The venue was upgraded to include the latest high-tec screens so is well worth a visit.read more

Not a bad cinema. Usual range of the latest releases plus special live opera and theatre nights…read morerelayed from a stage somewhere. They've changed to Baskin Robbins ice-cream range now which is a shame as Ben and Jerry's was much nicer. You can get a cineworld card for £16.40 a month which if you go twice a month on weeknights or a weekend would be worth it. Costs nearly a tenner for an adult ticket otherwise. Comfy cinema seats and clean toilets. Parking is free but hard to find at busier times. It's also easy to get here by bus or tram with the stops a couple of minutes away. There's also a tesco close by which could be handy. Plus the usual Nandos, Bella Italia etc chain restaurants and a bowling alley with lots of video games. Also a casino where you can get a 2 course meal and a cinema ticket for £12.95 on a Sunday or Thursday night. I done this and it was pretty good, although you have to bring a passport to join up with the casino.

This is a theme cinema rather than an odeon/vue/showcase. Not for me but others may like.read more

I have been to the Light Cinema many times and so far it has been by far the best experience for a…read morenight out at the movies. Anybody that is hearing impaired (as I am), will appreciate the high tech amplification system (audio description option for visually impaired folks too) and superior sound quality. A good service based approach from staff, in general, adds to the relaxed ambience and positive vibe. The coffee is reasonably good but I cannot comment on anything else as it is all I have had there.

I guess I was a bit spoiled by the Cineworld we lived near in Bolton. It is a bit small... some of…read morethe seats have seen better days. The ticket kiosks are on the right of the door next to the video games... very easily missed. Besides your usual popcorn and sweets, they also have a Baskin Robbins where you can get ice cream and sundaes. There are some tables in the lobby area if you are a bit early... although it is next to a number of restaurants if you do want a bite to eat before or after your film. During peak times it can be difficult to get in and out of the leisure park and sometimes difficult to find parking. However, it is convenient and saves us from having to drive further to find a cinema.

Very well kept cinema, really modern with easy access had a really good day out what more can I sayread more

A very large cinema in Manchester city centre, this cinema was previously operated by ODEON, until…read morethey were forced to sell the cinema to rivals, VUE, who now operate the cinema. This location is HUGE - 23 screens, 4,723 seats, and one of the largest IMAX screens in Europe, The cinema is over multiple floors, and the layout can be a little confusing, the staff seem friendly enough and on guard to help. If you require lift access, you will require a staff member to help you with this as they are NOT customer operated. Escalators are available without the help of a staff member. There are lots of screens to pick up and purchase tickets, and there is normally at least one person on the manned desks if you want to use as little technology as possible to get your tickets. There are often cheaper screenings, costing around £4.99 per person, so it is reasonable and affordable, combined with the many offers available from many third-party companies including banks and insurance companies, who offer discounted cinema tickets. Snacks are expensive, but what cinema doesn't charge an arm and a leg for the slightest bite to eat? Not much has changed since the ODEON days, the main difference is the branding around the cinema, some parts could do with a refurb but still a nice, large cinema in a great central city location. 4*

Good central location and plenty of screens. Rarely have to queue for tickets and these usual range…read moreof snacks available. The individual screens are pretty big and there seems to be a lot of legroom in the standard seating.

Cineworld is all the movie experience you need. If you go to a different cinema brand thing quit it…read morego to cineworld. At cineworld they do all sorts of things, such as : 4DX (this is where the seats move) 3D 2D (normal) and lots of others. Cineworld brings happiness and joy to your films and is so enjoyable I recommend unlimited card. Also I hope this review helps and make sure your next film is there.

Great cinema, great location. Has 14 screens and an imax screen. You can book online to save…read more They have a great offer where you pay a monthly fee of £16.90 and get a cineworld card which allows you to go to the cinema to watch a 2D films as many times as you want within that month. You also save 20% off confectionery within the cinema. You can save 20% off at some of the restaurants within the park such as frankie and bennys, nandos

I would recommend booking a slot here as it did get busy…read more It feels like a blast of the past which I found fitting considering I was hanging out with the vintage lasses. For some reason the setting made need feel like in The Witches at that hotel laden with red carpet and old worldly staff. Anyway I was not feeling the afternoon tea so I opted for the mushroom soup which was fresh and delightful..it did need warning up a touch though. The rest of ther ladies had the afternoon tea which despite me feeling full regretted my decision! The quality of the sandwiches , scones and cakes were immense and service was attentive. It is places like this that I wish my nan was both well enough and close by to attend places like this:) apparently they do murder mystery nights too.. anyway it is a touch of class to Stockport!

What an absolute diamond in the rough the Plaza Theatre is (sorry Stockport but your town centre…read moreisn't the prettiest is it really?!). Seeing the Grade II* Listed building lit up at night added to its grandeur, it's literally the first thing you can see all the way up Wellington Road. Heading there for the Banff Mountain Film Festival (http://www.banff-uk.com/) as it was touring the UK and Ireland before heading on across the world, it proved to be a truly gorgeous setting for around 1,200 people to sit back and watch three hours-worth of extreme sports movies. I doff my cap to the restorers of this place - with the neon lighting juxtaposed against the 1930s interior. This is a jaw-dropping place to spend an evening, a million miles away from the typical out-of-town multiplexes. Tip: the box office is accessed from the street through a door to the far left of the front of the theatre. Tip: the small tubs of vanilla ice-cream sold during the interval are superb.

I almost don't want to write this review, I want to keep Showcase my own little Secret. This cinema…read morecomplex close to Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium is as old as the hills and it is the antithesis of other cinemas. No there is no hassle parking your car, no there is no queue to buy your tickets and you never see the annoying sign on the screen "sold out". This alone can create a riot. No, there isn't a queue to bag some popcorn, hotdogs are warm, toilets are clean. Okay, the seats may not be made from the finest Italian leather and they don't have little cup holders ( I can never work out which one to use anyway) but this cinema is great. Ticket prices are cheaper than anywhere else in Manchester and you always get to see the film you want. In fact, Showcase always seems to be pretty much empty, its a wonder it stays open, but I will be at the front of the picket line should any one try to close this fine venue. I would surely miss this 14 screen trusty picture house and its friendly staff. Well, my secret is out now, so please Yelpers pay it a visit, just not when I am going because I like to choose my parking space and I don't do queues.

Every time I see a Showcase cinema, I'm transported back to my youth. My father and I used to visit…read moreone in Merseyside. The deal would be stop off at Martin McColl's, splash out on a ton of sweets and a few soft drinks (our rule was nothing chocolatey as that tends to melt) and head over to a very traditional, almost 1950s-looking cinema. That's what I love about Showcases. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the Odeons and AMCs of this world but there's something about a Showcase that smacks of times gone by. So occasionally I'll take the trip out of town to find myself here. It is a wonderful little secret as Imogen states, but unfortunately it must come out of the closet. Showcase is an American company, and one thing I must say is the Yanks know how to do cinema. (If only we could follow their lead with drive-ins and peanut butter M&Ms, we'd be a very happy country.) It was one of the first companies to open multiplexes in the UK as well, back in the 1980s. Hence the traditional aspect. While you'll see all the latest films you'll definitely get a sense of wistfulness being here, it almost takes you back to a simpler time because despite the obvious technological developments not much has changed in the world of Showcase. And that's the way it should stay. Long may Showcases rule on the edges of motorways and within entertainment complexes. You're hardly likely to find one in a city centre, and that's just the way we like them.

It's a boutique cinema but I still prefer the multiplex experience.read more

Having had a conversation with Rex Wilmslow since posting this review, they have at least agreed to…read morerefund the 3 tickets that we were unable to use.

"Star Wars" anyone? Don't worry... no spoilers here. To be fair it was Mr. Snarky's idea. The…read morenice thing about having the cinema at Meadowhall is that you could have dinner and a movie all in one place. We ordered our tickets online and just used one of the kiosks to retrieve them when we arrived. There was a line for drinks and snacks, so if you aren't sneaking your own in, leave yourself a bit of time. While you enter the cinema from the upper level, when inside, screens 1-6 are downstairs while the rest are upstairs. The screen we went into had VIP seats in the center. Mr. Snarky didn't pay for them as the regular seats are actually quite comfortable and not too far off from the VIP seats in quality. However, we did sit right behind one of the VIP rows and I had the unfortunate experience of having the person in front of me leaning back quite far in his seat... surprisingly there wasn't much room between my seat and his, so I have a small bruise on one of my knees that couldn't escape his seat back. Not sure if you can exit through any part of the mall when the movie ends after closing time as we parked nearest to The Oasis so we wouldn't have to worry about this. Other than that, we were quite pleased with our experience, definitely better than our local cinema.

Sheffield's cinemas are all good. Cineworld is a massive place, and I would imagine a lot of…read morecompetition for Meadowhall's Vue. However, Vue have done something different with their evo screens, where you'll find couches and even beanbags to lie on. Since the refurb, all screens, despite being small, have extremely comfortable seats (without the need to pay extra), and there is now a bar as well. Normal refreshments are still available, although there is often large queues at busy times. Ticket machines are available if you want to get in quick, and include a seat-picker. They also give student discounts.

Would love to give a massive thank you and shout out to Josh & Jack who where so welcoming and kind…read moreto us on our visit this evening. They were also great at giving suggestions when we were deciding our food and most importantly what beers to get!

I've been a member since October 2021 and this is just great. I frequent the place. Three screens…read moreof varying size and layout - intimate and luxurious. The staff are equipped with a knowledge of film and an enthusiasm for the art of cinema. I grab a couch, remove my footwear and use the cushions to get comfy. An alcohol-free G&T is discretely served to my seat-side table. Films are often personally announced just ahead of the Kaplinsky certificate and after the trailers. In Screen 1 the curtain draws and renounces and the lights go up, just at this moment, like the old days. My membership gets me a free supper for Throwback on Sundays (modern classics) and the lounge areas between the screens are worthy of experiencing for dining even if you're not up for a movie. Classic Modernist furnishings align to the Bauhaus movement / The International Style and serve to complement the building's architecture and history. Clean lines. Stylised neon. Decadent minimalism. Quality to detail. Lush textures. Red lights and mirrors. A relaxing atmosphere with wifi. There's a content partnership with AppleTV+ so you get exclusives, simultaneous releases and even opportunities to watch the pilot episode of a new small-screen series right here on the big one. The staff are professional, laid back and expedient. They have the sophistry to serve you when you require serving or leave you be if you want that. Jack stands out for his other-level Customer Service delivery which ALWAYS belies a genuine commitment to making your experience the very best. And I've worked in New York, New York so I know what first rate CS looks and feels like. There's a smart park with benches out back (there are two entrance/exits). St John's square is like Soho Square in the West End, London innterms of size and feel. I often sit there watching the footy on my phone or reading if I arrive early. It's peaceful and smart at this end of town. The Everyman smartphone app is the clincher. Book your seat, save to apple wallet, add to calendar for a reminder and often, as you leave the venue, it connects through to Apple Music and plays you the theme tune to what you just watched as you leave the building right into your airpods. Not bad! Check it out but don't tell everyone.