AMC 84th Street 6

This was the worst experience in New York the manager kelvin Lewis was really rude plus really bad attitude with us I will never come back to this theater

Great cinema spot! They have fancy recliner seats which are super comfy and you can put your feet up.

I went to an opening-​night showing of a major blockbuster (Captain America: Civil War) and it was actually a pleasant experience! I have AMC 84^th Street 6 to thank for this.
I’ve been hesitant to go to the theaters on the opening weekend (or the weekend after) for bigger movies because it’s typically a slog: you have to wait in a long line to even enter the theater, wait until you’re let loose and then make a mad dash to find an appropriate number of seats, and then brace yourself for a packed room with a lot of noisy people. So if you want to see a newly released title, you have to endure longer waits and a more chaotic environment.
AMC 84^th Street 6 solves all of this. You buy your tickets ahead of time and reserve your seat. We ordered tickets just over a month in advance for a movie that ended up having the 5^th biggest opening weekend, and we ended up with a great spot: the center of roughly the third row from the back. By the time we arrived at the theater our total time waiting on line was a grand total of 10 seconds (basically for my group lining up and waiting for the guy to tear off our ticket stubs).
But wait, there’s more! The seats are leather, reclineable, and are wide enough so you can move your arms and legs around in a snow-​angel motion if you wanted to. Each seat also has its own set of armrests, so you don’t have to worry about the social politics of claiming armrest territory. Phew. My only complaint — and it’s a minor one — is that from where I was sitting if you recline back far enough, the seat in front of you blocks off a small portion of the bottom of the screen.
Since seats are wider than normal, people are more widely distributed throughout the auditorium and hence fewer people can fit in it overall. The wide distribution and fewer people leads to less noise, even if the movie is sold out.
Independent of cost, this is the best movie theater experience you can go for in the area. But factoring in cost, as the tickets ($ 20) were about $ 5 more expensive than nearby theaters I would recommend it most for busy times for a big-​budget movie. If it doesn’t fit both those criteria then feel free to consider more cost-​conscious alternatives.
In terms of how it compares to other reserved theaters I’ve been to: it’s basically the same as the AMC Fresh Meadows 7, and both of these AMC’s are better than Bow Tie Cinemas in Chelsea. While Bow Tie doesn’t have that obstructed visibility, the seats are relatively slightly narrower and do not recline.

I was excited to go to this theatre after I heard about the renovations. I knew it didn’t have great ratings prior to the recliner change. However, it’s been a fiasco. The lines for tickets were basically out of the door and there was no one trying to coordinate it. The woman that was booking my ticket kept answering the questions of others instead of mine and was very brief when I did have questions.
In the theatre, almost half of the seats were double booked. Thus, most people basically had seats that didn’t exist. After waiting for 45 minutes, they told us they wouldn’t even be playing the movie. We had to negotiate with theatre staff to even get a refund.
Ultimately, I really would suggest going to any other theatre in the city. The recliners are not worth the headache. I don’t anticipate ever coming back here.

My favorite movie theatre. I’ve been here before but hadn’t written a review. It’s my new favorite thing. The seats are reserved so you must sit there. The chairs recline and are very comfortable. Feels like you re at your own home. Take off your shoes, bring a blanket and relax. Perfect Sunday Afternoon to watch a movie with your significant other. We watched Zootopia 3D! Loved it:)

I might be a little late to the party but… RECLINERS?! I LOVE IT.
I think that pretty much sums up what makes this theater great, but if you need more convincing:
— You get to select and reserve your seats when you purchase your tickets.*
— They’ve got the new Coca Cola soda fountains for people to use, which basically means you get free refills on drinks you purchase.
— In case you forgot, recliners.
*If you’re an idiot like me and fail to catch the «This Is Not a Touch Screen» sign on the outward facing monitor that shows you the theater’s seating chart and don’t hear the ticket guy tell you it’s not a touch screen, another gentle reminder: The monitor with the theater’s seating chart is NOT a touch screen.
I’m bringing a blanket next time.

LOVE THIS THEATER! I will pay extra for reclining seats any day of the week. The seats are reserved, which is such a huge plus in this city. I am so sick of waiting in the Kips Bay/​Union Square lines when popular movies come out and rushing to get a decent seat in a not so nice theather.
The popcorn is of course delicious, but the lines are slow. What can you do though, as are all theaters. Reclining seats are my favorite favorite part of this though, the city needs more of these!!!

For the concession stand and staff. No manners and just no customer service. Each time I come something is not working. No hotdogs today, no pretzel bites another.
No systems and they act annoyed when you ask why? Things are not working or they are under staffed.
Theatre is great but staff needs a leader and customer service training. This is why I watch movies on iTunes these days

I will never go to another movie theatre in NYC ever again! I live in the east village but it’s still worth it to travel all the way uptown. Obviously, the big thing at this theatre are the seats. Big cushion reclining chairs. Just the way movies should always be watched. FYI, most of these theaters are reserved seating so try to get it ahead of time. The quality of the screens are great from the sound, to the visual quality.
Not much else to say. This is my new favorite movie theatre by far.

Nice movie theater with the recliner leather seats, which is great!
I came here with my friend and her son to watch a kids movie. It was a really nice theater.
You do have to go up or down a flight of stairs depending where your theater is.
The bathrooms were actually quite roomy and clean here, which was surprising for me. Definitely would return!
Great popcorn and they have a Coke freestyle machine (YES). However, some of the stuff was «out» of certain syrup flavors.

If it weren’t for those luscious leather butt-​hugging seats, this place would easily get a 2 in my books. It’s not the cleanest, biggest, or well maintained theatre out there, but dear lord it’s so comfy and every seat is a good seat.
What sucks about this place is the lack of employees. There’s probably one human usher, 4 of those electronic ticket thingies, and a small concession stand that’s SUPER SLOW.
On the upside of everything, this location is far from the touristy Times Square, and you can reserve your seats so you never have to stress about ending up with the front-​row seats (which aren’t super bad either). They also have those butter dispensers, which always has a special spot in my arteries.
If you’re not already an AMC member, do it. This theatre will become your new home away from home and those extra pennies you save on waived service fees (if you purchase online) or free size upgrades for popcorn and drinks will be well worth it.

Reclining leather. Clean. Pick your seat. Nothing to complain about. Five stars. I will write some more stuff because Unilocal thinks I should pour my experience into the review rather than just give you the information you need: it’s a clean, comfortable, movie theater with reserved seating.

Comfy!!! So I only come at late night so I always get the best seats. No complaints.

Still fantastic theater and I wish there were more of these type of theaters with large reclining seats that you can reserve ahead of time. It is so civilized. But I have an issue with the theater planning. On Monday (a holiday), they had 4 movies starting within 15 minutes of each other. One ticket taker and 2 people at the concessions. The lines just to get into the theater were ridiculous and the concession lines were practically out the door. Fix the scheduling AMC 84^th St.
and please clean up after yourselves, our movie started late because it took a long time for the staff to clean up from the show before.

Recliners make this theater more comfy, but also more costly. The pros: sitting in the front row is not an issue; obviously roomier; great for snuggling; and reserved seating means you won’t have to arrive early to find good seats. This can also be a bad thing because you can’t really come here on a whim. We tried, and all the seats were taken. That pretty much kills spontaneity. Also, you have to come in even numbered groups. Otherwise, you could find yourself sharing a love seat with a stranger.
All in all, worth it for a once in a while splurge, but not economically feasible as a weekly outing.

These seats are worth it. I am always happy to relax in a big comfy chair so no complaints. I wish the staff was a bit friendlier, but I will gladly take a cold staff to enjoy my reserved seats in my recliner chair.

What can I say? The perfect movie theater.
–Full-​reclining seats
–Reserved seating
–Great sound
–Intimate, comfortable theater
–Quality popcorn
Saw Star Wars here opening weekend. Great experience and so comfy! Wish it were closer to me.
Anyone giving fewer than five stars is a liar and a scoundrel.

Great seats! Reserved seats! Not a huge theater but great atmosphere!

Reserved seats are a plus. Unless you are like me. I like to sit way in the back, and make the mistake in buying the handicapped seats, which are empty spaces. No worries, they can be exchanged at Customer Service. Unless, of course, the movie is popular. Then it is a race for the Front Row.
The recliner seats are a gem. Hands down comfy! I’ve only fell asleep on a few-​ish movies. But they deserved it! I mean c’mon 22 Jump Street?!
After the renovation of this theater though, I feel that some attention should have went elsewhere. The food, for its price, is lackluster at best. The five dollar Big Bite hot dogs and the six dollar basic popcorn really needed a makeover. And depending upon the counter person, sometimes they ring up the combo prices, like everyone wants to spend 15 bucks for the barely warm stuff.
The Men’s Bathroom seems a tad small. If two movies let out at the same time, and, if you are like me in finishing your large soda, you are dancing and prancing for a «me time» spot. Could ‘recycle’ with the large cup, in a pinch, but, y’know.
It is very easy to get to. Public Transportation, Über friendly, and has a large Citi Bike station, on the side street. So depending on the date, one can be cool or way cool.
Now a plus is having Five Napkins Burger spot across the street. It almost creates a nice dinner and movie vibe. For faster food, there is a Chipolte and a Hale and Hearty, like a block away.

Before I proceed with my review of this theater, allow me to share that I am a bigger fan of classic movie house (like Music Box in Chicago), but this theater is full of all that a modern theater should have. So why a 4:5 and not a solid rating? Well, the architecture is terrible and the stairs/​escalators can get a bit bottle necked when it’s busy in there. Also don’t love having to run down stairs to use the restroom mid-​show. I’ve seen «Terminator: Genesys» and «Star Wars: The Force Awakens» and both made the movie experience perfect; screen is big enough but not too big (like IMAX can be), sound is phenomenal but not overwhelming (like stadiums can be), and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.

After coming here you will not want to go to another movie theater in Manhattan! The reclining seats are so comfortable. This is the way movies were always meant to be watched! The assigned seating is super convenient so you know you are guaranteed your preferred seating upon arriving.
The only con is that it’s on the smaller side and not too many movies are playing at a given time. In addition, You can only access food and restrooms on the main floor.

Great theater, comfortable cushion seats, clean and easy access to subway and busses!
Not a huge theater so it’s homelike. Besides it feels like home. I used to live not to far from here. That was before this beautiful renovation. Renovation was way long overdue.
Highly recommend! Lots of food choices in the neighborhood too!

I never want to see a movie any other way.
Great location two blocks from the subway stop at 86^th.
No need to come early and sit through previews because no matter what your seat is reserved.
The seats are so comfortable and I love the set up. Perfect for a date or two friends because the seats are paired off. U can raise the armrest and get cozy or cuddle up with your popcorn.
Love love love and will travel from downtown anytime for this experience

Went to see The new James Bond film this morning and was beyond impressed with this theater. Plush, comfortable reclining seats, exceptionally clean facilities, with a friendly and efficient staff.
This will definitely be my go to movie theater from now on!

Great theatre! We love the reclined leather seats with the armrests that are adjustable. Makes it one big comfy sofa to sit together at ease, maybe even fit a third person in. Thank god this theatre is clean and newly renovated. Enjoyable experience. Just stinks they only show about 5 different movies at a time… :(

I really like this movie theater. They re-​did it, so it has reclining seats and you can purchase your tickets online beforehand. You pick your seat when you buy a ticket, so you don’t have to rush to get there very early. The theater is clean enough and I’ve never had any particular issue with it.

This AMC is the best for one reason: the seats. Unlike most theaters with fold-​out seats and narrow aisles, the 84^th St AMC has a bunch of reclining couches. The fold-​out leg rest forces them to keep a ton of space in between rows — no more tripping over your neighbors to get in.
Those who still remember high school geometry know that this also means they can reduce the slope of the floor. All the seats are at roughly the same level — so sitting in the first or last row doesn’t mean your neck will hurt the next day.
Ticketing is fast as long as you buy online. There’s a short line to get past the ticket scanner, but it moves quickly.
The non-​theater parts of this AMC feel kind of run down. I wouldn’t mind if they were a bit more aggressive about vacuuming the carpets. (Not like it matters: you’re there for the movie, after all.)

The only reason this place doesn’t get a 5 star is because of their men’s room.
They have recliners those soda machines you can have any flavor soda, and popcorn condiments a plenty. It’s pretty rad.
However there is one catch. The men’s room. There is literally no way a man designed this bathroom. These urinals have no divider, and they are low enough for a 4 year old to use. So basically you are standing next to a stranger ready to have a sword fight at any second.

Great theater– favorite place to watch movies in the city! Its more expensive than other theatres but it’s worth it for the lazy boys that recline and free refills on soda! Two tickets will cost you approx 38.
They have reserved seatings, so you won’t have to worry about arriving late and sitting in the first row!
Only con is they only show a handful of movies at a given time and majority are family related.
If they are showing the movie you want to see go and thank me later!

The new and upgraded AMC 84^th Street has become my favorite theater in the city, primarily due to their very comfortable recliner chairs.
This theater stands out from the competition for their huge reclining chairs that allow for a nearly «flat bed» experience at the movie theater. The seats are in pairs, so for couples, it is nice that the middle divider can be pushed up.
The food is upgraded for a regular theater, but not gourmet, and includes a coca-​cola freestyle machine.
High quality digital projection adds to the experience.
Would highly recommend this theater.

Two words: Leg. Room.
The reclining seats are nice but have sort of the same problem as airline seats… you kinda just sink into one part of it, putting a lot of pressure in the lower back. Bearable and better than normal movie theater seats, so I’m not complaining too much about it ;) plus, they’re moving with just the touch of a button!
The best thing about reclining seats is just how much space there is for leg room. No more having to stand up and contort your legs into a weird position to let people by. No more legs feeling stuck in one place and getting that sucky numb feeling. Gone are those days!
Otherwise, a pretty clean theater. Wish there were restrooms on every floor. A bit more expensive than your average theater but very well worth it! This will be my go-​to spot for movies (even if I didn’t live in the area).

Best place ever to see a movie! Cant wait to Go back!!!