I read a lot of reviews of this place on Google last night and almost didn't go because the reviews were pretty bad. I'm glad I went though, because it turned out to be an enjoyable experience. Went there last night to see Sinister. Although the movie wasn't that good, the theatre was pretty nice. I've been to a few others of these kind of restaurant/theatre places in Alaska and Washington, and Studio Movie Grill is doing just fine with this concept.
Didn't really like the assigned seating, especially since there was someone sitting in my seat. It's kind of pointless unless there is someone there to enforce the assigned seating. It would be better if people could just sit according to first-come-first-serve like in any movie theatre.
I read that there were single office chairs for the seating, and this is true for the center rows. Office chairs that swiveled and rolled. Different, but surprisingly comfortable.
I liked that there was a light box at your seat you can push to get service. Makes it simple and obvious for the staff to find you. I also liked that there were lights underneath the counter face in front of you. It wasn't directly shining in your eyes, but still allowed you to read the menu.
The menu prices were a little high, but it's Scottsdale. I also unknowingly showed up on all-you-can-eat pizza night, which was excellent, and much more valuable.
Overall, I thought this place was pretty good. I'll probably go back.