Marcus Cinema Addison

Unique in its own way. Chairs are better then a lot of places I’ve been. Bonus the arm rests go up so u can get super comfy. The pizzeria inside has the best thin crispy pizza if you like that style definitely try it here.

The recent renovation has really improved the Marcus Addison. Briefly, here’s why:
1) Reclining seats are great.
2) Choice of 6 – 8 craft brews you can pick up at the bar before your movie.
3) The in-​house pizza is actually pretty good — thin and crispy.
4) Tuesday’s are a great bargain for $ 5 movies and a good popcorn deal.
Marcus has really turned things around in the right direction.

The chairs are comfy the line is always quick and the staff is always nice. Best theater around by far!

Theater pricing recliners and drink prices are great. But don’t dare ask customer service to come clean up after an earlier squatter who made a mess. What an attitude on the young lady. She had a really horrible snotty attitude. No business working with people.

Bought tickets on line for Star Wars, and was able to pick our seats. We were meeting friends, that is how we choose this theater which was half way mark for driving. This was not the opening but a week later. I was able to pick 2 seats in the middle row. After I showed my receipt for the tickets and the tickets were printed, my seats were now in the second row. I would not go to see this movie in the seats so close you can count the pixels. It appears that as a movie sells more tickets they move you to pack the theater. I asked the employee at the ticket sales counter way my seats were changed. They told me I must be mistaken, those had to be what I originally picked. Will never return to this theater. screen too large to sit so close!
Bad practice of choosing seats days out and not honoring it!

This has been my theater of choice for years now, even before the newly added seats. But me and my fiancé came to see Creed, when we walked in the theater room which was playing our movie, it smelled awful, so we continued on to our seats and there was human feces on our seats, just disgusting. The entire room wasn’t cleaned after the last movie. I expect better from this theater. Very disappointed, I guess I don’t need to drive from Melrose Park, IL to this theater when I pass two there to get here if it’s this bad.

Went there expecting a premium experience.
It was Meh.
May be the particular screen I went to.

I must say the employees of this theater are the nicest and most courteous movie theater employees we’ve ever encountered. Everyone has a warm greeting or «have a wonderful afternoon!» for us as we come and go (yes, even the folks sweeping up the lobby outside of the theater wished us a pleasant evening). Since this theater isn’t near us, we only visit here when we want to see a movie in IMAX (Everest in 3D IMAX was quite amazing!) so I’m not sure how the rest of the theater/​seats are — but the IMAX theater is very nice. Comfy seats that have a bit of recline to the back and very clean. It looks like they have a couple of party rooms as well so you might be able to rent out a room and have a little party before or after a movie.

I really like coming here to see movies. First all, it is close to where I live. Big plus.
Their chairs are phenomenal. Screen is huge + the sound is just right.
The thing I hate about this place are the prices. They are up there for both admissions and concessions.
However, Tuesdays are a bargain. Five bucks all day!
Cheers to All

When my girlfriends invited me out for a $ 5 Tuesday showing of Magic Mike at Marcus Cinema, I couldn’t say no.
I rarely go to the movies. I just don’t see what the allure is. I don’t like sitting elbow-​to-​elbow with strangers and it adds up quick for two tickets, popcorn, and an elephant-​bladder sized soda. You can name a handful of classics, and I’ve never seen them. Titanic? Nope. The Notebook? Nope.
I used to come to Marcus in high school & college to see shitty chick flicks with my friends. It was an ordinary movie theater back then.
I was stunned when I walked inside last week. A BAR? The watermelon margarita was fabulous. I didn’t expect a bar, especially a bar with damn good drinks. The service blows though. We asked for separate checks. Even if we are being high maintenance, we asked nicely — so please don’t fly off the handle and lose your cool right off the bat. It was so tacky the way he flew into sassy, raving bitch mode.
The actual movie theater is stunning. The seats are super sized, red leather reclining chairs. You can recline all the way without blocking the aisle! Magic Mike may have been a shitty movie, but the EXPERIENCE was everything. I finally get it. Since the seats are spaced farther apart, I was able to comment to my friend without disturbing others.
I would absolutely come back here, but I would cash out immediately upon ordering my single watermelon margarita, and definitely on a Tuesday for that amazing $ 5 deal.

This theater has seen a number of changes over the past two years. To begin with the parking lot is huge, but you still need to walk a long way so be prepared and it sucks in the winter.
The line can be long at times, a lot of shows offer online ticket purchases which I strongly encourage when possible. You can select your own seat now due to the dream light seating that has been implemented in every theater. This change did cause prices to increase, however ever Tuesday you can see whatever movie you wish for $ 5.
They offer a bar now! With real bar tenders. I am yet to try this but sounds good to me!
Many snacks of all kinds, borderline meals are served at the concession stand but be prepare to wait.
This area of Addison had a lot of great food options from fine dining to fast food so the movies become a great way to make a full day out of something. A Walmart and a SAMs club are near by too!
Always come early to this theater because you will end up standing in line for something.

Love this theater! The place has recently been remodeled and has everything to take your movie experience to the next level.
A bar with great selection of drinks a pizza restaurant inside and your topical popcorn stand. The seats are lazy boy style and can be reserved ahead of time.

What you are about to read is an admittedly unfair review of Marcus Cinema Addison, as it is reflective of their customers and not of their business.
I know this location very well. I grew up in Addison, and have been going to this location of Marcus… well, actually since before it opened in the Mid-90’s. My friends and I explored the construction sight at night as the theatre was being built.
There have been many changes, but the one thing that has been consistent over the years is the clientele. The awful, awful audiences that go to see movies at Marcus. They are the scourge of true movie lovers.
Seeing a movie at Marcus Addison, you are virtually guaranteed to have at least one of the following fuckers in the auditorium with you doing their best to ruin your day:
1. A negligent parent who brought a crying baby or young child into a completely inappropriate (hard [R]) movie.
2. A group of tween girls txting, instagraming, tweeting, facebooking, and loudly chatting during the entire movie.
3. A group of Frat-​Bro D-​Bag types just… well… doing what they do.
4. An adult who should know better, loudly verbalizing every random thought that fires through the few functioning neurons in their developmentally challenged or drug-​damaged brain.
5. Someone who has already seen the movie and has gone back for a repeated viewing with a friend and feels it necessary to narrate and offer commentary on everything that’s about to happen.
6. The loud snacker. That open-​mouth, loud-​chewing, straw-​slurping, ice-​crunching, lip-​smacking, nacho-​munching, cellophane bag rustling fucker who apparently can’t function for more than a few minutes without shoving something noisy in their calorie hole.
I used to work for Theatrical Entertainment Services (now VeriTES) as a theatre checker. Macrus Addison was my longest-​running assignment as a secret shopper. I would go there at least once a month, purchase tickets, buy concessions, inspect the restrooms, comment on the sound and picture quality of the film, gauge my interactions with the staff, and submit a written report to TES for which I would be reimbursed the cost of my tickets and concessions, as well as paid a nominal fee for my time and effort.
Even though I was literally being paid by TES to see movies at Marcus, I began to dread going there every month. It got so bad, and I became so jaded from dealing with the horribly behaved audiences at Marcus Addison, that I — a true movie lover my entire life — simply stopped going to see movies in the theatre for a number of years, and instead waited to watch new movies at home on DVD, BluRay, Satellite, or streaming.
When I reluctantly did start going back to theatres, I would insist we went anywhere but Marcus Addison. And you know what? We’ve had great luck with the crowds everywhere else! AMC South Barrington 30, AMC Streets of Woodfield, AMC Yorktown, Landmark Century Cinema Chicago, Cinemark Century Stratford Square, and even the «budget» theatres such as Classic Cinema Elk Grove and Picture Show Bloomindale. The audiences at all of these have been so much better behaved than the fucking fucks that infest Marcus Addison!
I saw that Marcus had renovated and installed plush reclining sofas and was trying to go a bit up-​scale. So, we gave them a shot this weekend for Mad Max Fury Road… and were subjected to Fucker Type 4 and Fucker Type 6. Fortunately, the noise of Fucker Type 6 was drowned out once the movie got going, but Fucker Type 4 was sitting directly behind us, and did his damnedest to make sure everyone in the auditorium could hear the crudely formed vocalizations of the random reactionary «thoughts» surging through his ADHD afflicted lizard brain.

The seats are plush, reclining gateways to heaven. Double armrests ensure that you’re never bumping elbows with the stranger next to you. The seats are able to be reserved ahead of time which is also excellent.
Protip: $ 5 movies and free popcorn for club members (free to join) on Tuesdays.

It is so worth the drive to Addison in order to see a movie for the seats alone. Full recliners with your own personal mini-​table and cup holders. Amazing! I’m a huge fan of personal space and Marcus delivers!
Tuesday’s they also have $ 5 movies and free popcorn. I haven’t been but I would imagine it gets busy!

Even though the Marcus Cinema is an extra 10 minutes from us, as opposed to AMC, we would much rather make the drive to be able to sit in those amazing seats.
Prices are just about the same. Our matinée was $ 9. Tickets for regular shows are around $ 10-​$ 11.
Seating is reserved, however, you do not have to do it online. If you do, each ticket is $ 1 extra as a convenience fee. We gambled and figured our 12:15 Matinée on a Sunday would not be sold out. We got there and were able to pick seats at the kiosk no problem. Now would I do that for a Friday or Saturday night show? Probably not. At one point I had to refill the pop and the place was super busy, so I can only assume what its like on an opening night.
Popcorn was great, as always, but the hubby was not a fan of the Cheeseburgers. Next time we will be getting the pretzel bites.

It is truly by accident we are here. We were on our way to Venuti’s when my boyfriend went the wrong way on Lake St off I-​355 tonight.
We planned on going to a late show at AMC Woodfield. Since we’re in the area, never been to this theater before, never heard of this place, we thought we’d give it a try.
From the outside, it looks like Muvico meets iPic. All day Tue is $ 5 for a movie ticket but today is a Saturday night. The price for a seat is $ 11.25 (this price doesn’t seem right). Personally, I’d rather be here on a Tuesday or any day that isn’t a weekend.
We had some time, we decided to park and check out the movie times from inside. When we first walked in, it was crazy chaotic with a lot of screaming children and adults shoving their way through the people waiting in line to purchase a ticket. If we were buying tickets for that showtime, I don’t think we would’ve stayed. We stood in line and bought tickets for a later showing of The Imitation Game.
We’re back and I’m so glad we waited. The kids and crowds are gone. The one bald (sorry!) employee cleaning the lobby/​reception area was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about movies. I enjoyed having a chat and learning more about the actor in The Imitation Game than I needed to know. While he did a great job sweeping the main lobby, concession and tables in the back corner area, someone left the ladies’ rooms atrocious!
They have all the normal concessions, a menu from their restaurant and a full bar. ALL RECLINING pleather/​leather seats are pre-​assigned. They’re cheaper than the ones at iPic!
It’s a little out of our way but I know we’ll be back again.

Ticket counters, self serve kiosks and comfy, reclining seats which are designated. Gone are the days of arriving early to score a decent spot.
There’s a bar for a pre-​movie or post movie cocktail and a stocked concession stand with a nice selection of items to choose from.

I’ve had to look for an alternative theater since Muvico was recently bought out (very noticeable price hikes, issues with service etc) and this place is very nice. It’s more affordable and competitively priced with other local theaters. They have the new comfy seats (electric too so you control the angle that’s just right).
The seating is very comfortable and theater doesn’t seem to crowd up as much. From the parking lot I thought I was in for a battle with crowds but it’s surprisingly big inside. Since the chairs recline there is ample leg room which I always have to worry about. I’ve read some reviews about their sound being poor but they seemed good, it wasn’t state of the art surround sound but it was good.
Their menu is a good size with good choices (pizza from UNOs too). They even have a little separate eating area which is nice. Now… knowing that this is a more affordable option there are a few things you’ve got to keep in mind.
Service isn’t so great (but I guess that’s anywhere you can run into a bad apple or two). The floors are sticky around the concession stands, around the drinks and eating areas. And because it’s a reasonably priced place you will tend to see a younger crowd which is always hit or miss. We saw a few people jump in their seats and take off their shoes! (So not cool with some people feeling too much at home). That was certainly a big downer but kind of think it’s got something to do with the whole reclining chair thing and feeling «at home».
And this place does have you select your seats when you purchase them which I love and is the future of theaters!

I stopped watching movies in the theater because of the increasing prices, phobia of crowded places, and sick of sitting in seats comparable to United Airlines. Marcus Cinemas in Addison brought me back to enjoying movies and gave me a five star experience.
For the same price as most theaters, you get reclining seats with plenty of leg room and a reserved spot of your choice. If you avoid crowds like me, then you’ll appreciate that Marcus Cinema is hardly busy at all. We watched X-​Men Days of Future Past opening weekend and was shocked at how many open seats there were.
Clean, roomy seats, and smaller theater with less crowds. It’s even $ 5 on Tuesdays for any movie all day.