Reviews of Capitol Theatre Yellowknife (Movie Theater)

Corey Haslett

sound was like a huge radio shack speaker seats old theater is run down

Michael Wieleba

What can i say, it's a movie theatre with a concession, 3 screens and cash only. No complaints.

Mikey McBryan

Only Movie Theatre in town, so it's important to support it. Great Popcorn!

Jason Simpson

needs better seats, but the picture and sound are great

Edward stark

Ground floor is level and seats are really small, it hurt my soul and feelings. I never been so hurt. Also 13$ tickets

Spencer Kaufman

It's the only theatre here, don't be expecting silver city or a VIP theatre or anything of the sort. The seating is on an incline but its a very shallow grade so tall people will block your veiw.

Mike Cooper

This is the ONLY Movie Theatre in Yellowknife AND they act like it.

Samuel Legge

Theatre is good and all, but staff could definitely use an attitude upgrade.

Randy Straker

Needs to update chairs

Bob Horton

For Yellowknife, this is the one and only choice for a movie theater. That said, it has a pretty reasonable selection even though the movies only stay for one or two weeks. They have three screens and a pretty reasonable concession stand. Tuesday night is cheap movie night similar to almost everywhere else.

John Doyle

They really need to clean the place up. Cash only to pay???? Really? In 2019?

Roland Catholique

I just got back from watching "Tenet". The sound and picture was amazing. The 2 hours and 30mins was exceptional plus the popcorn was an added bonus.

Brad Smith

You can count on it for the (currently) biggest hits!

Delaney Heffernan

its decent considering we live in a remote city compared to most other cities in Canada. Be grateful we at least have one.

Matthew West

Small. Very very small. Sound from other movies comes through clear as day.

That Guy

I would really appreciate it if they cleaned the theaters in between showings. Walking into a theater full of garbage and popcorn everywhere is pretty bad. I know you are the only gig in town but come on guys, at least try a little.

Patrick D'Jonaire

The seats were worn out

Joseph Zoe martin

Very basic movie theater, nothing fancy. The men's bathroom has 2 toilets, one stall and One urinal after every screening it's packed for 10 minutes with guys waiting to use the washroom (I'm assuming the same for womens) 3 screens all with extremely uncomfortable seats, depending on when you go it can be clean or your feet get stuck to the sticky dirty floor. Prices are nice (I never understood the overpriced issues) the staff has always been nice and quick when trained. The manager however is god-awful and shouldn't deal with customers. I see on small occasions he's nice but every time other time he's shouting and calling customers idiots. With how much people hate this place i'm shocked no one has opened a new one or tried to anyways, but for now it's the Only place in the territory I Believe to watch movies.

Younes .O

Dirty, chairs uncomfortable, food sucks. Although the image and sound are acceptable. I understand it's the only theater in town but it's not an excuse to not make renovations. better foods choices and arcade machines means making more $$. The staff is very friendly and fast.

Violet Fodor

Great combo deal.

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(Translated) After checking the movie time on the website, go about 20 minutes before the start. Do not open the door in advance, but open the door 20 to 30 minutes before the movie starts. Line up at the door and wait and enter the movie theater when the door opens. You just need to buy a seat of your choice) and popcorn and enter the theater. Every Tuesday it's a discount day of $7, and it's usually $13. The chairs sometimes creak, so choose your seat well, and when the movie is released, the movie will come down in a week or two. In the theater, it is not a stepped chair, but a slightly inclined flat chair) (Original) 홈페이지에서 영화시간 확인 후 시작 20분전쯤 가세요 미리 문열어놓지 않고 영화시작 20~30분전에 문열어줍니다 문앞에서도 줄서고 기다린 후 문열리면 영화관 안으로 들어갑니다 들어가서 표구입(현금만됩니다, 지정좌석없고 들어가서 원하는 자리앉음) 및 팝콘 구입하고 상영관들어가면됩니다 매주 화요일에 7달러로 할인데이이고 평소에는 13달러입니다 의자가 간혹 삐걱거리니 잘 선택해서 앉으시고 영화개봉하면 1,2주만에 영화내리기때문에 빨리보세요 (상영관안에는 계단식으로 된 의자아니고 살짝 경사진 평평한 구조의 의자입니다)

Shadowarez

It's a theater still cash only after 15 yrs no real sound isolation interior very dated but again only theater in town so gota live with what ya get.

daryl bergen

Greasy seats and slimey floors, but I guess that's part of the charm. 2 screens and a popcorn machine. Good central location that you can easily walk to from all the main hotels. Bottom line is that its your only choice in NWT to see a new movie while in theater unless you want to drive to another province...

Trevor Squires

Yellowknife is fortunate to have a cinima. Usually clean and smells like popcorn.

Doug Cosenzo

We were there for Antman and the Wasp. The theater itself is outdated and is cash only. The price for the tickets was $7.00, Nice! Still a nice nostalgic atmosphere. The seats were comfortable, the floor was clean and the screen is slightly raised making easier for the grandchildren to see above the people in front of them. It was very nice that the ones in front cared enough to check with the children, ensuring they can see the screen. BRAVO! I enjoyed the show.

Jonah McCavour

Good snack selection and the prices are reasonable. I come here every time I visit Yellowknife. It's always a great experience. Love the old school vibes and the prime location. Can't wait to go back.

Heather Killeen

I have no complaints :)

Patel Jay

The only theatre so no choice but it’s traditional theatre and great movies with recent releases so okay but only hurts is Cash only tender. Overall 4/5

Yellowknife Productions inc

fun but not so comforteble

Kelly W

Fast service from the workers. Keep up the good work guys.????

Jenn Baerg Steyn

After reading the reviews on here I thought I would be walking into an overpriced dump. That is not the case. First, for the argument of it being overpriced, the tickets are cheaper than Vancouver prices, so I don't know where the rest of the reviewers have been going, the price of $14 dollars was not expensive. Second, yes it's not the grand massive theatre complexes associated with major cities, but the last time I checked Yellowknife wasn't boasting the kind of population that would warrant a state of the art multiplex. In the end, the theatre was clean, decently staffed and all in all well within expectations for being a small older theatre.

Jeff Netzke

Tiny screens, cash only and the theaters are a complete mess with the garbage from the previous show still everywhere.

Sean Legaree

Small, uncomfortable old chairs, often misses movies. Better than nothing, I guess.

Edgar Sánchez

Decent, is the only one in town...

Jeremiah Mercado

Went again today after a long time and some things never changed, the manager/owner is still very rude. He is in such a sour mood like always, yelling and intimidating patrons. Because he owns the only movie theatre in Yellowknife, he feels he can act however he wants to. The only saving grace are the kids at the concession, very friendly and fast. PS. The floor is still very sticky.

Trevor Squires

Yellowknife is fortunate to have a cinima. Usually clean and smells like popcorn.

Justin Melville

Screen size and sound system is subpar. Maybe I was spoiled by not being from YK originally but I set up a home theater myself in my living room with a nice system and 120" projector screen after watching Jurassic World here. Maybe it's the rent downtown which is hiking the ticket prices up, but I'm much happier being able to sit at home and invite a group of people over for a more comfortable and all around superior experience.

Camilla Offredi

Only place in town to watch movies.. falling apart

David P.

They couldn't care less about the customers but what choice do we have?

Tammy D (Tammerz)

Small town theatre could use a lot of big upgrades. But for what it's worth, usually has decent showings. Business hires mostly young adults giving many first time job opportunities.

Ravinder Singh

So far good experience, only theatre in town!

Anida Van der Spuy

1st visit ..enjoyed watching a movie on a big screen !

Christopher Buchanan

Basic movie theatre. Seats are uncomfortable. Screen quality is not the best. Prices haven't gone up in a while, which is good considering the amenities. Movie selection is hit or miss.

Mark Aussenegg

Always check the website. Google has show times wrong regularly.

Cooper McLeod

This place sucks it's the only one in town so they don't have to upgrade it the seat are small the food is overpriced the tickets are expesive and the bathrooms are so disgusting

Braille Merchant

It's the only one out here so the popcorn flavouring is pretty good

A. S. (NinjaOfSilence1)

Love the staff and the atmosphere

Ashiv “Hans” Dhondea

The only cinema in Yellowknife. The kids working there do a decent job. The popcorn is good, the nachos are horrible. The theatres may be outdated, but customers can't really complain: there are just not enough people around to warrant investing in a renovation.

Cassandra Thibault

Overpriced and poor quality, not to mention it's cash only and their atm is one of the most expensive in town. Too bad it's the only theater in town...

Emily Shek

Nice little movie theatre, very good covid seating restrictions set in place

Alyssa Thunstrom (Sask Explorer)

Very rustic. Love the old school vibe

Erin Layden

Been a few times now. No complaints.

Thomas Sven Whittaker

I appreciate its existence, being the only theater in town, but I'm often disappointed by a variety of things, including but not limited to, a frequent delay of 1 to 2 weeks for major movie titles.

TheDoltvader

Only Theater there is in Yellowknife. Deal with it! I think that's their motto actually. Never bring in the good movies just the same recycled garbage comedies and Sequels. Would be nice if somebody with vision could start managing the place. The Theater itself is average at best, still have old school seats so some one sits directly in front of you, the angle of the floor is very low so again you get blocked by the 6'8' guy who walks in at the last minute.

Kevin Scrimgeour

Fun little theatre.

Samantha Stuart

They've got all the latest movies, but the theater needs an update.

Cameron Crane

Not a great selection of movies, vastly inflated tickets, and hasn't bothered to update to a debit machine yet. It knows it's the only theatre in town and it doesn't need to improve to change its sales.

Ding Xie (Lucas)

Just have 3 screens in thid theatre, the seat it's a little dirty. But in another hand it's the only one cinema in Yellowknife. So we don't have choice.

Charles W

It's like a 1980s budget movie theatre. Better than no theatre at all though.

MrZEALOT98

Its pretty good!

Pablo Saravanja

This 3 picture house punches well above its weight for a small town theatre! They really do try to provide something for everyone. If you don't like what they're playing, go ahead and rent one of the theatres for a private function.

Troy Unrau

Worth $7 on Tuesdays. Not worth $13 on other days. The seats need repair (check if they are wobbly or lopsided before you sit down). Screens are small, but clear. Sound is good for such a small theatre.

Philippe Di Pizzo

Everything is ok but the carpets are gross and need to be replaced. And what's with the hand dryer in the washroom? I am completely bald and it wouldn't even blow enough air to dry my hair. Please replace it or at the very least, install a paper towel dispenser. Edit: 2 years later and there is still no paper towel in the washroom and the hand drier is still underperforming...

Ryl The Rogue

Saw Jurrasic World 2. 10/10

Ryan Hanna

It was alright, needs to have 3D .

Joyful WingedLion

Prices are standard movie prices, overpriced but you endure it for the movie. The washrooms are horribly unclean and the same stains can be there for months, years even, just remember you endure it for the movie. The staff are friendly, the manager can be a bit mean to the staff sometimes but I guess running the only movie theater in town is stressful. The manager although sometimes mean is capable of keeping a business afloat in Yellowknife's downtown area, just wish he would be nicer to the staff and some customers. The theater's movie screens are dated but it would cost a fortune to revamp or build a new theater. So, I guess I will give it 3-stars because it is the only movie theater in the NWT with a good selection of movies rotated in and out with sub-par service.

Audial Archivist VA

Cramped, mediocre image and sound, and only gets the most mainstream films. You can hear the other movies through the walls as you're watching yours. The only reason anyone bothers is because it's the only theater in town. So basically, don't bother going to the theater in Yellowknife. Can someone see about getting a Silver City up here?

Sherri Vegso

The theatre smells dirty. It needs updating and a good cleaning.

Richard Andrew Jannack

Nice & clean, descent pricing, "The Invisible Man" movie bites, Save your money !

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(Translated) Special $ 7 on Tuesday night (Original) 週二晚上特價$7 超讚

Ben Pol

Good theatre. Older facilities. Very affordable.

William

Best priced movie theater I've ever been to. Also the staff and managers are great!

Friesen Garett

I get that this is a local theater and not a chain franchise but being that the capital theater has a monopoly in yk when it comes to business its quite awful. First off ticket prices are far too expensive considering the type of experience you are getting. All three of the theaters are small, the screens are never cleaned, the seating is not elevated per row so you end up having to look around the person in front of you, and the audio, my god the audio quality. One of the main reasons you go to the theater is to get the REAL experience. Im pretty sure that several separate speakers are either blown or heavily distorted in each theater. The overall quality of the audio is lackluster, very hollow and tinny sounding, and there is no subwoofer presence whatsoever. Honestly wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't any subs at all. The food is alright but way overpriced. And with my experience the manager has been not the most pleasant to deal with. In all honesty I try to avoid the theater and just buy the movies when they come out, ends up being cheaper anyways and then you get to keep the movie. At least if you have a somewhat adequate audio setup at home it will sound better. The only thing the theater has going for it is the workers that they get working concession, they have always been polite.

Morgan Pierrot

I wish there was a bit more candy selection.

Rivka Peters

Love the movies here

SouthPoundHam

Great place, even though it's a little small. Popcorn funky though.

Swagato Mitra (Swag)

Reminds me of a theatre from the 90s in India.

Shawn

All cash--grow up, its 2017

Tom Kennedy

Great movies benue friendly staff and great surround sound

Derek Mackay

Nice theatre, 3 screens

Simeonie Angutingungniq

Up to date movies old movies awesome theater

Jo Jensen

Good prices would llike see more family oriented movies

Isidore Qirngnuq

Great seats

Patrick Goulet

Sleeping

chanse jackson

Need a different person to serve the public.

Infernoh20

Only theatre in town needs a remodel

Chad Lefrancois

Everything you're looking for in an authentic theatre going experience. Snacks, movies, sticky floors, and people that won't shut up while the movie is playing.

Andrew Norman

Small theatre, high prices, dingy atmosphere, but staff were friendly.

Sarah Sangris

Need better chairs to sit on

Mike Wharton

Very friendly staff. Good popcorn and soda.

Adam McIvor

Cushion on seat had many tears and can feel the metal frame under cushion.

Ioannis Labrakis

Outdated.sound sucks Most times dirty seemed to have never been cleaned. It is too bad that Yellowknife doesnt have a decent movie theater.

Terry Dutot

Nice place

Angel Hogg

Great service, small quaint environment.

Paul F

Great staff - a traditional theatre with heart

Nathalie STpier

I find the seats a bit uncomfortable, but it is to be expected in a vintage place such as the Capitol. They have a great choice of movies each week.

Michelle Hagen

The chairs our old and uncomfortable to sit in.

Vivian Nyika

Pretty small and not many choices for movies.

laurie Gravelines

Basic and friendly

Kearney Dillon

Theater sucks. Carpets dirty. Bathrooms usually dirty with no way to dry your hands except your pants or shirt. The seats literally have me squirming in about 15 minutes. They are just cramped and hard. The incline is not enough , so anyone that is taller than you in the 2 rows ahead will block your view. Ticket prices aren't actually too out of line as they make little on admission but make the profits on the other things, like vending, food, etc. BUT, this is where they are greasy. They used to allow debit at the ticket booth, but then stopped. Not to streamline service mind you, but because they realized most people don't carry cash, therefore when they find out there is no debit service, have to turn around and leave to get money.............oh wait!!! there is an ATM right there. OOPS, too bad they charge $4 to take any money out. SURPRISED NO ONE ELSE NOTICED THIS GREASY LITTLE CHANGE. TAKE CASH WITH YOU. DON'T FALL FOR IT. IF YOU FORGET, GO DOWNSTAIRS TO THE ROYAL BANK. That will be a bit cheaper to take out money. Not a totally bad opinion of the place, as the kids that work there are usually VERY GOOD, FAST, AND POLITE. I can't actually recall having a bad personal exchange with anyone there........ever. I've been going to this theater for 20 years. So, to conclude it is a dump but the staff are great.

Kevin Niptanatiak

Great movie, Star Wars. Awesome sounds and clear picture. Ok popcorn and overpriced... it's a theater. Stick to a bottle of water on your next trip and bring cash to avoid the 3 dollar fee of using the onsite ATM.

Alexander Gawel

Small threater, but good enough

Willie Elder

You need REAL BUTTER... willing to pay. When you get REAL BUTTER I’m totally in for a movie a week minimum...lol sad but true

Captain Steve

Plays current films, theaters themselves are in need of updating to bring it out of the eighties. Cash only establishment.

Pamela Lafferty

Last movie with AngelinaJolie was good!

Trogar Stoutaxe

Good management of COVID protocol

Julia

Great independantly owned establishment that will remind you of your little neighbourhood theatre from childhood. The clean up is sub par and be prepared for a good 10-15 minutes of local ads before the feature presentation starts.

Jennifer Hall

The Capitol Theater in Yellowknife has a small town feel, additionally it feels like you've stepped back in time 20 years, but in an oddly positive way.

chuck mackinnon

Movies change ever week. Usually 3 features. Price and food cost reasonable. No debit or credit card for payment only cash. Use off site ATM. There is one in lobby but problematic trying to read bank card. COVID Protocol in place in lobby. Not in theaters.

John Doody

It works. :-/

Billy M

Dirty and old. But I'm that's how I like my women so what do I know?

Emily Richardson

Old school theater....cash only but adds to the experience! The popcorn is pretty good..and on Tuesdays it is cheap night!! I am use to Ontario theaters and you have to take out a small loan to have a night out there! So a very nice change! Only 3 choices but they are always decent movies!

Tim Zoe

Get a debit machines for ticket booth (Mostly cash only) ATM inside. Terrible seats, no paper towels for restrooms (bad hand dryers), and overpriced vending machines

rian

Its decent. I am always disgusted because of the bathrooms and carpet. Chairs are very uncomfortabl, over priced, but its 2018 I think we all know that everything cost money. The food is fine, the thing that bothers me is that its cash only, and the ATM is offenly crowded, which makes me late for the movie. Overall, since this is the only theatre in town, I really like the screen, lighting, and sound.

Clay

Decent prices on movies and snacks.

Laura Mallory

Dated but only theatre in town, very friendly staff

yaxya nothing

Nice place good service would recommend it

Lynn Enciso

Love to see the favorite movie and especially the popcorn,pop

David Arbeau

Only theatre in Yellowknife.

Daniel Tucholski

Everyone has to remember that this is THE only movie theater in Yellowknife. It's definitely outdated, but if you want to see a movie on the big screen in Yellowknife, this is your only option.

Nelton Barbosa

Dated

Winter Light

It was ok wish they take debit instead of cash tho

Nick Coad

Only theater in yk. So I can't complain too much Cash only. Can't even use debt. Seats are worn down and uncomfortable. Needs a revamp

Jill Detlor

Seriously time to upgrade this theater!

Chris tof

Gotta give 2 thumb up to the Manager here. He's been a class act during this pandemic. Thank you to you and all your staff!

Chris Blackduck

Damn good popcorn

Tom Lupton

Old, poorly maintained theater with little to offer except that it's the only theater in Yellowknife. Clearly the owners know this or they would try to make it nicer. Choice of movies is usually poor, focusing more on kids movies rather than having a mix. The prices are reasonable for tickets and snacks comparably to south, but the dingy, dirty atmosphere makes it a disappointment.