Esquire IMAX Theatre

Can't really express how lucky Sacramento is to have an IMAX in the heart of our downtown. It's totally something we all take for granted. 50 feet tall and 72 feet wide, seeing a movie here dwarfs any other viewing experience known to man. Tickets aren't cheap but you get what you pay for; an unparalleled movie viewing time. I've seen countless movies here and each time I can't believe how big the screen is. There isn't an inch of space wasted on screen. The seats here aren't the best or most comfortable but they do lean back a bit and as other movie goers pass by you aren't forced to move too much to accommodate them. The cafe here is pretty good. Popcorn, icees, hot dogs, fresh personalized pizzas. Plenty of options for anyone.

Classic IMAX experience As you approach the theater, the massive ESQUIRE IMAX sign is spectacular. This is the original and first IMAX in Sacramento showcasing all the block buster hits and incredible 3D films. Sadly, this theater is in need of a renovation. Seats are ripping apart and uncomfortable. No floor numbers for isles so it's difficult go find your seat if you aren't familiar with this theater. I still enjoyed watching Deadpool & Wolverine but the service was slow, food items sloppy but the restrooms were very clean. My ICEE was mostly liquid and spilled everywhere while putting the lid on, the popcorn was burnt and no extra butter was added when requested. I usually love coming here but it's been a few years and this amazing theater just isn't the same. And at the cost of $20 ticket seats, I think they should invest on fixing the upholstery on the seats.

Imagine you've step into a Time Capsule of the 50's when popcorns were only 5¢ (the interior & theatre seats remain classic). I viewed the limited Oppenheimer movie from this IMAX theatres featuring 15 perf / 70mm film, these scenes will expand images up to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio. These special presentations of Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm will not feature trailers. The film presentation will begin promptly at published showtime. What an eye opening experience.

Went to see interstellar the AC unit grate in the back left corner was rattling loud the WHOLE movie. Even during quiet parts it was like someone was shaking it. I got up to see what it was told the staff and they said they've "gotten complaints about it before." I'm not understanding how you can get complaints about something that ruins a movie and the management does nothing to fix it? I'd really just like my 45$ back. Other people were annoyed with it as well

Decent theater. Pretty much all the IMAX theaters I've seen are good. The picture was okay, but not really great for an IMAX. Seating quality was mediocre. The mall was clean and safe, and overall the business was nice and clean. Staff was cool.

Saw Dune here on a Saturday. What an epic experience! Didn't hit the concession stand. Just saw the movie. This particular film was filmed in IMAX format. It was amazing. The sound and imagery was incredible.I want to go see it again. At IMAX of course!

Went to this Theatre a couple weeks ago to see the new Indiana Jones movie & The Dial of Destiny. Had a great experience with friendly staff, an amazing theatre with lively props for the new movie promo, & comfortable seating while watching the movie. I enjoyed the new Indiana movie so much it had a great movie script than the traditional Jones series that many fans follow. Its definitely worth a watch and you will not be disappointed. If you attend this theatre, they have great movie snacks you can take into the theatre with you. However, if you show up super early from a commute like my friend and I did they have plenty of resturants nearby to grab a quick bite eat and walk around and enjoy beautiful Sacramento scenery. I also believe during July they have free concerts every Friday in the park downtown so if you're looking for something to do you should also definitely check that out.

It's our family's first time to watch a movie here and the whole experience was positive. I researched and read reviews prior to our visit so I wasn't expecting much since I read a lot of poor reviews and I didn't get my hopes up in order not to get disappointed. We booked our time slot a week prior and since Oppenheimer's release date was a few weeks back, there were plenty of available seats when we got our tickets. Upon arrival, we didn't need to show our etickets to anyone and went straight to get food. The popcorn and drinks were refillable. We got pizza, salted pretzels with cheese, popcorn and sodas. Unfortunately, both the pizza and salted pretzel were hard to chew since it's not hot and fresh anymore. The popcorn tasted good though. Since the movie was 3 hour long, the seats were not as comfortable and I wish it was a lazy boy couch like other movie houses. My legs hurt after the movie since it was long. Another downside was there were no tables to put your food tray on and since we got a lot of food, it was hard to balance everything on my lap. The seats were mostly side by side with a long row before the exit on each level so going in and out can be disturbing for other movie watchers if and when you have to go to the restroom. Luckily, no one went the whole duration of the movie. Another downside was the parking was not part of the validation (we parked just across the entrance of the theater; it was very convenient but pricey). After the movie, we went upstairs and checked the behind the scenes. As for all the staff we encountered, everyone was nice and efficient and had pleasing personalities. Overall, my experience was good but it could have been better with just minor seat renovations. Hopefully, in the future they renovate and it will be the best movie experience. (The screen was huge btw)

First time at this theater and first time using the new dbox seats with motion to create immersive experiences with synchronized movements and vibrations to the actions in the movie. I watched Gladiator 2 so it was action packed with moving and vibrations. The chair also lounges. If your short scute up high on the chair or bring a sweater from behind your head, I'm 5'4 and the headrest is too high. All in all so fun! The theatre itself was clean within the theatre and the bathrooms. I did not go to concessions so no review there.

The theatre is old and a tad worn...,but I got my popcorn and drink sat in the middle of the theatre and loved it!!