Lowry Theater — Attraction in Coronado

This is a huge theater that shows current movies for free for active duty military in their dependents, as well as anyone with access to the base. Their website shows the current showings and times (super basic).

In case it matters to you, as of the writing of this review, they were requiring masks to enter the facility. I found that no one was policing that policy though, and many people either didn't have a mask or had their mask pulled down to their chin, especially if they were eating. So I'd say it's pretty relaxed.

If you're trying to get an idea for what the theaters like, imagine a huge high school auditorium that's about 25 years old. The seats aren't horrible, but they are pretty torn up and old. This is not a typical movie theater seating, though it does rise on a grade so that the people in back can see the screen easily. They were able to get it fairly dark in there and the sound was nice and loud.

They have concessions that include popcorn, chips, Icees, and some other treats. I saw a plenty of people sneak in their own food though. We bought an Icee and it was cheaper than if I had bought one at the theater. So basically we spent about $4 for two people to see a new movie.

Hey, for a free movie that's currently still in theaters, this place...

This place is not what it used to be. Checked the schedule on Thursday where it said PAW PATROL. Took my kids and not only did they open barely 15 minutes prior (instead of the hour they advertise) they didn’t have any food ready, like nothing at all. They had barely gotten inside but they were in the back parking lot before not sure why no one was inside making food earlier. I went to McDonald’s to get food because my kids were hungry and when we got back the movie started… not paw patrol. They played Venom! Do you have any idea how upset a toddler would be?! If this place wasn’t free I would have given it less stars but I’m hoping this was a one time thing. Also audio was extremely loud.

Edit: went today and Ellie what a turnaround. The guys at the front really busting their b u t t s. Great customer service and great prices. Theatre still changes movies last minute but I guess you just have to check before you go and not really plan...

Went here for the Ant Man and the Wasp premiere. It was very hot in this theater, muggy and humid. There was poor air flow. The concession line was ridiculous, I waited 40 minutes in line. They wrapped the line into the hall way and it seemed short but once I realized it was that long I ended up staying because 20 minutes already went by. I don't think they were ready for customers, service was very slow. The manager was yelling to the workers, keep on going but not trying to help at all. When it was my time to order they told me there were no more holders for everything that I ordered. Then the guy behind him said they just didn't have any folded up. I just told them to give me one so I could do it myself. Then he ended up doing it for me. Both my teas were all syrup. We couldn't...