Century Theatres Bayfair 16

Nothing stands out about this theater. It’s there, it shows movies. The floors are still sticky, the concessions still cost you your soul but smell delicious, and there’s still only one or two people at the front when there’s clearly a need for 5 or 6. I know, I know, it sounds like I’m reviewing the Wal-​Mart nearby. But them’s the breaks. The movie was great, there were no technical glitches. But there wasn’t anything standout. No renovations, no gift from Oprah under my seat… it’s a theater that obviously is very comfortable with its place and doesn’t seem to go above and beyond to compete with anyone else.

I went to the theatre tonight with my deaf partner to see Spectre… the latest showing at 10:15. My beau, of course, needs a closed caption device to view movies. The staff has always been very accommodating prior to this incident. It pains me to have to write this review to admonish prejudice behavior toward a person with a disability.
Everything was going just fantastic… Movie was great, popcorn was great, crowd was nice and quiet… Suddenly, just when the intense climax was about to occur, the closed caption device suddenly shut down and claimed it could not reconnect. I immediately popped out of my seat to run out to the box office for assistance; there’s no point in sitting in the theater waiting, when the movie is still rolling and a deaf person has no idea what is being said.
I was forgiving for the first 5 minutes I looked for an employee… perhaps even the first 10… But, when 15 minutes rolled by, I began to feel appalled that there was not a single staff member anywhere in sight to assist us! I was literally yelling for help for 20 – 25 minutes! What if there had been a real emergency?! This just seems like an insurance case waiting to happen. I also am not exaggerating the time I took to look –and– call for help… seriously manager or franchise owner, just watch the security cameras.
Finally, we were able to find the security guard, who led us to the manager’s office where he knocked and waited. After a good minute, the manager emerges, sees us and immediately makes a look like she’d done something wrong. She had a hard moment before she was willing to make eye contact with me. I was upset but very controlled, I told her we’d been looking for someone for 20 – 25 minutes, because our CC device disconnected mysteriously just before the climax of the movie. She said, «Let me go see if I can find one that works.» —Are you joking me? We’d just missed a significant portion of the movie, and management expects us to just go back, try to fill in the blanks, and enjoy the remainder at our ticket price?
I replied, «We’ve already missed so much of the movie, can we just get our money back and try again another night?»
She replied, «I’ve already done all the money tonight, so I can’t issue you a refund, but I can get you a couple guest tickets that won’t expire.»
I kept gesturing for her to at least look at my deaf partner, because he was the one having the issue, but she refused to look at him; it was clear she was afraid of attempting to communicate with him and apologize to him, personally. She didn’t think she could communicate with him, and decide it was worth her while to not even try. She insincerely said to me, «Sorry,» and shut the door.
The security guard then proceeded to apologize profusely in the manager’s stead. We appreciated the security guard’s sincerity.
When we walked out the door, we remembered that the CC device control unit is visible through the box office window… Low and behold, it had been shut off, likely by the manager who really wanted to get her closing work done… But, she clearly didn’t check to see if any device was currently in use, and thusly our movie experience was cut short. This explains the look she gave us when she saw us holding the dysfunctional device, as she opened the door.
This could have been so easily and quickly remedied had a staff member been anywhere in sight… It also could have been remedied if the manager made a solid attempt to treat a deaf man like a real human being, apologize to him, and find a real solution to the mistake.
This, quite unfortunately, is a common occurrence for most deaf people, as I have learned since meeting the deaf community. It is so important that you and all others know this type of behavior is absolutely oppressive. He’s deaf, not stupid! He –IS– perfectly capable of communicating with anyone if they’ll just take an extra 10 seconds to watch. Even a pad of paper and pen would suffice if the former proves too difficult.
I will absolutely tolerate the small mistakes made by an overworked and tired manager just trying to go home… What I absolutely will not tolerate is complete lack of acknowledgement toward a person just because they are differently abled. The two tickets we got is not proper compensation for this appalling experience, and we will be seeking a more proper remedy to this situation.

I usually love Century theaters. But this century theater was the filthiest theater I’ve ever been to. Went to see a 6:20pm showing of see Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2. When I went the restroom there were unflushed toilets and a gnat in my stall. I was in screening room ten. Every chair was filthy with brown stains like nobody had shampooed the upholstery for at least a year. There was popcorn pieces all in the bottom of the chairs, popcorn on the floor. Last I checked most theaters have a cleaning crew that sweeps between shows, apparently this does not happen at this location. In addition, I usually like the aisle seats but several of the cupholders had wads of gum inside. The only reason I am giving them one star is for the free parking. I will never come back here again!

this is one of the worst movie theaters.
My recent experience was with a very immature guy named Eric. He is an idiot. What do I expect? This place is run by a bunch of kids. Nobody really patrols the movies.

If you like comfortable Movie watching and great popcorn, then this is the spot homie come through…

Out was ok… but the place was dirty and very crowded and service at the snack bar was super slow. don’t like this place

Conveniently located in walking distance of Bay Fair Bart station. I like to catch the first show at this location. Why? Uh because everyone knows the first show is the cheapest. Sentimentaly, I have enjoyed many date nights and movie premiers here.
I get excited at the smell of popcorn, the naughty super nachos, the mini Starbucks.
In my opinion, if you can make popcorn, a Frappuccino, and cashier, you have skills.
The staff is friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
The women’s bathroom, although abundant in stalls, it is dimly lit. Upon entering, I feel like I’m walking into a scene of the movie, Scream.
Sheesh…
I can now prepare to envy how great Maria Menunos looks on a projector, get annoyed by others smacking, digging in their bags, talking, asking random questions, cell phone checking after literally being informed, cringing at the sight of children (accompanied by an adult) viewing violent or sexual content.
It is ALL GOOD, because I don’t feel like driving to B Street today.; D

Not the best movie theater. Rooms can be hot. Seatings a bit uncomfortable. Some of the customers can be a bit annoying too. But the staff…
They’re actually pretty great. I don’t think people usually appreciate the kind ticket seller or the friendly greeting with a smile you receive when they rip your ticket up, or the concession/​café worker that subtly hooks you up and gives you a laugh or two.
The employees work hard here. Look beyond the theater itself and you’ll see that a lot of these people really do try to lift your mood up and add to the experience.
Except this one guy who cleans the theaters… he’s creepy and smells like cigarettes and popcorn.

Went to see Minions 7pm and they were late letting us in and when entered there was a training program playing movie started late

I only come here a few times a year, when I wanna see certain movies before they hit Netflix. This one is the closest for me and it’s almost next to Bay Fair BART station and has a huge parking lot, which is a plus.
The place itself wouldn’t be so bad if it wouldn’t stink of popcorn. Ugh, horrible! The moment you walk in the stench of popcorn hits you. I know people love to eat tons of this stuff while watching a movie, but with all the technology and ACs… they could do a better job. Not to mention the mess some people leave behind them. I can’t even fathom how their apartments must look like. Disgusting! The stuff does a good job cleaning, though (at least I never walked in on an apocalypse). I wish (for the staff’s sake) people weren’t such pigs.
Anyway… I usually buy tickets in advance (you have to pay a «convenience fee» for that, beats me why, but only they know), so I have no idea how buying them just before the show is, but there usually are lines (of parents with kids), so I think it pays to get them in advance. They aren’t cheap, but if you go earlier in the day it’s cheaper than in the evening.
Matinees are my favourite time to go and see a movie, cause it’s usually not that crowded (weekends — late afternoons and evenings. avoid at all costs). Well if it’s an animated movie that just came out… then it is crowded either way (The Inside Out last Saturday morning was packed with families). It’s actually worth waiting at least a week or two, after the movie comes out.
I think the ratings would be better, if it weren’t for the *people* that come. I don’t know if it’s just my luck, but I sometimes manage to encounter really rude specimens, that enjoy talking loud (and on the phone) during the show (hello, security?!). Not to mention rude parents with kids that have absolutely no business watching a movie they’re too young to see.
Again… for a few times a year it’s okay, but to make this a regular experience… nope, I wouldn’t recommend.

Nice to have an almost private screening during the day, but the sound is crap. We went to see the new Mad Max which has big sound, but their distorted mix thru whatever system sounded more like third world blare.
Big sound is great, but getting the mix right is essential. Some teen used to earbuds might find it to their liking.
I was head of sound test engineering at Ford and would have thrown out their system and fired the kid tweaking it.
The picture focus was fine, so I’ll stick to seeing silent features there from now on.

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The theater was relatively clean and I felt safe. Prices are a little high but whatcha gonna do.

We go here for our movie fix every once in a while when we want to stay close to home and not venture out to Emeryville. It is never that crowed here when we go to Bayfair Century Theatres, and the popcorn is fairly good (always warm and fresh) so no complaints there.
The seating is comfortable and we usually get there a bit early and just start in on the popcorn. This time we were here for the Avengers movie and got in for the 4:30 pm showing, so we were hungry and the popcorn had to do until after the movie. We always come here during the week and usually on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid the crazy crowds. We always are greeted at the door by a friendly ticket taker and getting the popcorn is always fast and efficient so the service is fine.

I’m not sure why this theatre has a mediocre rating but maybe it’s because I’ve only came here after 9PM during weekdays. I purposely go late night and during the week to avoid mall going highs school type crowds who make movie viewing unbearable.
The theatre has ok food selections that you’d expect from any movie theatre such as popcorn, soda, nachos etc. they also have an ice cream parlor which is a good addition. I’ve never had a bad experience. Out of the 4 or 5 times coming here i have seen a heavy police presence in the parking lot and twice they seemed to have some people handcuffed so that wasn’t so settling for me.
Other than that I’ll keep coming during weekday late night showings.
Oh and Tuesday’s are $ 6.50 tickets for all!
Cool

I’ve been going to this theater for years now, and every time I do there is the occasional smell of someone smoking weed and jerk-​bags talking loudly — both to each other and on cell phones. Sometimes you’ll get lucky and there will only be respectful, clean people who speak only in whispers and are not a bother to anyone around them.
Small Addition: The workers here are friendly and respectful, the food choices are pretty good, and it’s next to the mall and other stores.
Now, I’ve never had an altercation with anyone, but one my family members had their passenger car door scratched by something which another door would’ve done.

Positives: the theater is a bit cheaper than others. The seats are comfy and there is nice leg room. They play current movies. Can’t think of anything else positive.
Not so hot: it is frequented by people who don’t know it’s rude to walk in late and talking loudly in your cell phone. This happened on three different occasions and for the last movie twice. Security comes in every 15 mins. So if you’re sitting on the side they walk in its a bit disrupting to keep seeing them come in like they are looking for that guy with the red/​orange hair who shot up the theater. I digress. The food made me throw up and poo nearly simultaneously. I was nauseous all night. I had the beef hot dog. I ate some of my nieces pop corn and two of my wife’s nachos. But it was definitely the hotdog coming up.
And lastly, after that incredible over share, parking is really tight. There is a huge lot if you don’t mind walking. It fills up fast.

This theater used to be really clean. Idk what happened but I won’t be back. The bathroom smells awful and I was the only one in it at the time. They do have loads of employees which makes the lines go fast.

The theater is nice and staff friendly. My issue is that the popcorn seems stale even though I know the make it fresh. Also they don’t use real butter.
The seats don’t recline the Landmark theaters.

Went with my sister to see let’s be cops. The movie theater was clean the seats were a little uncomfortable but bearable and everything was fine except the employees.
They have no backbone. If you have a problem they just stand there and watch as a child in a rated R movie kicks your seat for the entire movie and they don’t do a damn thing about it. On top of that they watched the supposed mother of the children to bring in four more boys towards the end of the movie.
Also the mother was on her phone the whole time. I must have been under the wrong impression when they said please silence and turn off your cell phones. They must have been just kidding.
Nothing wrong with the theater itself the food is good except for the price but all movie theaters are expensive now… I just wish things were handled a little bit more. I couldn’t enjoy my movie with a six year olds foot in my face the entire time.
I’m sure they enjoyed the show though.

This theater is ghetto! I m just saying it makes me
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Back in the HOOD!
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Catching Spider man 2 with the kids
Great movies … Should of watch this in IMAX in Dublin