AMC River East 21

๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment ยท Chicago

NeverAbsolutely not. Iโ€™d never go back, buy again, or use them again.
22

total experiences

32%

replied on google

Most reported issues

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Experiences

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jul 21, 2026

Poor projection quality and distracting light interference in the IMAX theater.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Jun 20, 2026

Employees mocked and ridiculed a disabled customer in distress.

NeverProduct / Service QualityFrom Google Reviews
Jun 19, 2026

Excessively bright exit lights distract from the movie screen.

NeverTechnical IssueFrom Google Reviews
Jun 17, 2026

The live event stream experienced frequent interruptions and connectivity issues.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 25, 2026

The business does not answer phone calls.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 8, 2026

Excessive and unauthorized parking fees charged by the theater's parking garage.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
May 6, 2026

Screening canceled without notice and manager was unprofessional during refund request.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 24, 2026

Blurry movie screen and rude staff during refund process

Business reply on Google

Hi Marcus, weโ€™re sorry to hear about your experience. What you described with the blurry screen, the difficulty around refund processes, and the way you felt treated by our team is not the kind of visit we want anyone to have. We understand why you would want clear confirmation about a refund and regret that this was not handled in a way that felt organized and respectful. Your feedback about both the technical issue and the interaction with our staff will be shared with our team for review and improvement & we invite you to follow up with us at amctheatres.com/contact so we can learn more about this situation.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Feb 26, 2026

Staff failed to address disruptive patron harassment during a movie screening.

Business reply on Google

Hi Trey, we are sorry you experienced issues with theatre etiquette during your most recent visit. We are consistently working with our team to find the best ways to address these situations & welcome you to follow up with us at amctheatres.com/contact so we can learn more about your experience firsthand.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Feb 25, 2026

Employee was rude and failed to provide theater directions.

Business reply on Google

Hi Asher, thank you for the feedback regarding your visit. We will be sharing this with the rest of the team to ensure we improve our customer experience. If you'd like to connect directly on this, please contact us at amctheatres.com/contact

NeverOtherFrom Google Reviews
Feb 19, 2026

Bright exit signs cause excessive light distraction during movie screenings.

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jan 22, 2026

Excessive parking fees and high prices for food and beverages.

NeverMisleading & FraudFrom Google Reviews
Jan 2, 2026

Employee allegedly stole wallet and made unauthorized credit card charges

NeverBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Dec 29, 2025

Customer was overcharged for a ticket and received poor staff service.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Nov 23, 2025

Theater double booked seats and moved customers to undesirable front row seats.

NeverCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Nov 22, 2025

Theater changed auditorium and seating without notifying customer or providing adequateโ€ฆ

Business reply on Google

Hi Samantha, weโ€™re sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like there were issues with auditorium changes, communication at check-in, seating, and the refund process, which made your visit stressful. We value your feedback and will review how we handle high-demand showings and guest guidance so this is clearer and smoother. If you still need assistance with your tickets or visit, please contact us at amctheatres.com/contact

NeverCleanliness & HygieneFrom Google Reviews
Sep 13, 2025

Theater facility is unsanitary, poorly maintained, and staff are unprofessional.

Business reply on Google

Thanks for the review. If there is something we can work to improve on, we'd love to hear it. Please contact us at amctheatres.com/contact so that we can speak to you about your experience.

NeverWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Apr 13, 2025

Slow concession service caused the customer to miss movie footage.

Business reply on Google

Hi Tawatha, thanks for the review. If there is something we can work to improve on, we'd love to hear it. Please contact us at amctheatres.com/contact so that we can speak to you about your experience.

NeverStaff BehaviorFrom Google Reviews
Apr 7, 2025

staff failed to address disruptive patrons and ticket verification issues

Business reply on Google

Thank you for sharing your experience Autumn. It's disappointing to hear about the disruptions during your visit. Your feedback about the staff's response and ticket verification process is valuable. For a more immediate resolution, please reach out to us directly at amctheatres.com/contact so they can address your concerns.

NeverRefund & ReturnFrom Google Reviews
Mar 18, 2024

theater failed to provide adequate refunds after facility damage incident