Fox Cineplex is D'Place — Local services in Banning

I was so excited to get back to the movies, so a friend and I attended an evening movie last night at the Fox theater in Banning since they recently opened back up. Let me start by saying that I’ve attended movies there since they remodeled the theater many, many years ago. The prices were always fair, staff was friendly and the concessions were fairly priced and they had fantastic popcorn. We discovered upon arrival that the theater had changed ownership a few months before the pandemic hit so its looks likes its been closed down off and on during the pandemic. Let me start by saying, they have some improvements to make. The prices are still fair, the one staff that ran the concessions was friendly, but the popcorn was not very good, my package of candy had expired four months ago, and the movie theater had a strange smell, not just musty smelling from being closed. I’m hoping the new owner makes some improvements in these areas because I would love to support our locally owned businesses if possible. Especially since they are about to open a new theater in Beaumont. Yes the prices will most likely be higher but those items I mentioned will need to improve if the Fox wants to keep patrons coming to...

Typical movie experiences for me are stadium style seating with assigned luxury recliners in wide rooms with huge screens. Visiting the area with time to waste, I saw Haunted Mansion starting in 20mins and I'd figured I'd give it a try. Was overly surprised by the experience and may go again for non-Blockbuster movies when local. The 4k screen and sound quality were good. Food prices were about normal to me, but you save on the ticket price though. Having to get my food and walk out to The Ally and punch in a code to enter the theater was a new experience! Tips: if getting nachos and love cheese, get an extra cheese cup. Also, if you have messy food, eat fast during the trailers because when lights go out, may be harder to see the food due to seats blocking screen light. Cons: Please fix the door handle for its a struggle to open. Can't imagine having full hands trying to open it. Was warned when I got my food. If I didn't know, I'd probably bang on door or go back and ask for help. Went: Saturday early afternoon and had my choice of seats. Chose the back to not have to angle my...

One major complaint... the movie goers who are thoughtless, lazy, inconsiderate and could care less if someone has to clean up after their mess, i.e., popcorn, drinks, wrappers etc., or that other movie goers can't avoid stepping in their mess before the staff cleans up after the movie is over... OTHERWISE, my review is ALL POSITIVE!! GREAT PRICING, ALWAYS friendly and helpful staff, comfortable seating, the staff work hard to keep their place of work clean and presentable for the rest of us, who do appreciate the great deals we recieve from the Banning Fox Theater, their management and staff. No, I don't work there, nor do I have family who work there, but I have been going for many years and this is the first time I've written a review... I just want to express my appreciation for the overall movie experience I enjoy each & every time I go to the movies at the Banning...