AMC Hawthorn 12

The commercials are much to long. The
Price you pay for a ticket should not
Force you to endure commercials for
40 minutes .
Also the popcorn in this theater is
Of poor quality.

This is a great movie theater! The place is clean, big, bright, and the employees are helpful and nice. I love coming here on a Sunday morning for movies because the AM show times are slightly discounted. Totally worth it especially for the nice reclining seats they offer! What even better is the assigned seating. No more having to arrive half hour early than the show time to secure a seat! Did i mention they serve beer /​alcohol too?! I’ve only gotten the nachos and popcorn before and its okay and also a bottle of minute maid apple juice for almost 5 bucks… It is great that it’s connected to the mall. Plenty of food to eat prior or after the movie if you’re there before the mall closes.

This is definitely my favorite movie theater to go to. I don’t mind paying for the seats. They’re so comfortable and I like the staff. They’re super friendly

Clean. Comfortable. Convenient. I would choose this theater over the others in the area any day. The recliner chairs are a true game changer for the moviegoer experience. I appreciate my experience at this particular AMC every time I am there because it is so phenomenal.

Ehrr mahh gerrd. this place is incredible. I have never been to such a nice movie theater in my life and I am not just saying that.
We walked in to a very modernized lobby where you purchase your own tickets at a super-​cool kiosk machine. You pick your own stadium seats and then proceed up the escalators to the theaters and concessions. Wow, it’s nice. There is a full size bar with seating area and very nice concession stands with a lot of drink and food options. Plus, there are Icees (who doesn’t like an Icee?) It was great.
The seats were more comfortable than some beds I have laid in. They are electric chairs that you can recline in, it’s almost like laying in bed watching a movie on a ginormous television screen.
Prices were fair (about $ 12.50 per adult) and concessions were typical movie theater prices ($ 5-​$ 6 for a soda, etc).
Overall, extremely happy with the experience, movie quality, seating quality, service and it is safe to say that this AMC movie theater is now my go-​to theater for when I want to go out and see a movie. In fact, I am five minutes from a Regal Movie Theater and would prefer to drive another 25 minutes the other way just to come here… yep. it’s that incredible.
HIGHLY recommended to any movie lover. Eye wuvv yew, AMC.

First, definitely order your tickets online. Makes everything easier and you can choose your seats. It does book up quick so I would get your tickets in advance. The seats are reclining and super comfy. I noticed today the theater was pretty warm… Which is saying a lot because I’m usually freezing.
They do have a bar so you can get a drink and brig into the movie with you. But only one at a time. That would be the only downside.

LOVE IT! We usually go to Muvico in Rosemont which is awesome so when we moved to the burbs and needed a new theater we were nervous. Someone told us to check out the new AMC and we are glad we did!
We got to the theater late and had a seat pretty close to the screen but it didnt matter. The seats are SO comfortable, they recline all the way back. I had a water and some snacks and it felt like i was at home except with a HUGE screen! I LOVE going to the movies so we will 100% be back!

Huge recliners, frozen yogurt, food, drinks, assigned seats, check check check. What else you want ?? Loveeeee this place

We’re not frequent movie-​goers, but it was absolutely necessary for us to see the latest Star Wars movie.
I purchased our tickets online, a super easy process that allowed us to choose seats in advance, rather than fighting for good seats upon arrival. Because of that, we were also able to choose the movie time that had the best seats available, which is a total win in my world.
We were in Theater 10, where we saw the movie in 3D. A staff member recommended waiting a minute or two before going in, as she suspected they were still cleaning the theater. No problem — we made the obligatory concession stand and restroom stops and then headed in.
The theater was immaculate. The reclining seats were comfortable. My only gripe is that the wall that separates rows is great for most people. My poor husband, who is 6’8, couldn’t fully recline his seat because there isn’t enough room for his legs. That said, it was still more comfortable for him than typical rows of seating or even stadium seating, which pushed his knees and legs into uncomfortable positions.
Otherwise, it was a great movie experience. I may be converted back to a movie-​goer rather than a binge watcher at home.

I tried out the New AMC Prime Dolby set up in theater 1 viewing Star Wars. It’s good but not great. Here’s a few points… I sat near the middle in Row E (Last row in the front section)
The Picture: It’s ok, average at best. I guess I was expecting a lot from the laser projection but it’s no sharper or more «color accurate». It’s actually darker and no better than any of the other AMC locations I’ve been to and I think worse as far as a picture goes. They might say blacker blacks… That means any dark scene the shadows blend in with the blacks and the midtones get pulled down. The mid to bright scenes are fine. C
The Sound: I like the set up. They have feedback in the seats so they will vibrate when things are happening. Almost feels like a subwoofer in the seat which works well. A
The Seats: For Rows A-​E The seats are better than the other AMC seats. You can independently adjust the foot rest and the backs of the chair, very nice. Now you can actually lean back to look up if you are in a row close to the screen A+
A few other minuses… For Rows A-​E The seats are to close front to back. If people have the footrest up you can barely walk by to get to your seat unless they pull their feet back. They removed the short wall between the rows so you can actually touch the seats in front of you. This also sucks because now you don’t have a place to stash your winter coat (behind your seat) so either sit on it or keep it on your lap.
This theater for some reason shuts the lights off when the preview starts so you cannot find your seat easily or read the seat numbers on the chair because they are not lit up. All the other AMC’s I’ve been to lower the lights when the MOVIE starts not the 20 min of previews…
This is a love hate situation. The Sound, Chairs, and vibration are great but everything else seems like a step back from the Dine In AMC line the one in Lombard which is excellent. I still gave it a 4 star but it has some annoyances… YMMV…

Blurry image in theatre #1!
This review is specifically for their top of line Dolby Cinema theatre which is theatre #1.
I complained to customer service that the image was blurry. Manager promptly followed me in but nothing was done to fix the situation.
More than likely they have misaligned the dual laser projectors resulting in a hazy image. Look at the edges of the screen you can see a ghost image of both projectors.
They don’t know how to properly align both projectors so that the image is crystal clear.
You would think that a theatre of this caliber would know how to properly run their projection equipment.
If you see any movie in theatre #1 make sure the image is tack sharp, if it isn’t point it out to them! They are charging $ 15 for an imperfect experience. It’s not fun to watch a 2hr16min film (Star Wars) projected improperly, AMC prime and Dolby Cinema should be ashamed of this!

I love this theater! We’ve been here 5 or 6 times and the seats, sound and picture quality are fantastic.
BEWARE– the theaters are always FREEZING COLD (bring a blanket, not kidding).

I’ve been waiting for a theater like you, AMC Hawthorn. I love going to the movies, but there are a lot of things that I don’t love about the traditional movie theater. AMC Hawthorn 12 eliminates the following annoyances:
–Having to get there 45 minutes early and cross your fingers that there’s a good seat.
–Being cramped. I have very long legs and my knees get so achy when I can’t stretch out.
–People who put their feet up on the seat in front of them, forcing me to smell their feet.
All of the seats at Hawthorn have full reclining capability and are pre-​selected when you purchase the tickets. Don’t see a seat you like? Pick another show time. No guessing involved. The seats are just as comfortable as the luxury movie theaters that charge twice as much (or more) for a ticket. No, there aren’t waiters that come to your seat, but you know what? That’s okay. I don’t really want to be interrupted during a movie.
The food is basic movie theater fare– popcorn, pizza, pretzels, etc. However, there are some «upgrades» behind the concession stand. Ice cream floats, frozen yogurt with mix-​ins, and Tazo teas are available. For those of you who are crazy about the Coke freestyle machines, they’ve got those too!
Now if only they could figure out a way to keep people off their cell phones during the show…

Will not go anywhere else for a movie. Period. Okay, unless I receive free tickets or I’m forced to go somewhere else. This is my movie house.
My kiddos had a day off of school, so what better way to take advantage of $ 5 per person tickets at a lunchtime showing of Transylvania 2! We opted not to get assigned seats ahead of time knowing the theater would most likely be pretty empty, and it was. Just a few other moviegoers to make our experience feel pretty darn exclusive.
So we were in a smaller theater for the kid movie, and it was just as nice as the larger theater I had been in previously. Sightlines were fantastic! We could make as much noise as we needed for juggling popcorn and snacks without anyone hearing us (and we’re a loud bunch). The theater was perfectly lit so I could still see what was going on around me. Seemed less dark than the last movie experience. Maybe because it was during the day?
We took advantage of a popcorn/​pop/​candy deal for around $ 20 for all four of us. All in all, we had plenty of snacks and a great movie experience for under $ 50!
If you haven’t been to this theater before, just go. You won’t want to visit anywhere else!

What I love about this place is their individual sofa; recliner chair. This place is neat and tidy, and best of all inside a shopping mall.
Note for first timers: Seats are reserved, so get your tickets before and go check out some of the stores near by! Also, grab a small sweater if you get cold easily.

5 stars for the large reclining leather seats with cup holders throughout and the great sound system that makes you feel like you’re in the movie.

So my son and I saw Jurassic in 3D it was good but probably wouldn’t see it in 3D again any movie. However since the regular show was sold out the guy comped us a 3D movie. We had to wait another 45 Mintues so my legal22 year old suggested we go and have a drink. As I would have expected it was extremely over priced and not executed very well not to mention SLOW. My son ordered a Long Island iced tea it came out like a lemonade with no sugar. The lines were rather slow and there bathrooms were very dirty. If you want to go see a movie they have huge recliners I would suggest a blanket or coat ithe av was on and was very cold
It is my second visit I would come here to pay full price over the competitors to see a non 3D movie because the seats and acoustics are top notch. Bought tickets at Costco so it shaved off the price of 3 bucks a ticket. However my date is very expensive and likes the good life.

This is the best theater in the area. Similar to the AMC in Lake in the Hills, you get to reserve your seat ahead of time. That means no getting there early and waiting inline to get the good pesetas as everyone rushes in. All seats are good seats since they are the comfy recliners!!! Management is great here (I had one minor issue opening weekend they are awesome about making up for it) and I expect them to keep up the good work. Also there is a bar inside and you can bring booze into the movie. Love this theater!

The theater opened in a rush for Avengers because $$$$$. They were a bit short-​staffed and the bar & restaurant still had not opened.
Several weeks later, it’s still ramping up to its full potential but it’s worth exerting a little effort to go up an escalator to enjoy the movies.
The restaurant won’t be open until the fall, but there are more employees. The word is definitely getting out about the theater actually being open, which means online ticket ordering is a plus. And the seats, complete with cup holders, recline to your personal preferences. The sound system is fabulous with sub woofers maximizing the bass in every song, score, and explosion.
Now the real question is how long it will be before AMC closes the «other» theater in Vernon Hills.
Treat yourself (it’s not that much more expensive) to sit in red leather recliners and enjoy the latest blockbuster or box office bust. Go online and reserve your seat (s) so you can waltz in whenever and kick someone out of their perfect seat. Just consider wearing pants instead of shorts because, well, leather seats.

This movie theater recently opened as part of an addition to the Westfield Hawthorn mall in Vernon Hills.
The theater is very well made and having it be part of the existing mall is simply great. Downstairs you go to buy your tickets at kiosks. You then take an escalator to the second level where an attendant scans in your ticket, or scans your phone if you buy tickets in advance.
They have your typical concessions. The popcorn is already in bags so the lines move pretty fast. There’s also a bar upstairs if you fancy a drink with your movie. They have several Coca-​Cola Freestyle machines so you can customize your drink how ever you like it.
All seats are now plush recliners. They’re unbelievably comfortable and recline pretty much all the way back. All the rows are leveled and there are dividers so there’s plenty of space. It does seem however that there are fewer seats than in your typical theater. It also fills up very quickly. So you may want to grab your seats fairly early. Although some showings allow for reserved seating.
All in all this is a fantastic new theater in the area. (I feel bad for AMC Showplace 8 down the street). It will surely become popular and regularly busy.