Cinema 123 by Angelika

A very modern cinema with super comfy, reclining seats. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff was extremely polite. Everything felt fresh and well-maintained — a great choice for a premium movie night!

The first theater I’ve ever been to in NYC. I purchase a matinee movie because it’s way cheaper. I definitely recommend catching an early morning movie to beat the crowds. Comfy chairs, lots of food and drink options. Smooth experience!

I live in the neighborhood and love the access to such great films, but my boyfriend and I went here this weekend to see Marty Supreme and the theater was freezing. We told the concession stand person and she said “oh, okay.” It definitely didn’t feel good paying that much to be cold for 3 hours and it would be great if the staff took accountability for the temp of the theater.

Concessions near the theater were shut down, which is true of so many theaters, but it still sucks. Seats were fine. Volume and picture were okay, though the screen seemed small. It's an absolutely okay place to see a movie. 100% okay. Would go back

Comfortable seats. The ticketing process, at least for the matinee, is awkward, with the concession stand operator validating all tickets while simultaneously taking food and drink orders, causing delays.

Clean friendly and have reclining seats Not bad for an old theater

Staff were very helpful but had to endure 40 mins of VERY BORING ads before the movie came on and then it was so loud it was deafening. I left to try to find someone to get it turned down. They said they would try but they didn't try very hard - he didn't argue with me as as soon as I opened the door to the theatre, he could hear the obnoxiously loud sound booming out. It is the first (and I hope only) time in my life that I have watched a movie wearing noise-cancelling headphones - luckily I remembered I had been at the dentist that morning, so had them in my purse. This is a serious health and safety issue and they should be reported. It was so loud that it was actually uncomfortable and my ears are still ringing 90 mins later. DO NOT BOTHER GOING TO THIS CINEMA

I saw one battle after another here recently. The staff is awesome. Gabriel went above and beyond. I would come back here to see another movie just because of how kind and helpful he was.. Also, they have snowcaps. Ha.

Clean, intimate and comfortable-reclining seating. Went to see Widow Clicquot....a good story based on the life of Barbie-Nicole who was credited for the beginnings of the making of Champagne and putting French Champagne on the map.

Great place to watch a movie in NYC. Comfortable reclining chairs and clean atmosphere. Will certainly come back. Each ticket was 22 dollars.

This movie theater has been around for quite a while, and I vaguely recall going there many years ago. The theater has been remodeled, and they have wide and comfortable recliner seats. The bathrooms were clean and the staff here was very friendly. Since it's a smaller theater, they only show select movies. On Tuesdays, they have discounted tickets, and wine is half off on Wednesdays.

Wonderful theater but impossible for the disabled. No down escalator and no elevator? What is Angelika thinking?

The theater was clean, seats were roomy & staff was friendly! No complaints! We went to a midday showing so it was pretty empty

The inconsistencies of this place are RIDICULOUS. Me 23 yr old MAN, recently was denied access to see a rated r film with my buds. My friends were in the theater and i went to purchase some snacks for us where i was asked to show ID when purchasing popcorn. I told them i left it at home and said "look at me im clearly a grownup!" This ribald worker was quick to deny me entry back to the movie theater where all my friends were already located. They called me asking for the snacks but I told them about this disappointment. Not only, did they kick me out with NO REFUND, but it was entirely disrespectful and left me wondering if it was my stereotypical Asian appearance that had caused this ridiculous treatment. I couldn't even properly speak to the manager face to face. As a member of the midtown east residential, never in my life living in this area had I faced such discrimination and blatant evil. They were smart not to buy snacks after because they knew they checked ID which they did at the time not hold. This shows the holes in this movie theater allowing for kids under 18 to get into R movies by not buying snacks. ID was also not checked at the door but at the snack stand? And the back door is free to anyone who wants it. I recommend to go for free to show this place who they're dealing with. WHO WANTS TO PROTEST WITH ME MAY THE FORCE BE WITH US AT 7:30 PM!!!! This isn't the country of liberty for no reason.

Disappointing. I payed 40 dollars for movie tickets and was not admitted into the movie. No refund was given and this place has wasted my time and money. This experience was also paired with a disgusting horrible staff, incapable of kindness. This location also had an appalling facility allowing for trespassers in the back door, where i accidentally entered at first. PS thank you to george who was willing to fight for my admission.

I'm member of Angelika and like to support them for presenting independent movies. Movie theater is clean and seating is comfortable. Truly enjoyable experience every time. If you are a member you can use their app to purchase your tickets.

I usually stay in the neighborhood and go to my local AMC, but wanted to see a film they didn't have. Incredibly nice staff and so welcoming! Seats are super comfy and popcorn is great. Highly recommend! Victor and Tiffany are tooo kind too!

This movie theater at 60th and 3rd Ave. across from Bloomingdales, has the nostalgia of an older theater but with nice recliner seats. Tickets are NYC pricing $20 adult and $18 seniors. Only a few people in the theater. I think they need to offer a matinee price to attract more people. I was there to see Where the Crawdads Sing and I enjoyed it.

Unfortunately, I use a walker and love film. There is nothing accessible about this place. I paid $15!for my ticket (the person who sold the tickets saw me with my walker and said nothing. Lucky me: a sweaty employee took me in his arms and walked me downstairs to my place. This was disgusting and humiliating . At the end of the film, Mr sweaty arms came to get me.supposedly this is a "reputable" theater that is not compliant with ADA.

Cinemas 1, 2 & 3 is my favorite movie theatre in NYC. Around where I live the two closest options are Cinemas and the Beekman theatre. Beekman tends to get more of your blockbuster movies and Cinemas the more artsy movies (think Bohemian Rhapsody/ The Post/ Shape of Water). Between the two Cinemas wins out purely due to their reclining seats and their facilities are more modern and look like they've been renovated sometime in the past few years. I absolutely love that the seats recline all the way back and that you're able to pick your seats at the beginning of the movie, it seriously feels like you're sitting in a lazyboy recliner! Just don't come here tired otherwise you'll end up taking a nap! Now $18 is probably a little steep for a movie ticket but since I'm a moviepass holder I feel like I get the best value for my moviepass by coming to this theatre due to their superior seating. They do offer $9 specials on tickets if you come Sundays-Thursdays.

Now THIS is the kind of experience and service that makes spending around $35 for a matinee (w/popcorn and a pre-bottled drink) well worth it, because Angelika is serving up exactly that: an experience. I walked in and was welcomed (not greeted; welcomed) by a very nice gentleman who patiently answered my questions and guided me in the seat selection process. I then went to concessions where (I believe he was the manager on duty) was very friendly (it almost felt like when you're at an old school carnival and walk up to the cotton candy man!) and awesome enough to butter the popcorn both in the middle and on top. Mind you, this was not the best or freshest popcorn plus their large size is closer to other cinema's medium size. But I certainly appreciated Mr. Manager doing his best to put the concessions process over the top. The lobby, stairs and some other aspects could definitely use the adept hand of a quality contractor for a much needed upgrade...but the viewing theater itself is pretty nice. Love that they have a really distinct "orchestra" and "balcony" section. I thought sightlines were fine...though caveat: there was no one sitting in front of me. SUPER spacious seats. And the air was perfectly conditioned throughout the entire film. For being (or seeming) short-staffed, the men's room was pretty well kept. And you really can't beat having the entrance to a major subway hub literally outside their door. I will certainly make a point to pay better attention to their marque any time I'm in the area moving forward, or even consider making an afternoon or evening of it (it's a pretty good area of the city for lunch or dinner and a movie with some light shopping thrown in for good measure). Hopefully you'll give Angelika the same consideration!

Small bottled water is 7$. It's close to my apartment so thats great and not overly crowded.

Yesterday, my boyfriend and I came to see Wonder Woman; I really enjoyed it. I loved that they have the recliners, just like Loews on 84th and Broadway, which is always annoying and crowded. * In Cinema 1, seats E23 and E24 are like boxed in their own private section, which was perfect! The bathrooms are also really clean!

Great theater and friendly staff. They used to have 10$ movies for matinees but now it's $12. Slowly pricing our senior citizens and the people who've been local to the theater all this years. Unfortunately, I'll be cutting down visits going forward but it's still a nice theater.

Gabriel at the Door was incredibly helpful and kind to my 97 year old Mother. He is a real asset to the organization and impressed all of us!

Just visiting this theater this past week and I have to say I was most pleasantly surprised. Looks like they just got done with a complete overhaul of the location. They still have a few kinks that they have to work our. I like the 1/2 Priced Tickets and Concessions after 9PM; that was a very pleasant surprise. Seats were very spacious and comfortable with has to be very unusual for Manhattan. They have a limited number of movies; but they do show some really quality films. This theater definitely attracts an odd crowd, but they are totally harmless, yet snobby. ;-) Sorry I had to say that. Concession lady on the second floor wasn't very friendly. They also didn't have the "Long Straws for the Large Sodas. I believe their are some issues with the "Cooling System" but I think they have it ironed out. I'll be back. I really like this place; especially for during the week - Monday nights. A+

This theater did need a major renovation. I'm glad they have the comfy seats. I've viewed a movie in one of the luxury seats. The movie was at a different location and not a City Cinema. I actually paid regular prices at that time. Now that all the theaters are offering the luxury seats they jacked up the price. My issue is the price at this particular City Cinema. I might be mistaken but I feel it has always been higher than the others. I'll just have to be slightly uncomfortable to be more affordable. Even the matinee is $9.00. With all of the movies on TV and streaming I can't justify that price for a couple hours. I can be comfortable in my apartment. Call me cheap but I would not want to see a date pay that much!

This theater was pretty small. I'm used to huge theaters with large, expansive rooms that could seat 80+ like AMC in Fresh Meadows, Queens (my local theater). But they had reclining seats, which is awesome! I thought the seats were somewhat smaller than the recliners in my local theater, they're no less comfortable and made the movie that much more enjoyable! My friend and I went to see The Shape of Water, which for those who haven't seen it, I consider it a must watch movie! Though, it is rated R, and has nudity and surprising amount of blood, so leave the kiddies at home..lol They have this great deal: $9 for all movies after 9pm on Sun-Thurs, PLUS, 50% off all concessions..which is unheard of in the city! And it being located 2 blocks off the Ed Koch Bridge, makes it super accessible and nearby on First Ave, parking is fairly easy. I can see myself returning to this movie theater! :D

do not come to this place. bathroom doesn't work, no popcorn or anything else. charged $21 plus service charge

The layout was bizarre, with wide rows that are good for legroom but poor for sightlines. Unexpectedly, there were near-record levels of talking, texting and people walking in and out of the theater.

Came here this week and the building had no running water aka no bathrooms, no fountain beverages, no popcorn. This was not disclosed prior to buying our tickets, and they did not offer refunds at the door. Very disappointing experience.

City Cinemas is now my new favorite movie theater in the city! I went to see Little Women on Christmas Day and was pleased that I could reserve and pick my seat a week in advance. When we showed up it was crowded, because it was Christmas, but the theater was clean and even the bathrooms were clean! The chairs in the theater are massive and also recline so you can set it to your personal preference. Overall, I was impressed with how clean and comfortable the theater was, as I have been to a few theaters lately that are extremely dirty and the chairs are more uncomfortable that my desk chair at work! I will definitely be coming back and using the ability to pay and reserve my seat in advance to do so!

I've been living in this neighborhood for almost a year and finally got into this theater. It was great - It's much better than that outside implies. The seats were comfy and reclined and the theater I was in had a balcony giving you a great view of the screen. The customer service wasn't great at the box office or concessions but otherwise a great find. Also shows before noon are $10, and they have specials after 9pm as well.

This is a prototypical Upper East Side Theater: - terrible seats - dirty seats - crappy, small screens - overpriced tickets for the experience you get - crotchety old deaf ladies that snap their teeth at the slightest sound anyone makes In addition to the delightful old ladies, you also get the pleasure of the crowd of tourists and people that shop at Bloomingdale's across the street. Enjoy. Or go anywhere else downtown for a better experience.

It's nothing to look at on the outside or the inside, but hey, when you're here to see the latest Cannes/Sundance darling, would you rather have ornate carpet or have to deal with the latest CGI trash?! I thought so, so put it a cork in it. What counts are the films that show and the screening room, and both are solid. I saw the Cannes hit "THE LOBSTER" here the other night and recommend that highly. A big pro is that the seats are like business class on Delta. You can recline, adjust, and pop out a foot rest. Be careful not to do this too much or you'll fall asleep with the dark lighting (none of the dumb ceiling bulbs that some of the chain cineplexes have). A con: the screens are small, and in fact, I'm pretty sure you can buy a projector screen on Amazon that's a similar size. Not cool with assigned seating, either. Seems like faux prestige to converge the populist core of the cinema with opera-type stuff. Puh-leeze.

This is one of my favorite theaters in the city. It's assigned seating but very comfortable seats. I try to select this location when possible. Unfortunately only a limited films selection, I was amazed that they showed fantastic beasts and where to find them. What makes this theatre worth trekking to is the seats! They're wider, and the foot rest. Which means yes wider aisles!! Less apologizing for making people get up just so you can get to your seats or having to stand up when people need to get to or leave their seat. Also not seeing the cell phone light in front of you. The bathrooms look like they need to be remodeled soon.

I came here by myself hoping to see a movie, but I got so annoyed purchasing my ticket that I just left. First of all the tickets are $18 to $20 bucks depends on a movie, whereas everywhere else it's $13.50. I guess because they have the reclining seats they hike up the price. The price didn't annoy me as much as the option to selecting your seat did. The screen won't let you select the seat in the middle between two empty seats, because of a chance there might be a couple who needs the seats "together". So let me get this straight, I'm paying $20 to see a movie and I can't pick a seat of my choice. WTF? Ridiculous.

Limited selection of movies (obviously hence then name) but great little theater with reservable seating. Favorite part of this theater are the big lazy boy like chairs that's recline so it feels more like your watching a movie at home.

This is a small theater just a few screens, but probably the most comfortable seats I've had for a theater. There's plenty of leg room, the chairs are nice leather recliners with a button to put them in the reclined position. They have a great deal $9 tickets before noon, and $9 tickets after 9pm Sunday to Monday with 50% off concessions purchases for after 9pm. The staff is really friendly and a nice small theater good for friends or a date.

Today a friend, 89, and I had a bad experience here. We arrived at the box office at 1:15 to purchase tickets for a 3 pm and selected seats before going to lunch. I specifically requested 3 pm tickets. We arrived in time for the coming attractions, sat in our assigned seats and then were confronted by two women who also had tickets for our seats. We discovered that we had been sold tickets for the 12:50 pm showing twenty-five minutes after that showing started! The manager basically said she couldn't help us because we might be lying, refused to check with the ticket seller for time of sale, so we had no choice but to get a refund and leave the sold out show. To make it worse, the escalator was out, so my friend, who uses a cane, had to walk up and down all those stairs. This was an error on the part of the ticket seller. Who sells tickets for a 12:50 show at 1:15? This the first and last time visiting this place. In the brief time we occupied them the seats were very comfortable.

Worst. Movie. Theater. Ever. How this place can justify $13.50 admission with shit seats, screens, smells, carpets... It's beyond me. I love the heads blocking my view... Get with the 21st Century.

Although this theater is smaller, it has reclining seats which are rare in the city. You can choose which seat you want too, which is great for those who want to buy tickets in advance and show up later. We went to see Lady Bird on a Sunday afternoon with movie pass and were apprehensive when we saw most of the theater was sold out aside from the first row. The movie attendant told us though that the seats were far enough back from the screen that you wouldn't hurt your neck. He was right! The recline also helps so if you're closer to the screen you're not craning your neck constantly. A nice, clean theater with good amenities.

It's a little older looks wise but the recliner chairs were so comfy and spacious. I'd definitely go back for that alone!

Great big comfy recliners to sit back and enjoy the movie. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Screen wasnt the biggest but sound was good - still a great experience.

I last reviewed my neighborhood theater in 2013. I don't see a lot of movies in the theater, but when I do it's here or the Beekman, both local geriatric theaters convenient for me. If a documentary or art film is not playing at Cinema 1 2 3, I will go to Lincoln Plaza on the UWS (which is still charmingly dumpy). So when I went to buy the ticket for Cafe Society, I was stunned that the price had leapt to 18 dollars! When I took my seat, I understood. (Also I talked to the manager, asking when prices went up, and he told me they reduced the number of seats by 35% to make room for the new plush leather recliners.) The whole theater was gutted except the bathrooms. No longer the color of Pepto Bismol, but still the same size and number of stalls. It's now a fancy theater which is why they raised prices 20% in a short period of time. But it's worth it. I will definitely be back. I miss seeing movies, but as a reviewer of cabaret and off-Broadway shows, who also goes to see music at Rockwood and other downtown venues, I just don't get to movies as much as I would like. They do have an pre-noon special. This doesn't, however, help when your movie begins at 12:15. The Beekman on 65th and 2nd or so is a much better deal, though they have 9 buck tickets after 9PM. That works for me on nights I'm not at a show; I can just work out on 63rd at Equinox and walk 4 blocks to the theater.

Donc like the service. The theaters are small Et they are not sound proof. I could hear the sound of the feather next to me all the while my movie Little Women was playing. They also double sold a seat the lady had to to seat on the floor of the alley. NOT OKAY

This place is awesome! Idk why it only has 3 stars because my experience here was great! My friends and I came to watch Murder on the Orient Express because they have a deal where the tickets are $9 after 9pm. (I think this is only for weekdays though, not sure) Anyways, we got out tickets (assigned seating) and went to get snacks which were 50% off! The two ladies working the counter were so nice. The theater is small and the screen is smaller than your average AMC, Regal, etc. but the seats are recliner and for $9 a ticket with 50% off snacks...can't beat it! The area was clean and since there weren't many people, it was nice and quiet without anyone walking out every 5 minutes.

Was very happy seeing The Post last night in a big, comfortable, and mostly empty theater. I'm guessing the theater is probably not as happy with the "mostly empty" part as I was. But it was nice to stretch out and not be bothered. It's honestly surprising to see a theater this big and nice, not offering the larger blockbuster titles. I'm not complaining, but even on a weekday, unexpected to see a theater that empty in NYC. Tickets are very expensive ($18) --but perfect for Moviepass users like me!

Great movie selection. Many that you can only find here. Convenient location. Fresh baked cookies. Which are yum. The theater is nothing special on the outside but it does have nice seating and assigned seating and definitely worth the trip if you find a good movie. But arrive early. It tends to be kind of a cluster fuck getting into the theater when busy.

Surprise surprise! I was thinking that the ticket prices were a bit steep. $17 for a non-3D movie? Well once I got inside, I knew why. The seats are leather, wide, and reclinable. Plenty of room with a large screen. This is akin to the iPic in LA, but without the food service. If you want a non-cramped movie experience (i.e. date), this is the place to do it. Really enjoyed it!

I've lived relatively close to this theater for almost two years, but only stepped in just a few days ago during a heatstroke-inducing day when I felt like watching a matinee, wanted to be in an AC-blasting location, and didn't want to travel too far to get to said AC-blasting location. Plus, I heard that they had renovations done and had changed their seats to the bigger, reclining variety, so I was pretty excited. It ended up being an a-ok experience. The movie was great! yet... The seats were indeed big and cushy, but the stadium seating was so minor that the tall man in front of me kind of obscured my view. That said, seats were reservation-only either online or at the front ticketing office beforehand. I love reservations for movies and shows! I hate when I have to walk around a theater to ask people if seats near them are open, only to be given glares and a point to a bag or coat "stretched out" to indicate that the five seats near them are "taken". The screen was very small and the lights along the aisle floor (similar to the light indicators along the aisles of airplanes) were bright and distracting for those sitting near the aisle. As for the food, I almost never get movie theater food (overpriced popcorn and chicken tenders? no thanks), but it seemed like the concession stand area was well-kept and popular. Likelihood of another visit: They only have three theaters inside this building, so they only ever play two or three movies at a time, but I've found that the movie selection is quite good. I wouldn't mind coming back again!

What's not to love? Reserved, reclining seats; delicious snacks; pour-your-own-flavor soft drinks; small rooms (which means all seats are good seats); AND GREAT MOVIES!!!!

While it's quite possible that the non-big-business, non-eighteen-screens-monstrosity quirky nature of these smaller cinemas lends itself to a unique experience, such uniqueness is not necessarily always a good thing. In this case, the feel is rather run down and ragged. Keeping an old-school charm does not mean you are required to keep the place...old. Furthermore, the last time I came here I had to keep my lovely worth-the-sacrifice-of-three-months-of-Cup O' Noodles purse (See, e.g., ROTD 7/11/07) on my lap (not the most comfortable position) as my companion sighted a mouse-rat skittering at our feet early in the show. Not quite the most reassuring thing to hear when one is wearing flip flops and leaving one's Cup O' Noodles-worthy purse on the floor amidst who-knows-what of human or mouse-rat origin. Mmm...mouse-rats. Yummy.

It is only a matter of time before this movie theater goes out of business. If you are going to charge $17 dollars, then don't hire lobotomized employees. You will encounter better customer service at the DMV than you can find here. I note with much concern the unsanitary appearing long fake fingernails of the gal dishing out the popcorn. Who needs butter when E. coli sprinkles come free? The theaters here are small and with abysmal climate control. I suppose the reclining seats are supposed to be the draw for paying $2 more then your standard, already rip-off NYC movie theater prices. However, they seem to made of that same microbial-sponge material as airline seats. The recliner button on my seat was defective and throughout the movie it randomly collapsed and reclined of its own accord. Don't fall for this racquet, please!! Netflix that Sh$#%!

I pestered my gf to watch "Her" with me on a late Saturday night. She entertained my begging and took to Yelp to search for a local Cinema. "This is close... it has such a low rating though." I didn't care. Its just a movie. As long the theatre has a big digital screen and seats I can probably get by. That was my mentality. And probably yours if you are reading this review? The one problem: The seats were too narrow. I have an average Asian build (that means small) but I feel squeezed if I do not put both arms on armrests (no they don't come up.) That evening, there werent many people at all so I did have the luxury of armrest-hogging. While sitting up straight, the backrest went up to mid/upper back, which wasn't nearly enough to give my back a comfortable support. Other than that, the rest were acceptable. The digital projection was up to today's standards. The bathroom was relatively clean and the water fountain was functional. Another thing to note is that they do not seat you until about 5 mins before the scheduled showtime. So just arrive on time. If it is for an opening screening where there will be lines, you are better off skipping this theatre anyways due to unavoidable armrest drama.

The updated recliner seats with seat booking is a game changer. Being right by a train is a huge advantage as well. This has quickly become the go-to option for movies. The price is a bit steep, but choosing your seat and that seat being a fancy recliner seat? Sold.

Do not go here, unless you're able to use a movie voucher. $17 for a movie - I think NOT! Poor customer service too, horrible theater, crappy seats. We tried to use movie vouchers I receive from work to see a movie that came out 2 weeks ago, but they would not allow us to use it since the movie "opened in our location last week"-a point that was poorly communicated to us after a 10-minute discussion with the manager. The worst part of it is that we called earlier in the day to ensure our voucher would work for this movie and they told us YES. So you can understand our disappointment upon being told we could not use them once we got there. I will not be coming back. So many better theaters in NYC that deserve my money.