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Westside Cinemas
268 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
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Ma
Review №1

The place looks great. So much more cleaner than it use to be, and the seats are so much more comfortable.

Ro
Review №2

Its an amazing place. The people and staff there are always nice and kind, the prices are great, and the movie rooms give a really good, amazing movie experience. The arcade is also a great place to hang out and play games while waiting for a movie, after a movie, after school, and/or a place to have fun and kill time. Everything about Westside Cinemas is really great and amazing. Another plus side is the fact that it is also right next to Playland Adventures. I would definitely recommend this place to friends, family, and others. Renovations are happening soon too, so things like new seats with cup holders will be put it which will make the place even better.

Aa
Review №3

The new seats are great, the staff is personable and friendly and the prices can’t be beat. However, you can very clearly hear the movies to the left and right of you, which detracts from the experience

Ma
Review №4

The service was friendly. Place was clean. The cinema seating appears to have been upgraded in the theater we were in to some really nice chairs that lounge out. The price was great too. We have a large family, so going out to the theater can sometimes break the bank, but the prices here were great. Less than others in the area. Popcorn was fresh and when we asked for butter, there was butter to the bottom. Awesome. Not to mention, the place is next door to an arcade and a blow up Playland. Wish we had more time.

Je
Review №5

We have been here a couple times and every time we are disappointed. There are no cup holders though they play a video at the beginning of the movie saying they are renovating and adding cup holders, they still have the old signs up from when it was movie Magic Cinemas years ago. The movie we went to see had subtitles but the projector was projecting them off of the screen so we could not read any of them. We told the management and they did not offer us any kind of refund. Said they might fix it tomorrow. The movie theater we were in wreaked of mold and there was water damage everywhere

Li
Review №6

Good place for watching movies in Bangor, Maine which is less expensive. The place is not crowded and the tickets are economic. You pay for what you get and may be more. The best thing about the place is the popcorn which is very cheap and tastes really good. I go here for watching the movies most of the time as it is near to the highway and dont have to go inside the city. The place is very clean and feels good.

S
Review №7

Great family theater. Theyve updated their chair and interior. The folks serving are fantastic.

Mi
Review №8

Had one of the worst movie going experiences in a longtime. Went to see 1917... And had to walkout about two minutes into the movie. Wasted ten dollars.First, there were two visible rips in the screen. I thought it would be OK when the lights went down. Problem was the lights did not go down, untill we left the theater and told them, missing the very beginning of the movie.Mistakes happen. Then we noticed that the sound was only in mono. All the speakers on the walls were not transmitting sound. All we could here was a high treble tin sound coming from in back of the screen. Not a way to see a war film (or any film).We asked for a refund, and they argued with us. We showed them the sound from the theater, they said the movie came like that. Out $13 (two tickets and a bag of Skittles), but left with the lesson never to go there again.Going to go see the movie at the other movie theater, which we should have done in the first place. Will never go their again.As for the whole complex, people seemed to be having fun in the arcade part, bit this is not a place to see a movie.

Ga
Review №9

Great place, all renovated now, and at a great price.

Ch
Review №10

Renovated theaters are much much nicer than before. Good sound and seats. Prices decent compared to mall cinemas.

Ti
Review №11

The renovations are great! The place is clean and the seats are comfortable. Its a little cold and I could hear the movie in the other theater. Keep the prices low and I can deal with those things. Friendly staff too.

Ja
Review №12

The new owners are absolutely amazing! The kitchen is gorgeous and set up so much better than in the past and the employees are always smiling and eager to help!

Ry
Review №13

The renovations are very nice and a big upgrade from the old cheap seats but the audio and video quality are awful. The screen we saw was using the wrong aspect ratio so everyone was tall/thin and the top 15% of the screen was cut off. The audio skipped for 8 or 10 minutes and was the highs were tinny while the lows were underwhelming. The overall experience was good enough for a 5 dollar ticket.

St
Review №14

$3. On Tuesday for all movies. New seats make it enjoyable. I like the bangor mall cinema but the price is to much so Ill be going on $3 Tuesday from here on out.

Ma
Review №15

Very good, though I suggest in summer to only keep the rooms cool. The theater was 66° F, I was cold through out the movie because in summertime you go into the theater in T-shirt and shorts, not expecting it to be chilly in the theater. Though other than recommending it to be a bit warmer I had a good expirience!!!

Ky
Review №16

This place has really cleaned up. Me and my son saw a movie for $12 combined with a huge popcorn total $17. Good selection of current films. Part of a family fun complex including arcade and bounce house. We watched secret life of pets 2 good size screen decent sound system

Pe
Review №17

Good price for the movies. They are in the process of doing much needed renovations. Looks like there doing a great job, itll be nice

Su
Review №18

Tickets are cheap, snacks and drinks are reasonable. Cinema is a bit outdated but they are renovating soon. They always have good movies, sound system is clear and crisp, place is always well kept by friendly staff. We love that its attached to the arcade and Playland Adventures, because you can make it an all day affair. Its the only Cinema we use.

Ha
Review №19

Cheap!!! Good fun place for teens. Food isnt expensive and movies are decently good

ty
Review №20

The new renovated theaters are GREAT! For first run movies, you simply can not beat this value!

Za
Review №21

Its a great inexpensive movie alternative. Its more old school feel with the seating being smaller and close together and the theater room smaller. Food is reasonable and lots of selections.

Le
Review №22

Great area. Lighting in cinema bright. Had to move.

Ha
Review №23

Used to be awesome but now it costs as much as other theaters for a much lower quality experience. You now have to walk through their super loud and headache inducing “fun zone” or whatever they’re calling it now just to get in, the seats are creaky as all get out, and the projectors often project onto the wall as well, cutting off parts of the screen. I can say that the new management is an improvement, even if the theater itself isn’t as good, and the service is still top notch, hence the score not being 1 Star.

Ma
Review №24

Oh God! The movie we saw, which was Toy Story 4 at the same, did not have any AC in the actual movie room. The building itself had AC, but not the movie viewing section. It was hot, hot, hot! Popcorn and the like were all overpriced, but gotta make that overhead back somehow. Used to be cheaper, but gotta get those newer nicer seats somehow.

Va
Review №25

The prices are lower than the big theater, the movies are current releases and are great and not too crowded. The staff is friendly and fun, the seats and a few other things could use some updates, but we had a great time!

Al
Review №26

Westside Cinemas Theater is a good place to go out with your family-friends. You should go explore and check out the movies, premiere and there are fun games for the kids to play!

Ri
Review №27

Very nice people, very friendly. Excellent service and surroundings

No
Review №28

Newly renovated, clean, friendly staff. Great pricing

Aa
Review №29

The theater was freezing! The thermostat was set to 58 degrees and when brought up the staff was very rude most of the dialogue was snide remarks and grunts. Also you can hear the other movies through the wall as if they arent sound proof. Kinda ridiculous.

Ad
Review №30

Really affordable and they have different snack packages too. Staff is friendly. Great place to take the family when on a budget!

Sl
Review №31

Cheap ticket prices cheap snack prices good movies

Mi
Review №32

Clean comfortable theater, movies at a fair price.

Br
Review №33

Great prices and really comfortable seats

Je
Review №34

The new VR is so much fun! I wish they had more space for more stations though. The addition of Playland adventures and the revamping of the arcade has really brought this place back to life.

de
Review №35

The seats are very comfortable now, just as comfy as Bangor Mall cinema. However they do not recline. Picture quality was great. Something is definitely wrong with their audio setup. The center channel sounds like youre hearing everything through a bullhorn. There is no midrange or bass. All the action and dialogue sounded shrill and even ear-piercing at times, especially during the opening trailers. The dialogue was hard to hear because of this and the fact that the projector was SO LOUD. I kept leaning forward in my seat to hear better but that didnt help. Will probably just stay home next time. I have a better Hi-Fi setup at home and I dont have to sit through Chevy commercials before the movie starts and get gouged on a $3.25 bottled water. Lastly, PAVE YOUR PARKING LOT.

cl
Review №36

Comfortable seating, friendly staff, clean surroundings.

Sh
Review №37

The prices are amazing and so arent the employees. We went Saturday night and every person working had a smile on their face and super friendly. From buying the tickets to ordering a ton of food to cashing out at the arcade they were exceptional the whole way through. Love the new arcade. I go here over the Bangor Mall Cinemas every time.

Ka
Review №38

Very good prices and recently renovated!

Ja
Review №39

Great price for current movies, Tuesdays are $3. Friendly service. It looks pretty old, but theyre about to renovate and prices are supposed to stay the same. Not sure why people complained about parking, theres lots of parking and its a safe area.

We
Review №40

Its going to be amazing once construction is complete.

Wa
Review №41

Much better than it used to be and affordable

Da
Review №42

Its getting better there working on updates to the place

Je
Review №43

Absolutely LOVE the new seating!! Gives the movie a real home feeling. Feels like Im sitting in my own chair at home watching a great new movie.

Ma
Review №44

Has nice variety of movies and we watched Indivisible It captured all my emissions. I am proud to be an American was based on a true story Thank you for having a Family oriented movie Christian .Based .if I could give 100000 Star I would

lu
Review №45

Good location and value

Cr
Review №46

Great service! Clean theater

W
Review №47

Best Canadian movie cinema

Ca
Review №48

Its cheap, the popcorn Is nice and the theaters are ok. If dont want to spend a lot of money at the mall cinema, you can come here instead for a lot cheaper.

Je
Review №49

Not expensive n kids love it

Ca
Review №50

Nice place. Sound system is pretty good. Sound insolation between theater rooms could be better. Sometimes one can hear other movies playing in the next room. Seats are fairly comfy. Maybe not as high class as some theatres in the area but they are my first choice due to the fact that its affordable and not packed all the time.

Va
Review №51

Will be a much better experience once they renovate. They need to learn how to adjust the volume so that it will be a more enjoyable experience.

Ap
Review №52

Absolutely love this place. Great price for admission. Price for popcorn a little on the high side for my taste.

Re
Review №53

So much fun! So much to do games, food, movies, and the staff is nice too.

Ka
Review №54

Not enough space in between rows. The screen was dirty and you could hear the movie next door which ruined the movie. They are inexpensive though.

Pa
Review №55

The tickets are inexpensive as are the concessions. The theater was with trash all over the floor. The seats were dirty and many are in poor repair. The bathroom was dirty, the trash was overflowing, and all of the stall doors had broken locks. The movie and sound quality were good. Despite the cosmetic and cleanliness issues we will probably go back again some day.

Jo
Review №56

Its okay, they are working at making it better

Pe
Review №57

There was snacks and the movie was fine. But the snacks are a bit pricey.

Ty
Review №58

The cinema did have a good selection of movies, even some that other theaters had stopped showing. Unfortunately, the seats werent very comfortable, seemed as though they havent been updated in a long while. The floor was rather dirty, and the screen we were watching on had some tears on it. Upside the sound is great.

Ga
Review №59

Reasonable price. We were the only 2 in the theatre.

Tr
Review №60

Cheap and not crowded. Movie was great.

Do
Review №61

The food isnt really cheap but I would definitely come here when I could. The sound and picture when you watch the movie are outstanding! I do request that they turn the volume up a little during movies 5 star for sho.

ch
Review №62

This is great for fun activities for the family and/or children to go and play games and bounce house and bunggie swings their too

Ju
Review №63

Although it is a small theatre it is very nice (as long as you can live without certain luxuries *cupholders*) its a nice place definitely will come back again!

Sa
Review №64

Enjoyed overcomer movie very much.

Go
Review №65

The seating was a little worse. But other than that it was good

Al
Review №66

I use to go when it was only $3, i understand the price jump seeing how they have been trying to do improvements. However, for the same price you can go to the Bangor Mall Cinemas and have much more comfortable seats.Last night I went to see Captain America: Civil War. Got there half an hour early and went right in and saw the last couple minutes of the movie (completely our fault) In Between movies the employee there came right in and warned us it was about to get loud because he needed to use the leaf blower. Yeah....leaf blower to push all of the trash to the front row. We watched him race back and fourth as he made comments and dirty looks to the trash. He def was not happy with his job. He was in a hurry and clearly the place is understaffed. Felt bad for him.Half way through our movie we hear a familiar sound. It was a quiet part of the movie where I was already straining to hear what Captain and Iron Man were saying. It was the nose of the leaf blower in the theater beside us. Not impressed. Can no longer use the excuse for it being Cheap Seats because they are no longer cheap.

Sa
Review №67

The price is great and the staff is friendly, but the seats are incredibly uncomfortable.

Ro
Review №68

Clean through out facility reasonable prices, fresh popcorn, friendly service!

Ch
Review №69

The ticket prices are amazing. I’m not from the area so I cannot compare it to the other ones around but I would go back. If you’re in the area and need to kill time this is a pretty awesome place to catch a movie.Also the classic posters all over the walls is pretty cool.

Ni
Review №70

The service here is terrible. When I visited to watch Black Panther, I notice that the people at the front desk were rude and would not serve us right. The theater was cold and the seats were very uncomfortable. Another problem that arose was how there were no cup holders so I had to put the cup on the ground, which the theater gave me. The popcorn was stale and saturated in butter IF there was butter on it. The bathrooms could use some matinence and there was no soap. The interior of the theater rooms were not taken care of. Overall it is not a great theater but it was a good movie. Take this in to consideration.

Mi
Review №71

Easy ti get to. Short lines. Helps by leaned out cleaning supply so kids can clean up their mess on request of chaperone.

ta
Review №72

Excellent service and best prices. We go here every time!

Mi
Review №73

Great prices! Place was old but clean. Service people were friendly and quick. No problem getting seats for the early shows.

Ni
Review №74

I guess I should expect much when the ticket costs about the same as a bottle of water. But, the renovation still hasnt taken place. There are ads for their nee seats everywhere and have been for a year now. The theater in the lobby seems decent but in the movie its very gross. Clear mold issue, water damage, stains just about everywhere, and a nasty funky smell. The seats dont have cup holders hahaha thats a first for me. Will never return despite cheap ticket

Ke
Review №75

They charge 3 dollars a slice for pizza. You would think for that kind of price gouging that the pizza would be fresh. Not the case, I tried to get a slice before and half way through the movie. Each time they tried 2 serve me old hard pizza. Twice they refunded me my money. Also seats are cramped and uncomfortable compared to the recliners at the Bangor mall cinamas. No cup holders or personal arm rests 2 say the least. noticeably uncomfortable sharing the only arm rest with a stranger. Not worth the money for only saving about 10 bucks on tickets.

Ma
Review №76

You cant beat the price of the movie ticket. They get you on the food, like any movie theatre. My only complaint is when the furnace or the A/C runs. You simply cannot hear the movie at those times. Wish they could fix it. Other than that, I will continue to see movies at Movie Magic Cinema!

Re
Review №77

Great Saw The Overcomer

Pe
Review №78

Cheap and not crowded

Gu
Review №79

It was our first visit since the remodel and what I was present for was not it. The floors creaked and were unfinished and our seats were the old holdover seats from the previous theater with no cup holders. The room was an icicle with the temperature at a cool 62° so we had to tell someone to turn up the theater. At 1115 the lights went down and we were treated to 5 minutes of commercials with the sound working for every other 30 second commercial. But I give it a 3 star due to the sound actually sounding like surround sound and of good quality. The actual movie video was good and centered correctly which was also a plus. I may want to check out the theater again once its actually remodeled with the seats that were present in the lobby but not in the actual theater for an opening weekend movie. A so-so experience with a much needed upgrade.

Je
Review №80

Fun place to go

Ma
Review №81

Watched the End game for $5.00 sweet.

El
Review №82

2019 I dont know what the prices are now.Original post 2016.Inexpensive first-run movies especially on $3 Tuesdays. Friendly staff who will meet your requests.

Kr
Review №83

I went to the playland adventures hadnt been sinced they moved it here. My lid had a great birthday here.

Ly
Review №84

Cheap, clean, quiet theater. Looking forward to the upgrades they have pending.

Be
Review №85

Over all I still continue to go to this place because the price is right! For the same movie you would be paying twice as much for at a their competition down the road that is even more over priced on food and movies for a similar experience, Id say Ill go here anytime before and local compensation. So, they need a little more updates on chairs and things here and there, but Id rather that then sit at their competition whos really no better and have to pay twice as much! Honestly I love that we have this place! They use to be a little cheaper, but with the newest renovations Im happy to pay a couple more bucks! Its still cheaper than their competition!

Sh
Review №86

They are going to do updates but we had a good time and was worth going to and not that busy.

Je
Review №87

Great place! Wounderfull staff

So
Review №88

Looking forward to new seating. Tuesday reduced matinee prices are still a good deal!

Ta
Review №89

Prices are more reasonable than mall theaters. This includes admission as well as concessions. The building is older and very basic but chairs were fine and movie experience enjoyable.

Me
Review №90

Affordable and clean. Very nice staff

Ca
Review №91

Its a quiet Cinema with not a whole lot of foot traffic but the amenities a great the movie was good and all in digital. Because its a smaller system getting free drink refills and popcorn are pretty handy. Price is extremely reasonable compared to the big guys.

Ch
Review №92

Sound system needs to be improved. Prices are cheap. Definitely a case of you get what you pay for.

Bl
Review №93

This exprerince was not as good as it would of been if I had gone to the other cinima near it, the sound quality was not only bad but I had to go back because my popcorn was not buttered enough

Is
Review №94

Theaters were freezing, screens are old, they have no food accept popcorn! Just spend a few more dollars and got to a better theater.

Be
Review №95

Love this place with all the different activities!

Da
Review №96

One of the worst movie theaters I have ever been to. The movie did not fit the screen (i.e. it wasn’t showing as large as the movie was made, top bottom and sides cut off) and the sound was almost unintelligible. I went to the front where a teenager was unable to do anything about it. I believe the hole theater is automatically controlled by a bunch of switches in the snack stand. (I.e. no projectionist.) The kid could to do nothing to help.As there are many movie theaters in the area all playing the same movies, I suggest somewhere else.

Li
Review №97

Great place staff are nice, prices are amazing, popcorn is always fresh.

Th
Review №98

Great prices. Fresh popcorn. Needs better lighting before the movie. Other than that. Cant complain.

As
Review №99

Went to spend some time with my daughter and this place is falling apart. Staff was fighting with one another and there were no lights on before the movie itself started. The seats are really gross and the walls looked like they were falling apart. Enjoyed the movie and popcorn but will not go back. Toilets were all clogged or broken. Sink was falling off too and no changing station!

Ki
Review №100

The renovations have made for a better movie going experience. The theaters are clean and the new seats are comfy. Prices have stayed the same making it the most reasonable place around to catch a movie. Go on Tuesdays and pay only $3 for a ticket!

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  • Address:268 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
  • Site:http://westside.bangorfunplex.com/
  • Phone:+1 207-941-9419
Categories
  • Movie theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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