Reviews of Regal Manahawkin (Movie Theater)

Patrick O’Boyle

Overpriced, outdated, run down theater. No reclining seats, $13.32 for an adult ticket. Poor sound. Rude staff, especially Geraldine the manager. They haven’t updated this theater ever, since I was in college when it opened, it’s exactly the same. Much better options in Toms River, brick, or Galloway. The only reason this place remains in business is because of the location to LBI and the summer business. I grew up here and I’m a local. I do not know anyone that actually likes this theater.

Kathy Dimaggio

I am allergic to dogs and a group of women came in with a dog and sat so in front of us. It is bad enough I have to put up with dogs in restaurants and stores and now they're even letting them into the movie theater where I thought it would be allergy free. Not only was the dog there, it was huffing and puffing like they was something wrong with it throughout the whole movie that the lady had to get out of her role and go sit in the back where they were no people. I don't care if it's a therapy dog and an emotional therapy dog or what, then you shouldn't be at the movies.

Elizabeth Whitehead

Good movies

Dwayne Joshua

Big and clean. Plus the guy in the wheelchair is a good man.

Robert H

$13 buks for a movie an $18 for small popcorn an drink. I know they have to make $ on the refreshments but this is going overboard. Also the theater was a little warm an wasn't even crowded. Was clean an everyone was nice.

Eric Mora

Honestly out of all the theaters I've been to this one has to be the worst. I live locally and always go out of town unless time is a factor this is my last resort place. Uncomfortable small seats that have been the same for over 15 years and are stacked way to close to one another and a funky smell always lingers. The staff is fair. And the over the phone customer service is terrible. No options to speak to an employee just robots. The insides need to be re-done or at least the seats and I'd give it a better rating.

April Weber

Out dated movie theater , tickets were to expensive,seats were uncomfortable..

Devon Nolan

The staff here is always wonderful. But I'm unsure why this place has failed to update everything for the last two decades. When it's not only the only game in town, so they could do insane business with how the area is growing, but were all paying top dollar, when we could pay the same to go to Toms River or Brick, and quality of the theater is a much higher caliber. Id love to see this place put in the upgrades necessary to give their staff support it deserves with their excellent service.

Cleaner Solutions Power Washing LLC.

Great staff always have a good time when we go

Rebecca Thomson

Love having a movie theater close to home, just wish there was more staff. Lines really long for tickets and concessions.

Michael Farese

It's an older theater with less comfortable chairs. But the staff is great... If they would just invest a little into modernizing the seats in the theaters this would be a 5-star experience.

Griffin Sharkey

They play gud movies

Brenda Ihnen

VERY NICE and helpful to our group. We had a person whose knee was hurting and they went above and beyond to get her ice in a plastic bag, which was very helpful!

Samantha Mercy

The amount of money you pay for a ticket at this theater is basically the same amount that you would pay for a ticket at a heater with recliner seats. The seating is not stadium seating so you're looking up at a huge screen the whole time. The theater is old and grimey! Smells gross! Totally over priced and not worth it at all. I'd rather drive to Toms River and see a movie in comfort for cheaper!

Julia Williamson

It needs to be updated

Gregory Ross

The theater is easy access for people with disabilities, and the workers were polite. That's about all I can say I liked about this theater. The theater is very dated. Most modern theaters have signs telling you which theater has which movie. Not here. The seats were old and very uncomfortable, especially compared to the new recliner seats of the updated theaters. For a VERY high priced theater, they need to upgrade. If I'm going to drop $50 at the theater, I'll do it somewhere nicer. We had only about 10 people in our theater and I'm surprised we had that many. And it was a Friday night!

Robert weir

Terrible sound, terrible picture, uncomfortable seating. The staff is the very best thing about this place. I live 2 miles from this theater and I choose to drive up the parkway to a better theater.

Linda Hillanbrand

Movie was great. Theater was comfortable considering how cold it is. Food was good.

richard simonelli

It's old need to up grade

Franklyn Mercado

Theater is ok, just need to be updated...

William Cash

we don't do movies often Decided it might be a good change Really expensive. Or so it seems to us. Made the mistake of buying tickets through Fandago and they banged us an additional charge of $6 processing fee for paying with cc.

Maggie Hiltner

Saw Vice...great movie!

Nathan Colmer

Safe environment but the building is getting older and needs updating

Chip Griggs

Ok but the chairs where the old style and the theaters where small

JEIMY RIASCOS-PAUL

Unfortunately anything to do with entrainment in Manahawkin is horribly ran down including the bowling alley and this movie theater. Proximity is the only reason we go to this theater but every time we go the mold and funk smell grosses me out, and then I don't return for about a year or 2. Is best to take the trip to Brick....

Patrick Bocchicchio

Love this place, everyone that works there is so nice. The only movie theater in the area it is older, but vintage.

Taylor S__

If i could give less than one star i would. I avoid this theatre at all costs and i live 5 min from it. Infact i drive 25 min just to go to another theatre. There seats are HORRIBLE for the price you pay... Regal get your s*** together or you are going to go out of busines!

Austin Varela

The theater has uncomfortable viewing angles

Catholic Buddha

The chairs suck and it's pretty overpriced

Amy M

This movie theater is ok. I honestly feel like they could update it a bit inside and not sure if it's only been to my experience or if they often could use more help at the concession stand.

Victoria Wefer

Love this theater!!

Kevin Lynch

Saw Geen Book it was great

Lacey

It works for a laid back shore town

Nichole Post

There tickets should not be premium pricing! I think this seats step worse now then as a kid!

Veronica Valentine

The employees are very friendly. It was $12 a person to see a movie which isn’t bad. The seats aren’t so bad even though they’re not recliner seats. It’s clean.

Xavier Henningsen

I'm not going to lie and say this theater is perfect. This is my local theater and i must say the staff and service has ALWAYS been accommodating, and quick to resolve any issue. Now yes the theater is a bit older but if you just need to see a movie real quick its always the place to go. (I stopped eating at theaters a while ago but popcorn, soda, candy are fine,ptezels were alright but my go to choice)

Bob H

Thearters aer small but not bad. Seats are terrible and need to be replaced!

hapfunsun

Good to bring the kids

Chris Sack

Great time!!!!

Peter McKenney

Has a great time got a military discount and the staff knows how to butter popcorn like professionals

Anatoly Milner

Nice to have a theater in the area, but because it is the only game in town, they have not updated this place for a decade, resulting in smelly and dirty seating and just decaying atmosphere.

say fam

It would have been a 4 star but it's so expensive it's ridiculous. Sure tickets are fair prices but when it comes to food and snack it's not funny. So I recommend having to sneak door in.

Anamaria DelValle

Should be updated or renovated for the amount you spend in entrance and food

Kathy Leifeste

Saw Solo, which was awesome! Theater comfortable and staff courteous

Debra P

Saw Toy Story 4, great movie with my grand daughter

Joey Friedman

Horribly uncomfortable seats, freezing cold, and damp, musty smell.

Robert Margavich

The seats are very uncomfortable, some are broken others are loose, sometimes very smelly. Complained to mgt but they don't care, there are no other theaters in the area so they have it locked up, also no lower price for matinee.it really is a shame they don't do something about it. I'm not going there anymore, I go up to Jackson area, and why pay these prices to watch 20 minutes of tv commercials. this place is down right awful

Stephen Sproviero

Very slow ticketing. Long line and one attendant.

Mamadonnaz Z

Great staff member, a slow night and the seats were no better than a folding chair.

Bill Tangney

Every time we go, all the workers are above and beyond friendly and helpful. Even at their insanely busiest times, they smile and work quickly. The popcorn is very good and the theaters are cheap comfortable.

Kay H

The greatest employees you ever met in your life that's why

Kenneth Ray

Not enough people manning ticket booth and concession stand on a Saturday afternoon. Very long lines. Terrible movie theater experience.

South Jersey IT Guy

Loved it!

Louise Wagner

I visit Regal Cinemas all the time. This one in Manahawkin I have a little more trouble hearing than most. But it's a good place to go.

Diana Gordon

Too expensive.

M K

Needs to upgrade ASAP.

Jodi Turi

They really need to remodel this theater and keep up with the times. Its the only theater without stadium seating. Needs a definite face lift.

Pamela Herbert

Sunday nights are the day to go.

Linda Pumphrey

Thet need to remodel. Old and outdated.

Steve Steiner

Good theater, good sound.

Evan Garaizar

Our tickets were quick to buy and the popcorn was fresh and hot even though we got the last showing of a movie.

holly lawrence malley

Great theater, and Service

cody L

Decent theater but lacking. Place is pretty much how it was in the early 2000s and tickets are way over priced for it. The staff is very nice though.

Michelle Weiss

Horrible old seating. Musty smelling theater. Sticky floors. Very uncomfortable and more expensive than Better equipped theaters. In need of up to date leather seats and a good cleaning. Worth the trip to Toms River if you have the time.

Sammy D

This is a theater that truly needs updating. I believe it is the only movie theater around that does not have stadium seating.

Exit63NJ

Past due for an overhaul. Taking advantage of the fact that it is the closest multiplex in the area. Time to clean it up and update seating to recliner stadium style. Makes the drive to newer, updated theaters worth the trip.

Peter Mazzagatti

Older theater, still does the trick but could use an update

Kadi D

Went to see a movie but it only had a single channel of sound (no surround sound) it was like watching a big tv being blasted by sound head on. They gave us a credit to watch another movie but were not local so it was of no benefit.

Rinna Cerra

Great local theatre, however there needs some updates.

Cindy Lee

Usually clean. Cashier for tickets usually efficient but rarely friendly.

Terence Blackwell

Staff at the door were attentive and pleasant. The theatre is clean and well staffed, particularly for a mid day movie with a child. We went to see a 3-D version of Ninja Turtles and the focus was off a bit. Took nearly no time for the manager to attend to the issue and fix the problem. Seats may be a bit old fashioned, then again this is a beach area theatre and didn't expect the cushy digs of other high end theaters. Overall, the place was nice, people friendly and would return.

Jonathan Jones

As movie theaters go, clean nicely maintained

casey conklin

If I could give this movie theater zero stars, I would. The theater always smells like piss and I would be more comfortable sitting in gold out chairs. They also blast the air conditioner. Movie sound is bad and the theater is dirty. Almost every time I've gone something goes wrong and our tickets have to be refunded. Also, the staff is incredibly rude, especially the bald man with the glasses... very rude to me, my boyfriend, our 2 friends, and my dad. VERY run down theater that is insanely overpriced. I recommend Marquee Cinema in Toms River or any AMC (brick, freehold, etc.). You will be able to buy tickets and twice the amount of food for half the price you would at this theater.

Monica Snyder

Great experience.

Nicholas Gamba

Always a decent experience. A lot of those split aisle theater seats. So no center seat

Laura Aulito

Lots of parking, nice seating, attentive workers, wide selection of treats & movies. What's not to love? Lol

Jon Martin

The food is ridiculously over priced, it smells bad, the seats are stiff and uncomfortable, ETC,. I don't even think that the place deserves a 1 star if there was a zero that's what i would rate it. And I have been going to the theater since i was a kid and they haven't updated it at all.

lyani mojica.

very old place, very expensive as well. The seats are hard and the place smells, the movie isn’t fully on the whole screen, it is very small and staff is very rude. This place is horrible, do NOT recommend!

BiLL Turanyi

Theater was clean. Temp was comfortable. Movie played without issue. Sound quality was good. The theater is in need of a major update. Nothing wrong with what they have, it's just old and you pay the same price as nearby modern cinemas. Seats are the only major complaint - well past their prime!

Robert Kerrigan

This place is filthy! Trash cans spilling onto floor. Popcorn all over the place. Here on a slow Wednesday nite n it’s like this. One guy at food counter with a long long line. After 10 minutes n the line not moving i decided not to give this owner any more I’m money and skipped the snacks. It’s a theater out of the 1980’s really dated. Stay away people go to Toms River with a updated fully staffed theatre!!!!

Kat Scheidling

Average service.

Rob Cloupe

Popcorn prizes are ridiculous!!! Theater clean & seats comfortable

Philip Jorden

friendly staff, clean!

Nicholas DiSalvio

Quite literally one of the worst movie theaters I've ever been to. I used to go in the early 2000's in high school, and it hadn't changed at all since. Terrible seating, dirty, uncomfortable. A movie theatre stuck in the 1960s. Almost every other theatre in NJ has modernized. Do yourself a favor and make the extra drive to Toms River.

Aggie Rosa

We were at the grand opening of this theatre, 20 years ago. At the time, it was great. It need major uprgrades now! Betting seating better sound, better flooring! We pay way too much to stay local and see a movie. I can go to the Regal in Mays Landing and gave 10x the experience for a few miles more. Stafford is continuing to grow, we need a big theatre that is comparable to others. I am begging REGAL to upgrade, or lose customers! Get with the times. Make it a place a family wants to go to!!

Calla Frederiks

Even though it's an older theater, it's perfect for seeing movies in the summer as well as during the year and the staff are very friendly to all their customers. It's also located conveniently near all the stores and restaurants so we can enjoy a meal with family and friends and then go see a new movie that just came out!

martin salant

Tickets and concession prices are over priced.....Stadium seating would be nice...Most theaters in Manahawkin Regal are too small to have recliners....Bring in a cleaning crew....People working there are very nice and with the hearing device i can now here every word....Just lower the price of the tickets or have a day with $5.00 dollar movies....

Anon

I've been coming to this movie theater since I was a little girl when it first opened, but I haven't been to it much in the last 5 or so. I was there a few months ago to see a movie and to no avail, everything is exactly the same. Where are the upgrades??? This entire theater needs to be refurbished ASAP. I'm afraid of sitting down on those seats they're so old and uncomfortable. Everything looks and feels dirty. Next time I go to the movies I'm gonna have to drive an hour just to get to a better theater in Toms River.

Robin Foster

Average movie theater.

Snoot Whitley

Time to remodel this outdated theatre.

Alan Lee

Excellent. Things were very expensive. But everyone was very friendly

Nathalie Hauch

Not the best theathers and the seats are not to comfortable for sitting in for a whole movie

Chad Mason

Fun games for the kids to play before the movie

Joe Provdo

This place needs major renovations. Surround sound wasn't even turned on for the first half of the movie. Seats were falling apart.

lily appello

Great movies and service #moviepass

Bryan Murphy

Movie theater is always clean staff is always friendly. I would go out of my way to go hear more if they just put more comfortable seating in the theater. If they changed the seats it would be a 5+++ star

Irene Rose

Nice staff, small cinema. Older type seating. No promo's . I guess they give the swag to the bigger cinemas.

Carol Kmiechick

Conveniently located near me.

Lisa Steele

I love this place, a little pricey but what can you do.

Rob Allison

I hate to say it, but if this theater fails to update.... I predict that it will fall into the same spot as blockbuster. Not only do they need to upgrade the interior decor as well as seat Comfort, they also must replace all projectors and sound systems for each room. Now is a good time to look into what type audio theater systems will be available within the next few months

JohnyGlockeater

Overpriced everything, uncomfortable chairs, and a flat seating arangement

Emma Johnson

Lol I wish we could do

Edward May

Theater screen and sound is good. Old theater seats and no reservations.

Sam Meyer

Old seats and theater, but the food is good and the people are hospitable.

Morgan

Regal needs to update their sitting. The chairs are old with very little padding.

Evan Osborne

By far the worst movie theater I have ever been to. It’s terribly outdated, it has the same uncomfortable seatings that has been there for over 25 years. Every other theater has motorized recliners do your self a favor and spend you money where you can watch your movie in comfort. I live and town and I drive to either Toms River, Brick, or Eatontown just so I don’t have to go to this outdated dump.

Dale DZefyr

Staff is very nice. Movies are good but the movies sometimes are bugged out

Branden O

Shares are super uncomfortable. Continuously have to shuffle in my seat because my rear kept fallimg asleep

Barbara Truncellito

The selection is mainly for kids. Very boring

Tammi Draper

The theater was clean. However the sound quality was poor, which was disappointing because we watched a movie full of music. Whomever is running the movie should come into the theater to experience it. I left feeling like I did not get what i payed for.

Deborah Lomax

Nice theater. Variety of snacks. Latest first run movies.

Janna

Everything was just fine, but I wish they would update the seats to the more comfortable ones found in other theaters

Craig Sackett

Movie was good.

joaniebrewington campbell

Saw the movie Solo.great movie lots of parking.

Douglas Brown

A very clean theater with nice associates and great popcorn. They show all the newest movies and with some in 3D. My wife and I go there all the time. We've never experienced any problems with unruly moviegoers.

Rebekah Rarr

Could use some updates

Marc Peimer

Comfortable and warm on a cold rainy night....nice surround sound and good picture quality......

Luis Rosado

Good

Frank Fiamingo

Very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the assistive device that they provided to my wife who is hearing impaired. It made the movie so much more enjoyable for her.

Mark York

People working are great but I left feeling I got dooped. I'm paying top $ prices here but the old version of chairs and sticky floors made the decision for me to not come back until a remodel.

Jen Waters

The theater smelled awful. I will not be going back.

Louise Lelionis

The need to replace the sits they are to low and very uncomfortable sitting.

J.R. Pfaff

Not sure why there is so much hate placed on this Theater. Yes it is a bit outdated but not to the point where it is unclean or unusable. The prices are a bit high but so are most Regal Theaters so no real surprise there. This may not be a top of the line Theater but it certainly was not all that bad either. Staff is friendly and they usually get movies pretty quickly. All in all not a bad experience and four years later I plan on continuing to use this theater for my movie needs.

Sharon Funicelli

Uncomfortable seats.

Hope VanVlymen

Clean. Good service. Big screens.

Victoria Comis

I always love going to Regal Cinemas Manahawkin 10!!!

Mike Cobucci

Very out of date with no stadium seating or VIP showings but the nearest competition is almost an hour away so they have a cornered market, probably the only reason this place is still in business...

BroadwayCJReo

Pretty dated but gets the job done.

Nick Lucas

Cashier sold us tickets to the wrong show time and sent us to a theater where the movie was halfway over. Usher allowed us to go to the correct theater for the showing we wanted. Theater is older and need serious renovations as far as seating is concerned. For $2 more you can go to Toms River and get fully reclining seats rather than these 1990s fold down style. Convienent cause it's local and clean otherwise.

Anony Moose

It's got great staff

Danny Bonanno

Enjoyed my time here but things are a little expensive $14.00 for a medium soda and popcorn. Seems a little steep.

Mike Zaldivar

Friendly staff, great popcorn...the seats in the auditorium I was in were half a step up from folding chairs, extremely uncomfortable..

Cye Kenny

Good movie

Sarah Davis

One of the most filthy movie theaters I have ever gone to. Cold, dirty bathrooms, no updated seats, horrible odor, old popcorn being served, flat soda, the list goes on. I will drive the extra 30 minutes to Toms River which is just about the same price as Regal and sit comfortable in a reclining chair and clean movie theater with fresh popcorn.

Amy Petersen

Was clean and staff was very nice. It was too cold in there tbiuvb

Adam Frack

Great time

Terrie Obrien

Nice theatre ...

William Grzyb

Great place comfortable. Watching movies here is great!

tanya hernandez

We had the best time here with out grandchildren ...thanks

gamer 366

To overpriced but ok

Jennifer Torres

Needs to be upgraded badly! The seats are very uncomfortable. The floors are always sticky. The bathroom was atrocious. They had a cute little arcade area. Regal cinemas has a good rewards program in general. The customer service is always nice here though.

Dee

It's your average movie theater. Wish they had more comfortable seats. Food is extremely expensive.

Kelly Rodriguez

Staff went out of their way to be great to me and my daughter!

richard johansen

This theater has not changed in decades oh wait dummy me the ticket prices are very high for an old theater that still has non reclining seats old fashion board with movie times the only good thing about this theater is the staff is very frendly

Donald Shearer

Would rate higher if they had reclining seats

Miriam L. Gomez-Bracety

Hey, don't knock down our local movie theatre complex! My husband and I go there if not every weekend then every other weekend. The movies are up to date, the people friendly, the popcorn is good, the seats are fine, it's pretty clean plus they have a small section of arcade games and small tables with chairs for while you wait. What more do you need? Good family theatre. Worse would be not to have it at all!

Peter Cokelet

Nice employees. Clean

Sara Golzio

They need a serious upgrade! The place is old but it seemed clean. A remodel would be amazing.