Cinema 1-2-3-4

Had a great time here but it all depends on what you’re looking for in a movie theater. Yes, it’s smaller, not one of the big multiplexes. Yes, it’s cash only. However, it’s the best movie theater popcorn I’ve ever had (and I’m a huge popcorn fan). It reminds me a lot of the tiny one theater place in my hometown growing up, has a certain charm that you don’t get at the big places. It’s been a couple of weeks since I went, but I think it was about $ 7 for the ticket and about $ 7.50 for a medium popcorn and bottle of water. Not sure if they have discount days or such.

any time I’ve gone to a film at this theater, it never turns out good. the floors are sticky, on the weekends its a teenage haven complete with loud talking and fights. i live in new haven and would gladly go elsewhere to see a movie.

Step back in time and relive FRESH popcorn with REAL butter, as well as movies for grown-​ups, circa 1970 architecture and fixtures, and the lack of multiplex ambiance. Also missing: 3D and stadium seating, thank goodness.

*CASH ONLY* We were in the area and they had a show time that worked for us, so we thought we’d give it a shot. Unfortunately, tickets were $ 9.50 for a 2:30 Saturday show, it’s CASH ONLY, and we didn’t have $ 20 on us, so no opportunity to try the much-​talked-​about popcorn (or experience the sticky floors). We’ll catch the movie at another theater some other time.

I have a weird kind of like for this theater. The crowd that it draws is definitely a notch up from what you’d expect at a modern theater. That is, there aren’t little punks everywhere being disrespectful and distracting during a movie. With that being said, remember that you are not going to get the best sound or seating or picture that you would at a newer facility. Seating is limited in that the best seats in the center of the theater are given up for an aisle. It is good for catching some movies which may be on their way out of other theaters; giving you a bit more time to see them if you needed it.
Remember that this is a cash only establishment!

Best popcorn anywhere (it is perfect), lots of retro character, and no texting teens in the front. I get to watch my movie in peace and enjoy interesting movies. Old school and I like it.

The price seems a bit high for this old movie theater. If you like sitting in the middle of the theater, you’re SOL because there is an aisle straight down the middle of the theater. Also, as you may imagine the sound quality isn’t the greatest.
I thought going to an older theater would be kind of romantic and fun, but reality hit and I was just sitting in an old theater hoping that the stickiness of the floor was just due to spilled soda.

This theater is for the old school die hard film fans. Once you walk in the door you will be transported back to 1985. That was probably the last time they updated anything.
They divided two auditoriums into four. It’s a very bizarre set up. I would suggest arriving early to try get the one of the few good seats.
On a positive note, they probably have the best popcorn I have ever tasted. And they only project film.
Cash only.

ahh, Mini Cine as those who grew up in the area call it. like another reviewer i have fond memories of seeing a lot of movies here as a kid, before the showcase cinemas opened in north haven. this is where we saw movies when i was a kid .back to the future, rocky 4, ET, return of the jedi… great memories. as for now, its kinda run down, costs too much and is in area that has become pretty seedy over the years… id opt for a real theater since it wont cost much more, youll have a bigger screen, safer area… the days when lines would be around the corner to see a movie here (mid 80s haha) are over

Old nasty theater with sticky floors.

it is a little weird when you think about it. these tiny theaters take up the entire center (or where there should be seats) with an aisle. i want to sit front and center and you cant. there are no center seats. really i dont think there are any good seats in this place, which is a bummer because the server fresh popcorn, seem like nice people, and they get movies other people dont. its sort of a main stream art theater.
the place feels like a relic, and the parking lot feels a bit dodgy (but i dont really think i would call it ghetto). the ‘dont leave valuables in your car’ sign makes me worry a little maybe.

This theater has been upgraded since the last time we were here — new, more comfortable seats and better lighting in the parking lot. The movies aren’t a great bargain, but they show films that you can’t see anywhere else in CT. Overall a good experience

This place would be perfect if the tickets were $ 4. Unfortunately, tickets are $ 9. Nine dollars — are you kidding?
In addition to the small screen and uncomfortable seats, our film was blurry and out of focus (also a poor quality print!).
Recommend avoidance.

I have mixed feelings about this movie theater. It has been around since I was a little kid. I have fond memories of going here with my brothers. We still joke about the «Mini Cine» now that we’re grown up and scattered across the country.
It doesn’t really compete with the bigger cinemas like Showcase or AMC. But that’s not its intended market. Its niche is that it shows slightly older movies (movies released weeks ago) for a discounted price. Cine 1−2−3−4 is the area’s only remaining «bargain» theater.
Well, I haven’t visited this place for years, up until two weeks ago. Boy was I disappointed. I might have been able to overlook the dimly lit and unkept parking lot and the uncomfortable seats if only the price of my ticket was much less. My price was $ 9. I was surprised. And it’s Cash Only. That’s only $ 1 less than the bigger cinemas. Big woop-​de-​do. In my opinion, it’s not worth the extra risk of having your car stolen (the cinema is right next to the «projects»).
So the extra nicities of the other large cinemas are probably worth an extra dollar. They have better seating, better projectors, better parking, etc. Typically I go to the Regal Cinemas in Branford, but this one time I wanted to watch a particular movie that was released months ago and only Cine 1−2−3−4 was playing it. That’s really the only reason I will go to this cinema from now on. Its discounted price isn’t really an attraction for me.