Redwood Drive-In Theatre

08/02/2008 Posted by PuppiesInaBasket

Redwood Drive-In provides a safe haven for families and movie nuts alike. As long as you work and play well with others you're welcome. There's always a police car on site in case someone doesn't know how to play nice. It's like stepping back to a gentler time where families aren't nickled and dimed to death at concession stands. You CAN bring your own popcorn! You CAN bring a cooler of soda-pop or Kool-Aid for your whole family! You can even bring Grandma's Geritol and nobody is going to tell you that you must buy their products. I would imagine this place would be ideal for people with Diabetes or Hypoglycemia (SP?) What's more, lawn chairs and blankets ARE permitted! Spend $60 at Harbor freight on a power inverter and you can use your electric grill for dogs and burgers. (Just be sure that your battery is up to the task. I bring along a deep cycle marine battery that I use for tailgating.) I find that it's best to do any real cooking between features so that there's no smoke from the grill drifting toward the screen. You might find happy smiling people looking at you and asking if they can throw their dogs on your grill too but it's not a bad way to meet people. About the only downside that I see for some people is the cash-only policy. Admission is $7/person. If you bring/make your own food and drinks then that's the only expense. That won't even buy you a large popcorn at most movie theaters.

Pros: Price, comfort and family friendly atmosphere

Cons: Cash only

06/23/2008 Posted by LOVE2WATCH

Its a nice place to come once in a while and relax in your own car or by your car. Come a little early and avoid the lines--they are still better then going to a cinimark. Its $7 a person not $6 like it says in the adds. It UNFORTUNATE that its cash only--and if your one of those people that come in after the movie started PLEASE TURN YOUR LIGHTS OFF!!!!!!

Pros: GOOD PLACE TO GO RELAX AWAY FROM ALL THE LINES IN THEATERS

Cons: CASH ONLY

06/21/2008 Posted by Hexapeal

I'd liken this bunch to a group of "Carnies" running a drive-in. This theater does not let you travel from screen to screen to create a more enjoyable evening for the family. At times they will show a popular PG movie with an "R" rated flick to move families out. Rather than have a double feature for "Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull" they kept it by itself to maximize profits. The Manager's excuse was," It's 122 minutes long!" Huh? when the credits ended after this "marathon" viewing, three other films were still playing. To add misery to woe, they will not let you grill hotdogs before hand, an open flame may catch the asphalt on fire. The only reason this place is getting three stars instead of one is that it is still a drive-in, and even this experience is a good one if you have never been to other drive-in theaters before as I have.

Pros: it's a drive-in theater, go to another if you can, if you've never been to one you will enjoy this experience

Cons: get there early, be prepared to see only one film, bring your food prepared

05/23/2008 Posted by Dnon

I love going to this Drive-in theater, there arent many available anywhere anymore and I think that we should feel lucky having it in our area! It is a lot of fun and a different experience. Tickets arent expensive, but I suggest you bring blankets and chairs! Or a truck, because then you can be up higher and also be able to lay down and watch the movie. Its such a fun experience, and I am actually going on a date there tonight! Im very excited, its a real treat Dnon

Pros: Can always find parking, good movie selection

Cons: Farther to walk to bathroom depending on where you are, need to be responsible for your own comfort

05/20/2008 Posted by Shabangsta

I'm suprized at the Race comment! My friends and family and I have been going in large groups for the last 3 years. ME and my family are Black. My friends, latin, black, white, asian, you name it... we all go and VERY often during the summer, about twice a month. WE LOVE IT! It's like tail gating with a HUGE movie screen. I feel bad for anyone who doesn't have a great time. We're ANXIOUS to start the summer 2008 season. Do arrive early and make sure your party is there at a decent time as you cannot "save" spots. Bring on summer '08

07/10/2007 Posted by mamaputter

This is the worst business to take your children to. It is predjudice against other races - and willingly changes the "posted" guidelines to their benefit as well as to the benefit of their "chosen" races. I had the worst experience and the management was intolerable. THIS WAS THE MOST UNJUST establishment I have ever been to. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT - IN FACT I BOYCOTT IT!! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS!!!!!

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05/04/2007 Posted by ziondweller

Nothing compares to a double feature at the drive-in. No screaming kids. No loud talkers. No feet in the back of your head. And no one with gas in the seat behind you. And you can bring your own food and beverages. ;)

Pros: Comfort of your own car.

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04/13/2007 Posted by mkdinslc

it is a great place to take the family to see a move. the lines to get in move fast,the radio singnals are clear and the bathroom are clean. their nothing like wathing two movies from the confert of your car..the sound volume is always set just right. i love the drive-in

Pros: you in your car..

Cons: if you stereo isn't working, not a good idea to go.

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05/28/2004 Posted by iwritethesongs

If you have anything but a great time I'm sorry for you! You have all the options to have a comfortable, convienient night out. With or without the kids, and your not spending your grocery money just to get in the door! The drinks, food, treats & even temperature are all in your hands! Make It A Blast! We Hate when the weather gets too cold & we can't go for the winter months!

Pros: Bring Your Own Seat, 2 shows for 1 cost, No sticky floors

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