I'm a fan of independent movies. Hillcrest Cinema 5 is one of the few places i can go in San Diego to catch some of my favorite movies. i was absolutely stoked that my grandparents baught me a book of tickets for landmark theaters! a normal movie ticket is 10.50 for an adult. my GParents payed 165 for a book of 25 unrestricted tickets! thats about 7 bucks a ticket! horay the price i was paying about 9 years ago! I went to the concession stand and i was surprised by the wide variety of snacks and drinks they offer. they even make cafe drinks and Italian sodas! i went on a really busy night and the staff worked really well as a team to get the customers out of line and into their movie with all the refreshments they can afford. on my way out i made small talk with a door person that was really enthusiastic about Independent and Mainstream films and i was happy to see that amongst the chaos of a busy Saturday afternoon the staff is still able to keep a sunny disposition.
Pros : Independent films!!!
Friendly helpful staff.
Wide selection of concession items.
Platinum Book Membership.
Cons : aesthetics could use some year 2000 revamping but they work with what they've got.
small theater gets packed on busy nights.
someone needs to clue the movie industry in that 10.50 for a movie ticket is ridiculous.
This is the only cinema located in Hillcrest and has the distinction of being one of the few venues that shows good recent release independent flicks. What makes this place special is the convenient location (on the University Avenue exit off the CA163 Freeway), the accessible validated parking and the reasonable price per movie ($9.50 in lieu of $10.50 at other theater chains). If you are ever in the neighborhood, take this place for a spin.
Pros : The concessions boast fresh popcorn (imagine that!) along with a good choice of beer and wine.
Cons : The seating is limited, so you may have to arrive early to get a quality seat.
Price Range : $5 - $10
Recommended : Yes
Review Date : 04/28/2007
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