As a movie lover, it feels a little blasphemous to rate the British Film Institute at only three…read morestars. It's a really cool space with amazing retro and new screenings. The theaters are small but state-of-the-art, and the gift shop is filled with the most amazing gifts for any cinephile. So why the low rating? On my last visit to London, I was super excited to hear that the BFI would be screening "True Romance, " one of my favorite films of all time. I rode all the way across town on the Tube and when I arrived to buy a ticket, I find out that the film was being screened on -- wait for it -- A DIGITAL FORMAT AND NOT FILM! What? The British FILM Institute was doing a retro screening of a classic film and they weren't even running a 35mm print! This is just insane to me. Why do I want to watch a movie in the digital format, especially at a venue that is dedicated to the preservation of film? Still a cool place to check out if you're in town, but be sure to ask if the film you're going to see is being shown on actual film. Oh, and I totally want the film reel door handles that decorate the front door for my home theater.

Great place to grab a cup of coffee & meet friends before or after a film…read more Wonderful selection of films & books.

Yup, this one's pretty spesh. Cannae knock it really. It's bring your own which I LIKE in a…read morecinema, 4 bottles of ale make any film a deeper, more textual visual experience I find. And it has a beautifully-decorated auditoreum, of the kind Britain used to have, before Warner Villages, and entertainment parks and Thatcher came to town. And I really rate their selection and choices of films - the artier, more complex interesting side of Hollywood and lots of indy European films. Which tend to be much more inspired than our indy, left-of-centre film industry. So, you'll be watching films amongst other very cool people, who dig these things just like you. But I like that feeling, like, "yeah the Gate Cinema is good, just like this film. Is good - c'est bon uh?" Comme 'le gate'.

I think this is the best cinema in London, hands down. They always have a really great variety of…read morefilms showing, from the latest blockbuster featuring any number of Hollywood 6 packs to the latest limited release French art house featuring people having sex. The seats are ultra comfortable and there is a coffee table style ledge next to most seats where you can put your bottle of wine or beer - so much more civilised than a plastic cup holder. That's right you can buy alcohol at the bar when you buy your tickets so there's no messing around and getting there 4 hours before. The whole feel is quite upmarket and a little bit of a throw back to when cinemas were really special.

Generally speaking Electric Cinema was a positive experience. Their customer based seems to…read moreprimarily be those who saw viral videos on Instagram of their luxury seats, which are expensive. They won't open the doors until shortly before showtime, food is extremely limited and even the popcorn is pre-made bags like what you would buy at a grocery store which I have never seen at a cinema before. The standard sears are very comfortable, the larger bed seats also look nice but they are right under the screen. Worth doing once, not sure I would go back again.

unfortunately wasn't able to see a movie here, as i walked in an hour before the next movie…read morescreening and they were all sold out (for the week!) so i would recommend booking in advance online. the lovely staff allowed me to take a look inside and its such a beautiful cinema. the movies change based on the season and i was in london for th holidays so they were showing love actually, elf, and the holiday. the location is wonderful, in the heart of notting hill surrounded by lots of cute shops and fun vendors. can't wait to see a film here! :)

Such an absolutely stunning theater, the staff are so very helpful, the reclining seats were puffy…read moreand felt like a big hug, and the surround sound was marvelous. I think everyone should see something there at least once. My 2 hiccups were pricing - it's £19 to get non-reclined seats on the 3rd level far up and far back to where the screen is so small, £26 to get reclined seats on the side rows of the middle floor (called upper circle), then £31 to get good seats. Given that the view of the screen from the £26 seats still felt small and far, it seems the experience is priced a bit too high to make it worth it as in - if your not ready to shell £31, you're better off going to a "regular" theater. All of that, I was treated very well, the floors, bathrooms, even escalators and waiting areas were squeaky clean, the theater was stunning, and I had quite an okay time.

Home of the premiere indeed. I was walking around Leicester square minding my own business when I…read moresee tons of people setting up a red (pink) carpet. I inquire inside the movie theatre and the staff was so friendly and informed me they were hosting the global premiere of the new tv show Pistol based on the band the sex pistols on Hulu/Disney Plus. They gave me a wristband and told me to come back around 4pm so they could place me inside the viewing area when the stars come in. It was such a fun experience and once in a lifetime! I even got to see two episodes of the show after the carpet. They gave us popcorn and water as well as a souvenir t-shirt. All episodes of the show are out now!

It's Christmas Eve and I thought the movie theatre would be packed. We went to see Avatar, The Way…read moreof Water. It was in 3D. It was nice having the place almost to ourselves.

If you go to see a decent film, you forget the negatives of this cinema. The screens are good and…read morethe sound system is satisfactory. However, if you find your attention drawn away from the film, you start to become aware of your surroundings. The cinema is dated, with a dusty 'old' smell about it. The chairs are uncomfortable, more so if you are a taller person without proper shoulder/head support. Overall an ok experience, but I will be avoiding this particular cinema from now on. I would not recommend.

I went on a date at The Ritzy once, the man in question turned up late and really, really stoned…read morebut the cinema was lovely and has since become one of my favourite places to watch films. It's a picture house cinema which means that along side blockbusters they show independent and art house films and are often host to international film festivals. Providing your date isn't of complete waste man caliber, it's also very romantic. The main screen is an old theatre with lots of red, plush seats, high ceiling with fancy ornamental gold bits all over it. They also have a fully stocked bar and sell all the best kinds of ice cream and home made cakes which is useful if your date has the munchies.

30 minutes of ads on a movie I paid full price for, seriously? I am never coming back to this dump…read more Ridiculous.

they kicked me out for being on my phone i explained i was messaging my dad whom is in hospital…read morethen rudely talked to me and threw me out

Terrible customer service after manager at Redditch refused us entry during the opening adverts and…read morethen tried to have security throw us out. Instead security were fed-up with the behaviour of the manager and asked us to complain to the company Vue and the shopping centre. CS gave me 2x free tickets (worth £5 given Meerkat 2-4-1) which ran out during Covid so never used and CS refused to re-send.

I really love this place! It's nice to see an independent cinema thrive when large cineplexes and…read moreIMAX are the norm. Thankfully I don't live far away and Genesis is on my way home from work so when there's something good playing I literally swing by after work to catch a film before dinner. It's easy to grab tickets for most screenings just before the film begins but for big blockbusters (Black Panther, etc) it's best to book in advance even if just by 15 minutes. You can do this online, £1 booking fee applies for non-members. Saves you queueing up in the packed lobby as you can go straight to the pick up machine. Tickets are £5 Monday to Wednesday and £9-10 Thursday to Sunday. Concessions are available. Here's also a luxury cinema experience in Studio 5 which is a small screening room fitted out with comfy love seats and a couple of armchairs. Here's a bar inside the studio. Cafe in the lobby, bar upstairs (named after the Music Hall that used to be on the site) and a snack stand. Food prices are the typical cinema price. Membership programme is worth it if you plan on seeing more than 2-3 films a month. For students the Silver membership is only £15. This means if you plan on seeing just 2 movies Thursday-Sunday in a month, you'll get your money's worth with a membership. For everyone else it's £20. This entitled members to unlimited viewings in screens 1-3 and discounted entry for luxury screenings. Members also get into special screenings for free. Special screenings happen multiple times a week and range from Q&A with directors and cast to panel discussions & singalongs to slam poetry nights It's brilliant to see Genesis lit up every time I pass by. Such a special place for film enthusiasts! I encourage everyone to go if they get a chance.

Cracking cinema this. In an age where multi-national multi-screen cinemas (each remember with many…read morelittle rooms with little screens) dominate, the Genesis is almost a classic. Because it's independent, it shows a really good range of current films, covering most of the big blockbusters as well as smaller artier pictures, and even some foreign films. You get really comfy seats, a really big screen, and the feel like you're in a proper cinema the way they used to be. Not just an advert for Warner Bros next 10 films before a Warner Bros Film in a Warner Bros out of town entertainment complex. This is a good thing!