United Artists Tara Cinemas 4

Screening room 4 STINKS !!
Ran in to supervisor and even while other people described the smell like a stinky dog he did not believe it. The smell of that room is not only embarrassing but not acceptable it stinks like someone took his shoes off and we got two hours of distracting smell.
Don’t understand why supervisor was questioning the smell when several people told him so.
Bad sanitary and possible non or nonexisting cleaning at screening rooms. Bad management too.

Lovely independent theater with excellent staff, centrally located and a creative area of snacks tho I did not try them. Easy in and out and not too crowded. Very clean. We will be back.

Awesome environment for independent films. A group of 5 of us went to see Cartel Land. The seats were comfortable and the arm rests do move out of the way, unless you use the drink holders. This location is very clean and has a bit of nostalgia about it, which I love. The temperature inside the theater was a bit warm, otherwise I would have given it 5 stars. Today was very seasonally summer hot.

I love this place. It shows really artsy movies with great acting. Some commented about the lack of concessions: they have beer and wine! What more do you want!!! The seating is great, just like normal movies seats they had when I was growing up. Staff is very friendly. You don’t have to sit through 50,000 trailers; the movies start pretty much on time. The ticket line is outside and can run a little slow. Not sure if they have a rain contingency plan. The only bad thing I can say is that the theaters are very dark. I am about 2 decades younger than the typical clientele, so I’m not sure why they are so dark. For an added bonus, there is a foot massage spa in the same plaza:)

I’ve only been to Tara Theatre a few times but I honestly don’t know why I’m not here a few times a month.
Tara Theatre shows 4 – 5 movies at a time, but they are all top notch Oscar nominee quality movies. Most recently, I watched the Imitation Game here. The charge was a normal cost of a movie at any Regal Cinema.
Bathrooms are clean! There’s a large lobby area where you can drink water while you wait for your movie to start. We sat at a table which I don’t believe is used often, if at all, and pulled out a board game to kill time. It was such a good idea, that even one of the workers came over to watch.
Movie theater seats are plush and comfortable. Each theater is smaller than an usual individual theater.
I wish the movie selection changed out more but that’s my only complaint to this perfect little cinema.

Well, this place is great. Tara focuses on the arsty fartsy and independent film genre. With foreign, limited releases, and Oscar worthy films also being at the forefront. No mainstream movies will be playing here. Which is great. Because if that’s what you’re looking for, you know where to go. I think there are four or five theaters total. But the one thing I like is the old time theater atmosphere and the overall cleanliness of this place. It’s also a Regal theater now (
), so I get Regal Crowne Club points. A++

They generally show movies here that are in limited release and not mainstream which I really like.
It’s small, with no stadium seating but that’s fine. The concessions are pretty standard but it’s clean and the staff is friendly. I really like it because the quality of film shown here is about average. It does not have the crappy stuff being shown at the multiplexes.
Overall, a great experience.

i have always been treated well at this theater, it is usually a mature, responsible, respectful audience.
It speaks well of the surrounding neighborhood because that is who comes here mostly i think.
It’s an older Theater but it is reasonably clean with modern seats.
This Theater usually doesn’t play the typical bang bang shoot um up, over blown computer animation but rather more of a focus on the acting…

This is by far one of my favorite movie theaters in town! They always have a good selection of movies that usually do not play at other major theaters. This is one of two spots for independent, foreign, and limited release films. It’s an older, smaller movie theater where all the seats are leveled equally. Nonetheless, the choice of movies has never disappointed me. I will definitely keep coming back!

Tara is my first stop for top-​quality foreign films, Oscar favorites, and limited releases.
There are only four screens at Tara so, unlike the local 10÷14÷24 screen multiplexes, Tara literally doesn’t have room to entertain struggle filmmaking. If it’s playing at Tara you can almost guarantee it’s worth seeing. In my 10+ years of going to Tara I’ve never seen a bad picture – from «21 Grams» to «Grand Budapest Hotel». Now I think to myself, «It has to be good, right? It’s playing at Tara.»
If you’re looking for amenities then you should look elsewhere. Don’t go there expecting to see an IMAX-​sized screen. Tara was built before stadium seating was standard and their screens and seats are from the pre-​cell phone era. None of that bothers me much; I’m just there for the movies.
I appreciate Tara for weeding through movie mediocrity to bring stellar films to Atlanta!

This place has been around forever, which a) it shows and b) is surprising to me.
Cons
They don’t have stadium seething.
They don’t have comfortable chairs.
Not a great selection of concession food.
Pros
They do show films that most theaters don’t.
Convenient location.
Recently the Commissioner and I attended a screening here and the drink machine wasn’t working… WAS NOT WORKING… So he went over to Publix next door to get a soda. When he came back and asked for a cup of ice they charged him for a drink. Yes, you read that correctly. They charged him for a drink price ($ 5.50) for a cup of ice… bad business practice…
So if someone else goes and they show improvements let me know, but until then. I don’t think I will be back.

This is by far our favorite place to watch a movie in Atlanta. The Mr and I often find ourselves wandering in with the senior crowd to catch a matinée of an indie flick. The staff are so kind and accommodating, especially for those folks who come in and need a little extra help.
It’s a Regal theatre, so having your Regal Crown card will yield perks, such as free popcorn upon occasion, etc. I lost my Regal card a while back and need to apply for a new one.
The actual movie houses aren’t stadium seating, but that’s no problem. The screenings are half-​full at best for matinees.
Bathrooms are always clean.
The location is tricky until you know where you’re going, but it’s right at the intersection of Lavista and Chastain.

Of all of my years in Atlanta, I just now made it in to the Tara Cinema! I knew it was there but had never ventured in. The theater itself is old– no stadium seating, no reclining seats– but there is something kind of nice about seeing a flick in an «old school» theater. There’s a sense of nostalgia involved.
Tara is known for showing independent films and lesser known movies so you may not be able to find the latest Spider-​Man at this theater, but sometimes it’s nice to venture away from the mainstream. I particularly enjoyed that fact that there were no teenagers «hanging out» and disrupting the experience like there often are at some of the more popular theaters in town. Cold me old-​fashioned, but I like to hear my movies!

The Tara is the best — if not the only movie theater in town to catch the latest independent or foreign movie release, in other words this is the theater to be at during Oscar season. Because the Tara is often the only theater to catch these limited releases, parking and tickets go pretty quickly — especially on the weekends. The best solution is to pick up tickets in advance — either at the box office or online — and to arrive early.
This theater is also one of the smaller ones in Atlanta, even so it’s one of the only ones with a waiting area, with two comfy sofas and a few tables; it’s ideal for waiting for the rest of your party to show up! The auditoriums are also fairly intimate, but the chairs are comfy, and the seating is staggered so it makes it a lot more comfortable to sit towards the front. The staff is always super friendly and knowledgeable, I’ve always had a great experience!

Interesting divergence of reviews here, leading me to believe the Tara experience is a bit schizophrenic. I hadn’t been here in many years.
2 PM Saturday afternoon show for us — easy parking, pleasant staff, comfortable seats. Very comfortable seats, actually.
However, I’ll hold back a star. The potential for blocked views because of the limited theater floor slope worries me. Also, the sound is not the best and it was way too loud during trailers. I realize loud is the norm, but it seemed much worse here. My wife held her hands over her ears and I wished I had earplugs.
I probably need to come here more often to support independent films in Atlanta. Much like the Midtown Art cinema.

This is easily my favorite theatre in the entire Atlanta area. It may not look like much from the outside, but the interior is just darling.
A small theatre with only a few screens and a quaint walk-​up window to purchase tickets. The concessions stand is standard, but the atrium is where the real magic is. The entire ceiling and upper part of the room is decorated with stars and scenes from Hollywood. Even above the doors of the bathroom it reads «Actresses» and «Actors» for the respective genders. Just loved this.
The theatres themselves are rather vast, but they are not your typical, modern stadium setup. Nay! Laid out like a theatre from the 90’s with only a slight slant in the floor. I actually really loved this.
The staff was so nice and I love how dapperly dressed they all are. The whole experience was just wonderful. I can’t wait to come back for another great film very, very soon.

One of my favorite movie theaters in Atlanta. They always have an interesting mix of big releases, indie and foreign films on the marquee.
The theatre here is clean, has comfy big chairs, just the right slant so the tall person sitting in front of you doesn’t impede your view, clean bathroom and a friendly staff.
Parking can be a jam as the lot is shared with other stores in a strip mall.
Don’t let that deter you — carpool with your pals to catch a fabulous flick.
Tip: movies can sell out. Pick tickets up early or online.

Okay, look.
I know Tara isn’t SUPPOSED to be the fancy, nice seats, good concessions, giant screen experience. They’re a tiny theater that plays mostly indie/​arts movies. I get it.
But…man. This place is just not for me, at all. The employees always seem hassled, the floors are sticky, the seats are uncomfortable, and in many theaters the door isn’t to the side– it’s right in the back center, so that every time someone gets up to pee, the screen gets flooded with light.
Again– I know they aren’t supposed to be a giant AMC chain, but… why does the fact that they’re indie and older mean they have to have such crappy concessions? And such meh staff? There are plenty of small, single-​owner businesses that I love, and I love them because they provide a great service despite their small size. I think Tara could find plenty of ways to distinguish itself as an «art house» type venue rather than just plug along, showing lesser known films to reluctant customers who have to see it here, or simply not see it at all.
Basically: I’m not paying $ 20 for a lackluster experience and excusing the business because «they’re old school.» Sorry, Tara, but you’re almost always my very last choice for a movie in Atlanta.

I’ve been over to the Midtown Arts Cinema on more than one occasion, but until last night, I’d not been to the Tara even though it’s truly around the corner from where I live.
Well, Unilocal changed all that. Last night, my boyfriend and I got a free viewing of the film «Kings of Summer» courtesy of a promotion Gofobo ran through Unilocal.
We were running a little behind, but parking was easy since the Tara occupies the same parking lot as a bank, a Publix, and a number of restaurants and other retail stores. And once inside, we had no problem finding the correct theater, as there are only two to choose from.
As others have said, it definitely gives off an old-​school-​theater vibe. No stadium seating, bigger movie screens, old style ticket windows flanking the doors and a very tall foyer where the concessions are when you enter. And did I mention Tara plays mostly independent/​foreign/​arts films? Yep, it’s where you go for your non-​blockbusters and artsy-​fartsy films.
I’m a fan of both kinds at different turns, so Tara’s great to have nearby. We had no problem finding seats and although there’s no stadium seating, the seats have definitely been updated (they’re big and cushy), we had no problem seeing the movie, and it was definitely more of a Little Miss Sunshine-​type of film, but we both enjoyed it thoroughly. It’s nice when a movie actually makes you think once in a while, or reminisce about your own childhood/​adolescence.
Anyhoo, I enjoyed the Tara and now that I know what to expect on the inside, I’ll certainly keep it in mind in the future.

«Tara, I want to go home to Tara.» — Gone With The Wind (1939)
My how times have changed. I’ve been coming to this movie theatre for probably 25 years. I believe my first movie here was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — odd since this movie theatre has been specializing in more independent movie for such a long time.
In all my years coming here, this year has gone through a lot of iterations. Previously it was a Lafont, a United Artists and now Regal owns it. Through each incarnation, the theatres have always been smaller than most of the multiplexes around town, but bigger is not always better. However, I have avoided this theatre for many, many years because it was so outdated and the seats were uncomfortable (and squeaked when you moved).
Not true anymore. Newer, cushier seats (with cup holders), a nicer and refurbished lobby and a great sound system really upgraded this theatre to compete.
This time around was for a free movie screening (so already they get bonus points) and they handled it quite well. Filtering us directly to the house for the movie, our passes were scanned at the door and there was no mad dash for seats.
The temperature was lovely, the sound was perfect and the theatre was immaculate. I will certainly be back again.