I really wanted to see a movie in English while visiting Frankfurt and while there are lots of…read moreoptions, I also wanted to go outside of the city a little and Festival-Kino was the perfect option. About a 30 minute train ride away from where I was staying but what a cozy nice little theater. You could tell the owners loved film from the decor and how well it was maintained. Snacks were tasty and well priced and everyone working spoke English without any issues.

It's the only cinema in Darmstadt and surroundings that shows mainstream movies with original…read moresoundtrack, mostly but not exclusively English films, mostly whatever is played currently in dubbed versions in other German cinemas. Unfortunately, choice is limited - but judging from the all too often empty auditorium, there is no demand for more. The auditorium itself is nicely tiered, i.e. even short people have no problem looking over the head of the person in front.

The positive Aspects in the Cinemaxx are the large Screens and the comfortable Seats. Even the easy…read moreAccess per Train, Tram, Bus or Car is an Advantage. On the other hand, it is the cleanliness to be desired, especially when one is stuck with the shoes on the floor. The seats look very dirty, it will cost to overcome, sit on it. Another downside is that you must queue for a long time, whether at the ticket counter or the sale of food and beverages. This is especially annoying when you have kids there. Due to the technical advantages and the spacious rooms, there are pluses, but the lack of cleanliness and lack of personnel to be not more than two points.