Denman Cinemas

i cannot believe this does not exist anymore and has been replaced with a dollar store. walking there to see if it was true was one of the top 10 most heartbreaking moments in my life. not impressed.
this theater was truly lovely when it was running and i will miss it a lot. very very sad

This theatre in our own back yard was a GEM… how sad that they have closed and are now opening up a Dollar Store. Yet another dollar store… how many do we need. This is a beautiful street in a beautiful city but now its starting to look like a slum. We needed the little theatre and now its gone… how sad how sad how sad… JunieQ

SNOW WHITE and T\HE HUNTSMAN — I die.
This theatre is done at the end of the month and I have super sad face about that — they are actually opening a big gross dollar store there.
No more cheap movies, no more cheap candie, no more Denman Place theatre — sometimes the West End turnover really chaps my ass.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
This theater, a staple in the West End for many years, will be shutting its doors at the end of the month.
You know what will be replacing it? A Dollarama people, a bloody effing Dollarama. Like we need more of those hellholes in this city.
Support the local owners, and watch your movies here before its too late. :[
They will be hosting a event of sorts, with new movies playing from September 23 to 30.
*tear*

The Denman Movie Theater is a great find. They’ve recently renovated and the seats are brand new, very comfy and they show new movies on a large screen — not those chopped up small screens.
There’s a good Monday movie deal and my boyfriend and I had a fun date there.
New mgm’t so give it a try.

What a funny little theatre made for funny little West-​Enders. Somewhere deep down in the basement of Denman Place Mall on Denman Street, the appropriately named Denman Cinema is a warp in time, despite the new owners and rumours of renovations. It’s all so very, very West End, and I adore it for this very reason.
Pass the strangely-​placed arcade games in the lobby entrance, head down the long, narrow escalator, and buy yourself one of the cheapest tickets to a movie in all of Vancouver. And if the sad little concession stand weren’t enough to melt your twee ‘eart, the extra fake butter they’ll pump on to your four dollar (yes, FOUR dollars) bag o’ popcorn will.
The seats are comfy, the theatre large, the staff (who are more than likely the owners) are friendly, and the selection varies from second run blockbusters to small-​time independents. It’s basically the best.
Gahd, I love Denman Place Mall.

The theater re-​opened some time this year I think, with new management. I’ve seen a couple of movies here, and it’s great. There were very few people, big comfy seats, it was super cheap, and they often show foreign films that the other big cinemas don’t get. Props to the guy who was selling tickets; once we bought ours he ran over to the popcorn stand and sold us treats, then when the movie started, he was the one running the projector too.
It’s a little dingy and creepy down there as it’s an old theater (peeling paint, funky carpet etc), but that only makes me love it more.

Small, cozy theatre tucked away just off of Denman St. Good prices — great deal for movie, drink and popcorn for 10 $.
Comfy seats, 1 screen only, older theatre but perfect as it’s not overly crowded and the sound doesn’t blown your ears off. Theatre is found down a very long flight of stairs… But don’t worry, there’s a long escalator right beside it!
This theatre also has special ‘movies or mommies’ days where moms can bring their babies. Fun!
Downside is that parking is hard to find and expensive. You can park at the hotel next door for $ 4.50 an hour or $ 14 all day.

Newly renovated, good value for 2^nd run movies (if that’s what they’re called). Staff are super friendly and VERY helpful, ensuring customers are happy.

I’ve lived in the West End for five years, and have come here once or twice before. I remember it being decent, but I came back last Monday for their Monday deal. What a great experience!
First off, it was $ 10 (Tax included) for a ticket, drink, and popcorn. The seats were comfortable, the screen was perfect, and best of all it wasn’t full of hundreds of people going to different movies in a dozen different theaters.
The selection of movies lately has been pretty good, the staff was friendly, and of course the price can’t be beat.
If you’re worried about the sound/​screen not being grainy and muffled, don’t worry. I saw Thor which was full of special effects and fast action scenes. And I had no complaints.
Highly recommended!

While off work I found myself wandering my new West End neighbourhood and I ran into this little hidden theatre.
What a gem! It’s a one-​screen cinema with LOVELY comfortable seats. Popcorn was fresh and tasty, and taxes are included in the posted prices. Om nom nom.
I went for a matinée showing of The King’s Speech on a weekday and found myself sitting with no more than a dozen people in the theatre — perfect. I’m sure it’s busier at other hours, but for that time it was just what I wanted.
I may come across as an old lady here (come on, I’m only 28), but my three biggest qualms are TOO NOISY, TOO BIG, and TOO COLD. This theatre had none of those issues. The sound and picture were what they should be — not overwhelming but present enough to get yourself lost in the film. And in a skirt on a hot day, the basement theatre was self-​cooling, the owner’s smart enough not to chill people who are sitting still for two hours. Well done, Denman!
My only small qualm was that they only take cash — no cards — but I guess that’s the burden of being a little guy movie theatre. I’m definitely going back, again and again. :)

Newly renovated! Nice big plush new seats, painted and repaired the once dingy walls, ceiling, and one lightbulb. What a difference!
Screen isn’t enormous but is fine, and you won’t find the stadium style seating here like the new theaters.
It’s nice, friendly service, affordable prices, and nice to support the little neighborhood guy instead of some corporation.
Would have liked our popcorn to be popping as we were arriving, instead of pre popped and sitting under heat lamps but it wasn’t the worst. We’ll definitely be back!