Gallery Cinemas — Local services in Colchester

I chose this theatre to view "The Judge" in Oct. 2014. The last time I was in this theatre was to see "American Beauty," and vowed back then I'd never go back to this particular theater because of the uncomfortable seats. Well, I broke the vow due to a request from a friend. During the coming attractions, I had to cover my ears as a result of the incredible volume. I actually approached the manager to tone the volume down, since my date and I were the only ones in the theatre. He brushed my request off, saying the volume would be appropriate during the actual movie, which it was. However, I had to cover my ears throughout the coming attractions. UNSAT. Is it THAT difficult to change the volume, I thought??? The seating had not appeared to change in the 10 years or so since I'd been there. I felt squashed when my date put an arm on the arm rest between us. I found myself rearranging every ten minutes or so, and having a desk job by trade, I may be more aware of seat comfort, but I have to tell you that I have renewed my vow on NOT going to Gallery Cinemas. I'll pass on this theatre.

By the way, $6 for a...

I really loved this cinema for 5$ movie day on Tuesday. It's really awesome when you have a big family you can bring your family and don't go broke. It's not like that on every movie but most. You can spend 50 plus buck on a movie night with family. Who has the money for that?....I just learned it's no longer 5$ movie night. What a bummer it's now 6.25$ movie night. What will it be next $7? I'm hoping it stays so it can be affordable. So came today for 6.25 day and paid no problem. Went to sit down while my daughter got popcorn. She runs in and says your card isn't working,yet I just used it. So I went to the popcorn area and said I'm told my card isn't working and I say you could bypass the pin. He says it declined. I said I just used it and then he says this" I don't have time for you to figure out if your card works or not! I'm busy." I was shocked. Don't have time for a paying customer. Don't have time for someone who just contributed to your paycheck. Terrible customer service. Nothing wrong with my card. I used to get ice cream after the movie. I'll give my money to...

I used to live in Wethersfield and Newington, and so I would go to the AMC theater in Plainville - probably 2 dozen screens, huge variety of movies, pick your seats when you buy your ticket, large/reclining seats, etc. This theater is far from that, and yet I think I now prefer it. Colchester's Gallery Cinema is small (6 screens) and the seats might be considered "outdated". However, that also means I can decide Saturday morning to go see the brand new Star Wars movie that afternoon (no need to pre-order tickets weeks in advance) and walk in right when the previews start, easily finding seats as the theater darkened. AND I didn't break the bank on tickets and snacks. Gallery Cinemas might not be the trendiest theater, but it's a nice small local theater servicing a small town. No extras like movie passes or theater membership nonsense. Just a nice, clean, friendly place to watch the latest movies on...