Welden Theatre — Local services in Saint Albans City

This movie theater has gone digital- but not in a good way when it comes to picture quality. Quite clearly they have skimped either on the projectors, or simply on the set up for those projectors.

From the opening credits and ads you will see that the video image is slightly fuzzy - just barely on the edge of being in focus. The sound is still good, and they do show multiple films at a time - however, each theater I have been in has the same issue.

I've been in to see a movie twice in the past 6 months - both times I have asked others in the theater if it looked fuzzy to them, and after positive affirmations, I have gone to the front desk about it.

I was told, "these are all digital- and it is what it is - they can't get focused"

Twice is enough to keep me out - especial with the same experience both times.

I don't want to have to drive 30 minutes extra to see a movie that's shown IN FOCUS, but if you want a good Movie Theater Experience, skip this place until they can get a digital video if not in digital laser-like clarity - at least looking crisp enough not to rub your eyes.

If you go there, and see what I mean, feel free to ask for your ticket money back - maybe they will figure out that fuzzy for a movie theater is just...

One of my favorite places to go in town. It's not the biggest, flashiest, or most technologically advanced theater in the state. Frankly, if you want spectacle you should check out Essex Cinema. What I enjoy about the Welden that you just don't get at the Essex is the much more distinctive community feel. The owners and staff care about their customers and want to make sure they have an exceptional experience. Instead of a mad rush to get tickets and snacks in time to find a good seat, you're treated to a more relaxed atmosphere right from the beginning. If I'm being truly honest, the facilities are probably a 3/5 but the 5/5 service and atmosphere more than make up for that to me. I like going at the same time each Friday, sitting in the same seat, and enjoying a new movie. That, to me, is what makes the...

Welden theatre is pretty good, especially since it's been around for a VERY long time. The theatre itself has 3 different showing rooms, ranging from #3 being the largest, followed by 2 and of course, 1. The largest room is always used for the biggest releases though so you shouldn't find yourself in the smallest area unless you go to see a rather obscure movie, or one that has been out for a few weeks. I used to go here as a kid and I still go here occasionally, if a good enough movie is released. The prices are decent considering, and as far as I know the whole place is air conditioned on those really warm days. All in all a nice little hometown movie...