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TIFF Bell Lightbox
Category: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Cinema [Edit]
350 King St WToronto, ON M5V 3X5
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 599-8433
- Good for Kids:
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30 reviews for TIFF Bell Lightbox
30 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny H.
Toronto, ON
4/6/2012 2 photos
Their screening and movie selection are diverse. Great place to hang out if you love movies.
- Theater is very clean and nicely maintained. Bathrooms are really clean too.
- Seat is comfortable and has enough width to move your body around during the screening. Legroom is decent.
- Sound system is nice, but don't expect high-tech surround sounds.
- Beverages (at least Coca Cola) are sold in bottles.
- Coat check is offered.
- The restaurants - Luma and Canteen - are excellent. Look for my reviews!
- Bell Blue Room is a nice place to hang out with your friends, and have discussion about movies. They have nice toys too (touch screen tables). They serve decent-sized snacks (salmon sandwich is nice), and alcohols are offered. They have limited selection of beers. Bartenders and waiters are always nice. They take debit and credit.
- Many events are held at this facility - premieres, interview with filmmakers, exhibitions, etc. I suggest you keep a lookout on the monthly schedules since there are many interesting and memorable activities!
- Underground parking is available on the west side of the building. I believe it is $20-25 flat rate after 5:00pm or so. Before that, it is rather expensive... Just park on Queen street and take a walk unless it's a rainy day.
- Film-making and actor activities are offered for children.
- If you buy a membership, you can get invited to special screenings and get free tickets for exhibitions. Best of all, your movie selection will be processed first at TIFF! -
Review from Justin M.
Milton, ON
4/2/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Oh, my.
I suppose when you heard that TIFF was building a combination movie theatre/residence on a spot where the Reitman family used to own a parking lot, you're not sure what your'e going to get.
The lightbox, however, turned out to be a genuine move palace. The first floor contains a restaurant, gift shop and exhibit space. On the upper levels are the cinemas.
They're excellent theaters. The first show I went to see there was 2001, and the seats were so comfortable I nearly nodded off. Admittedly, Kubrick's masterpiece is one that can have that effect on people, but the seats didn't help.
The Lightbox has a variety of festivals and specials that it screens, and . It's another reason I wish I lived in the city proper and could take full advantage of the cultural riches that it has available. -
Review from Coy W.
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been here for a few movies, most recently Young Adult. Every time I come to this theatre I feel that the best part of the theatre is everything but the theatre themselves! The building itself is pretty awesome but has some serious design flaws.
In the lobby there is Canteen, a gift store and most recently a Grace Kelly exhibit. Tickets are easy to purchase and at a reasonable price.
There is a bar, cafe on the second floor and they have 3 screens on this floor. There is one more floor on top which has 1 or 2 screens and the mens washrooms.
The movie selection is definitely not something you'd find at the other theatres which can be awesome or terrifying. I mean thought provocative movies are great but I hate being 50/50 on a movie not knowing if I'll want to kill myself afterwards because it was that damn depressing!
The thing that I dislike the most are the seats. They feel like a less comfortable version of a greyhound bus chair. Maybe it's just the memories from my greyhound rides but I do not like how uncomfortable the chairs are. Add in the fact that there is a sleep drop off from were the cup holder is and I hate the chairs!
The screens and audio are pretty nice and the layout of the seats are more along the lines of older theatres were it doesn't feel like theatre seating which I do prefer. -
Review from Lilliane G.
Toronto, ON
8/10/2011
Decided to purchase a ticket to see El Bulli at TIFF Bell Lightbox since I'd heard really good things about this documentary (also read that this restaurant will be closing for good and becoming a food lab, so even more of an incentive to see the film).
I absolutely love the layout and esthetic of this building. I've been before during film fest last year, but admittedly was unable to really take it in given the madness of film festival.
When I was there the first time, I was in Cinema 1 and I have to say it is the best theatre I've ever been in...the seats were EXTREMELY comfortable and the sound was incredible. However, this time I was in Cinema 4 and to be honest, this cinema felt like a bit of a throwaway...the seats were hard, uncomfortable, with teensy tiny arm rests - since when do humans have T-Rex arms? The sound quality was ok. The theatre was small and filled to capacity, which personally, I prefer to an empty theatre where you expect tumbleweeds to blow down the aisles.
I didn't try the concession stand, though the popcorn that the person sitting next to me was eating smelled amazing!
A final note, the cost of tickets is reasonable, $12.
All in all, 4 stars , would have given them 5 if the armrests in Cinema 4 had been designed with humans in mind. -
Review from Gillian A.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I remember being at TIFF when they described what they wanted this building to be; a place where the community could get together to celebrate film and film making.
So far it has definitely lived up to that. I've been to see movies made my inner city children, foreign films, and even live music played with video games playing in the background.
It's a unique place that is both aesthetically pleasing and exactly what the theatre going experience should be. -
Review from Oriana P.
Toronto, ON
2/2/2012
Cinema hall is snugly. Projection screen is curved and 'gives' good contrast. Sound level was higher than I liked, but OK that is subjective measure. Seats are fairly comfortable but too small legroom. More intimate atmosphere is in student cafeteria than there in canteen. (raiting: 3.75)
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Review from Elle G.
9/10/2011
I saw a movie here today.
About the theatres:
- roomy, cushy seats
- lots of leg room
- ours had a balcony too
- wonderful Dolby sound
Nice new facilities!
Was very enjoyable and there was no outside noise that disturbed the theatre experience -
Review from Lauren M.
3/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Finally went to see a film here.
PROs:
-Reasonable pricing ($12 including tax)
-Mostly adults, no children or teenagers in sight (yay!)
-Helpful staff milling around everywhere
-Cool bars and places to eat inside, lots of seating if you need to kill time before a show
CONs:
-SEATS. (-1 star!) Ugh. I'm super confused as to the other reviews here claiming the seats are comfortable. Were we in the same theater? I'm starting to think maybe a few of the 5 screens have better seating? We were in #4 (I think) and it was awful. I'm only 5'2 and my knees were nearly hitting the chair in front of mine. The seats were cheap and NOT comfortable.
-Agree with another review noting that "finishing" on some of the theater detailing is shoddy. The particular theater I was in had a very "temporary" feel to it, as if it was just thrown up quickly.
-Get tickets in advance because some of the theaters only sit 50-60 or so, tickets go fast. -
Review from Denise S.
4/24/2011 5 Check-ins Here
This is a cinema lovers dream! After years of running around between Cinematheque at the AGO, the Film Reference Library, and various TIFF box offices and venues, it is so nice to finally have everything under one roof. They have really thought of everything and every visit here is so enjoyable! They cater to 'serious' film junkies without being pretentious about it.
Films -- for some reason, every time I come here I have been in Cinema #1. So I can't speak to the other ones, but I found the seating in cinema #1 very spacious and comfy! Tons of seating and I like that the rows are such that if a tall person or someone with big hair sits in front of you, you will still be able to see properly. So key. I'm also impressed with how soundproof the walls are. I was here for Cinefranco and there was a huge crowd of people chattering outside the theatre, but once I walked in a few steps, I couldn't hear a thing. They do have a wonderful selection of films, including lots of Canadian content, classic films, and the occasional free screening. They even have a Book on Film Club, which is such a great idea.
Gallery -- I saw the Tim Burton exhibit and thought it was fantastic, although it was quite crowded when I went (and they have weird rules, like being very strict that you can wear your coat in the exhibit but you can't take it off and hold it). The next show is going to be 'Federico Fellini: Spectacular Obsession' opening June 30. I can't wait!
Etc. -- I have been to both Luma and O&B Canteen. Both are excellent and it's nice to have a casual place to chill between screenings, plus a fancier option to glam up the theatre-going experience. I love being able to people watch on King W. as well. I have not tried the concessions stand. It looks pretty standard. Washrooms on the 2nd floor are really clean and nice. Box office staff are knowledgeable and helpful. The gift shop has some good books and cute gifts.Listed in: Art Matters
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Review from Tony F.
Updated - 9/19/2011
Theatre 1 is a fairly regularly sized megaloplex type screen. Big comfy chairs.
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Review from Steph L.
1/30/2011
The second that you step foot into the TIFF Bell Lightbox building, all you feel is TIFF movie magic.
Five floors of glass and gloss, it's like the business class of movie-going while Cineplex is like flying coach... on Air Canada without snacks.
There are 5 cinemas and two gallery spaces. If you are peckish or fancy a glass of wine, there is a modern and snazzy lounge on the second floor.
The schedule of shows is available online. Lightbox offers a mix of classic films, essential cinema, and a long list of international films.
I wish I could sit here and watch movies all day long!
Public tickets are only $12 a pop but the exhibits are more expensive.
The Tim Burton exhibit has brought a lot of people to the venue.
I haven't seen the exhibit but it's on my to-see list!
TIFF Lightbox is fantastic! One of the best additions to Toronto's art and culture scene. -
Review from Anne M.
2/6/2011
What a lovely way to watch a movie! Large roomy chairs, plenty of leg room, hardly a bad seat in the house and amazing popcorn! It's not often I get to go to a movie and see an Oscar for a Canadina movie in the lobby, although now I'm hooked on the TIFF Lightbox I might get used to it!
The movies are listed online, and I was able to check showtimes and buy my tickets all at the same time, although they charged a convenience fee. I think $12 for a film is average, the bonus is that they offer a student discount ($8.50?).
It is in a great area with lots of spots for drinks and eats before and after your movie, or you can stay in the complex and try their onsite offerings, which I plan to do next time.
So happy this has finally opened - great addition to the entertainment district! -
Review from Kat T.
3/27/2011
For Indie, Oldie, Classic, Canadian, or Film Festival movies, the TIFF's Bell Lightbox has a rotating choice of movies for everyone at some point. This really is going to be the start of Toronto's Cultural corridor of John Street- perhaps Hooters should start looking for a new location?
The Tiff tower has food, a little curated museum area, and a regular movie theatre set up. There are 3 theatres, but not all have movies all the time. If a movie you want to see is here and at other theatres, this is certainly a destination site. Dress up to come here, or not.
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Review from Carrie G.
Toronto, ON
12/25/2011
The seats in Theater One at least are the most comfortable seats I've ever encountered in a theater. OK except for a place I went once that had couches and loveseats, but that's a whole other thing. Theater feels clean, spacious, and warm. (Not temperature-wise, just, you know, lovely.) Restaurant downstairs is so so so delicious, building is beautiful, and they pick great, hard-to-find movies. Also the bathrooms are nifty -- a million stalls, and all the different kinds of mirrors! I like a bathroom with a giant wall-sized full-length mirror. I am pro.
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Review from Danielle D.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2010 2 Check-ins Here
My reaction after the Bell Lightbox was open to the public, "I want to go to there!"
My reaction after going to the Bell Lightbox at least once a week for a month since it opened, "Can't I just live here?" Full disclosure, I already have a membership and am seeing at LEAST one film a week still, and loving every minute of it.
But really, Toronto has finally earned it's wings as TIFF's elephant in the room for almost a decade finally comes to fruition. The Lightbox is a fantastic achievement with gorgeous screens (Cinema 1 is my new lover), clean clean clean washrooms, a swanky bar, a members lounge, and also a gallery (which hopefully will encapsulate a larger amount of artifacts for the Tim Burton exhibit than are on display for the Essential Cinema.)
But really? It's the programming that really draws out the best about the Lightbox. The Essential Cinema programme is one of the most exciting things about the Lightbox and I can't wait to see how they top it next year. Until then, you can find me at first-run fare like Howl and Uncle Boonmee and I can't wait to see what Colin Geddes (our Midnight Madness guru) has in store for Halloween.
But wait, why only 4 stars? The concession options are unfortunately barely on par with Scotiabank, instead of more in line with that of the Cumberland, so when that finally improves I'll be updating my stars. Until then, the Lightbox concession, you are on notice! -
Review from Frances T.
5/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
TIM BURTON EXHIBITION FTW!!!!!! Yes, small crowded space it is, but totally worth it.
We all know how much of a quirky genius Tim Burton is, right?!? How could I NOT take the opporutnity to view his ACTUAL work right before my very eyes?!?
You can actually really FEEL the emotions from his drawings! The colors were so vibrantly SPEAKING to me in it's artisitc SCRIBBLY demeanor. I couldn't help but to UNDERSTAND it.
So freakishly AWESOME to say the least!!! -
Review from Thom H.
3/13/2011
I love the movies TIFF plays. The sound and picture are exceptional. I expect I will be a regular here. However, I hate the place. The space itself is weird and creepy - even without Tim Burton there. Here's a litany of things I don't like about the place:
1) It feels like a museum, not a cinema and I consider that a bad thing.
2) Seating sucks. I don't know how I could stand a full week of screenings here. The seats are not comfortable for many reasons:
2a) They are thinly padded and the arms are quite short and unpadded.
2b) There is not enough curvature in the rows so seats on the ends are not facing the center of the screen.
2c) Row three in theatre 5 is particularly bad as it has a ledge where the floor should be, which limits the range of where you can place your feet. Gets very uncomfortable after a while.
3) Staff everywhere you look. Once you move away from the entrance, you quickly find yourself in hallways or concession lines where staff outnumber customers 2:1. Feels weird, like when you are in a museum and you cant focus on the art because all you can think about are the guards that are making sure you don't touch things. More importantly, I'd like this place to stick around and I don't see how can these staffing levels be sustainable.
4) Limited payment options. Sure, I get it, it's sponsored by VISA. But I'm your customer, TIFF, and how does inconveniencing your customers count as a positive experience for anyone, including the VISA brand.
5) Teeny-tiny fonts for the "what's playing" list. These result in longer line ups because customers are only able to read the sign once they are inches from the cashier.
6) Decor is too something or another. I can' t put my finger on it, but I think this place is soon going to have that same creepy yester-year feel that Ontario Place, the Science Centre and many other institutions never seem to shake free of.
7) WTF is that glass command central room about? It's a movie house, not a NASA command center. Is that the security camera watcher guy on display in there? If it was an editing suite where someone was making a film, great. But it's not, so it's just stupid and vaguely Orwellian.
8) Location sucks. When someone said "I know, let's put it blocks away from the subway in a spot that's overrun with traffic from every other entertainment venue, where parking is pricey and the surrounding restaurants are among the most touristy and least interesting in the city." everyone else should have said NAY.
Whenever I have the choice of TIFF or somewhere else, I will choose somewhere else. However, I love the fact that I can see films here that I cannot see elsewhere. So unless the Fox, the Mount Pleasant and other decaying venues up their game, you'll find me here often and begrudgingly. -
Review from Dishan W.
Updated - 1/5/2011 36 Check-ins Here
Here's my review of the Tim Burton exhibit in the main gallery.
While I always knew I would visit it once it arrived, I was still a little hesitant because I've not been to a lot of art exhibits and was afraid I would just get bored. But the mind of Tim Burton is sure to leave you with a deeper appreciation for him and set him apart from a lot of the other filmmakers out there who just don't have such a distinctive "footprint" on their work.
The only downside is that the $22 ticket price is too steep, below $20 would have been a good price to pay. In total we were there for one solid hour and were able to really go through almost all the exhibits and read all his hand written notes. His handwriting was a tad bit difficult to read quickly for me so those long notes took some time, but they were all very interesting. They included a letter from him to Johnny Depp, a collection of his poems which were hilarious and I'm not really in to poetry and also a nice rejection letter from Disney :)
There were of course movie props from his entire career with nothing from Alice in Wonderland that I saw (maybe a painting or 2?).
Some of my favourites were what I mentioned earlier in regards to his poems, and the Stainboy and Toxicboy items and some VERY Burton-esque drawings he'd submitted while working for Disney which were never used.
My advice is that if see yourself visiting the lightbox frequently, look in to becoming a tiff member as that will provide you a free ticket along with the benefits of membership. I highly recomend the exhibit and catch it before it leaves on April 17th!Listed in: Not Your Typical Evening…, Your tiff Guide!, The tiff Bell Lightbox
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Review from Mel U.
12/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
There was this exhibit I read about once, that contained art, cartoons, sketches and movie props from eminent director and all-around creepy mastermind behind such films as Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas -- and my favorite, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
That artist, of course, is Tim Burton. And being that I wouldn't find myself in New York City any time soon, I thought for certain it would be something I would never see. That is... until I was killing time in the hotel room, totally bored with my iPhone and picked up a local Toronto magazine. There it was mid-way through the page: THE TIM BURTON EXHIBIT at TIFF Bell Lightbox. In Toronto. Where I was currently visiting.
While I was certainly expecting more from the films I loved from the height of (my assumption of) his popularity (see: above-mentioned 80s favorites), it was truly exciting to see the early -- and unrealized -- work of such an amazing creative. Sadly, only one piece each from Beetlejuice and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (but Large Marge's eyeballs, FTW!). Sadly, no photographs allowed, which I suppose is good, considering my childlike flip-out upon seeing the burned-up, creepy singing mannequins from the intro of "Willy Wonka."
Now, I know this review is by all means intended for TIFF, so thank you to that organization (building?) for highlighting such a wonderful man. I hear the theater was playing Burton's films too, which is awesome. But aside from the gallery and gift shop, I have no remarks aside from keep bringing great programming to your space! Your staff is wonderful, btw -- and many thanks for realizing the importance of a coat check!Listed in: Auditory, visual & sensory, Taste of Toronto
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Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
9/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
Recently Opened, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a five story complex (with condos attached) in the entertainment district on King. Built to be the "official home" of the Toronto International Film Festival and a multi-use arts space, the building also contains five cinemas, two galleries, three studios, restaraunts and a lounge.
my SO and I caught the TIFF premiere of 127 hours here this past weekend and were excited to check out the building. Its beautiful, thoughtfully designed and obviously very clean and shiny after less than a week in business.
Lots of room to congregate in the lobby, clean bathrooms with tonnes of stalls and mirror space (less lineups!) and extremely comfortable chairs.
Bonus are the "boxes" above the general seating for balcony type viewing. Concession stands provide the necessary goodies, however It looked like the coffee was non-name-brand for those who like Starbucks or VanHoute with their film.
Avoid the entire strip of restaurants out front. They all cater to tourists, are terribly overpriced and not very good. There is a cafe within the space, which I am eager to see how it is.
During the year, this theatre will host special exhibitions (the first being a Tim Burton Show in conjunction with NYC's MOMA) as well as global cinema.
Beautiful space, comfortable chairs, decent location for public transportation, interesting events and films.Listed in: Best of the Best, First To Reviews.
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Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
11/29/2010 10 Check-ins Here
This is a gorgeous new HQ for TIFF, and everything is pretty much as it should be - decent sized screens, clean and ridiculously comfortable tiered seating, a gorgeous building and fantastic, accessible facilities.
The variety of films and events that the Lightbox has hosted so far have shown that this isn't a mere cinema, but it's somewhere that wants to engage the public with moving image arts as well. Their participation in Nuit Blanche 2010 was a great example of this. Regular screenings are a nice mix of newer films and some retro presentations, and i'm finding there's more and more i'm wanting to drop in and see.
Ticket prices for standard screenings (public prices) are around $12, but for special screenings and events you're likely to pay more - which is only fair. I do wish it were a little more reasonable to afford a membership, but that's about my only complaint. The concession stand has slim pickings, but at least the prices aren't too outrageous. You will find that for some screenings you are able to bring in outside food, which is an awesome move on the Lightbox's behalf.
It would be great if they could put out a better schedule of screenings and events, because without physically going to the Lightbox I have to rely on the website which is clunky and unfriendly.
Overall, this facility is definitely on par with those like the BFI in London or ACMI in Melbourne, and Toronto should be thrilled to have such a high quality champion of cinema and the arts smack bang downtown.Listed in: Moving Pictures - Toronto…
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Review from Skye W.
12/28/2010
I can't comment on the theatre because I only went to the Tim Burton exhibit. I must;first say that the exhibition is pretty awesome because Tim Burton is awesome. The layout was smushed and too crowded for my liking. The Toronto layout is chronological instead of by theme like they do in the MOMA. It was strange that some of the descriptions didn't quite match up with what they were talking about because of this new order.
The space in general is quite impressive on the corner of King and John. The actual exhibit space, like I mentioned before is too small for the exhibition. My main complaint is the price. $24 for admission into something that is basically 2 rooms. OK it's cool, but not $24 cool, maybe $15. I feel like the exhibit price is subsidizing some of their other costs since opening.Listed in: T to the O dot
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Review from Cheri D.
8/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went to the TIFF Lightbox last week to see a doc (Eco-Pirate: the Story of Paul Watson. SO GOOD!). It was my first time at the Lightbox and i wasn't sure what to expect. I really liked it :) Nice space, very clean. No kiddies running around and popcorn all over the floors. We got our tickets at the box office and headed up stairs to the second floor for some popcorn (i can NOT se a movie without popcorn!) then up one more floor to the theatre. I do wish they were a bit clearer about where to go. The theatre number isn't printed on the ticket so if you miss when they tell you what theatre it's in, you're lost. They were apparently shooting a movie on the third floor so things were in a bit jumbly up there. But we did find the theatre.
I also can't understand how anyone would describe the seats as comfortable. Um... maybe different theatres have different seats in there? I dunno. But our seats certainly weren't the best, just the standard theatre seat. The armrests are teeny tiny!
But all in all i did enjoy my movie going experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone. After the movie we popped down to O&B Canteen on the first floor for a quick bite. Super convenient. -
Review from Angelica B.
12/16/2010
Standing ovation in the art department! The Tim Burton exhibit was an excellently curated and very well laid out to represent the span of the filmmaker's career chronologically. Before stepping in there, I was only aware of most of Tim Burton's more commercial works, but the show includes all sorts of pre-fame work, side projects, little known collaborations, and b-side productions. Did you know that Tim was trained as animator first? No idea. The best part was digesting the sketches and other personal items; I was nice to see the personal touches of the artist and not some dry and corny Hard Rock Cafe type memorabilia.
My only complaint is that shit was EXPENSIVE! And, perhaps I'm a putz and missed it, but there didn't seem to be other supplementary galleries or exhibits to offset the price of the ticket. However, fuck it, supporting a great film organization in a beautiful new building for $23 is worth it. -
Review from Mariko M.
2/20/2011
Watching the documentary on Harvey and Bob Weinstein right now. The seats are so uncomfortable as I have been shifting in my seat over 100 times since the documentary started an hour ago.
In spite of this 'small' problem, I like this place. The decor is eclectic and modern. There must have been inspiration from institutions like MOMA when designing the TIFF Lightbox. On site, you can find a couple of places to wine and dine.
Come here for food or a doc, but let me warn you ... bring a pillow for your buttocks or wear rear padded jeans.
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Review from Avitania B.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I've been here to see a few selections at HotDocs, and I can officially say that I'm in LOVE with the Lightbox! It's everything I want in a movie theater: sleek decor, friendly staff, good snacks (delicious pastries at the O&B Canteen on the first floor, holla!) and two of the most important factors: independent flicks and projection done right. The sound system is excellent and the picture quality is perfect (no dim bulbs here). The Lightbox is a movie buff's dream. I wish all movie theaters were like this.
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Review from Tara Z.
6/15/2011
Excellent movie venue--the theaters are clean, the movies are interesting, the snacks available are yummy (real buttered popcorn? Oh yes please.) I haven't checked out the gallery space yet, but I hear good things about it too. This is probably one of the nicest places to see a movie in the city.
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Review from Karen S.
1/30/2011
Came there to see the Tim Burton exhibition which is a definite 5 star! I had tried to catch it at the MoMA when it was on display in NYC, but I just couldn't get tickets as it was so popular. I'm not sure what it is about Toronto, but shows that sell out in other cities just don't seem to catch the same fever here. Either way, the show is a must see with really interesting peeks into Tim Burton's creativity.
The building on the other hand, really isn't much to look at. The finishing is incredibly cheap. I got a general sense of 'lets get everything done at the lowest possible price and skip some corners at the same time'. I also saw the Mary Pickford display on the 4th floor (another highly recommended exhibit, and it's FREE! On display until the end of January, I think), and the raised floor squeaked in certain areas. This is a new building. Things should not be squeaking or bubbling up. Inside the Burton exhibition, there was at least one display window where the panel was lifted from the wall rather than being flush against it, as if the panel just wasn't made to fit properly in the first place and was left as is. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the finishing construction details of the building or the layout of the common areas. Everything looked a bit industrial and almost incomplete.
I'm excited to catch more of the exhibitions here though as from what I have experienced, the programming here is really quite wonderful. -
Review from Erica P.
Toronto, ON
2/26/2011
It sure would be nice if the online ticket purchasing system took something other than Visa cards.
That small gripe aside, I saw "The Princess Bride" there today and I have no complaints. The seats were comfortable, and the print quality of this older movie was very good -- also, no ads or silly movie trivia before the film started. There were no trailers either, but a gentleman got up to make a short announcement about other 80's films that will be appearing at the Lightbox in the next few weeks. -
Review from hangover n.
Toronto, ON
2/20/2011
a great place to see a film.
