Coronado Village Theater (ultraStar)

Juan Antonio Cornejo 4 months ago

I love this movie theater! Comfortable seating in a cozy/intimate art deco auditorium. I love its retro vibes!

Kristopher Terrell 8 months ago

What a wonderful fauxback movie-going experience! The design and decor inside is amazing. It's a bummer most of the original bones are gone, but they have done an impeccable job of recreating the vintage vibes of old school movie houses. The concession are great and very affordable. I love the velvet curtain that many cinems have long since abandoned and the addition of cartoons before the movies are a pleasure. There are a couple opportunities for this theater to address... 1. The seats are not very comfortable. I don't need those new-fangled recliners, but the seats do need a replacement or a refurbishment. 2. There are always a lot of elderly patrons, so every time I see a movie, I have to contend with seniors sharing - loudly - every thought they are having while watching the movie. It's really annoying. 3. Their website is terrible. It's not 1997 anymore. Make it easy to see what is playing and what is coming soon. 4. They should screen more classic movies. Once a month is a joke for a classic theater like this one. Do they not see what Digital Gym, La Paloma, Popcorn Reef, and even AMC and Regal are doing these days?

Jason Covey 11 months ago

The Village Theatre is not just a cinema. It’s a reminder of when moviegoing felt like an event. The murals on the walls tell a story before the lights even dim. The marquee outside glows like a promise. Inside, you’re handed a paper ticket. Yes, paper. It feels right. The popcorn is five bucks. The soda is cold and classic. The candy is the kind you used to beg your parents for, and the prices won’t leave you feeling like you got played. They’re showing new releases, but the experience is vintage in the best possible way. It’s a place built on memories and still creating new ones every night. Five stars. Because sometimes the best way forward is to look back

Kimball Banwell 7 months ago

My favorite theater in San Diego. There are hardly any independent theaters left in the county. They have great shows, comfortable seats and great prices. Great experience.

Rafael Buelna (Rafael) 9 years ago

This is a smaller movie theater in the heart of Coronado California. It was built in 1947 I believe and it has a main screening room that holds a good amount of people and 2 smaller rooms that hold 34 people each. I love the vintage feel and the popcorn is really good.