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| - I went to take advantage of the free ticket deal to see the Immortals with friends - but when we arrived, the theater had suffered a burnt-out bulb and we were forced to see Twilight instead. While that might be grounds for a negative star review and a human rights complaint, I opted to tolerate it for the sake of science.
The theater is about what I've come to expect. The service is good - you have a call button you can push and the waiter'll come running out to you - and they pretty much cater to your every whim while you relax and watch your movie. However, the food is hilariously overpriced, which I did anticipate, so I can't say it was a shock to me. But it's not getting any Michelin stars, let's put it that way.
The major dealbreaker - the reason I give this place a bad review - is the seating. Half is theater seating, which is maybe one step above your normal theater seating, and the other half were office chairs with desks in front of them. Okay, sure, they're NICE office chairs, but the place just opened. Wait three months and see how nice they are then.
Why is this a dealbreaker if the chairs are sufficiently comfy and the service is respectable, and you knew what you were in for, you might ask me. Well, here's the kicker. There are other dinner theaters in this city, and while their tickets are generally more expensive, the general experience is much, much better. So if you grade comparatively, SMG just loses out.
Now, if you're cheap, then just go for it - get there early, get good and soused at Four Peaks across the way first - but if you're looking for a novel, quality movie going experience... look elsewhere.
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