Film on the Rocks @ Redrocks Amphitheatre

Again, does Red Rocks need a review? :) I’ll focus on the Film on the Rocks program. It’s a blast, highly recommend going! Very popular movies will sell out and/​or be crowded. Here’s how it works…
When they say doors open, they don’t mean the movie starts… remember, you are outdoors and it’s during the summer… SO you have to wait until dusk/​dark for the movie to begin. Yes, if you get there early, you can get great seats but then don’t be angry that you are sitting there for hours waiting for the movie.
We go often, we pack a dinner and tailgate by the car. Then go in with snacks, blankets, and camping seats.
Doors will open and the band will play a few sets. Then they show some ‘commercials’ and an old school cartoon. Finally the film will begin. It’s summer… so dark happens a little later. Keep that in mind if you are bringing kiddos!

I love love red rocks! It is such an amazing venue to just experience!
This was my second time at red rocks film on the rocks. This time we came a little more prepared then the first time. You are allowed to bring in coolers with food and drinks, blankets, umbrellas, and stadium chairs. Obviously they will check everything you bring in (no alcohol allowed).
The film always starts about an hour after the start time because they have a band that plays then they thank the sponsors for providing film on the rocks. The sponsors will do their little stint and throw some free shirts out into the crowd :)
For seats, its first come basis. There are prime seating in the center for best viewing, but it’s reserved for those that purchased VIP. Either way you can see from any seat. But if you sit closer on the edges, the speakers will obstruct your view.
We bought our tickets same day online where there is a convenience fee. Or you could purchase tickets day of at the box office. These usually sell out like a concert, but thankfully they still had tickets for guardian of the Galaxy.
Also that’s another thing, do not expect to see brand new releases. They provide a list of all the movies they will be showing online at the start of summer.
Either way, if you are living in Colorado, this is a must to check off of your list of things to do and see!

Film on the rocks was pretty much epic. Visiting from Texas and lemme just say the weather is amazing here. The sound system was awesome. Beats the dallas Cowboys stadium sound system all day everyday.

Good location for a movie especially for the view. It was my first time so I thought the volume of sound might be bad but the sound system was really good. I have only been to one movie and so my review will be based on this experience. We saw «Breakfast Club» and while I enjoyed myself the band and comedian as well as the movie was not kid friendly. I would even say that the atmosphere was not kid friendly what so over. I haven’t been to a kid type of film or a more modest rates movie but it the style is similar than I would suggest to find a babysitter and make it a date night. I did enjoy myself.

Best venue in the country for concerts and events. Sound quality is always superb! And the views… amazing

Dear Red Rocks people, I miss the old days when it was fun to come up here and enjoy a show so, thank you, for giving us the opportunity to enjoy Jurassic Park at your facility, however, it would be greatly appreciated if you could do a better job of «weeding» out not only the people that can’t respect the rules/​signs of «no smoking» (ANYTHING!) but also the lame-​wads that feel it necessary to scream/​shout and completely disrespect the people/​families around them that also paid money to see the show. I know it’s probably an exhausting job, but at least ATTEMPT to do it! I have to do my job everyday and I get tired, too. But I still do it. And yes, dumb, very loud, drunk/​high, late 20-​somethings to early 30-​somethings that «think» they’re hilarious are no fun, but I do enough people’s jobs throughout the day… I’m really not interested in doing yours, too. When you have that many people shouting for someone to be quiet, perhaps you should take note. I’m sorry we had to leave the show early. I truly hope I can find my way back to you again, someday. For now, I bid you a fond farewell. Oh, and maybe try starting the show at «dusk» as you state on all the tickets and websites. Having to sit through and opening band, announcements, another band, a comic (good or bad) and then more announcements was more than enough. Just start the darn show, already.

Tons of fun. Here’s info that may be useful that I was unable to find beforehand:
1) Tailgating is allowed in the parking lots, but apparently the use of tailgate tents is not. They let us use ours anyway because it was already up and it was raining.
2) coolers are allowed inside, but they can’t have a handle or wheels. We were able to «take ours back to the car» and come back using the straps to carry it instead of the wheels and we were fine. They do pay attention to the size of the cooler and they need to fit under the bench.
3) The website says snacks have to be in clear plastic bags. We opened up our factory sealed store bought popcorn from Costco and put it in a bunch of plastic ziploc bags only to see someone else inside with the big red bag that we had. So I don’t know if that rule still applies.
4) It did rain during our show but it only lasted about 5 minutes. Almost everyone had umbrellas and it didn’t block anyone’s view or get in the way. Ponchos work great too.
5) We went inside at about 7:15pm and the seats were already half full. If you’re particular about where you sit, be first in line.
6) If you own stadium seats with a back, bring them!
We had a great time, I highly recommend doing this at least once. It’s worth the $ 15 ticket price ($ 12 +$ 3 convenience fee). Our show (Princess Bride) was sold out the day before the show and the stadium was completely full despite the rain, and despite it being a Monday night.

Super fun time. Went last night to see Super Troopers, and we went a couple times last season as well. Minus a couple stars because the parking guys were just horrible… surly and egotistical and did not want to be there. Is it really worth it to make us restart our car to move us up a half an inch (literally)?
Also…movie did not start until 9:30pm, when doors opened at 6:30pm. We thought we were cutting it close by not heading up from tailgating until 8:15 and stopping at the bathroom on the way. No… we were stuck listening to a band, advertisement, promoters, and then a horrible comedian. When the film finally started, we got another 10 minutes of ads. YUCK. I’d pay a few dollars more to eliminate some of that. We had told our sitter we would be home around 11:30, thinking that was generous. We were late… which kind of sucks for a Tuesday night.
I get you have bills to pay, FOTR. But maybe save some of the ads for a weekend screening, or bump up the entertainment. We assumed the movie would start (as stated) at dusk… which was at 8:30 last night. The bands and comedy could have started a little earlier, or been eliminated (especially the comedian. horrible)…especially on a Tuesday night showing.

Anything at red rocks is going to be an amazing time! Amazing venue to go with friends and just relax. Lots of stair climbing so be prepared. Bring sealed water bottles and food, it’s very pricey there. First come seating so if you want to sit up front get there early. Lots of people so it can get a little cramped if you don’t get there early.

What a glorious night at the Red Rocks! Film on the Rocks is just one of the best times there is at a very affordable price. We saw the movie Top Gun, and everyone was having a blast. It was almost packed to capacity on an especially beautiful night. The crowd sang along with the retro songs from the movie. Before the flick, there was one of the best polka bands ever playing the polka to Lady GaGa and other pop stars as well as other great pop classics. They also did all the great polka standards like the chicken dance. It is on around $ 12 a ticket and free parking, so bring your blankets, popcorn, and bottled water for a great time!

Doors open at 630pm with music bands staring at 7pm but the movie don’t start till around 9pm. Awesome event but prepare to sit on rock hard surface with no seat backs. Bring a pillow and get comfortable. It will get windy too so pack extra clothes.
Try to park at North Lot by entering through Gate 1 and 2. Gate 3 leads you to South lot where you have to hike up a steep hill. You can’t bring water and they will make you dump it out before entering. They have cash bars inside with draft beers costing only $ 8 and up.

Possibly the biggest disappointment of the year.
RedRocks is of course a wonderful venue, and the idea of watching films there seems like a great thing. Unfortunately, the doors open at 7 for a show that didn’t start until after 930!
I had really really looked forward to watching Hunger Games here so we arrived and were treated to not one, but two subpar bands that were so loud you couldn’t even talk. Then there was the comedian who was umm, well, just not funny. Then a CARTOON! WTH? Why are we watching a cartoon on the big screen and not the movie we all paid to watch? Add in the sponsors, commercial breaks transitions, etc it amounted to more than 2 ½ hours of sitting on hard concert seats for nothing. You can’t talk and their entertainment is not entertaining.
I guess all of the above adds up to exactly why so many of the other antics mentioned in other reviews happen. I guess you don’t come to RR to see the movie, you come to eat, drink and screw???
Sure, it’s great to give new bands a chance. Sure, a starting comedian deserves an audience. Sure, the sponsors want a spot in your mindshare also. Sure, commercials keep costs down. But when this amounts to 2 ½ hours it is just too much! Especially for a 2 ½ hour movie on stadium seats, starting at 930 on a TUESDAY!
Sadly by the time the Hunger Games actually started (it is a 2 ½ hour movie, not to mention escaping the venue with all the crowds and then driving home) it’s just too much for a week night. So the one thing I was really looking forward to seeing this summer I had to leave half way through.
Big disappointment. Huge.

Nothing is more fun that Film on the Rocks. Pick a show, pack a picnic and head up to Red Rocks for casual night. Red Rocks is going to need to get over their desire for you to crack open every food bad and place it into another clear food bag (for crying out loud), but other than that it’s a great fun time. FYI Red Rocks — having us repack purchased food into new bags is expensive and not environmentally friendly.

If you have a thing for cult films, and love the splendor of Red Rocks, then this event is for you! My fiancée and I went to the June 24^th event, in which «This is Spinal Tap» was the feature presentation. Aside from watching one of our favorite flicks, we got to see a concert from the Denver School of Rock, which was amazing! We got the VIP package, which includes free food and drinks at Blake Street Tavern, and a free ride to and from Red Rocks. I believe what makes this event great is the fact that it takes place at Red Rocks, where you can watch a movie under the stars. Highly recommended.

This is quite the Colorado movie going experience!
So I read some reviews to prepare for my first Film on the Rocks experience. I had to piece together here and there information so I thought I would condense my experience and what I learned.
1. Arrive early — about an hour and a half early if you want a decent spot and decent parking. Parking can be a little goofy, however as long as you don’t mind a little hike it’s really not an issue especially since it’s free.
2. Bring the goods. Seriously, bring goodies. They allow any food/​sealed drinks (no aluminum or alcohol). We went with 4 people and brought 2 bags of popcorn, chex mix, twizzlers, kit kats, and a box of chips ahoy. It was perfect!
3. Remember to bring water bottles/​pop/​tea if you want to save some money and bring your own drinks.
4. You may purchase alcohol there. It’s about 7.50 a pint, which really isn’t that bad. Tip: Don’t get sloshed, all those stairs aren’t a ton of fun after one too many drinks.
5. Bring blankets and layers. My butt and the concrete aren’t really a match made in heaven, so plan on bringing a couple blankets for butt cushioning and one to throw over your lap. Weather can stay warm and mild or get cool and brisk once that sun goes down, so it’s a good idea to bring along some layered clothing such as long sleeve shirts to throw on and a sweatshirt if needed.
They have party bus (dinner at blake street tavern) packages and Trading Post (picnic dinner at the park) packages if you want to add to your experience.
All together it was a BLAST. The picture and sound is really superb, I was quite impressed. The facilities and whole park is pretty clean. Everyone seems to just be there for a pretty good time. Can’t wait for the next one!

fun! You have to try it at least once!

Anything at Red Rocks is great. A $ 12.00 ticket to watch a movie with Denver lights as the backdrop, live local music, a comedian and classic cartoons is completely worth every penny.
I highly recommend packing a picnic when attending with a small group or a large group. Food vendors are present and even a restaurant if you forget, but most everyone brings food. Make sure you read the list of items not allowed before you start your trek to the gate, otherwise you will be making a long walk, depending on where you parked, to return something to your car.
You will get a mix of all sorts, every sort; teeny boppers, hordes of high schoolies, family’s with little kids, groups of adults, groups of college kids, movie fanatics, young professionals, the elderly hip and the guaranteed group of party-​goers that think FOTR’s is the same scene as the concert they went to last weekend complete with pre-​priming with full parking lot pre-​party followed by unrespectful pot smoking during the entire movie. I don’t mind pot at Red Rocks, I actually think it belongs there, but not during FOTR with a family oriented environment. Even the artists and comedians refrain from cursing, that type of scene. There will always be something, which makes it a great experience.
Bringing everyone together is actually pretty amazing without riots breaking out and territorial fights over blanket placement and such. I like that everyone gets along somehow to enjoy a great night under the stars.
The cool summer nights, the great people watching and the natural beauty is fantastic. I love that Denver has such a beautiful venue to host popular cult classics. I look forward to Film On The Rocks as much as a good band playing.

If you’re looking for some amazing summertime activity, check this out! Definitely take any friends or family visiting from out of town as well, they’ll be very impressed. The movie line-​up is stellar as well, at least in my opinion.
My tip would be plan accordingly! Just moving to Denver my friends and I weren’t as prepared as we could have been with our clothing. Definitely wear warmer clothing and take some blankets to both sit on and cover up with! It could have just been a cold night we went on, but I still think you’d want something to sit on for the hours you’ll be there.
Also I didn’t realize you could bring in your own food and drinks which we will definitely be doing next time! They do sell food there, but I had the pizza and it was old and cost almost $ 8 for a personal size. I wish they sold other drinks besides beer and water, we were really wanting some hot chocolate!
Other than that, it’s a great experience watching some of your favorite movies with a huge audience that is interacting and making the movie more fun. I’ve seen other reviews where people complain about people talking, but honestly you have no problem hearing the movie (it’s even a bit loud sometimes), and having commentary on the movie is like watching with a HUGE group of friends. I can’t wait to go see a few more films this summer.

Amazing!!! I went here, It was a beautiful cloudy, looked like a stormy night was upon us. What was even better was The School of Rock was a pre performance, and the grand entertainment for the evening was (drum roll) Wayne’s World!
We arrived, just as we pulled up and of course we were meeting another group there, it begins to pour, not an L.A. type of pour but a Colorado down pour. I have to say my line experience was superb! The woman in front of me handed over an extra umbrella and let me keep it through out the night! We we let in found our wet bench and claimed our spots for ourselves and our friends.
The School of Rock came on and these kids travel on tour, and man they were good, I was dancing in the rain. They even did a tribute to the Beastie Boys «Sabotage» and a girl sang, I was so impressed, I almost peed! I am a huge Beastie Boys fan from way back. It takes a lot to impress me when it comes to that. The School of kicked behind!
The main attraction began! It was a spectacle of pure fun, less crazy of course than lets say Rocky Horror, but the same free, fun vibe. I really had a blast, I hope to see one more thing their before I come home. I can not wait! Red Rock Rules! If you get a chance, not only is it amazing, beautiful, a fantastic workout, events are tuns of fun!

What can I say about Film on The Rocks that others haven’t said? Not much, friends, not much.
Part of me wants to give FoTR fives stars but there is piece of me that can’t and here’s why.
The concept is awesome however it is organized chaos and I don’t like that. I love that you can buy the tickets online and when I say that and heard rave reviews from friends, I was excited about it. Really, I can’t compare the experience of watching a film from my youth at the Red Rocks to anything else. But when I got there I was sorely disappointed because of said chaos. I don’t like the whole «grab your seats as you wish» thing and there are waaaaaaay too much high schoolers who want to do anything but watch the movie. It’s just a bit annoying when you shell out some cash to see a movie you wanna see and you can barely concentrate because of rude people around you. Also, for those of us who have a normal job, it’s a bit difficult to go to since most movies don’t start until 9pm after a band and (what I’ve seen) weak comedian.
But besides that? This was one of my favorite things about summertime in Denver. I love that you can bring drinks and snacks in and get to spend the night outside with others while catching a flick. If you wanna splurge, you can get a VIP ticket that gets you access to food from Steubens and free beer. Free beer, need I say more?
Plus, I kinda like being able to get a killer workout on my glutes by climbing up the hills and stairs each time I go there.