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| - Fun fact about me. Starting in 2012, I've made a list of all of the movies I've seen in theaters. Why? I just really like spreadsheets. Anyways, the point is, I've seen almost 90 movies in 6 years, many of them at Cineplex Markham (both at its old location and now at its new Enterprise location). So I feel qualified to say the new Cineplex VIP Markham theater is one gorgeous theater.
Moving to the new, up and coming, Enterprise location is one smart move. The new renovations, giving the theater a modern feeling, was a great idea. The decision to put a VIP portion of the theater has literally changed my life. You pay a hefty price for a ticket but in return, you get reserved seating, comfy reclining couch seats, waiter service, and no noisy kids! It's the only way I can catch the latest Marvel blockbuster.
Food and drink quality is like a 3-star chain restaurant, kinda like a Kelsey's. But you're getting that in a theater! So it becomes 4-star theater quality food. Sliders, shrimp tacos, multiple poutine options, salad bowls, all kinds of desserts, and a fully stocked bar with specialty cocktails. There's a lovely lounge area outside the VIP theater to have a drink, eat dinner, and catch a game on their TVs.
Now onto my complaint, and I'm quite passionate about this complaint. I've knocking a star off for this complaint. Those Chinese commercials they're playing at the beginning of the movies. Stop. First of all, I don't believe you should be catering to a certain demographic like that. Based on a recent census, 1/3 of Markham's population is Chinese. Way to alienate your other 2/3 of the population.
Secondly, the commercials they're playing are distasteful and downright cringeworthy. 90% of them are literally beauty place ads. "You were born perfect...but YOU CAN BE PERFECT-ER". "Oh, my crush doesn't notice me. NO PROBLEM! You can get liposuction, breast enhancement, face lift...". I'm not kidding. These were real commercials they played. What is the message you are sending here? Kids, don't worry about anything except your looks? Or Chinese people are shallow af? I'm ashamed to be associated with this. Rethink your media partner, Cineplex, they're a disgrace.
(28/100) - 2018
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