I can't believe I've never reviewed AMC Ahwatukee since this is the movie theater that we go to most often. The Harkins at the Chandler mall is probably just a little closer to home but that parking lot is always totally full and there are a ton of teenagers just cruising around and hanging out in front of the movie theater so it's a total zoo. The AMC has the same problems but to a lesser extent. AMC used to always have a decent amount of parking but now a couple more restaurants have opened up and it is getting to be a little scarce. The other good thing about AMC is they have the rewards program so after a couple visits you can get some free tickets or snacks.
Really, I'd be perfectly happy giving this place four stars if it weren't so dirty. Its been gradually getting worse and now its at the point where it's pretty gross. There are trails of popcorn kernels throughout the building and theaters always have trash on the ground. But the worst is the bathrooms. They are always completely filthy. I do get grossed out pretty easily by public restrooms but these are beyond disgusting. Even my husband won't use them. But sometimes after a large soda and sitting thru a 2 1/2 hour movie.... you just gotta go. Before, I used to just plug my nose and squint my eyes and get it done. The last few times it was so bad I just couldn't do it. It made for some interesting car rides home, let me tell you. If they don't fix these issues soon I'll have to switch to the Harkins or else start wearing adult diapers to the movies!!!