Has anyone been since the renovations kicked into high gear? Is it a good improvement?

Yeah I would like to know too!

This Journal Record article (http://journalrecord.com/2013/05/14/mf-penn-square-real-estate/) says the renovations have wrapped up.

Sidenote: I wish articles in our local media included more pictures. There are never enough pictures.

Not sure if renovations will increase the foot traffic for this theatre, Penn Square is just a tough location for a movie theatre. I give it maybe a year or two before they realize all the renovations in the world wont attract more business to this location

Not sure if renovations will increase the foot traffic for this theatre, Penn Square is just a tough location for a movie theatre. I give it maybe a year or two before they realize all the renovations in the world wont attract more business to this location

I think the location is fine - good highway access, decent property ingress/egress, ample covered parking just outside the door, and retail options in the mall before/after the show. But the theaters are small and the ticket prices large, and that's where they lose me.

I think the location is fine - good highway access, decent property ingress/egress, ample covered parking just outside the door, and retail options in the mall before/after the show. But the theaters are small and the ticket prices large, and that's where they lose me.

Can you expound on why a a small theater affects your decision on where to see a movie?

Can you expound on why a a small theater affects your decision on where to see a movie?

I can't answer for OKCTalker, but I have a certain bit of nostalgia for seeing a movie in a big opulent theater as opposed to the comparatively small, private screening boxes of late.

Theater upgrades in Oklahoma City include comfy power recliners
AMC Penn Square 10 unveiled its newly remodeled theater, which includes more comfortable seating and a remodeled concession area.

Go ahead, put your feet up. That's the message AMC Theatres wants to give patrons of its newly remodeled movie theater inside Penn Square Mall.

The red, cozy, power reclining chairs now found in each of the theater's 10 auditoriums allow moviegoers to watch a movie in supreme comfort, with footrests and cup holders. Other upgrades include new options at the concessions, like chicken fingers, jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks and a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, with its seemingly infinite drink combinations.

Theater upgrades in Oklahoma City include comfy power recliners | News OK (http://newsok.com/theater-upgrades-in-oklahoma-city-include-comfy-power-recliners/article/3815255)

From the Newsok.com:

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Of course I'd make my earlier post about not enough pictures and they include several pictures and video. This looks so much better than what was there!

Was the equipment upgraded? Kind of defeats the purpose of having really nice seats and a renovated auditorium if the movies are just going to be played on outdated equipment.

I believe it was stated earlier in this thread that they would going to all digital projection.

Yes, it was all upgraded to digital. It's not Warren but its very nice.

Theater upgrades in Oklahoma City include comfy power recliners | News OK (http://newsok.com/theater-upgrades-in-oklahoma-city-include-comfy-power-recliners/article/3815255)

Theater upgrades in Oklahoma City include comfy power recliners | News OK (http://newsok.com/theater-upgrades-in-oklahoma-city-include-comfy-power-recliners/article/3815255)

I'm sure you just didn't see it, but the same article was posted by warreng88 last night. Thank you for being kind enough to put the link up though.

I'm sure you just didn't see it, but the same article was posted by warreng88 last night. Thank you for being kind enough to put the link up though.

You're correct, I overlooked that. It does look very nice though.

Looks nice. Won't get me to drive past Warren, but those on the North side will like it I think.

New AMC will be worth sampling from Stillwater as long as nothing gets built to compete with the local mediocre Carmike.

Carmike is horrible. I am sure the only reason they exist still is the monopoly on Stillwater.

just bought my tickets to see a movie and you can reserve your own seats.Which is cool

I saw a movie at an AMC in Arlington, VA just like this one with the same seat setup and concession style and it was WONDERFUL! The tickets were pretty nicely priced and the theatre wasn't huge and certainly wasn't crowded. It was awesome to buy tickets in advance and wander in 5 minutes before the show and get to my nicely centered seat without any hassle.

I highly recommend AMC Penn Square. I am a big fan of the Warren however, this place is a close second to Warren. The reclining chairs are power recliners that slide way back just like a recliner at home. The rows are spaced far enough apart to where you don't notice the other people in front or behind you. The small size drinks and popcorn are reasonable sizes instead of little bitty ones like most theaters. The self serve touch screen fountain is pretty cool too with lots choice and the ability to select vanilla and cherry flavor.

What I like best is that the management team is very customer service oriented. We told the ticket counter we wanted to see the 2:30 showing of The Heat and they sold us the the 1:50. We didn't notice this until we returned to the theater after doing a little window shopping. We talked to the management and they let us see Despicable Me 2 3-D instead(come to find out was way better than The Heat). On top of that, they gave us discount coupons for another show. They didn't have to do any of that but, they went extra mile and took care of us. I will be back many times over if the service and experience is exactly the same as it was this last weekend.

I haven't been there but my daughter recently told me that she has changed this theater to her first choice in the city.

Agreed, this is my new theatre! I love it

Haven't been, but the chairs, they do look comfy.