Being a new Groupon subscriber gets you great deals in your inbox every day, unlike being a new parent, which gets you a 12-year waiting period before you can give "the talk" about Michael Jackson's death. Today's Groupon—offered exclusively to new subscribers—gets you one general-admission movie ticket to AMC Theatres for $4. This Groupon can be used at any AMC location nationwide; the price of admission varies at different theatres but can be up to $12.

With 380 theatres spanning 30 cinematically united states and D.C., AMC Theatres is the nation's premier source for Hollywood's hottest hits. Upcoming attractions include The Other Guys (a comedy starring Will Ferrell and Eva Mendes), The Expendables (a thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, and pretty much every action-movie star ever), and Piranha 3D (a horror flick about an unloved fish). Most of AMC's movie megaplexes have at least 14 silver screens and tiered, stadium-style seating, so you'll have a clear view even if you sit behind an Abe Lincoln impersonator.

Pair your peeper feast with some freshly popped corns, a fizzy fountain soda, or some sweet candy treats from the fully stocked concession area (not included in the cost of today's Groupon). AMC's devotion to friendly customer service makes the snack-selecting and movie-going experiences as pleasant as a date with a Tom Hanks character.

Good at any AMC®, AMC Showplace, Loews, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson, and Star theatres, excluding Canadian theatres. Subject to surcharge for 3D, IMAX®, ETX, alternative content, and premium services and locations. No photocopies allowed. Valid seven days a week. Please visit amctheatres.com for additional information. Special Engagements excluded. Special Engagement restriction is necessary to comply with the contractual obligations of motion picture distributors on certain films. It is typically AMC’s policy to remove the restrictions after the second weekend of the film’s release. Please visit amctheatres.com or box office for this information.

Reviews

Nationwide, AMC movie theatres have won numerous awards. More than 250 Yelpers give the AMC River East 21 theatres an average of four stars. Yelpers are more mixed about the older Loews Alley Theatre, giving it a three-star average. Yelpers also give the AMC Loews Theatre at 600 North Michigan and Yorktown 17 AMC Theatre in Lombard locations a three-star average. They give the Loews Woodfield Theatres in Schaumburg a four-star average.

• This is my favorite theater in Chicago. The movie screens are big and the seats are nice and comfortable. – Michael K. on the AMC River East 21 location
• Seats are pretty comfy and spacious. The selection here is good if you like movies of the indie persuasion. – Matty O. on the Loews Alley Theater
• I have been here a gajillion times and the staff is always nice...young and nice and the place is clean. – Ericka L. on the Loews Woodfield Theaters in Schaumburg