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  • NBH_RH2
    Reigate, UK76 contributions
    Review of: Electric Cinema
    I very rarely give 5 stars but…
    Top notch from start to finish. I cannot improve on this luxury movie experience. It leaves the iPic’s, Gold Class and others in the dust.
    Written 4 April 2022
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  • Jeanette M
    London, UK295 contributions
    Review of: Phoenix Theatre
    🎭 Seat tip Grand Circle B13
    Brilliant seat. At 5'3" I had leg room to spare. It seemed close to the stage and I'd sit here again any day of the week. Entrance is through a side door where you have your tkt scanned. Ladies loo on the left at the top of the stairs.
    Written 28 July 2022
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  • Fred J
    World4 contributions
    Review of: British Film Institute IMAX
    Its a big screen
    It's what you would expect, just a monstrously huge screen which is a real novelty to experience at least once. If I had any complaints maybe the sound could be a bit louder but I would need to see a movie better suited to audio to be sure (such as a movie with vehicles or a war epic).
    Written 10 May 2022
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  • beatrizngra
    Sao Paulo, SP5 contributions
    Review of: Prince Charles Cinema
    Grease sing along
    I went to the Grease sing along and it was exhilarating! It’s not just singing, they have a prep session in the beginning so that everyone can do a few moves from their own seats and interact with the movie with props and sounds. A lot of people dressed up as pink ladies or t-birds as well. The energy in the room was lively, the staff was lovely and inclusive. Honestly, I had so much fun.
    Written 23 April 2022
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  • Lass O'Richmond H
    London, UK2 contributions
    Review of: Olympic Studios
    Just lovely!
    What a fabulous evening.
    Huge thank you to Wendy who made us feel welcome.
    We can't wait to return!!
    Written 7 June 2021
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  • Akilah D
    London, UK22 contributions
    Review of: Picturehouse Central
    1 of the best
    Beautiful building, decor inside is gorgeous, elegant staircase, convenient escalators. They have a bar, cafe and restaurant, need to go back and try. Massive leg room and comfy chairs. Staff go above and beyond. Definitely recommend.
    Written 4 July 2022
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  • Athanasie M
    London, UK50 contributions
    Review of: Genesis Cinema
    Terrible food, good cinema
    I really like this cinema but under no circumstance should you EVER get food from Bar Paragon. It is LITERALLY gross. In fact the food downstairs as well is gross. The cheese that comes with the nachos is this horrible fake cheese. The worst. The popcorn is alright at least. If you book the fancy screen which I recommend the luxury experience starts once you walk in the door of cinema screen. Not before.
    Written 11 April 2021
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  • Traveller of the world
    1,269 contributions
    Review of: Everyman Cinemas
    Comfortable seats
    Nice cinema. Comfortable seats. Staff were pleasant and friendly. Expensive but they do offer a more 'luxury cinema' experience. Floors desperately need cleaning. Would recommend otherwise. Nice bar as well to get a drink or snacks before/after the movie. Screens are not huge. It's more cosy and comfortable.
    Written 19 February 2022
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  • Steven B
    Uxbridge, UK284 contributions
    Review of: Lexi Cinema
    Lexi Beast
    ‘Quirky’ is the word that inevitably comes to mind when describing the Lexi. The building, accessed by pushing open a quaint green garden gate, looks like it could have served as a library, or a youth centre, or maybe a church hall in its former life. Their website states the building actually used to be a derelict pool hall before becoming a cinema. Equally wacky is the message written on the front wall in big block capital letters, beseeching passers-by to 'love me'. Its location is unusual, too, being entirely surrounded by residential properties (although I believe there are pubs and eateries further south on Chamberlayne Road).

    Inside the Lexi, there is a foyer and bar area where you can buy things like popcorn, crisps, sweet treats and even a cold beer, and there are two movie screens. The screening rooms are smaller than what you’ll be accustomed to at the big chain cinemas, however this creates an intimate, cosy setting to watch your film. In Screen 2, the seats were comfortable with plenty of leg room and the air con was pitched at just the right level. You won’t find many blockbusters at the Lexi but it’s not that kind of cinema. We were there to watch 'Last Man Standing', Nick Broomfield’s follow-up documentary to his 2002 film 'Biggie & Tupac', exploring the murders of rappers Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur, and before our film started, the trailers offered tasters of other documentaries, foreign language films and opera performances. These are movies for niche audiences but it’s good there is an outlet for them and going to the Lexi is a refreshing change from the cookie-cutter experience of seeing a film at the average high street multiplex.
    Written 27 July 2021
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  • louisa m
    5 contributions
    Review of: Curzon Sea Containers
    Exceptional service
    We're so excited about seeing Bond, we've waited such a long time. Thanks so much to Steven Ryder for his exceptional service and making it happen!
    Written 1 October 2021
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  • benhog
    London, UK3 contributions
    Review of: Everyman Cinema Hampstead
    Lovely
    Really nice local cinema,
    Better than visiting the usual faceless cinema everywhere,
    Recommended and will be visiting again soon
    Written 11 June 2019
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  • J E
    London14 contributions
    Review of: ODEON Leicester Square Luxe Cinema
    Sound too LOUD!!!
    Would have been 5 stars for my experience but for the absolutely deafening sound levels.
    Lovely clean place, staff helpful and seats super comfy.
    Seriously, why would the management have the volume at this level? It ruins the experience and it is really putting us off a return visit.
    Written 7 February 2022
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  • ACAMW
    Great Missenden, UK302 contributions
    Review of: Curzon Victoria
    Small and cosy
    To go see a movie in the middle of a busy city in an unassuming building in the heart of London seems almost naughty. Good selection of movies in a small and inviting venue is worth the extra costs they charge.
    Written 11 February 2020
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  • Wildcat7400
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia953 contributions
    Review of: Curzon Soho
    Comfortable Seats
    My travelling buddy & I wanted to do something ordinary like watch a movie in a cinema. We were surprised & ecstatic that the London Pass gave us that chance. Even better was that the Curzon Cinema was in Soho!

    We planned to visit after a lovely dinner at Bill’s. One of the waiters gave us instructions on how to get there. Before arriving at Curzon Cinema, we saw Agatha Christie’s Memorial, Ku - an award winning Gay bar, the Joy Luck Club Restaurant named after the movie itself & the entrance to Chinatown.

    When we finally arrived, we were greeted by red neon lights & the cinema looked as if it was from another era. We went in excitedly. Since we had the London Pass on us, we did not have to pay for the movie tickets. Without the London Pass, be prepared to pay at least £16.50 for a single ticket. Unfortunately, we were too late as all the movies had started screening. In the end, we decided to wait for the next available movie. The Irishman was in about an hour’s time.

    We waited patiently & went into our cinema. The seats were red in colour & of velvet material. We chose seats that were at the back & close to the doors. The movie was screened in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. I think I fell asleep after 30 minutes into the movie. It was a combination of exhaustion from all the walking, comfortable seats & slow movie that forced me into a slumber. My friend woke me up & we decided to leave.

    Curzon Soho has 3 floors & 3 screens. There’s also a bar & a café. The bar can accommodate 250 people. The theatre is heavily used for industry award evenings, private screenings & film festivals. It is also home to independent film & art house releases, documentary events & regular directors Q&As. Free WiFI is available at the lobby.

    It was quite fun & exciting really. You can’t help but wonder which movie star had stepped into the cinema & who you might bump into. I would definitely visit it again when I’m not too tired.
    Written 30 October 2020
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  • Jason C
    72 contributions
    Review of: Odeon Cinemas - The Lounge
    Meh
    As a world traveler...I'd suggest to the management to not make such a big deal that this is the largest IMAX in the U.K. The seats are too close to the screen to see the entire screen.

    The food is lacking and the room was very cold.
    Written 12 November 2018
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