AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12

This place is horrible!!! It’s was super dirty the drink machine area was sticky and nasty. There was no one standing at the concessions area so we had to wait for someone to show up. The customer service was extremely unprofessional. I am not your sister, cousin, or friend so please speak to me in a professional manner. Ex. How may I help you ma’am. NOT Yeah… what you want? Even though it wasn’t in a disrespectful tone it’s just unprofessional. I will not be returning to this establishment!!!

My first impression is that it’s big and spacious. Although it wasn’t very busy (I was there on a week night-​Thursday), the place was clean. The staff was nice and quick with ordered food/​snacks. I was there cause my work co-​hosted a screening for the documentary called The Champions by BestFriends Animal Sanctuary. I’ve never been to this movie theater before. Inside the theaters and bathroom were clean too.

Attended a screening of The Champions produced by Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and sponsored by Tugg. The theater was clean and laid out well. The inside of the theater was also clean and well laid out. The women’s restroom had plenty of stalls.

Came here to watch The Force Awakens in IMAX. One of the places where tickets weren’t sold out yet. Arrived an hour before showtime and there was a small line of only ten people. Grabbed some popcorn, server wasn’t very friendly and the popcorn wasn’t fresh. The theater was a bit dated. However, the picture and sound was good. Volume was slightly too loud, but nothing unbearable as I’ve experienced in another theater. During the middle of the movie, it paused for a few seconds causing a disruption. This is the second time that happened to me. Only at AMC with IMAX. Overall, the movie was excellent. The theater itself was average. I don’t think I’ll be going back to this theater or AMC theaters in general. I prefer Cinemark as they provide a more pleasurable experience with no occurrences of technical issues. Also, I have to take down another star for the demographics here. Not the theaters fault, but I usually encounter more disrespectful patrons here. During the movie, there were a group of guys constantly texting on their phones. The bright screens were extremely annoying and distracting. Finally, someone asked them to put the phones away. Of course, they got an attitude. They started using their phones more. Thankfully, they had their attitude towards the end of the film. I just wanted to leave.

I went to the 1pm Showing of Star Wars IMAX 3D. Before the showing there were 25 minutes about of Previews and AMC ads. Also a Woman had a little child crying and talking loud through the showing. She got up walked towards the exit but only to the landing. The child was still unruly and the Mom was going crazy. At times the sound was drowned out with the kid crying. No attendents to direct them out?

So I only have been to this theater for matinees (I try to catch the first show). It’s not because I’m trying to pay less (although I won’t turn down paying $ 5.49 including tax for a movie), it’s more so to avoid the element (other reviewers have mentioned this) that comes in the afternoon/​evening. Whenever I’ve come here, the theater is clean and the bathroom is clean – probably because they just opened. I’ve gotten the kids size popcorn on occasion – it was fine. Also, the staff is friendly – I haven’t had a problem as of yet. I can’t fault the theater because of people with no home training come to the theater just to be loud and obnoxious. I can’t fault the theater because parents want to bring their 1 year old to a PG-​13 movie. I also can’t fault the theater because people insist on letting us hear their phones latest ringtone. I just know that if I want to enjoy a movie at a theater close to me, I have to go early – it works for me.

Nothing special about this theater. Recently went to see, «Dope,» which was a great movie. There was no one to take my ticket. That made me angry as I already bought them. I get my usual, popcorn and root beer as my movie snack of choice. Popcorn wasn’t bad. Like most movie popcorn, it only takes a little to make your stomach hurt. The theater is clean and is nicely located near solid food options. I am an AMC stub member. Highly recommend it. Free upgrades and certificates towards movie tickets can’t be beat. Overall, the Magic Johnson is a nice theater in PG county.

Very clean movie theater with plenty of street parking. One distractor is that there is an $ 8 charge if you want to sign up for a «Stubs» card. A Stub’s card is shown each time you purchase tickets, food or drink to accumulate points. After 100 points you’re card is upgraded and you’ll receive free upgrades on popcorn and drinks. Hmm, I think I’ll pass on paying you money to spend money and get future discounts on items that are ridiculously priced.
Came here to see Avengers: Age of Ultron. Upon arrival realized that it was the 3D showing and not 2D but stayed anyhow. Selected seats prior to using the restrooms (well maintained) and purchasing snacks (overpriced as expected). I did have to wait about 10 minutes for the churros I ordered & I was the only person waiting… what gives? There was plenty of seating and none of that foolishness where people put their coats, purses and purchases in a seat to keep you from sitting next to them or to reserve a seat for a buddy who’s yet to arrive.
I noticed a sign (sorry no photo to support) that they offer military discount pricing daily after 4p. Call to verify in the event this changes in the future.
If in the area, I would visit this establishment again.

Went to see Focus had hard time using ticket machine. Medium Popcorn Large Coke was $ 13 and change? Bring your own far cheaper. I was new to this theater. Also wanted to buy my ticket through a app, noticed they charge an extra $ 2.00 fee for that? Didn’t pay for that!

I came here again yesterday with my son and they had the best staff ever working behind the concession stand this place is definitely five stars I have zero complaints and the movie was great

Me & family came here to see Selma. It was a Saturday night so it was packed! It was a lot of people with they family & couples! it was A lot more teens but they was doing they own thing & wasn’t bothering anyone! I brought my tickets online! The lines was long for popcorn etc but moving Fast! I have no major complaint! A lot of parking! Prices was the same as any theater; High! But it is a little cheaper than Regal theaters! Staff was friendly! Not a uppity theater/​area but I’m not Uppity so it Works!
Lots of places to eat & shop! Will come back for a family outing, I wouldn’t come for a date night tho!

My husband I have been going to the AMC Magic Cantal Center for years. We enjoy the big screen and love the location.
I am so happy that Majic owns the house!..
My suggestion for all… take a day off from work and go to the movies!
Ps. Take the kids to the babysitter.

Very clean theater nestled in the rear center portion of the Capital Boulevards.
I was impressed that they added a coffee bar. Never seen that at a movie theater before.
It is best to get there early because of the popularity of this theater seating goes extremely fast (if you want to get a good seat).
I’m glad Magic Johnson chose our area to place a movie theater in.

What can I say magic Johnson should go visit his theatre and check his management staff they are simple minded and rude but that being said the screens are huge but they can do a better job of vacuum the carpet Amc other theaters keep it clean they should too didn’t buy snacks because of rude staff so can’t comment on food but Amc stubs had great coupon to help with the high cost of snacks but you have to print the out and bring them can’t show it in your cell

Located in a nice shopping center with plenty of parking. Seemed to be located in the «hood», however this was the closest AMC to UMD and I had a gift-​card to use.
We went to watch Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on a Wednesday and it wasn’t crowded, so the theater had plenty of seats to choose from.
At first, there were no videos showing but only the sound. We were worried that this would be a continuous problem throughout the movie. However, after about 10 minutes, and missing two previews, the video finally showed up.
Overall, I have no complaints and no compliments about about this movie theater

I went to this theatre while out of town and went to an early show or what I thought was early. Around 4 pm. I expected a lower rate but it was $ 11. Thats pretty high for matinée prices. The place was ok though. I just wanted to catch a movie. And I did. I didn’t go but any popcorn this time. Maybe next time I will. I imagine it is overpriced as well.

I frequent this movie theater as they get popular movies quickly and keep them for a decent length of time. It’s convenient and easy to travel to, right off the beltway.
I try to go during off beat hours when I can. The theaters fill up fast and isn’t as much of an enjoyable experience when the theaters are crowded.
The bathrooms are tidy enough. The theaters are tidy. The concession stands are slow and the cook to order food is even slower! Big con! Arcade games are present and working and always lure in the kids.
I’ve also attended a birthday party here and the hosts were nice and accomodating.
I’m glad this theater is a part of the neighborhood. I always come back!

I always hear bad things about this theater. However, I can’t say that I’ve really had those same negative experiences. Sure, the prices are high and the food isn’t the best. The bathrooms are not always the cleanest. That’s true for pretty much all theaters so I can’t rank AMC Capital Center any lower than the rest.
But a lot of times, you see people blaming their bad movie going experience on the crowd that’s there at the time. The crowd may very well have been rude or rowdy – yelling at the screen and talking throughout. You’re right! That DOES suck. But I’ve never had those problems here. I think that’s because I know when to come to the movies here and when not to come to the movies here. I know what movies I can risk going to this theater for and which movies I’ll go see elsewhere. I don’t think you can blame a theater for a crowd that it may get around a certain time or with a certain movie. How about you just stop going at that time? And I don’t think you can be mad at a theater if it’s opening weekend for a PG13 action thriller and there’s a lot of rude teenagers there. Come for a matinée or on a weeknight when the kids are less interested. Come on a Sunday night when highschoolers are getting ready for school the next day. Go on a Saturday at 4 or 5. Come after opening weekend. It is your money, after all. So I’m not advising that you accept the things that ruin your movie. But I do wholeheartedly believe that If you’re more selective about when you come here, you won’t have any problems!

let me be blount. This was first and last, ever going to this ghetto run down theatre. bathroom floors look like a pissing contest. no order kids everywhere no supervision at all. Went to go see need for speed and the kids talked through the whole movie. kids cussing talking on phone ghetto mom came in and snatched her daughter up during the movie. They need to burn this place down. When was the last time magic johnson was there. I should have seen the signs and not ignored them. police outside and security inside. SMDH!!!

Number of visits: 25+
Latest visit: March 24, 2013
If you want an enjoyable movie-​going experience, either go during the week, on a Sunday or try to catch the first (morning) show on a Saturday. Otherwise, the level of service declines as does the respectability of your fellow patrons. This was our favorite theater for a long time, but after the last 2 – 3 visits, not anymore. The issues:
— Flashes of light from multiple cell phones in a dark theater– seems like there’s an abundance of on-​call doctors at every movie we’ve attended since the text or call MUST be that important that it can’t wait 2 hours! Oh but wait… they sit there after nearly blinding people, so no, it couldn’t have been that life or death emergency call.
— This past Sunday, there were several popular movies out– The Croods and Olympus Has Fallen (go see Olympus!) so it was crowded. WHY were there only 3 lines open in the concession area!!! I missed 10 minutes of the movie waiting in line to spend my children’s inheritance! That’s how expensive it is! Don’t expect to pay less than $ 25 if you want 2 small popcorn and 2 small drinks. There were AT LEAST 15 people in each line. NO effort was made to open another line. This has happened on several occasions… long, slow-​moving lines for food. Oh, and they’ve begun charging 75 cents for each additional marinara sauce with your cheese-​sticks!
— Each occasion that we’ve gone on Fri/​Sat, the place is overrun with teenagers. While they aren’t all disrespectful, the few that are really ruin the whole experience. They talk to each other and the screen… and they theater hop. The last time we were there on a Friday, we saw security escorting 3 young men out while we waited in line for food. As we walked to the theater, we saw 2 of them coming back in! They simply showed their ticket stubs and walked in.
— Cleanliness has declined. No longer see the bathroom attendant that was there when they first opened. Napkins and popcorn on the floor in the concession area.
If these things happened once in a while I could understand, but almost every visit we encounter bad concessions service, cleanliness issues and rude patrons. 2 stars for comfortable chairs, reasonably good food and Stubs rewards program.
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