Angelika Film Center & Cafe - New York Reviews Summary

Movie Selection

Pros:

• "Great selection of independent films."
• "A great selection of larger indie movies and smaller arthouse fare."
• "Great selection of foreign films."
• "Movie lovers cannot live on mainstream movies alone: Angelika shows many of the best films made each year."
• "You can see movies here that somehow don’t seem to be showing anywhere else in New York, even as new releases."
• "They always have a good selection of films... some more commercial than other. I also appreciate their showing the top documentaries that come out."
• "Their selection of art house and foreign films is always excellent."

Cons:

• "They have a great selection of movies but that’s about it."
• "The only redeeming quality about this theatre is that it shows some very limited release movies."
• "It's almost a guarantee that every movie showing there is a top rated indie or mainstream film. Always Oscar-worthy films showing."
• "They seem to only have a few movies at a time, and it seems like they largely have movies in lower release."
• "They show the 'art house' indie movies that you can't see in your local multiplex - I gotta give 'em that. 5 stars!"
• "Love the films they put on here - especially the pre-releases!"
• "They support a lot of amazing indie films."

Theater Experience

Pros:

• "The theater was clean enough, the chairs weren't sticky or anything of the sort."
• "I felt comfortable, relaxed, and at peace."
• "Seating in the theater was all socially distanced and i felt safe watching a movie."
• "The seats are clean and comfortable."
• "The vibe at this theater is so relaxed; it is always a pleasure to visit."
• "The theater specializes in very good independent film releases."
• "The theater seats are poorly designed, they are not staggered, so everyone's view was blocked by the person ahead."

Cons:

• "The theater room to be too bright inside."
• "You can hear the other theaters and hear and feel the subway underneath."
• "The seats are not the most comfortable."
• "The seats at the back are not higher like in the common theaters."
• "The seats are still the old school seats, they should invest in new seats."
• "There is no stadium seating so I couldn't see the screen well and I'm 6 feet tall."
• "The screen was small and the room was long and narrow, making the screen look more like a large TV if you're seated in the back half of the theater."

Customer Service

Pros:

• "Staff works hard to keep everything under control."
• "Exceptional indie movie theater that I have frequent for over 5 years, They also have great customer service from Employees such as Ava who is always courteous and professional."
• "Came here to attend The Last of Us immersive experience and the staff was amazing."
• "There is a very kind and patient employee by the name of Amanda who helped me attain tickets as the website was down and not operating correctly."
• "Friendly staff / customer service and always an interesting selection of movies!"
• "Staff is very friendly and helpful."
• "Very friendly staff...great service and the cafe is very good and fresh."

Cons:

• "I find it also that they can clean more often since I saw mice while waiting for a movie."
• "First & LAST time I ever go to this theater. I don't recommend it for families."
• "The people who work here are incompetent and rude."
• "The nasty little ticket-seller at the front booth clearly feels he is too good to be working there while he waits for the call from Spielberg."
• "The staff all seem terrified of or annoyed with the folks coming through, and as a visibly trans person I’m always treated terribly."
• "The employees were loud outside the door."
• "The management do not care and is not sympathetic about your luck at the ticket machines."

Facilities & Amenities

Pros:

• "Enjoy the little cafe even if you're not waiting for a movie."
• "I got the cheesecake and it was luscious."
• "The lobby cafe is a cute place to take refuge from the rain."
• "Their popcorn is incredible."
• "The theater has been around since I was a kid. Great independent movie house and the cafe serves up snacks and coffee."
• "I like the spacious seating area by the concession stand and the atmosphere in general."
• "Great coffee and snacks upstairs paired with classic movie theater treats downstairs with the screens."

Cons:

• "Small popcorn is 9.00, small water is 7.00."
• "The cafe prices are ridiculous."
• "The food and drinks are overpriced and the seats aren’t comfortable."
• "Cafe is overpriced."
• "Food is a little overpriced, but I wouldn't expect anything else in SoHo."
• "The cafe's prices have always seemed bizarrely excessive for the actual fare, even by NYC or movie theatre standards, but the vibe and setting are quite lovely."
• "Great selection of movies sadly an overpriced popcorn but seems that no one cares."