At first glance, you'd never know that Cinemark is fairly new. It's only five or six years old, but the box office, lobby, and concession stand all have an old and dated appearance. But while this theater may not be as glitzed up as a Harkins or AMC, the auditoriums are way better. They're completely stadium view, the seats are big and comfortable and the projector and sound system are both digital. It's a fantastic viewing experience.
The prices here are exactly the same as Harkins. Next time I'm seeing a movie, I may pass up the busy Tempe Marketplace scene (hard to park and bigger crowd) for the much more layed back Mesa Riverview scene. It's just one exit over. I have nothing against the valley's major theater chains, but I'm happy that there's a new (and maybe better) option. More competition is always a good thing.