Movie Theater Review

Lakegeezer · 05-04-2008, 06:49 AM

There are at least three theaters in the lakes region. The BarnZ in Meredith, and two in Gilford - Gilford 8 and Lakes Region Cinema. Are there others?

What are these theaters like? Comfortable seats? Good sound systems? Which is your favorite?

angela4design · 05-04-2008, 06:54 AM

Weirs Drive in has always been my favorite! 'Comfortable' is up to you... but the double-feature is a given! Plus, last time I was there, the arcade games in the concessions building were still free! Great for intermission.

kayakn · 05-04-2008, 08:41 AM

Please correct me if I am wrong. I think the Lakes Region Cinema no longer exists. It was torn down for Lowe's and never rebuilt. They had very comfortable reclining seats.

Aquadeziac · 05-04-2008, 12:29 PM

There is Smittys on the Tilton/Franklin line on Rte 11. Very comfortable plush seats AND dining while you watch the show. They had a decent menu and served beer if I remember right.

Argie's Wife · 05-04-2008, 03:50 PM

Smitty's rocks! That's the best place for a show. There's one in Sanford, ME, too - my home town - and we sometimes meet friends there for a show but the Tilton one is better. The prices aren't bad and the food is pretty good - it's a nice night out!

winnidiver · 05-04-2008, 05:05 PM

The great thing about Smithty's is you can eat a whole meal and have a drink for a little more then you pay for a large popcorn and drink in any other theater.

Mickomally · 05-04-2008, 06:31 PM

While the smallest of the bunch, I feel BarnZs (formerly Meredith Cinema) is the way to go. Its owner operated and he's there all the time....which makes a big difference. I know from talking to him he takes the customer experience VERY seriously. I go to the movies to have fun and be entertained (and the staff there is very friendly) and to see the movie presented the best way I can. In the area thats BarnZs.
Gilford 8 is good as well but sometimes the presentation quality is lacking. the screens aren't real screens and the floor is flat which can effect views.
I will pass on Smittys every time. The #1 thing for me when I go to movies to watch the movie, not to have all the distrations the environment at Smittys has. People going in and out all the time, etc. In addition the food is okay, but for a night out a real restraunt and cinema is more fufilling.

05-04-2008, 06:54 AM	#2
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Weirs Drive-in Weirs Drive in has always been my favorite! 'Comfortable' is up to you... but the double-feature is a given! Plus, last time I was there, the arcade games in the concessions building were still free! Great for intermission.

05-04-2008, 08:41 AM	#3
kayakn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laconia Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Movie theatres Please correct me if I am wrong. I think the Lakes Region Cinema no longer exists. It was torn down for Lowe's and never rebuilt. They had very comfortable reclining seats.

05-04-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	theaters There is Smittys on the Tilton/Franklin line on Rte 11. Very comfortable plush seats AND dining while you watch the show. They had a decent menu and served beer if I remember right. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

05-04-2008, 05:05 PM	#6
winnidiver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 54 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You don't pay 15 bucks.... The great thing about Smithty's is you can eat a whole meal and have a drink for a little more then you pay for a large popcorn and drink in any other theater.

05-04-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
Mickomally Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BarnZs is the way to go While the smallest of the bunch, I feel BarnZs (formerly Meredith Cinema) is the way to go. Its owner operated and he's there all the time....which makes a big difference. I know from talking to him he takes the customer experience VERY seriously. I go to the movies to have fun and be entertained (and the staff there is very friendly) and to see the movie presented the best way I can. In the area thats BarnZs. Gilford 8 is good as well but sometimes the presentation quality is lacking. the screens aren't real screens and the floor is flat which can effect views. I will pass on Smittys every time. The #1 thing for me when I go to movies to watch the movie, not to have all the distrations the environment at Smittys has. People going in and out all the time, etc. In addition the food is okay, but for a night out a real restraunt and cinema is more fufilling.

05-04-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,657 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 342 Thanked 618 Times in 278 Posts	Movie Theater Review There are at least three theaters in the lakes region. The BarnZ in Meredith, and two in Gilford - Gilford 8 and Lakes Region Cinema. Are there others? What are these theaters like? Comfortable seats? Good sound systems? Which is your favorite? __________________ -lg

05-04-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Smitty's rocks! That's the best place for a show. There's one in Sanford, ME, too - my home town - and we sometimes meet friends there for a show but the Tilton one is better. The prices aren't bad and the food is pretty good - it's a nice night out!