Film.Ca

This theatre is a freaking hidden gem! This place not only offers CRAZY low prices, but the owner does hilarious pre-​film skits for your viewing pleasure. Honestly the highlight of the night whenever I go. (Read below for the full story).
The other night I went to see The Hateful Eight:
— Tickets were $ 10 each
— Popcorn, drink, candy all very* reasonably priced
— comfortable seating, very cozy atmosphere
— great picture quality + sounds
There is one part to this whole experience that made it extra enjoyable. The owner (can’t remember his name) stars in these HILARIOUS, quirky skits before the films start.
Essentially he explains that
is a small business and instead of major advertising relies on word-​of-​mouth within the community. That’s how they keep their prices so low.
Either way, those little skits are a MUST SEE and one of the reasons I come back so consistently. To the owner– whatever you’re doing, it’s working. All I can say is keep ‘em coming! I can’t wait to bring my friends!

I came here with a frequent
goer. He’s a big fan of the theatre and explained it’s evolution of funding and renovations. It seems to be a gem in this big city! We went to see the new Star Wars less than a week after it came out. The ticket price was $ 4 cheaper than cineplex, which was awesome!
What shocked me was that I walked into the theatre and there was only about 18 people in the auditorium. THATS IT? Not sure what this means for the theatre, but for me it worked in my benefit. The chairs were nice, but I am short. So, this leaves me with my one complaint: if the theatre was in fact busy, I’d probably have to sit on my legs or a booster seat or something! The slant in the floor was so gradual that sitting behind someone really obstructed my view. I was able to move over and find better seating, but it would worry me in a busy showing.

If you’re tired of busy theatres with idiots on their smartphones throughout the movie, this place is for you. No unnecessary frills, cheap tickets, comfortable seats. It’s a great spot to catch a movie.

Really enjoyed my first visit there. Staff are amazing. The concessions are reasonably priced and the sound/​video look great in the cinema. Ample free parking. Convenient location right near highway. Not much more you can ask for.

I’ve seen many movies at Encore. I like how they show 3D AND 2D for some movies while other other theatres only have it 3D. Other movie theatres volume is TOO DAMN LOUD it makes me uncomfortable and hurts my ears (even when I bring something to cover my ears). This is why I really prefer Encore over other movie theatres, they have a good volume so I can enjoy the movie and I don’t have to cover my ears because of my sensitive hearing. Although, I wish the theatre had a steeper slope with the seating to really make sure everyone can see. I’m short and if someone sits in the row in front of me, short or tall, a piece of the movie is blocked from my vision. Prices are really good and staff are nice. I really like this theatre.

The last time I came here was a year ago and was pleasantly surprised tonight. New signage, new carpet, much cleaner, better staff/​service, digital projectors… would definitely go back for a movie might close to home.

I think that this is one of those cases where I really wish that enjoyed the place more than I actually did. I went to see the latest Hobbit movie (it could have been a decent 90 minute movie, but I digress) here in January because we had put off seeing it for too long and this was the only place showing it in non-​3D (my fiancée gets motion sickness from it).
Immediately upon pulling in to the parking lot we wondered «is this the right address» but sure enough, there’s a movie theatre there. Not one of those big Coliseum /​Silvercity super mega, multiplex things but rather an old fashioned (read circa 1980s) movie theatre. Seriously I thought I had been thrust back to the time when I was a kid, which is probably the last time Encore Oakville Mews received a lick of paint. But still, it was pretty neat, this vestige of days gone by. The façade is neon and garish (I wish I had taken a better photo) and you actually buy your tickets OUTSIDE the theatre in this little alcove where the poor employee was largely exposed to the sub-​zero January weather with only a space heater to keep her warm. So strange… was this how it used to be? I must be repressing my childhood theatergoing memories.
So you walk inside and it’s about what you’d expect having seen it from the outside. It’s all carpeted, the concession counter looks as old as the theatre itself and even the little video game section they have looks as though it’s stocked with games from the early 90s. Okay, I didn’t actually check too closely but that’s my guess. The actual theatre rooms are also unlike most of today’s modern ones: no stadium seating, so everyone is at the same level. Woe is the shorty who is stuck behind the 6’8″ dude. The screen is above your eyelevel so you have to tilt your head up a bit and the sound is okay, but not quite Dolby Digital super 5. whatever surround.
So yeah, the place is certainly a bit of relic. Good old days? I guess. I’ve always been a traditionalist in most ways and am a huge classic cinema buff. But after seeing a recent blockbuster type movie at Encore, maybe there are some things that change for the better. Go if you want to support a nice local, independent cinema… I’m certainly in favour of that and if you want to, more power to you. It may not be super fancy but the prices are more reasonable both for tickets and snacks and the folks working there were really nice, especially the poor frozen girl in the ticket area.
Me? I like the improved screen and sound and the comfy chairs with stadium seating and I don’t think I mind that much having to pay twelve bucks versus eight to get that. Maybe I’ve just gotten soft and become spoiled over all these years. Even though I may not necessarily come back, I do hope other, more hardened folks do.

this place has $ 5 tuesdays! everyone should know this and come support this local theatre! best price and good experience!

Movies are good, concessions are great. Staff always nice.

Old theater but well maintained. Very cheap as well. I am used to paying much more in the States and was pleasantly surprised that this place is so inexpensive.

One of the best things about Oakville — low movies prices and their new 3D theatre makes it Oakville movie destination.

Cant beat the price. first time I went I handed over two $ 20 dollar bills thinking $ 20 wouldnt be enough for two. Pleasantly surprised to find that the tickets were only $ 8 each.

One of this things I miss most about Oakville. Don’t get me wrong I love living in the city! I’ve just yet to discover a lil’ theater as great as Oakville’s Mews!
Ticket prices are cheep as can be. I used to go almost every Tuesday because when it only cost $ 4 why not! The concessions are also not as pricey.
Oh Oakville Mews. How I miss you so!

I’ll get right to the point: in these days of movie ticket prices in the $ 12 range, Encore is a gem. New movies, $ 8 — $ 7 matinée, and a whopping $ 5 on Tuesdays. You should go.
The theatre itself is a former Cineplex Odeon, which opened some time around the late 80s — early 90s as I recall. I remember seeing Bambi, the live-​action Jungle Book, and Men in Black here under that banner. It spent some time being used as a church, but now it’s back to a celluloid temple.
Five screens, which though they aren’t the biggest, definitely get the job done. The actual theatres are lower capacity than the current trend, and the seats are nice — fairly spacious, and fairly new. They remind me of lecture hall seats — but nice ones. Cup holders are in front of you, which is a nice change from the armrest. Sound is good — not sure if it’s surround or not.
Concessions are one area where I’ve been disappointed in some theatres recently, most notably AMC Yonge and Dundas. Encore doesn’t disappoint here: standard pop, popcorn, candy, nachos and slushies, but also soft pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, italian soda (!) and a variety of coffee-​based beverages. They’re a Pepsi shop, so Dr. Pepper, that wonderful elixir of all things good, is available. Prices are similar to, if not below, what you’d pay at the majors, I’d say — regular pop corn and Dr. Pepper set me back about $ 7.50 with tax.
Video games are plentiful on both sides of the ticket taker — there are more around the corner that you can’t see from the concessions. Galaga is right by the concession stand. Washrooms are a bit dated, but clean.
Honestly, my biggest complaint is that there’s nothing playing that I want to see /​haven’t seen already this Tuesday. I’m very hopeful for next Tuesday, though.