Theater close to The Mariott?

[getlownurse 105]

I'm wanting to see world war z which comes out while I will be in TJ. Is there a theater close to the Mariott? What are the chances they would play movies in English? I never get to see movies at home because of my babies. I'm hoping to get some good "me time" in while in mex.

[gaijingal 62]

Hi!

There's a theater just up the hill behind the Marriot, in the same mall as the Wal-mart (everyone will tell you about the Wal-mart). It's maybe a 10 minute walk pre-sleeve, considerably longer when you're feeling rough after surgery!

All the movies are in English, with Spanish subtitles.

Be careful when you're choosing times. In the same theatre there's a VIP and a regular cineplex. I went to the VIP one, because I hadn't noticed that's what it was when I was checking times.

It was about $10, which was ok, as the VIP theatres have cushy recliners and are pretty swanky. It was nice post-op to be able to recline out. I think if you go to a regular movie, it's about $6.

Enjoy your movie!

[getlownurse 105]

Great! Thanks much! I'm excited now

[Melixxa 125]

Great! Thanks much! I'm excited now

Thanks from me too! And thanks getlownurse for posting the question as I was wondering the same thing!

And also, I love your wheels!

[fyre_storm 1,412]

Why would you go to a movie in Mexico don't you know that chihuahuas sit in the theater and talk to the screen during the movie. Their so rude.

[Tim H. 168]

Yes catch a cab (or walk) to the Cinepolis theater just up the hill from the Marriott. I highly recommend the VIP package - awesome leather recliners. Less than 10 bucks... can't remember the exact cost. They also have ushers who will bring you a menu and serve you. My guest ate a full meal. I just ordered bottled Water. I saw Jack and the Giant Slayer there in March. It was in English with Spanish subtitles. I found a website that listed the showtimes and whether the movies were SPA (in Spanish) or SUB (in English and subtitled). Wish I could remember which site it was. Oh, if you pay with American money, they cannot make change at the theater, so try to take different denominations of bills so you can get close to the exact dollar amount.

[tesser85 38]

Yes catch a cab (or walk) to the Cinepolis theater just up the hill from the Marriott. I highly recommend the VIP package - awesome leather recliners. Less than 10 bucks... can't remember the exact cost. They also have ushers who will bring you a menu and serve you. My guest ate a full meal. I just ordered bottled Water. I saw Jack and the Giant Slayer there in March. It was in English with Spanish subtitles. I found a website that listed the showtimes and whether the movies were SPA (in Spanish) or SUB (in English and subtitled). Wish I could remember which site it was. Oh, if you pay with American money, they cannot make change at the theater, so try to take different denominations of bills so you can get close to the exact dollar amount.

Thanks for this detailed info! Do you know if you can pay with credit card?

[Tim H. 168]

Thanks for this detailed info! Do you know if you can pay with credit card?

I'm not sure.

[tesser85 38]

Just remember that if you pay with a credit card some business will charge you a service fee which can be as much as 5%

Good point. Thanks!

[Tim H. 168]

http://www.cinepolis.com/_CARTELERA/cartelera.aspx?ic=44

This link lists the showtimes for all the Cinepolis theaters in Tijuana. You want to look for the listings at the Galerias Hipodromo shopping center. It's just about a mile or so up the hill from the Marriott. If the listed movie has "Sub" next to it, that means the movie is in English with Spanish subtitles. Remember that VIP tickets are about 10 a person, but they are very nice, comfy seats. Worth it, in my opinion. The non-VIP would be cheaper, but I'm not sure how much.

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMDZ5Z_Galerias_Hipodromo_Cinepolis_VIP__Tijuana_Mexico

This link just has a few pictures and a little info about the theater. Hope this helps.

You can probably catch a cab ride for 5 bucks or so if you don't feel like walking.

[Tim H. 168]

Next Sunday night, June 23rd, food Network Star will feature a Cinepolis theater. From the previews, it looks just like the VIP section in the theater that's just up the hill from the Marriott. Might be worth checking out if you're considering watching a movie while in Tijuana.< /p>

[Melixxa 125]

Cool! Thanks for the heads-up!