AMC Santa Monica 7

“Easy access near the 10 FWY, plenty of parking in the garage around the corner for $3–no validation. The service here is great—the food is ok, nothing special; at least they don’t burn the pretzels. Theres a horrible smell—maybe it’s the sewer, maybe it’s their plumbing, maybe it’s just old mold and murder. Whatever it is, once you get used to it—it’s a bit nostalgic. Seating is fine—recliners across the board like Marina, only your seat MIGHT be soaked in piss and very squeaky. Showtimes and variety pretty average across the board, that’s why it’s number two in the Coastal West-Side hierarchy: (1) AMC Dine-In Marina, (2) Santa Monica 7, (3) Century City, (4) AMC Marina Marketplace. SM 7 gets 4 stars when it fixes the plumbing/smell. EDIT 1/1/26: Plumbing has been fixed for about a month or two, no more bad smell!”

“The carpets desperately need a deep clean, and there's this overall kind of odd ambiance like you're walking into a cave especially if your show is in the basement level - which by the way does not get phone service so just be aware of that. It's a passable theater though and the seats in the main floor are at least comfy”

“I love going to the cinema alone, especially this one on the promenade because it’s close to home and has always felt convenient and enjoyable. That’s why this experience was particularly disappointing. About ten minutes before the end of the movie, a homeless man entered the theatre wearing a blanket over his head and smelling very bad. At the end of the film, another woman who was also alone and I felt uneasy, it was dark, and he seemed not to understand how to exit. Afterward, I saw him wandering around and entering another screening room. I spoke to security and was told that since he had purchased a regular ticket, there was nothing they could do. I understand the law, and this is not about a lack of empathy or judging someone’s condition. I consider myself a liberal person, and I am certainly not a “Karen.” Still, this situation was not okay. A business also has a responsibility to guarantee a safe and pleasant experience for its customers. When that balance is missing, people start questioning whether they should keep coming back. I am now asking myself the same thing, and that’s not something I ever expected to feel about this theatre.”

“01/10/26 20:45 Came here to see Primate and almost passed out! Screening room 4 hot as hell. The seats had buttons for reclining but they didn’t work. Ridiculous! First and last time coming here; at least the movie was good.”