A gem. An absolute gem. Even though it's not as comfortable as those new fancy, upgraded theaters. It doesn't have the expansive menu either. The screens aren't as big. The sound isn't as good.
But, the ambiance is worth the four stars and the trip to it. And they almost seem like there selection of movies that they put into the theater are why they let the rest go by the wayside. Because when you go to see a film- you're going for the film. Not the fancy accolades the other theaters throw at you while showing you a movie you might feel like you wasted your money on.
I have never went to Capitol theater and left feeling like I've just seen a bad movie. And while I could take personal pride in my selection, I also feel like Capitol just wouldn't show a movie that wasn't up to their standards either. And that's why I love this venue.
So, you can go to one of the new spots and fall asleep watching a Nicholas Sparks rip-off or you can go to Capitol and see a film that might win some awards. Go into the big theater and feel like you're seeing a stage play or go upstairs into a small theater and try to get the first row of the balcony. First row of the balcony is the best seat in the house, and it's only available at Capitol.