AMC Montebello 10

This is my favorite movie theater. I think they have ruined me for all other theaters (except maybe the way more expensive Ipic). I love the assigned seating and recliners! And they are even going to start serving alcohol this summer! I make all my friends come to this theater at least once. But once they come here they won’t go anywhere else either! It’s about 20 minutes away from my home, but it’s worth the drive. And the Montebello Mall is down the street, so I usually make a day of it!

I’m a regular and take the kiddos just about every weekend. Full reclining seats and convenient parking is key for the 5 star rating. The workers are great and the manager is very responsive to any concerns or comments (good or bad). This alone makes it AWESOME!
You can choose your seats and not worry about huge lines and now they are offering pre-​ordering of foods that will be taken straight to your seat once the movie is ready to start! How cool is that?
Join the AMC rewards for added discounts AND you receive $ 10 credit for every $ 100 you spend on tickets and food… Can be used to buy the popcorn and drinks or applied to tickets.
NOTE: If you use the credit for online ticket purchase on FANDANGO they won’t qualify for the online REFUND… you will need to go to the theater HOURS/​DAYS PRIOR to the showing to qualify for a refund.
I learned this the hard way. So now use it rewards to use at the theater when buying food. :)

For the price of a regular amc theater, you can have an experience comparable to one that you would have at iPic (the $ 30 fancy theater experience). The spacious, well-​cushioned, power-​reclining seats that you can pick ahead of time make this place the ONLY place I go to if I decide to watch a movie at the theaters. It’s pretty clean too.

– ³⁵⁄₁₀₀ reviews for 2016 –
This is my go-​to theatre for movies! I really enjoy the reclinable chairs they have at this theatre and the theatre is fairly clean. Movies used to be $ 6.00 in the morning before 12pm but it’s been increased to $ 6.75 but still pretty cheap for what it’s worth.

Great place to come and watch a movie! Assigned seating so you don’t have to rush to the movie theatre, great for busy nights. Seats are comfortable and VERY roomy!

I love this cinema! So this place was renovated maybe 2 years ago, and the renovations were great. The seats have gotten a little dirty and pretty broken in, but still they are more comfy than the other cinemas in the area.
Service is good, there’s always a few workers that are very attentive and quick to open a new line once the the concession gets pretty busy. I’ve always seen someone cleaning the floor outside area as well as in each movie. Restrooms are nice as well. Overall, out of all the cinemas in the area, I always find myself buying tickets to this one. You pick your seats IN ADVANCE! So it won’t matter if you’re a minute in before the movie showtime.

My favorite movie theatre of all time. Love it love it. All the employee are really nice. They are really willing to help and always smile :) most of the theatre is small compare to other theatres however, their Inclined chairs make up for the small theatre. Very clean and always packed but customer here are really polite and quiet no like other theatre :). I love this place so much. always come here to enjoy new movie.

Come here! The seats are so comfortable. The ticket prices are very reasonable. Its reserved seating. What more can you want?

Still the best theater here. Reserved seating, comfy couches that looks pretty nicely maintained, and great matinée pricing. I’m not one that has to watch a movie at night so this works out perfectly. Be sure to reserve your seats in advance if it is a popular movie because it can sell out really quickly.
They don’t really care if you bring outside food so I’ve never had an issue with snacks. The only thing that kind of sucks about this place is that sometimes there are kids that cry for a long periods of time but that’s not really the theater’s fault.
If you sign up for AMC Stubs (Forgot if it was $ 8/​year or something) you can book online without the service charge.

not a movie buff. BUT after coming here, I may just consider watching more flix! what a great venue! 10 screens, plenty of parking, RECLINING SEATS, small theaters && great customer service! what else can you ask for?
The movie was just about to start and I decided to grab a bite. The pizza wouldn’t be ready for a bit… So I was going to pick something else… that’s when the superheroes behind the counter offered to take it to my seat! love love love the great service! will def be back!

I am a total newbie when it comes to movie theaters. I only go to movies unless I am dragged (my friends know this about me!). I guess due to my limited schedule I had as a student, the 2 – 3 hour trip to the movies easily became a drain to my schedule and it has stuck with me even as a young working professional.
What made for this AMC’s pleasant experience was the reclining seats. I have experienced stadium seating previously but it was nothing as comfortable where you can literally lay down and watch a movie. If sitting in the correct seats, you can actually lift the arm rest so it’s sort of like a love seat! Isn’t that cute and romantic? Haha.
The reserved seating is also great too, so you know where to head to when you enter the theater. I hate having to search in the dark for a «good seat», but at least I know I was sitting to the side when I was buying my tickets! Haha.
One thing that is still completely new to me is that the price of AMC tickets vary based on location! This is one of the pricier theaters ($ 13.49 for a standard movie) vs. Monterey Park/​Arcadia (probably due to the reserved seating and reclining seats!), so if the perks of reclining seats/​reserved seating doesn’t matter to you, you have less expensive options elsewhere.

Speaking for myself, I always enjoy watching movies of any type at AMC theaters. They are up to date on everything from 3d to imax to reclining seats. The prices are ok, not too bad, but the food is pricey. The place is always kept clean and the colored walls and carpets are modern and soothing to the mind. Take time off, take the family or by yourself and unwind… watch a movie and forger about the street of life for a few hours… enjoy.

This was one of the first test beds for AMCs new model of providing assigned seating and comfy chairs. I love the idea of it but what this place lacks is having working self printing ticket machines. From the various times I come here, 2 out of 3 times, the self serving kiosks aren’t work (printers don’t work or machine is down).
Why bother offering the convenience of buying tickets on your phone/​online but you still need to go to the window to get your tickets? That’s not very convenient for you. If that doesn’t piss you off, when you get into the theatre, the seats have rubbish stuck in between them and the floors aren’t very clean.
One time I went there, the chair handles were sticky from someone spilling soda and it wasn’t cleaned up. I think after every movie, they just clean it briefly and let the next viewing in.
This place is OK and it’s better than the Arcadia location because of the seats and reserved seating but it’s way smaller and it’s sometimes a hassle to find parking there, since you’re fighting with other patrons who are eating at the fast food restaurants there.

My first time here I was absolutely impressed! I love that they don’t charge extra for these reserved seats considering they are also reclining seats.
I went 1 day earlier to reserve 10 seats for me and my girlfriends. It was fast and easy. The next day all we had to do was show up and go to our assigned seats.
This place is a bit messy but overall I’m here for the movie and comfort.
I will definitely consider this theater for my next movie outing!

Ever since I went this AMC I refuse to go to any other movie theaters. I love the fact that there are a ton of recliners for seats in a theater. You can show up at the show of a movie and there are assigned seating so no worries about trying to get a good seat with proper planning you can get perfect seats. I would recommend this to everyone. It definitely has changed the way I watch movies now.

AMC has always been THE theater for me over century theaters because of the more modern look and comfortable feel it has to it. Back in the bay we usually hit up century 16 which is reclining chairs but century … Don’t get me wrong it’s still great as it is but AMC just puts that 5 star rating to 5.5 star when compared to century. Also. if you’re feeling a little baller. you can check out IPiC theaters (Pasadena) for an even more lavish option. (check my IPIC Theater review for the details)
Booked ride along 2 the day before it got released for some center — mid section seats as it did get filled up to the rim when we got there. The seats were a lot more plush than the ones we’re use to which made it even more comfortable. The thing that was missing … was a blanket because with reclining chairs… it always great to have a blanket or even a pillow to make it more homey.
The thing i like about reservation is that you can come in on time or little late and still get the seats of your choice. Online reservation does charge a $ 2.50 convenience fee as oppose to in person but you can get that waived if you have your AMC stub card /​# on you. Ticket price is average with other regular theaters.
Comfortable movie watching at an affordable price!
Oh by the way… Ride Along 2 was a GREAT MOVIE. Kevin hart never fails to disappoint with his comedy.

Didn’t wanna go all out and go to iPic. that’s the theatre to go to if you’re tryna spend $$$ on a fancy movie night w/​a date or something!
I can never go to a movie theater without reclining chairs anymore… okay…maybe sometimes, I guess. Ever since I was first introduced to reclining movie theater chairs, I just always prefer laying back and relaxing while I watch my movie comfortably while I cuddle with my boo. Feels like I’m in bed at home.
This is an AMC theatre that you can reserve your seating online with a convenience fee of $ 2.50. You can get that fee waived if you have your member card. If you come in person, you’re not guaranteed the seat you want as it does get booked up, especially for a new release movie!
The seats are red, leather, and plush. Although there are armrests in between each seat, you can just pull one up to make two seats into a couch.
Love it here! Price is the same as any other theater, that’s what’s so great about it! :)

Narrower spaces in between seats. No gourmet food whatsoever. Not like iPic in Pasadena. But still a very good place to watch a movie. Just like a regular theater but with reclining seats. And definitely a lot cheaper than iPic.

This place used to be a dump. Until my friend went and showed me the amazing upgrade. The seats are all redone and are electric reclining seats. Every. One. And they’re reserved seats. You can totally show up right before the movie starts and skip the previews and get to the movie. AMC has really stepped up the offerings for food and snacks like chicken fingers and all but personally I’d never try it. The only downside is it’s not stadium seating it does have a slope to it and is good enough not to see the back of someone’s head. I really like it here.

This is literally the best theatre. When I have visited it is never crazy busy. The seats are what make it the best. They recline and you just feel so relaxed to enjoy your show.
I will probably never go to a different theatre again.

A comfortable recliner, whether watching Star Wars The Force Awakens in 3D or any other movie can go a long way or at the very least provide it’s movie goers with a 5 star experience. This is one of my favorite movie theaters in the area. Seats are comfortable, assigned seating is provided, prices are average same as any other AMC. Useful tip, when you buy your tickets online and send the confirmation # to your phone, you still need to wait in line to retrieve your tickets or you may use one of their self-​service machines outside. I would always opt for the latter, it’s quick and easy. No need to wait in line anymore! Love the upgrade! :)

This review is strictly for the e-​ticket purchase!!! What sense does it make to purchase advance movie tickets to have them conveniently on the phone (as e-​tickets) to then arrive and be told YOU DON’T accept e-​tickets but instead have to stand in line to print your tickets!!! Like WTF!!! You need a disclaimer for this or MORE kiosks to print! Fix this bull!

Lazy boy chosen seats but it’s kind of ghetto here. People were taking pictures WITH FLASH during the movie. And we were watching Creed. This would be a different comment if we were watching Magic Mike or something. Lol. The couple next to me kept arguing randomly too. But I would definitely go continuously because of the lazy boy seats. Yayyy! Haha.

I came last week and I was super excited since I heard it was remodeled, the only bad thing is that it was extremely messy ! Popcorn all over the main floor the soda counter was filthy and no one even bothered to clean it up the movie lasted a little over two hours and when we left the place remained the same, the only good thing about this theater were the seats other than that very dirty

YOU NEED TO GO HERE TO WATCH YOUR MOVIES!!!
With this AMC, you no longer have to show up 30 – 45 minutes earlier for your movie showtime if you want to get great seats for the new and upcoming movie because this AMC allows you to choose your seats the moment that you purchase your tickets. Therefore, you are guaranteed the seat of your choice. The seats are leather and resemble very closely to lazy boy chairs and have an electronic button that allows your seat to be reclined all the way back. The only downfall would be that because they installed these types of chairs the theater contains a lot less seats than a normal theater usually would. Granted, I’ve only seen a few movies at this location and have not entered all the theater rooms.
They have everything a normal AMC theater has aside from their awesome leather lazy boy reclining chairs that make you feel extremely comfortable and as if you were watching a movie in the comfort of your own home… except it’s in a room full of strangers, haha.
The best part about all this is that it’s the SAME, EXACT price as it would be if you went to any other AMC theater. I’ve been to other theaters where you are allowed the option of choosing the seat that you want to sit in and they typically charge you a couple dollars more than the normal ticket price.

My favorite places to catch a movie now, they have assigned seating, super comfortable recliner SOFAS (yes SOFA) where you can put up the handle between two seats (for all the lovers out there), and the place is fairly clean with quite a lot of friendly and helpful employees, if I have a choice, I would never go anywhere else to watch a movie.
So much parking even if you have to park a little distance, with a lot of restaurants in the same plaza where you can enjoy before/​after movie.

This is my favorite AMC after the remodel. I find myself here more than any other AMC due to the fact that I can have reserve seating that also reclines for around $ 12.
The value is unbeatable but it gets extremely packed and new movies are often sold out on Friday and Saturday nights. Do come early!
They have a freestyle soda machine and also icee machine at this location.
Parking can sometimes be difficult as the lot gets filled. There is plenty of parking on the other lots but it’s a bit of a walk. There are also a few places to eat within the same plaza.

Sit back and relax because movies just got a wholeeeeee lot more enjoyable!
Important stuff:
— Upgraded theater chairs… or should I say reclining sofas… and for the same ticket price as any regular AMC movie theater! If you’re like me and you always end up falling asleep during movies… you. will. love. these :)
— Electronic seating chart during ticket purchase allows you to see available seats and choose your seating (no more searching for seats in the dark or having to sit in the front headache rows!)
— This theater seems to get pretty crowded and packed, so I suggest trying to come get your tickets & reserve your seats a good amount of time prior to your movie (especially if you’re with a large group of friends)
— Great friendly service at ticket cashier
Finally had a chance to check out the newly renovated AMC theater in Montebello and expectations were very nicely met. This theater definitely gets crowded though, with lots of families, children, and movie patrons of all ages; the line was slowly forming outside the theater (only 1 line but 3 cashiers; so don’t worry about the wait too much). But the woman who helped us at the cashier was very friendly and nice as she explained to us the new electronic seat selection process (which was very very cool).
Theater was packed but since seats are already reserved for you when you purchase the tickets, your seats will be nice and empty, awaiting your arrival.
Now let’s get on to the main feature of this theater… the seats! Say goodbye to annoying butt and back-​aches because these babies allow you to recline and lay almost completely flat on your back! Too awesome. Just click the circle button on the right of your chair and easily adjust your foot rest and the tilt of your chair.
Overall, my experience here was very nice. These seats will definitely make my movie naps much more enjoyable. ALSO on a side note… «The Intern» with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway was a really cute movie, one of those feel-​good type of films that I would totally recommend to you all (if you’re into that kind of stuff). I don’t usually like many movies I watch, but this one was good :)

This has recently became my favorite theater. Why?!? Because this theatre seriously has the most comfiest recliner seats ever. For $ 12 per adult ticket?!? Shoot, that’s a steal! I’m never going to any other theatre again.
Purchase tickets early online & choose where you want to sit = Easy check in and guaranteed seating!
Nice theater to go on a casual date being that it’s located across the street from Montebello mall.

The luxury of iPic with the price tag of an AMC.
Have I been watching too much Mad Men that I now think of places and businesses as a tagline? Haha. I had heard that Montebello’s AMC came with comfy-​ier seats and always eager to avoid paying the extra $ 2 charge for using AMC Gold Passes at Santa Anita AMC, I decided to try this theater for Jurassic World. On a Saturday. Granted, it was a week after the movie was first released, so I thought the crowds would’ve died down by then. I. Was. Wrong.
Since I was using gold passes, I couldn’t order tickets online. I stopped by the theater at 5:30 pm with the plan of getting tickets for the 6 pm showing. Already sold out by then. Line was also out the door too. I then tried the 9:30 pm showing. You have to choose your seats when you order and 9:30 pm only had single separated seats (they have a lower quantity of seats because of the size of the recliner seats). The last and final option was 12:30 am so I took it. Got pretty decent seats middle and center. Used my gold tickets with no problem (no special upgrade fee either, even though the seating is waayyy better. I’m sure they do charge the difference if you are watching in 3D).
Since I had 6 hours to kill before the movie, I went home, ate, dawdled, and came back around midnight. Ordered some popcorn and soda (they have a Coke freestyle machine!!) at concessions before getting to my seat. I love how the aisles are super roomy, but I realized that extra space is gobbled up once you fully recline your seat. Speaking of the seats, OMG, so comfy. I don’t know how I will be able to go back to the normal theater seats! The seats have cupholders, but that’s about it. Gotta balance your food on your lap or the armrest that you may be sharing with a stranger. Even for the 12:30 am showing, the theater was packed!
All in all, movie was great, the screen quality was great, and seats were too. Too bad they turn off the Coke freestyle machine after the last showing, so no refills for the ride home! Parking can get crazy here, so allocate some time to get a spot.
Would I return? Other than getting tickets crazy early and allocating time to getting here (farther drive than Arcadia) and find parking and fight the crowds, sure.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this theater!!! Why can’t all movie theaters have seats like these?!? I bring everyone here. You will never want to go to a «regular» theater after experiencing these comfy recliner seats. They are so spacious, you never have to deal with the person behind you kicking your chair!!!
You choose which seats you want right when you buy your seats (even when you purchase them on Fandango.) That is a perk because it saves you the time of having to get there super early and then waiting in line to get the best seats. My advice? Order your tickets early if it’s a big movie. I got my Jurassic World tickets 3 days early and they were still almost sold out.
The STUBS Program? Worth it!!! It’s only $ 8 and you get a few good perks. No service fee when ordering tickets online (even on Fandango.) You get concession upgrades, AND $ 10 bonus for every $ 100 you spend.
Excellent experience!!!

This AMC is not bad at all.
It was my first time going here after they remodeled it and I was disappointed when the ticket lady showed layout of the theater. Wow. it’s super small :(but you get to pick your own seats.
The seats are surprisingly roomy and comfy. I like the reclining chair because I can stretch my legs: P
The Asian girl next to me was annoyingly loud arguing in public with her boyfriend. There was enough room between us but she kept rocking her chair and being super loud until I told her to shut up. Ok, I was nicer than that actually. She screamed dramatically when I turned to her and asked her to stop rocking her chair. It’s a reclining chair… not a rocking chair LOL
4 stars! I am a fan.

After coming to the Montebello AMC it’s so hard to go back to the regular movie theaters. The main reason is because of the reclining seats! O. O they are so comfortable and relaxing to sit in especially when I’m watching a 2 – 3 hour movie. You want to know what the best part is ?! It costs the same price as the other AMCs that don’t have reclining seats! Yup, it’s $ 11.49 for adults and senior, $ 8.79 for children. They also don’t charge you $ 2 more for the gold movie tickets (the ones you get at Costco for cheap) like the Arcadia AMC does.
The girls restrooms are on your right hand side, and the men’s restrooms are on the left hand side. You can buy your tickets outside of the theatre, which is a lot faster, but it’s credit card only! When you walk inside (stay to the right side, that’s where you enter), that’s where you can buy your tickets and choose your own seats! Yes, that’s right, you can choose your own seats! They are yours until the movie ends and no one else can steal them away from you. No more having to deal with random people asking you if this seat is taken or them asking you if you can scoot over.
There is a lot of space between the seats as well. So you don’t feel too cramped when the theatre is full and you don’t have to feel all squished when sitting next to someone. These seats are so spacious with a lot of elbow room as well! No more having to share an arm rest with anyone because you have your own!
This is the BEST place to watch a movie, trust me! Just sit back and relax. Don’t forget to recline your seats, because they can go as low as you want. You can even have it lay super flat so you can sleep if the movie is too boring for you :)
Bad thing about this theater is that they don’t give out free water, you have to buy water bottles. But I guess they have to make money somehow!

Once you come to this AMC with their reclining leather couch-​like seats, every other theater is a basic bitch in comparison.
I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to come back here and try them out since they are so close to my hood. The hubby and I had our first date ever here (wayyyy back in 2002… yup, we’re old!) when they had the old seats and we never really came back. So in an effort to go back down memory lane, I surprised him with movie tickets on a recent date night.
I reserved our seats and paid for our tickets online. The day of I just went to the kiosk outside, swiped my credit card and BOOM! Most painless transaction ever! Those seats are bomb dot com!
I later brought my little one to experience the awesomeness and needless to say I won the Mom of the Year award. It helps that they have those cool soda machines that have a million and one flavors… can’t go wrong when you have a picky kid.
The theater is smaller than most, it gets crowded so I highly suggest you buy your tickets online. if you bring a blanket with you, chance are your going to pass out… it’s that comfy! Parking is also a you-​know-​what since they share space with a plaza. Expect A LOT of teenagers but if you are like me, your ignore shades will look fabulous on you. Overall, I dig!