AMC River East 21

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322 E Illinois St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & McClurg Ct) Chicago , IL 60611 United States

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David Johnson

Pretty high quality theatre right in the middle of downtown #Chicago. Usually a good variety of movies playing and the theaters offer good sound and picture quality.

Elena Jacobs Lopez

Great bar and food bite options. Great selection of independent and international films . Seats are comfy but worn and stained☹️

Harley Acres

Interesting layout, unfortunately the drink machine is a Coke Freestyle so prepare for blended flavors from the shared spout.

Meredith Goldberg

Love this place. Big chain theater with relatively decent matinee ticket prices and it shows indie films . Stadium seating and a bar for those who like to have a cocktail before a show.

smelf2

this is my favorite theatre to go to in the city . I am a creature of habit and I always get the same reliable service that I expect to get from this location.

nemo serges

It's a big, clean theater. Really great if you're going with a big group. I would suggest catching a matinee showing so you don't spend an arm and a leg!

Caio Túlio

Comfortables seats , nice staff , wide range of movie options, I highly recommend this place.

Jonathan Ferrera

AMC River East 21 is one of the better theaters with a good offering of international films . Be prepared to go up a few escalators since the theaters are on the third floor.

Dustin Haley

Traditional movie theater experience, but I’ve never any issues here. They have a good variety of blockbuster and independent films .

Lina Gonzo

In-building parking has a 4 hour time limit for validated discount parking . You might say 4 hours is a long time, till you go back to your car and wonder where the time went. Easy budget blower.

Chris Vaughn

Great place to see a movie , but DON'T buy any concessions. It's highway robbery with these prices. (Just get some goodies from the Walgreen's two doors down.)

Shannon Jeropke

They have a bar inside where you can order beer , wine , and cocktails to drink during your movie .

Kristie Van Praag

2 Important tips: #1 - Parking is $14 w validation & validate @ box office before film . #2 - toilets strongly flush as soon as you sit which makes em more like a bidet - watch out! Enjoy the movie ! xo

Joachim Jocson

Another popular theater for film critics. But a really cool theater next to a bowling alley . Don't get lost.

Michael Sheehan

There is a bar here! Repeat, a full bar that allows you to booze and watch movies . I personally think that is amazing.

Amit Shah

Glad to see they have started to play more Bollywood (Hindi) movies here! Just need to advert this more! Otherwise love coming here for movies !

Francois F

moviewatchers get free popcorn on Wednesdays but sometimes you get a free large popcorn and drink or free movie ticket as well . great value : )

Joseph B.

This is the place for advanced screenings and special showings. A rowdier crowd goes here for some reason.

Evan[Bu]

Morning movies are the way to go, much cheaper than the evening shows. Don't worry though, they'll still stick it to you at the snack bar .

Jermaine "cHr!S" Hudson

You're movie experience isn't complete without grabbing a CINNAMON PRETZEL from the concession area!!! Great theaters, but sure to get to your movie at least 15-20 minutes early, especially on the wee

Damian Denson

Competitive street parking ! And I hate having to pay for parking , so I've learned to drive in early and do figure eights around the blocks or just catch CTA!? #Ughh

Michael

Decent parking around the theater. Unlike AMC on Michigan Ave. they have stadium seating. Great location near Navy Pier . Also a great place for "screen jumpers".

Marty Erwin

We could hear the bass from an adjoining movie . Not fun to have a movie interrupted repeatedly in this manner

Steve Sundberg

AMC A List is a great deal!

Cassandra Dixon

The bar and also the speciality drink that they have seasonal are also good

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MafiaHairdresser Jon-David

I had 5 teen age brats kicked out of the theater at beginning of film . People clapped as they were escorted out. Stand up when people are being rude. Get AMC security. They will help.

L K

Beautiful theater. Close to a Walgreens and post office , if you need.

TC

you can order tickets on line or on the side of cashiers have machines to print your tickets

Austin Westermann

Surprisingly you can go to a movie here and the theatre will be fairly empty. Very expensive but a good movie experience

Gloria Celia

totally love coming here before 2pm! its like watching a movie on a large screen all to myself. :P

Silvia Delgado

I used to love coming to this theater. But lately this theater has been filled with ghetto people, who don't stop talking or using their cell phones during a movie . If you come here I would recommend

John Drogos

Get a large beer for 10 dollars, it's huge and better than paying the same price for a coke

Rocky Walls

Lots more screens than the IMAX at Navy Pier so there's almost always something on worth watching.

Anamaria Hernandez

Buy snacks from the Walgreens next door ! So much cheaper and a much shorter line .

smelf2

I love seeing movies in the theatre and so this is a frequent stop for me.

John Broccardo

Clean , and nice theater with comfy seats . Don't drive here.

DJ Patterson

To the person complaining about being asked to leave - you shouldn't have had your phone on or out in the open. This is one nice theater!

Kevin H. Pilgrim

In my experience, one of the best places to see movies in Chicago .

David Weathersby

Wonderful theatre, comfortable seating .

Colin Byrne

If you're seeing a show where you have to line up in the lobby, you had better pray you don't have to go to the bathroom because there are none out there and they don't care about your need.

Alma Johnson

Best theater in the city !

Mazda

The company was founded in 1920 by the Dubinsky Brothers (Maurice, Edward and Barney) who had been traveling the Midwest performing melodramas and tent shows with actress Jeanne Eagels.

Ron Willis

My favorite One Stop Theater! Movie drinks bowling billiards and eats

Monique Matheny

Great for a date or hanging out w/friends!

Fatima A

There is a bowling and an arcade centre on the 2nd floor

Precious

The movie theater is cool but parking is like 17$ and that's the discount

Rock Page

Catch an early show at the AMCinema. You can save close to $10 if you go before noon. Also I ordered chicken tenders from the snack bar . I waited for 15 minutes and never got them. Had to get a refund

Jake Smith

Enjoy the murals of famous movie characters throughout the different lobbies.

Jessica Reed

Try the Ra Sushi place before or after the movie right next door - very good & unique drinks!

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