This theater has basically been here since the mall first opened in the mid-late 1990s. It was wonderful at first and then it gradually became run down as most places do after a couple decades. I gradually found myself going to other theaters for this reason.
Today was a fluke that my hubs and I ended up here. We received free movie passes and decided to give this newly renovated and upgraded theater a try again when going to see Riddick and wow, the theater is so much neater and streamlined. I love the self automated soda fountains where you can add your own flavors in. I love being able to choose seats while buying tickets so you don't have to worry about finding seats (when it's already pitch dark because you waited too long to drive to the theater and are grateful there are previews. But who procrastinates like that anyway?)
The automated reclining seats are extremely comfortable!! I almost felt like I was in Scottsdale at iPic, but instead I was right here at an AMC theater on the "west side" of town. It's about time!!