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SilverCity Riverport
Category: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Cinema [Edit]
14211 Entertainment WayRichmond, BC V6W 1K4
(604) 277-5993
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
10 reviews for SilverCity Riverport
10 reviews in English
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Review from Jonathan G.
Richmond, BC
9/26/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'm a bit of a jerk, I might have said that in a past review too. Fact is, I have a fairly good home theater the includes big reclining seats and fancy surround.
I come to the theater for one reason: my wife won't wait to see movies she's excited about.
So, for a theater to get a 5 star, they'd have to blow my mind in service, comfort, cleanliness, and anything else. Especially when prices are so high.
This theater is a mess. Popcorn everywhere, gum on the seats, slippery floors that put the nearby skating rink to shame. The seats hurt my back, there is a horrible smell in the IMAX theater like something died behind the screen. Washrooms...'Nuff said.
Why 4 stars when I'm so horribly negative? Because I'm also a realist. They have thousands of jerks-- just like me-- come through here for each day. Every single one of us leaves our garbage behind in the theater and drop popcorn out of our heavily overloaded bags. Contrary to the movies we watch, there isn't any magical way to keep things clean, nor is there miracles happening to tidy things up (those powers are still working on my winning lotto tickets).
Honestly, the staff are, on average, very nice and pleasant. The parking is plentiful and mostly safe.
Today, the wife wanted to see cartoon "owls" in IMAX 3d. The lights dimmed and the recorded IMAX intro started. Like sheep, we all put on the glasses like instructed and the screen started up.
Oh no! Blurred, multiple ghosted images, and no sound. I started to check the glasses thinking I got a defective pair.
Then the screen goes blank. One of the managers-- a young lady that I remember months back was part of the cleaning an ticket taker crew-- came out to announce there was problems and please be patient.
A few minutes later, she came out to announce that "the projector was hungry and decided to eat the film". (okay, I might be paraphrasing a little here)
She said that this isn't like a normal movie that can just be rethreaded and started again. In fact, it requires a special technician to fix the projector and he was 20 or more minutes away.
Then the customer service started. The reason for 4 stars: we would really like to get you into another movie or provide you with a full refund. But, whichever you choose, we will be giving you a coupon to enjoy a free movie, IMAX, or special event with us in the future.
Nice touch.
Wife wanted to sit and wait for the next IMAX show. Joyfully, that means almost 2 hours in this stink.
But at least we can come back to enjoy it again for free!
First choice: movie in comfort at home. But, if that isn't an option due to the "whatever you like sweety" syndrome, then why not support the local kids by coming here. -
Review from Dru C.
5/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is one of the MOST busiest movie theaters I have ever been to, on top of that, the layout of the movie theater is redundant. The amount of space for people to order, line ups, is just so hot in the middle, it's not worth even waiting in line up for food at all.
The walk towards the theater rooms are LONG and annoying. But there is so much space there... The person who designed this theater for the Riverport location must die...
Nothing special here to be honest, but a lot of theater rooms, with small space for people to leave. The parking is abundant, but it is very easily to forget where you park, so be warned. The washrooms are always clean, which is a plus.
One of the only theater in Vancouver that offers IMAX!! And always get seats above so you can see the whole screen properly... :P
Enjoy your stay here, but I don't come here often as it is literally in the middle of nowhere... -
Review from B L.
Richmond, BC
2/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
For all you non regular movie go'ers - Cheap Tuesday's is back!
This is your standard silvercity movie theatre. I do enjoy the fact that this one isn't directed connected to a skytrain, therefore isn't pack with teenagers on the weekends. But then again, everyone in Richmond drives. Parking can get pretty crazy on the weekends and on Tuesday. If you don't mind the walk tho, it's ok bc the lot is huge.
Bowling alley w/ arcade and pub just across the street makes this a simple night out for some.
Scene points. Sign up. Earn points. Free movie. Quite simple. Nice incentive.
The IMAX here is big fail. Seating is terrible. Screen doesn't even seem that much bigger. You're just a lot closer. Not worth the extra charge. -
Review from Edward L.
3 tips for people:
a) Your Scene points are redeemable for any type of movie (1000 points), including 3D and IMAX. Save your points redemptions for these special ones, and use the blue coupons or cash for the regular type. Otherwise you have to pay a $3 premium for 3D, or $5 for IMAX, even if you're using a blue coupon.
b) The Cineplex app (if you have a smartphone) can store your Scene card number and barcode, which then can be scanned by the booth people right off your screen. One less card cluttering your wallet/purse after you enter your card info.
c) the IMAX front section (in front of the aisle where you walk in) seriously sucks. I had to crank my head and could barely see the entire screen inside my field of view. Go early, and sit in the back. I learned today that the IMAX theatre is physically shorter (ie fewer rows) than the regular cinemas.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/2/2011
I'm sure everyone's been to a SilverCity at some point. Not too much to say.
The location isn't bad… Read more »
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Review from Cody S.
2/21/2011
There really aren't many places to watch a movie in Richmond. This is the best that it gets and is a very nice cinema complex. There are quite a few restaurants around here also.
This place reminds me of an island/oasis. There isn't anything around here at all except farms and a big car import lot. But, if you are at Silver City, it seems like all of the fun things to do in Richmond are in one spot. This is a cool place to hang out every once in a while. -
Review from Larry L.
I come here because the theatre is convenient and close to where I live.
So naturally it's the place to go for me when I want to see a movie.
Silver City Riverport offers FREE parking.
There is also the Cinimax theatres and lots of movies to choose from.
Of course everything is crazy expensive once you're inside.
Why does it have to be that way?
If it weren't so darned expensive to buy food and drinks, I'd probably go more often. Hell, I can just wait till it's on Blueray and watch it on the big screen at home!!
So if they ever want a 5 star?
Make the snacks and the food more affordable. Heck, it's mostly the kids that are going and how the heck can the parents afford all of that every weekend?
If you could get a burger for the same price you got one outside, you'd probably sell more and get more attendance.
For the cost I give them a 1 star.
For the movies and the theatre itself? 4 stars.
For the poorly kept washrooms and to those that make the mess messier (you know who you are) 1 star (can't go lower).
For the 3 D 5 stars. -
Review from Maha E.
12/25/2009
I've been a patron of this movie theatre since it opened way back when.
The great thing about this place is that it has 18 movie theatres as well as one IMAX theatre; some seat more than others of course, and the staff adjust each movie and the sizes of its audiences accordingly to how long said movie has been showing, and its popularity.
Midnight screenings are very well organized by this crew, albeit waiting outside in the freezing cold or boiling hot weather is a bit much; I understand nothing can really be done about this considering fire hazards, so I don't complain.
The crew is mostly a bunch of teenagers, but hey, they're doing just fine.
Score: I got the top row so no child can kick the back of my seat- HA! -
Review from Tabatha Anne Y.
Richmond, BC
Updated - 8/18/2010 2 Check-ins Here
A lot has changed in a little time!
The theater seems a lot cleaner now. They painted the outside and gave it an updated look. The prices are still steep, but they are much more reasonable on Tuesdays. You can opt for a movie ticket for around $6, or get popcorn a drink and a ticket for $12.
Went with a group of friends last night and had a great time. Found seats with no problems, even though the theater was busy. Screen was in good condition, sound system was great. All good in my books.Listed in: Fun (or as fun as you can get)…
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8/15/2010
There aren't many choices when it comes to movie theatres in Richmond. This theatre isn't… Read more »
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Review from Renee C.
12/31/2009
An IMAX theatre in the largest theatre complex in Vancouver is quite impressive especially when it already has 18 other theatres within. Now with Avatar playing in 3D just added another dimension to the IMAX experience!
Wow...everything was so clear! I was impressed only when I sat down for my movie...
....getting inside was a whole different story.
I mean the lines and people and the popcorn everywhere! Was it their scheme of making people more hungry for expensive popcorn by spreading it all over the place so the butter aromas would be floating everywhere?
Anyhow, I do appreciate the larger selection of concession items present @ Canadian theatres vs. the US. Cause we have Kinder eggs in our kid combos, fries and POUTINE (MMmm!), also pizza and burger king! Oh yeah, we also have different flavors for your popcorn other than just plain old butter to sprinkle onto your popcorn too! My favorite is sour cream and onion!
This theatre is semi-dear to my heart cause I once did spend over 14 hours here in a row a few years back to catch the Lord of the Rings extended version marathon and it was unforgettable! -
Review from David L.
8/18/2010
I like this theatre as it's not as busy as the one at Metrotown. It's also cleaner than the Metrotown location too. I wouldn't go here unless a movie isn't played at the Metrotown location because I do a lot of shopping at Metrotown, but I'll have to say Silvercity Riverport has a slight edge against Silvercity Metrotown. Better movie experience? Less people watching a movie is better the viewing experience.
