a nice place. If you are not, it sucks. If you are claustrophobic, it sucks. People dont know how to walk or move out the way. However, it is really nice during the summer nights. Find a spot to sit and enjoy the scene as it goes. Highly recommend the summer nights.

be
Review №60

If not for the movie I would not choose this theater. The area is a bit overwhelming and the theater itself is dated & not very clean. Filthy is the word that comes to mind.The seats smelled, the floor was sticky with who knows what so you can only imagine what type of fluids leave the various colored stains everywhere.Would I come back?> Sure...the movie is the draw I guess.

Ko
Review №61

Lovely views however very over crowded but would recommend if your looking for a nice show of lights

Ma
Review №62

Our favorite movie theater)

Al
Review №63

Well to begin with mid day is the best time to see any movie. The theater is practically yours, it is immaculately cleaned. The staff is very nice and obliging.

Ju
Review №64

AMC THEATER is great!!! Lazee-boy adjustable seats! My ankle stopped hurting completely. The movie was fantastic! The staff were outstanding when my friend needed help riding the escalator since the elevator went out of order.

Gi
Review №65

Great to always come and watch the sites and sounds of my great city

Ma
Review №66

Always a pleasure hitting this movie theater! Good movie selection, super central (to the center of planet Earth), and lots of tasty treats. My office is on 26th and Broadway, so...when the stars align just right, and I get a couple of cancelations, and Ive got my running shoes handy, I can fly up in the afternoon to catch a flick and feel like I got to take a real journey up and outta the grind!!!

Ir
Review №67

Awesome place to eat and socialize with your friends and family

wi
Review №68

I dont remember being here. Perhaps I was drinking, and wandered there in an alcohol fog.Who knows these things.T.S. is crowded, MOSTLY. Its chain restaurants and touristsThe Movie theaters are the best in the city, and small restaurants full of city ambience are sprinkled down side streets and in nooks.Just be brave and look.

Fa
Review №69

I had fun. Me and my husband had a great evening enjoyed the movie and loved the popcorn.

Jo
Review №70

I just discovered this place after being invited by a relative to a show here. Its truly unique and the space is pretty cool. The theaters are nice and clean. Theyre not too big and feel very intimate, as if I were a part of the play. I will definitely come back in the future.

Zi
Review №71

Me and my family had so much fun there.

Ma
Review №72

They have a very goodVery clean cinéma théâtre. No queue at any tills. The pop corn were very big size but I throughly enjoyed the experience.

Da
Review №73

Even as a local, theres no shame in hanging out out times Square here, TGIF has drink specials until 8, Dave and busters is fun, and theres a movie theater or 2 nearby (one is attached)

Ar
Review №74

This place is great i saw a good movie today Malenificent 2 and i was enjoying every minute of this movie movie theatre was quite large and clean and you can enjoy you movie with your popcorn you buy with your soda and whatever else you want.

Mi
Review №75

Nice facility with multiple floors overlooking Times Square that has a clean and exciting atmosphere with nightlife ambiance and colorful lights. Good assortment of games (though it doesnt seem like many, if any, had been added in the past five years) that are great for all ages - though most patrons appear to be in their upper teens or lower twenties.

Fe
Review №76

Not a bad place. If you reserve your tickets through any app you better get there early because people will sit in your seat and play dumb

Th
Review №77

Beautiful antique of a movie theater! I dont know if it was a church or theatre for plays decades ago. But it is beautiful! They still have their original wooden escalators and elevator with an operator! Priceless!

DE
Review №78

THIS PLACE IS DA BOMB!!! LUV ME SOME MOVIES THAT PLAY THERE.THE ELEVATOR BRINGS ME DOWN TO STREET LEVEL WHEN THE ESCALATOR NO LONGER WORKS,AFTER MIDNIGHT.THE STAFF IS AWESOME AND HELPFUL TO THE MAX.I WOULD LIKE TO BRING MY GRANDSON THERE TO SEE THE GRINCH MOVIE.I SAW A SUBTITLED MOVIE CALLED TAG ALONG DEVIL FISH.IT WAS SCARY GOOD!

BO
Review №79

I am not a fan of Time Square (& if you have visited there you all ready know why). i am, however, a big fan of going to cinemas.i have been to both AMC & Regal & i enjoy them both. once you get inside you can decompress.be warned, get there early enough to order food & snacks because, depending on the showtime & what has been released, the line & wait can be a headache.

Du
Review №80

This AMC theater on 42nd St is my go to theater. 25 screens at this multi multi level theater so you will rarely run out of showings or start times. And exiting the theater leads you right past the front door of D&B.....so yay fun!

Ka
Review №81

The lights are amazing and you have so many options, from food to entertainment, which fits everyone budget. I went to the AMC movie theather and had pizza.

Ja
Review №82

Always great see a show on 42nd Street in the heart of times square the only thing for me is too many people....

Da
Review №83

Times square has tons of entertainment, plenty store and good food..

Ga
Review №84

Roomie theatre with comfortable seating. Has a great experience!

Cu
Review №85

Well organized setup. A couple of the escalators were down. Theaters were clean and the projection and sound systems were excellent.

ke
Review №86

You like crowds? Well you found it and a way to hate them. However lots of stuff to do on the strip, but it cost. Especially when you have little money. Choose wisely.

Er
Review №87

I would say that nine times out of 10, the service I have received at Empire 25 has been great.

Gr
Review №88

Very spacious, well thought out theater. Updated seating. Lots of concession and bathrooms. There are a lot of premieres and sneak previews. I love how well kept it is.i definitely recommend this location. Price may be a little higher, but worth it.

Lu
Review №89

Sucks that they close down on 2. But was super fun. Great place to casually go to on a whim to have casual fun with friends.

Dy
Review №90

Ive been coming here for about 5 years. The place is very clean. typically very busy at the consession stand so come early if thats your goal. Bringing in food is discouraged but I did anyway without an issue. Tickets are easy to get here as most people use the electronic option instead. I value the array of films and the ease of viewing international films here.

Jo
Review №91

The movie and the theater was awesome!!! Wider corridors comfortable sits it was first class, we had a good time.

Pr
Review №92

Huge. A lot of movies play here. The place is always clean. The staff can be hit or miss. But credit to management for keeping the crew diverse. I like places that look like NYC.The escalator game is strong. Expect to be on them a while. Sometimes the down escalator at Dave and Busters doesnt work. Happens often enough to be an issue.All of it is expensive. But the AMC A-List pass is a great deal if you love movies.Fun place. No real issues.

Ja
Review №93

Dallas BBQ topped off my time in Time Square

Tu
Review №94

So many pan handlers trying to sell you CDs or other swag

LE
Review №95

Theatre was Filthy. Accomodations were deplorable! Long lines that didnt move an inch to order food (even on the priority line) Staff however were very attentive to our concerns once we brought these issues to thier attention.

Ed
Review №96

I love this place it can accommodate a big group or a big crowd this is another one of my favorite movie theaters I always come too if they dont have what I want to see in the other theater or theyre sold out over there and its in times square the most visited most attractive sitle in the world everybody on the world comes here doesnt matter what country youll end finding a reason to come here

Ca
Review №97

It was great! Service is quick. Seats are somewhat comfortable.Plenty of snacks to choose from.Lots of bathrooms. Good security.Enjoy!

Ab
Review №98

Outrageously expensive and terrible food as usual, but really nice seats. Standard movie theatre then, not worth traveling from anywhere specifically for it.

Ch
Review №99

Very nice theater but man lots of escalators. I saw a rifftrax viewing here and the theater was very nice. Cushy chairs, easy check-in, but man o man so many escalators to go up and up and up.Do people know that they can walk up and or down on an escalator? This is one of my pet peeves that i find extremely irritating. So as far as the theater goes allow some extra time to reach your floor. Concessions were numerous bathrooms were clean there is a elevator! I found that going down so there is that.

Ma
Review №100

This Guy was GREAT!those cookies

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  • Address:229 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
  • Site:http://www.new42.org/
  • Phone:+1 646-223-3010
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