They check your bags after you buy your ticket. So, yay for safety :) (shout out to the guy who let my man and I keep our energy drink and candy). You get what you pay for here, so the seats aren't as comfortable as other theaters, but it's not terrible. UA Showcase 8 on the strip has the same chairs and they charge more than triple the price.
Whenever I go here, I've noticed that about half of the time, it feels like I'm watching a movie with lots of family and friends. Some people are on their phones, a baby cries here and there, etc. When there's crazy stuff that happens in a suspense movie, everyone is like OOOOOOH MY GOD! Rooting for the good guy, boo-ing the villian.
I've been coming here on and off for 15 years, so clearly I'm into it :)