A SF Chronicle writer takes a critical look at the Sony Metreon. As an “urban entertainment center”, it has failed to meld and blend with the active city life that surrounds it. The architects provided a view of the neighboring park; Sony blocked their views with movie posters and a Starbucks. For most city dwellers it has become more of a one-time curiousity which soon fades into the background as a glorified movie theatre and food court.