Randy Myers of The Mercury News review of Only in Theaters discusses the Laemmle Theatres’ dire situation in the face of streaming services and dwindling audiences. He also emphasizes the importance of watching classic films with an audience, saying, “With theaters around the Bay Area closing for good, Only in Theaters reminds us what gets lost in not seeing classic indies such as Bonnie & Clyde, Wild Strawberries and new destined-to-be-classics such as Of an Age and Decision to Leave on a big screen and in a communal setting, rather than squinting at on an iPad or iPhone.”