AMC Madison Yards 8 — Attraction in Atlanta

It was a nice Saturday and I got up wanting to go to the movies. I wanted some movie theater popcorn 🍿. Mainly I wanted to see Denzel Washington in Equalizer 3.

I had never been tot this theater but did my research. It sits in the middle of a community called Elan at Madison Yards. You would not know it's here from Memorial Drive if you are paying attention. There is a Publix next to it and other businesses across the street. It is also a very busy little area but not congested.

We purchased our tickets online because we are AMC stub members. This is now the closest theater to my location in East Point. AMC Camp Creek is closed hopefully for renovations.

The lobby is so nice and inviting. If you need to buy tickets you may do so at several kiosks. Your vision is immediately pulled upward because they have a lot for you to see on the walls up high. The lobby has comfy seating almost like a hotel atmosphere. There is a bar and a concession stand. You can order food ahead of time online and they will serve you at your seat as well. Next time I will try that option. There was no line at concessions so we were able to grab our grub and proceed to the theater.

The theaters are the perfect size. Every row is clearly labeled with a letter in the stairwell that you can see even in the dark. The chairs are so comfy. They extend like a recliner under your legs and even the back of the chair lays back further if you do not want to sit up. I was in heaven. Also if someone has to pass in front of you, they have enough space to do so without you having to bring your seat back to upright position. The theater had a clean floor as well.

After the movie I used the restroom 🚻. A lot of stalls and it was pretty clean and decent. I can't say anything bad about this theater. I will gladly...

My wife and I were very excited to have an AMC location near us in East Atlanta but quickly grew disappointed with Madison Yards.

They boast a Dolby theater that offers a tremendous audio/visual experience but always seems to fall short. Every time we have seen a movie in this Dolby theater, across the past 6-12 months, there’s been a noticeable rattling in the air ducts at the back/right of the theater. This unpleasant sound is frustrating when you’re paying the extra price, considering that you can watch the same movie at home for much less money.

In addition to the noise issue, the quality of the recliners is… declining at best. Many of the theaters at this location look fine and others (like the Dolby theater) are cracking and peeling. Some of the theaters advertise heated seats, but it seems to be hit or miss with those. AMC renovated some theaters years back leaving the others almost obsolete compared to AMC’s competitors. It seems like they’re trying to ride the wave of these improvements for the next decade or two.

It’s clear that this AMC location has no plans to fix the issue, and because of that, I’d recommend that you spend your money elsewhere… or even avoid AMC entirely.

Edit: After some additional trips to the theater, I’ve noticed how poorly the theaters are insulated. A quiet scene will be on and you can clearly hear the crash and bang of movies showing around your theater.

This will be my last trip to...

I really just paid $1 for this mask @AMCTheatres. No discount for AMC A- list members?

How about complimentary mask for stock holders/AMC A list members.

Lastly, hope they get someone that knows how to pour tap beer. I’m tired of coming here and receiving a bunch of foam for my $10 lagunitas ipa. I haven’t had a chance to try any of the speciality drinks because I was told “I'm not a bartender” multiple times. 🤦🏽‍♂️

I’ve had my AMC A LIST subscription now for over 5 months and I have never gotten a none foamy beer or the option to taste the greasy drink items I see on the menu. So our that into perspective for your experience. I’m still waiting for it to hopefully change soon…

I come here because I really enjoy the movie theater and unfortunately the service here isn’t top tier compared to the amazing facility.

The people behind the concessions are constantly talking and not prioritizing guest.

They DONT ACCEPT APPLE PAY! I’m a pandemic that sounds ridiculous but I have to pay for a past and touch the card reader. It seems counter productive but that’s just my thought.

Come if you plan to enjoy the movie but the “amenities” good luck.

I did meet a new guy who said he was the management hopefully things will change for us who live in the neighborhood and support AMC continuously..

If it wasn’t for being a long term AMC fan I would’ve gave 1 star but the theater is new which is the...