AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18
9811 Washingtonian Boulevard,
Gaithersberg,
MD
20878
9811 Washingtonian Boulevard,
Gaithersberg,
MD
20878
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Opened in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s, this theatre is part of the massive Rio Centre and Washingtonian Center Complex. Screens 1-9 are on the first floor, while screens 10-18 are on the second floor, which can only be accessd by Rio Centre elevators, escalators, and stairs. There are concession stands on both floors, and also many restaurants in the theatre building. This theatre could use a renovation, but isn’t bad.
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I believe when this venue opened, it had one auditorium that was THX certified. Not so today. The larger newer upstair auditoriums are larger screened and stadium seating. The DLP installed auditorium upstairs was disappointing when I saw the first Madagascar movie. I have not been there since. I do remember seeing Bend it Like Beckham there and a few others. The problem with this place is the parking, too. It may be better now with the parking garage but its not a favorite venue because of the lack of quality presentation.
Any photos or more info out there?
Here is a lake view of the Rio complex.
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/26820503
Thanks for the photo.
A correction to the above profile: Theatres 1-12 are on the 1st floor and 13-18 are upstairs. Theatres 1 & 2 used to be one big auditorium but were split when Loews took over from Cineplex Odeon. Rio originally opened in 1989 to my knowledge.
The IMAX-Digital was supposed to open with the release of ‘Pirates of the Caribeean: On Stranger Tides’ last Friday, but will open on May 27th (if all goes to plan) The IMAX system will debut on the largest screen: auditorium #17
After several delays, Rio should unveil it’s new IMAX screen next Friday, 6/17/11 for week 2 of Super 8.