AMC Shirlington 7

I visited this theater for the first time this past weekend to oblige my BF by seeing a movie I didn’t particularly want to see. While I didn’t particularly enjoy this movie (It was about 2 hours too long!), I can say the atmosphere of this movie theater made it slightly more tolerable. This is a smaller theater so show times will not be as frequent and the movie options may not always be ideal, but otherwise, they hit it out of the park IMHO. I think it’s easiest to assess the positives in list form:
1. If you did not purchase tickets in advance and are using a credit/​debit card, there is a kiosk available. The screen tells you exactly what time the movie will end (including the previews), and allows you to choose your own seats. I love the option of choosing your seats in advance so you don’t have to arrive more than a few minutes prior to the film’s start.
2. There is a bar with a small yet satisfying selection of adult beverages to either enjoy before the movie or during. The snack bar has a lot of varied options and not just your usual nachos, popcorn, pretzels, boxed candy, etc. If you purchase a soda, they just provide the cup and you can get it yourself from one of the «fancy» coke machines that allows for customization.
3. The seats are awesome! Leather, roomy, and there is a button on the side for reclining plus a foot rest. The cup holders are large, and there is ample space between rows.
4. Unlike my experience at Tysons Corner, these bathrooms were very, very clean during my visit.
5. The location in Shirlington Village is ideal for dinner/​drinks before or after seeing a film.
I really enjoyed my movie watching experience here (just not the particular movie), and I’m definitely going to keep in mind this theater for the future. Just hopefully it will be a movie more to my liking!

The upgrades they did to this place are fantastic. Seating is awesome. You can get beer. I don’t really want to see movies anywhere else now.

I’m so glad this place was updated! It was tired and hot in there before, they have a whole new renovation with awesome recliners, everyone now has some PERSONAL SPACE and we’re not on top of each other like sardines in here. The a/​c was working better as well. Customer service was good. The bathroom’s were clean. The smell, which was once very offensive and strong is long gone and I will be coming back here now!

FYI I just run out of the theater after seeing a mouse in #4 ! I did notify an employee before I left.

In a world where cinema experiences suck, we found joy.
I had the most pleasant cinema experience in years here. Wife and I don’t often get an afternoon free, so we need to make it count. We ordered tix online, got coffee and popcorn at concessions (passing on the wine and beer options) and we’re welcomed to the theater without incident. Plush seats, reclining, with room for wide asses, and reserved spits. We saw a non-​blockbuster; this is the place to screen those low-​budget, quick rotation flicks that win awards or launch careers. People behaved in the theater, and we got a smile and thanks on the way out. Nice enough bathrooms, too.
This let me enjoy a movie without worrying about, or even thinking about *going* to the movies. There are fancier cinemas with more frills, but I got the experience I deserved.

This theater is small, but offers an enjoyable movie experience! Everything is very new with super comfortable seats. My boyfriend and I go to the movies every weekend for date night. So I’ve been to many theaters in the area and this one offers a more cozy feel! One major downside is that there’s a good chance they won’t be showing the movie that you wanna see! Movie options here are limited. I actually went to see a film that’s not being shown in most other theaters. If this theater happens to be showing a film that interest you, definitely give it a shot!

1 star for the good collection of indie movies and another star for the reclining seats and convenient location. However, there were technical issues happening both of the accassions when I went to see the same movie. It was just ridiculous.

Wow talk about old people central. I was here during the day. This location was the only location showing the movie I wanted to see. The other only reason I tried this AMC is because they have a bar. However the bar does not start to serve drinks until after 4pm.
I found it hilarious that I was carded for a rated R movie by the very slow old man taking my movie ticket order. I have et been carded since the 90’s I’m in my 30’s by the way. lol wow
Staff is very slow paced and not the friendliest just blah. A smile can go a long way. Just sayin

Great theater. Love the reclining seats, and the theaters are always clean. Polite service at ticketing and concessions.

Shirlington is a smaller theater, but has been majorly upgraded!
Love the new recliners, plus the variety of goodies you can buy. I mean, beer/wine…yes please!
The only downside is the movie offerings. It’s smaller so fewer options. You may not always find the big blockbusters, but we go when we want to see some of those movies that you won’t find at the bigger ones. We love those so it’s the theater we will choose.

Shirlington AMC does not dim their lights. I love movies and a great theater. I was happy to see Shirlington’s upgrades and fancy new seating. The problem is that the theater’s new policy is not to dim the lights entirely. As an avid movie goer, I don’t want to see a movie theater in a room that is barely dark. You can see everyone in the audience. It’s very distracting and difficult to suspend your disbelief. The management said it was a safety issue and they no longer turn off the lights all the way. I suspect it might be also related to serving alcohol now. I’ll go back to Cinema Arts Theater. It’s not as fancy but they love movies more. Another alternative is the relatively new Angelika Film Center, which is a much better art house experience than Shirlington.

It was my first time here so I really can’t comment on how it was prior to renovations, but they did an excellent job. Everything is brand new and squeaky clean. It is a smaller theater so the lobby area is a bit cramped. They have unmonitored reserved seating which may be a little awkward if someone’s in the seat you chose while purchasing your ticket lol. The reclining seats are nice & are fully padded so comfort is definitely not an issue. I can see how shows could get sold out quickly [probably only on weekends], as each theater is really small so I would recommend getting there a little early if you haven’t purchased tickets online. It’s an awesome place to go to check out an independent flick & The location is great with lots of dining options around … I’ll definitely return soon.

The new reclining seats unfortunately do not make up for the otherwise SOULLESS renovation. Yo AMC, it’s an arthouse; treat it like an arthouse like Landmark does instead of like a cattle ranch with confusing self-​serve soda machines and disinterested staff. For $ 6, I’d like my soda poured for me please. It was a very bad first experience back.

The theater seats are great, but the concession employees are inefficient and ridiculously clueless. I just waited in a line while one person stared at chicken nuggets cooking in the oven and the other watched coffee brew rather than helping other customers in line. No customer service or general sense about multitasking. If you go to this theater, bake in thirty minutes extra for the incompetence.

Got to Shirlington AMC around 930 for a 945 showing. Quickly bought tickets and popcorn then we were off to find our theater. Previews weren’t yet rolling so it was light enough to see that only one lonely seat was available. We decided to leave and see what we could do about a refund. The management staff was sweet and apologetic about the mix up, offering a full refund without even having to ask.
As for the popcorn, well, it’s delicious so I wasn’t about to ask for a refund on that.
We will be back to Shirlington and will arrive much earlier to get great seats!

I used to love this theater but the renovation has ruined what used to be my first choice in area theaters. There are now fewer theaters so fewer movies to choose from, fewer seats so movies are sold out more often and more quickly, there is less room in the lobby so it’s a zoo to try to get tickets or food, reclining seats are awkward (do you really want to recline with strangers?) and they say they are moving to reserved seats (so you’re stuck sitting next to the loud popcorn smacker). A huge disappointment — guess I’ll be going to morning movies at Hoffman or Potomac Yard.

Never want to see a movie anywhere else anymore! Only downside is that there are so many fewer seats, because they are now so big and comfy, so get there early.

Ignore past reviews — this theater has been completely refurbished, from top to bottom. Reclining seats, nice bathrooms, etc.

FANTABULOUS renovation and great independent films. Just like AMC Courthouse but with fewer commercial big box movies and this is a good thing. They will be adding reserve seating in January.

Love the new look and feel! Been long overdue for a renovation — they did an AMAZING job! New larger reclining seats, plenty of room between aisles too. Restrooms are now downstairs, updated and clean!
I have always loved Shirlington AMC for the artsy indies it shows and not so much the big blockbusters. Hoping they continue to be more «art house».
They did reduce the number of screens to 7 (from 10) to make room for restrooms, box office and refreshment counter, but ALL are terrific updates and additions to the movie-​going experience. Bravo!