Carmike Cinemas in Bluefield Stinks
by Don Zeigler on Jun.23, 2010, under My Opinion
Like so many others in the Princeton/Bluefield area who enjoy seeing a movie in the theater once in a while, I have decided that Carmike Cinemas at Mercer Mall will no longer get any business from me. All it took was one trip to Marquee Cinemas in Beckley to convince me that it would be the theater of choice from this point forward.
The additional gas expense is well worth it. If you’ve never been to Marquee Cinemas, picture in your mind neat premises, clean screens, roomy and comfortable seats, and concession prices that aren’t through the roof.
Now, contrast this with what Carmike offers us: screens so dirty it detracts from the viewing experience, cramped and uncomfortable seats, sticky floors, overpriced snack items and absolutely filthy restrooms.
The few good words I can muster are for the employees, most of whom try to be friendly and helpful.
It’s a no-brainer… should I pay for a miserable experience, or pay just a few bucks more and have a great one?
The community deserves much better than this, Carmike. I’d bet that if your competition were closer than Beckley or Wytheville, the business you have now would probably dry up to literally nothing.
