Wow! This theatre has redefined a night out at the movies. They've taken everything we dislike about most movie theatres and replaced it with a new way to cater to America's favorite obsession. Here are some examples (but you've gotta experience this for yourself to fully appreciate it):
Typical theatre: Get to the movie early so you can beat the crowds and find a good seat.
Esplanade 14: Choose your seat beforehand (all seats same price)
Typical theatre: stand in line at the concession stand and give up a better seat or part of your movie and expect major price gouging.
Esplanade 14: pay reasonably priced concessions from the comfort of your seat with the help of a server (included).
Typical theatre: small, dirty/sticky, cloth seats with little leg room
Esplanade 14: big plush leather seats with a fold out table with so much leg room you should never touch the seat in front of you. And they were thinking large Americans here- No problems for the 300+ pounders. They won't be spilling over into the seat next to them. These seats rock!...literally
Typical theatre: various popcorn sizes and drink sizes all rediculously priced.
Esplanade 14: one popcorn size 7.50 (free refills and large enough to feed anyone), one drink size (large with free refills). Not a rip off either.
Typical theatre: $10-$11
Esplanade 14: $13 and probably should cost more.
Only one negative thing to say:
I don't like the extra butter for my popcorn on the side in a small plastic cup. I don't know how to put it on like the specially trained concessions staff and it's difficult in the dark. The theatre should complete the preparation of the popcorn before it reaches your seat.