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| - The Ballantyne Village Theatre was a welcome addition to the Charlotte theaters when it opened because it was going to carry independent films that, up until that time, only the Manor's two theaters carried. (Now Park Terrace carries some, too.)
The theater itself, though, was quite disappointing. I guess because I had higher expectations. With all the hubbub, I thought the theater was going to be high-class. It turned out to be only average. There isn't much decor to speak of (especially within each individual theater), and their lounge isn't really conducive to experiencing the wine and beer bar they touted.
They also charge extra for "special" seats in the theaters, so I always witness a problem between the staff and customers or between customers and customers before the movie starts.
And, lately, they've been carrying mainstream films (The Dark Knight, anyone?). Sigh...
All in all, while it's nice to have another theater in Charlotte that carries independent films, it's usually not worth the additional drive out to Ballantyne because the theater could have been better.
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