Yep. Most of the theaters near me have gone to this model. I say "model" because it's not just the cushy electric reclining seats: it is also reserved seats. W

Yep. Most of the theaters near me have gone to this model. I say "model" because it's not just the cushy electric reclining seats: it is also reserved seats. When you buy your ticket, you have to choose a seat, just like a concert. There are some advantages to this: you can show up 30 seconds before showtime and you know you will have a seat. You can wait in line at the concession stand without fear of having to sit in the front row. (arguably very good for the movie theater, too) But there are unfortunate side effects: you can't just show up 30 minutes early to a new release and be pretty sure to get a good seat. "Let's go see a movie tonight" isn't really an option when every good seat is already reserved 2 days in advance for the more popular ones. You're basically forced into buying the tickets online, which means paying the inevitable convenience fee. And like others have said, the seats aren't that comfortable. They remind me of airplane seats, where the headrest sticks out too far and makes it impossible to lean backward comfortably.