very good seats super big screen!!!! and omg the amazing digitel curcus the last act!!!read more

Really great screen 1 here. I mean massive and clear quality. I think it was the first time 3D…read moredidn't annoy me. The seats were lovely and comfy too. And the staff pleasant. We were lucky to have been here for a relatively empty screening and there wasn't a peep out of the people who were there - bonus! Nice popcorn too

two screens (Castel and Market) - upstairs is very good for a local cinema, however lower cinema is…read morenot great. Never been to live show so review is for cinema only. Glad it has been kept open despite risk of closure.

Amazing place for a small town. Three screen cinema and live show venue with top artists often…read moretrying out material before playing really big venues. Best for world music, comedy, and small scale drama. Fantastic atmosphere a hidden gem.

Previous reviewer is a pleb. THe Cinema is still going strong and showed James Bond Quantum of…read moreSolace the day after it premiered! THe market hall is having a facelift but will only add to the facility. Inside the cinema is like a 1950's time vault but has all the latest digital screening technology which only makes for a great experience and most importantly the drinks and sweets are supermarket prices not ODEON £6 a hotdog - I know where I'd rather be. On the 'Square' outside the cinema is a chippy for all the family and lots of decent pubs and food venues - try Brynmawr cinema for a cost effective family day out!

This was the best Saturday night alone in a strange town I've had in a long time. The movie wasn't…read moreone I had been interested in (Stuber), but the theatre looked so fun I thought, "Why not?" It certainly beat staying in my hotel room. I got there a little early and ordered a glass of wine at the bar, which also has beer, whiskey, and the like. They have popcorn available in both sweet and salty (or mixed, if you're like me). There were some locals there having a drink as well, and it was great! The theatre is all painted in murals, with fun old-fashioned seats and a very good visual and sound systems -- super up-to-date -- and I was able to take my wine and popcorn with me into the theatre to enjoy during the movie. They even have a couch, if you prefer to lounge. Everything was clean and well-taken-care-of, and the prices were amazing. Entry was only £5 (£6 for the balcony). I come from the US, where popcorn is $8, so being able to get a nice glass of wine and a good-sized box of popcorn for £7 was great. All in all, this is a fun night out in an unexpected and quirky place, and I'd even suggest it for families, as it's inexpensive enough to take everyone, and super fun.

I love this cinema loads. However they have suddenly came up with a "policy" that you have to be…read moreover 18 to watch any film that is showing after 10:30. This is absolute bullshit ! I can't believe they would do this !

This is a pretty bog standard multiplex, though be warned, it's located in a fairly chavy area…read morewhich has two implications: a) you may find yourself having to ask your fellow patrons to stop talking/not answer their phones during the film (believe it or not, the second exchange actually happened to me a few months back); and the selection of films on offer rarely threatens to excite the judges at Cannes. However, I go on an all too regular basis due to one fact: they run an 'Unlimited' scheme where you pay £13.50 a month which allows you to go as often as you want. This is very much a double-edged sword, as I often drag myself to see something I don't really fancy and get a pleasant surprise (Coco Before Chanel), but I also regularly convince myself to give something a go and it turns out to be utter shit (The Time Traveller's Wife). Still it's a bargain either way, though if you're not prepared for that kind of commitment, you may wish to know that Tuesday offers reduced entry all day, and Wednesday is, of course, an Orange affair.

This is a chain cinema in the mould of a Showcase or an Odeon so expect very large screening rooms…read moreplaying big budget Hollywood flicks to your casual cinema goer. You won't find anything alternative or off what would be widely regarded as mainstream. This one in Hengrove is particularly dodgy as firstly and foremost, it is in Hengrove and therefore frequented by local chavs who seem to go to the cinema purely to see how annoying they can be. And secondly, this one is in need of a makeover. I'm not entirely sure how long it has been here, but some of the screening rooms have dodgy sound and thread bare seats. If you can watch the film you want to see someplace else, then by all means do.

Worthy of a visit to see whatever is on. The main screening room has some large comfy seats at the…read moreback, get there early to nab these. The rest of the seating is regular cinema seating. It's never cold in the winter or over hot in the summer like some cinemas. The smaller screening room is tiny with those smaller standard cinemas seats that seem to be too close to the seats infront. It's definitely cosy in there. The sound system in this smaller room isn't great, it's a bit tinny. They only allow you to consume food purchased at the cinema and it's severely over priced. 2 drinks, 2 bags of sweets cost me the same as two adult tickets.

I've seen a lot of films at this cinema over the years and I'd recommend it to anyone. I think this…read moreis an excellent independent cinema, it's got a good atmosphere and the staff are always polite and friendly. Nice comfy seats in the main screen, the second screen has the older style seats, for me that adds to the ambience. Films change on Friday, I usually go mid week and the cinema is never crowded. Ticket prices are reasonable, I wouldn't say the refreshments are expensive I got popcorn, sweets and a soft drink for about £3 which I don't think is too bad. I'd like a bigger selection of chocolates to choose from though.

It's the only cinematic choice for 40 miles, so lucky that it's reasonably priced, with a nice…read morescreen and friendly staff. The place to go when you just can't face what's on TV.

I like this Cinema, have been coming for years. Prices are great, seats are ok. Staff are all…read morefriendly. Not sure if you still do, but there used to be an interval for you to stock up on those goodies!

This cinema was great, popcorn, nicely salty, milkshake, very lush, and I watched a movie that is…read morekinda in controversy, a minecraft movie, I mean its eh, average, but we had a great time, only downside was the squeaky seats, it was kinda squeaky.l, overall, the experience was great.

An amazing place in general, shows good movies for an affordable rate especially with inflation,…read morehas good food options including a pick n mix, ice cream and obviously popcorn along with other tasty sweet treats as well as an option of drinks. Really recommend this place for a fun outing!

Tyranny of choice... Begone!…read more There's a fundamental law of quantum uncertainty that states any cinema trip involving more than one person necessitates a lengthy debate about which film to see, followed by torturous scheduling to to fit everyone's needs, which is all ultimately thrown into disarray by a change of dinner plans. Net result: Headache and resolve to catch said film on DVD when it comes out. Well, suffer the paralysis of options no more. The Commodore Cinema shows one film a week, once a day. You don't want to see The Wolfman at 7.30 (and trust me you don't want to see The Wolfman, ever)? Then bloody well do something else. But this cinema doesn't get 5-stars for pared-down simplicity. No, here's the reasons the Commodore rocks: 1. There's a bar downstairs. You can take your drink into the theatre. 2. What, you want more than that? OK, I paid £4.50 to see Avatar on a Friday night - the same ticket in London was easily three times that. It's cheaper again on Mondays and for students, OAPs and other non-contributing members of society. Like dogs and stuff. 3. After the trailers are done there's a little break so you can pop to the loo and wander down to the little kiosk at the front of the cinema. Refreshingly, popcorn and drinks are not at 200% multiplex mark-up prices. Sweet.

A wonderfully quaint little cinema, the Commodore is one of those places that reminds me of a…read moresimpler time. A time before I was born. The single screen comfortably holds a large number, though I have seen people turned away on opening nights, and queues have looped along the entire street outside the cinema. The food is reasonably priced and the staff friendly, while the screen and sound are more than adequate. The cinema can become hot during the summer, and there are often kids (or students) running around to ruin the experience. However, it's worth going just for the old-fashioned experience. And because there's no alternative.