We used to go to this theater regularly before the pandemic closed everything. We decided to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as our first movie post-pandemic now that they are open again. Prices have gone through the roof! A large popcorn costs $10, a 16-ounce bottle of Dasani water costs $5, and nachos with cheese cost $10. Tickets for four adults, one large bucket of popcorn, and two Dasani water cost just over $60. Nachos with cheese, a large soda, and chocolate-covered almonds cost an extra $20. By the way, skip the popcorn. It tastes stale/old.

These prices are what drive people to sneak food into theaters! We were going to stop at the store for some candy, but I told my kids we were going to buy refreshments at the theater since they're probably hurting after being closed due to the pandemic. Well, they get to keep struggling because we won't go to this theater anymore. We just can't afford these prices. It was opening weekend for this film, and there was almost no one in the theater, and this is likely one of the reasons why.

Additionally, this theater is utterly disgusting. The bathrooms aren't cleaned regularly, and the floors are sticky. The trash was overflowing, the drink station was poorly stocked, a large lid for my soda couldn't be found, and popcorn was spilled everywhere.

Two rows back from us in theater 1 (the big screen), someone put their feet on a seat and started rocking it back and forth. It made a squeaking sound that was distracting. They did this periodically throughout the movie, and both my daughter and I were very annoyed by it. Although the person's actions are not the theater's fault, why do they need such noisy seats? A person should be able to switch positions without disturbing everyone in the room.

Sadly, this was our last visit to AMC Manitowoc. Instead, we'll go to Marcus Cinema in Appleton or Get Reel Cinema in Chilton. Marcus Cinema has reclining seats along with a theater experience that makes going to it worth the extra cost, while Get Reel Cinema offers cheaper prices.