Blockbuster Video

Maybe it’s because I loathe the selection of B-​list movies that are so prevalent in my cable company’s On Demand selection, or my desire to hold on to a somewhat antiquated method of getting movies, but either way, I like being able to walk into a movie store and pick one out. No streaming involved, no waiting for downloads, just good, old fashioned movie rental shopping.
Blockbusters are a dying breed, unfortunately. They offer shorter rental times at a higher cost to customers. Plus, the selection seems to be dwindling.
Last time I was in here, I had this super sized desire to watch Pan’s Labyrinth, but when I went up to pay for the rental, the disc wasn’t even in the case.
The titles are not alphabetized well, so even though they may have a movie in stock, good luck finding it in a timely fashion.
The employees don’t care much and some seem to stand about idly even when there is a line. Would it kill you to open up the second register?
I hope the management starts managing it better, or this one will probably be gone soon.

Store was great a year ago but combined with the new rude manager and his employees and the lack of games and movies i have no idea how this store keeps it’s doors open,. games that have come out over 4 weeks ago and they still do not have them in stock. and to top it off if you want to get a game pass it’s 25 a month 1 game out at a time wtf?

This store has gone soooooo downhill. It looks like they are not planning on surviving. Selection is fair. The store is dirty. They have no 3 d movies. The employees are not particularly helpful. It’s not a good experience.

A year ago we moved into the apartments right behind the Blockbuster on Harbor and Adams.
We decided to give Blockbuster another try after a few years of cable gobbling up our money.
The staff at this Blockbuster could not possibly be any nicer. I have a one year old son who loves picking out his movie using the kid’s pass. He calls the store «welcome» because that’s what they say when we walk in and that’s how they make us feel.

We walk in to get a movie; the place is picked over and just sad looking. Signs of the times. We get our movie and walk to the cashier, he informs us that we no longer have an account, so as we start to re-​make our account, the power goes out. Needless to say, we had to leave and we did not get our movie. This experience makes me plead with the executive gods, «please kill Blockbuster already!»

Having lost my local BB to downsizing, the Harbor Blvd. store became the next closest.
I subscribe to BB by mail, and I like the fact that I can swap out my mailed discs for ones in the store as often as I like.
The staff here are knowledgeable, always friendly and very helpful in finding movies/​games if they’re not where they’re supposed to be.
They have tons of previously viewed movies for sale, a growing blu-​ray selection and they keep a tidy store.

This is the only Blockbuster store I know of now… I am probably one of few who still prefers going to a video rental store rather than to Netflix or Redbox. I like perusing through the aisles and picking up video cases and hearing other people talk about what they want to watch and their opinions on what they’ve already watched — so much more personal that way.
Anyway, this Blockbuster has a sizable selection of used videos (4 for $ 20 are always my favorite) if you’re looking to buy. They also have new rental policies including unlimited free rentals until July 4 for videos up to $ 1.99/day! The catch is you can only take one at a time. The stock of movies to rent isn’t huge, but it’s, of course, more than you’ll ever find at a Redbox.
The people are super-​helpful and friendly. They’re more than willing to help you find what you’re looking for, and they’re ready with suggestions on how to best take advantage of their current promotions.

The reality of this specific location is that the workers really do care. Guys like Steve and Nick actually know their stuff and can give great recommendations.
Everyone tries to be helpful and get you the best deal possible. Movie passes are actually the best thing going, and for the serious movie watcher they pan out quite well.
Blockbuster is based off of new releases. Classic movies, regardless of how amazing only bring in less than a tenth of their total revenue. basically they are there as filler and to make it look as if they really care about cinema.
Blu-​Ray selection while growing has one major problem, thieves. If you continue to wonder why prices are so high ask your local shoplifter. This goes for all outlets.
As of late the return period has gotten a bit hard to decipher. Part of the problem is wishful thinking on behalf of customers and are not actually paying attention.
Ultimately read the fine print. If you cannot agree to the terms and conditions do not rent from here.
Also, always bring movie to front and hand it to employee to scan in. Don’t leave it just laying on counter where it can get lost. The drop box while convenient is not infallible.

Last one standing! Thanks Blockbuster!
You would think I’d hit up Netflix for my movies but the fact of the matter is that I’d be wasting money. I have my days where I just go on a movie marathon and weeks I don’t, maybe even months, this why I choose to do it this way instead. Thanks for being open.
Only one problem is that everytime they ask me if I live in XXX, i tell them NO, I moved and ask them to change it. or did they? because they are still thinking i live in XXX as if what I told them went in one ear and went out the other. whatever though. if something happens I guess they can continue to mail things over there?! lol! No skin off my back!
4 stars for being near me and still alive.

serves it’s purpose when Netflix doesn’t stream the 1982 release of TRON. I called ahead and had them place their single copy of TRON on hold for me, they then called me when it was ready to pick up.
I can always just call ahead and have them do that for me, makes it much more convenient than walking the isles and not finding something. If they don’t have something they try to get it for me from another source. Real helpful.

Sometimes its nice to tune out the demands of life. I’m not much of a TV watcher so that’s where Blockbuster Video comes in handy. I rent movies and for about 2 ½ hours I can get lost in the movie and have it take me away. Right now, my favorites are Humor, Action and Horror.
This is a convenient location for me, just down the street. Unfortunately they do seem to always be running short staffed and there is typically a line. Plus the rental prices have increased and the return times have decreased.
Overall, it probably a better idea to rent on line, but for that every once in a while quick «take me away» fix, its not so bad.

Since I have «Total Access» I want to use my free movie rental sometimes but walking into the store reminds why I get it sent to my home. The store is run by a bunch of teenagers worried more about socializing than helping customers. I still have yet to figure out why it takes 3 of them to run one register? Or why when one of them is free he insists on standing there with a blank look on his face. There is practically a line out the door and only one employee «really» working.
The selection of movies is lacking too, things are repeated as if to make it look like a lot more movies are in the store but it’s just a lot of the same thing.
I know its summer so a lot more kids and families are home watching movies but honestly the store looks like it is in shambles.