Cineworld

Fantastic cinema. The seating is ample and comfortable. The screens are much bigger than Odeon in City Center and with multi-​story theaters, there’s loads of choice. I liked the sound — it wasn’t so loud like many cinemas in the area. The picture quality (IMAX) was also superb.
The bar also offers water for free, which I thought was a nice perk. So many theaters charge for a cup of water. The snacks are also reasonably priced, especially the mid-​week meal deal — a fiver for popcorn and drink.

Easily my most-​frequented cinema in Birmingham. This Cineworld branch has clean, nice, shiny theatres, comfy seats, and a large selection of films. Lovely, well-​trained and friendly staff. Really can’t fault it.
The only issue is location– it’s central and easy to get to, which is great, but… it’s on Broad street… so catching a movie on a late Fri/​Sat night you have to deal with the drunken masses on their nights out.

Cineworld is my go-​to choice when I want to go and see a film, It’s really quick to get a ticket and be served at the food counter. The staff are really friendly and being a sad person I actually liked it when a member of staff came to check if everything in the screening was okay and told people to refrain from putting their feet up on seats. Seats are comfy and screenings are nice and air conditioned.

I used to have a unlimited cinewold card and ever since this has always been my cinema of choice for years now. Birmingham has plenty of cinemas to choose from but this is my favorite. You can park for free in the car park behind it for up to 3 hours. Just remember to swipe your ticket at the ticket desk. Tickets can also be brought at a stand alone desk if your in a rush.
Tickets can be brought online cineworld website where you cab save 10%. Alternatively you can join meerkat movies app which gives you BOGOF tickets for Tuesday or Wednesday showings. Also store loyalty cards and bank account offers also offer decent discount tickets too. Also there are many offers on food and here too. Unlimited members who have a black members card get 15%off all purchases. They also get exclusive access to new movies and can pre book.
Another reason I like this cinema is because it is clean and the staff are friendly. Never have I say down on a filthy seat or seen rubbish under my seat. The toilets are clean and nice to use. They have an IMAX experience screen here (screen 6) which is huge. everyone’s is seated quickly and efficently with special 3D glasses. The sound and picture quality is out of this world. The 3D really pops out at you. They also hand out posters… Ask staff for this!

I’m a big fan of going to the cinema and think nothing more of taking myself off on cinema days where I’ll watch three films in one go. Given ticket prices as of late, this sounds like an incredibly indulgence but with the Unlimited card it’s a great deal. It is a monthly price for the card and usually works out at about going to 2 – 3 screenings a month to make your money’s worth.
The screens are usually tidy and there’s plenty of space in the seats/​leg room. They introduced allocated seating which initially I wasn’t keen on, but is actually quite handy. If you’re not an Unlimited card holder it’s worth booking online to get a discount on your tickets.
Recently with some of the blockbuster’s coming out there have been a few instances of people who clearly don’t know how to behave checking their phone during the screening, which is incredibly annoying. Personally if they’re within a distance I can tell them off I will but if not there are security around if you’re not brave enough to tell someone off yourself.
Snacks are usual cinema prices but there’s a discount with the Unlimited card (mine’s 25% off) and with a Sainsburys nearby they don’t seem too fussed if you bring your own stuff. Thankfully the foam bananas have returned to the pick’n’mix after a long disappearance.
There’s also a few food places to eat nearby so it’s a nice evening out… although the walk down Broad St of an evening is sometimes less fun (and some times quite entertaining).
The Unlimited card means Cineworld is my first choice for films and it usually has a good selection of films, with the occasional indie/​smaller release films too.

Birmingham has had its fair share of Cinemas and none of them really have ever had that wow factor but I have to say that this place is where we frequent the most.
After last nights experience to see Jurassic World at the IMAX I felt it was about time that I got on reviewed them.
Their efficiency of getting everyone seated quickly and pleasantly was most satisfying. The IMAX Screen itself is huge for a film as big as this, it’s going to be busy. The screen was packed and there was a lot of people to be seated. They managed to do it brilliantly and it is a great example of how good the staff are here.
There are still a few things that bug me about Cineworld but they are small things that are easily overlooked and not bad enough to stop be going. The prices i think are high but then all Cinemas seem to be charging this price now so I can’t really hold them at fault for keeping up with the times.
The toilets I think could be a bit cleaner but again i do understand there is an incredible amount of people using it all the time.
The most annoying thing I have found is that the desk at the front where the tickets are sold can be incredibly slow. There are a couple of times that I have seen elderly ladies working here who are not competent at using the tills and therefore take ages to serve someone. In a place where people are coming to see scheduling programming this can be quite frustrating if you are running a bit late. It’s not as though they are new to the till either as I have visited a couple of months later only to find the same woman working at the same speed.
Either way i think this is one of the best cinemas in Birmingham, if not, the best if you want to go and watch that all important blockbuster movie. If its the right type of movie (e.g Jurassic Park, Avengers etc) I would throughly recommend treating yourself, spending the extra money and trying out the IMAX screen, mind blowingly good.

This is now my third movie theatre I have visited in Birmingham and I can easily say it’s my favorite. It reminds me of the cinemas back home: lots of screens, an Imax, big theatres etc.
I purchased the tickets online because I could save about £1 per ticket if I registered for their online club. Tickets were more expensive than Odeon, but this place let’s you book seats ahead of time. I really like that feature because I’m one of those people who arrives way too early just to guarantee a good seat.
The location was easy to get to. We didn’t even have to go down Broad st or enter the 5 Ways Roundabout. Parking is free at the parking ramp next to the theater (for first 3 hours). Just remember to have your ticket validated.
Picking up my tickets was easy as I just used the ticket kiosks. Type in the booking code and you’re done! As for snacks, it was a lovely warm day so ice cream was in order. I had one scoop while he had 2. It came to £7.60 which is a bit much for ice cream. We also grabbed a drink and munch box from the snack bar. I thought the cost of those 2 items was extremely reasonable.
Our theatre was very big. The seats were actually in good condition unlike the nasty torn seats at Odeon. We had no problems with people in our seats. Once the previews began the projector was distorted. An employee came quickly to sort it out, and it was fixed in less than 5 minutes.
The only reason I’m not giving this place 5 stars is because I felt it was odd our movie wasn’t fully utilising the wide screen. It had black bars at each end of the picture as if it was playing in the wrong setting. Like watching TV when something isn’t wide screen. I mean it’s 2015 so the movie should be using the entire screen, that’s why they build them so big.
So my final thoughts: I love Cineworld. Clean facilities. Great variety of movies and show times. Pretty affordable. I’m even considering getting the unlimited pass because it seems like a great deal for those who love to watch movies. And I think they offer food deals on Tuesday and Wednesday if you are looking to save some quid.

Clean, friendly efficient.
Just catching a move with a «friend»
A networking event, a Unilocal event and now the cinema! The perfect place to fall asleep.

Cineworld off Broad Street tends to be our cinema of choice. It has a good selection with over 10 screens, including an IMAX for the extra special cinema experience.
I can’t say much as the 3 star rating sums it up, it is A-​OK. Staff are polite but not overly friendly. The cinema is well kept but not immaculate. Availability of films is generally good although we have been caught short on a couple of occasions when a film hasn’t run as long as we were expecting it to.
Its location is good, you can use your ticket to validate parking in the adjoining NCP Car park which is nice.
The food is standard cinema fodder popcorn huge drinks, hotdogs and nachos, just be wary on the prices as although there are deals, we have been known to pay over £30 once food is added to the standard ticket price. Which is a bit steep for what is generally considered a cheap date night!

Cheaper than Vue Cinemas

Cineworld on Broad St. is the cinema I visit most in Birmingham. It’s big, conveniently located and offers a range of different screen types.
In many ways Cineworld provides exactly what you’d expect from a large cinema. There are various snacks on offer at counters throughout the building, from Ben and Jerrys ice cream to hot dogs and nachos, though they aren’t cheap. On level one there’s also a nice looking bar area, which I haven’t tried.
There are 12 screens in all, including an IMAX. This cinema seems to offer all of the big blockbusters you’d expect, plus some world cinema and other experiences, including theatre, ballet and opera filmed performances.
Recently an allocated seating system has been introduced, meaning that you select your seats when booking tickets or paying at the tills. Contrary to my initial reservations, this seems to work well and most people seem to stick to their allocated seats — I’ve only once come across someone sitting in my seat.
If you’re after a special film night then you’d be better off going to the Electric, but Cineworld is perfect for catching those big blockbusters on a really big screen.

So it appears I’ve reviewed most other cinemas in Birmingham but left poor old cineworld somewhat neglected, which is a bit of a faux pas as it was our go-​to cinema for a long time.
In all honesty it’s exactly what you’d expect from a cinema. There’s a number of screens, overpriced concessions stands etc. However, I’ve always found it more comfortable the Odeon (although nothing will compare to the Electric for opulence), and generally at a much more preferable ambient temperature.
They’ve relatively recently introduced an Imax screen and even more recently allocated seating when you book online. I’m not sure if this is for advance bookings only but it’s a nice touch.
They obviously show all the big releases but quite regularly screen Bollywood, Japanese and Korean cinema as well. If I recall they were the only cinema in Birmingham to screen Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo on it’s UK release

Being an avid Movie fan and having a multi-​plex cinema within walking distance of my home is heaven for me! This cinema is perfect for my expectations. It has an IMAX and also shows viewings in 3D and standard 2D.
The concession stands are very clean, serving your usual popcorn, drinks, sweets and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Pretty pricey as most Cinemas are. If you have a Cineworld card though, you get 10% discount on all confectionary. The only qualm I would have about the concession stands is that often when it’s quiet upstairs can be closed, but you don’t realise until you’re up there! Worth checking before you go up.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
About the Cineworld card: £15.90/month for unlimited movies!!! It ultimately pays for itself if you watch around 2 movies. If you choose an IMAX movie, its £5 on top. If you choose a 3D movie, it’s £3 on top. A great deal for the «frequent flyers». You also occasionally get emails offering free popcorn and drinks on your next visit.
Good movie venue in a good location just at the top of Broad Street by the Five Ways roundabout.

I’m a big movie person. I go cinema a lot and have the Cineworld Unlimited card. I recommend anyone to get it if you go cinema atleast once a week, it’s so worth it and saves you money.
I normaly don’t buy anything from cinema, but when I do then It’s tuesday or wednesday if I’m there. They have midweek special deal popcorn and drink for about £3. With Unlimited card you get discount on things so it’s even cheaper. If your screen is upstairs and planning on getting snack then ask if they open the snack area, because a lit of the time it’s closed upstairs.

This is our usual cinema, mainly because they offer free parking (well, free for the first 3 hours) at the Euro Car Park a few doors down.
The screens are huge, and the seats are larger than other cinemas I’ve been too, however the sound system is a bit louder than average.

So, as I have mentioned, we are pretty spoiled for Cinema’s in Birmingham Centre. Between 2 Odeon’s, the Electric and Cineworld (as well as film clubs showing movies in different locations), there isn’t an excuse to catch a great flick regularly!
Aside from a varied programme at the Electric, the next Cinema to show «World» or «Alternative» film is definitely Cineworld. It’s a little shame about the location (I don’t tend to go on Friday/​Saturday evenings due to the hoards of people on Broad Street), but it is easy to get to being a 10 — 15 minute walk from the Centre or regular bus services drop right by the venue.
Unlike most other cinema’s, it’s CHEAPER to book online with Cineworld! There aren’t booking fee’s and you get 10% off your ticket price. It’s a good call if you want to catch something new on the night of release, as it can (obviously) get pretty busy. We have also had added loyalty bonus’s on email, such as vouchers for a free drink or small popcorn. Not bad, ay?
This Cinema is kept pretty clean and the toilets are normally in good nick. The prices are dependent on when you want to go, but it’s cheaper than the Odeon (which is just over the way) and worth noting that both do «Bargain Tuesday» deals as an incentive to venture out midweek. Obviously, you have the choice of «Orange Wednesday» as well (if you’re an Orange Customer).
Snacks and drinks are extortionate, unsurprisingly, but there is a Sainsbury’s supermarket on Broad Street should you wish to chance it and take your own. They do, do the CIneworld Unlimited movie cards (for a monthly rate) if you do go very regularly.
We don’t go to the Cinema much in peak rate, but if we do (and the film isn’t showing at the Electric), we tend to hit Cineworld.

I have a cineworld card so I am regular at the Cineworld on Broad Street
I’ve been to the IMAX screen twice, 3D a few and have seen a theatre production of Danny Bowle’s Frankenstein for Halloween.
The staff have been consistently good, when signing up for my cineword card it was nice to speak to another film fan as the member of staff signed me up.
The cinemas are always clean and I’ve always enjoyed going.
The only problem I’ve had is getting my ticket as when the cinema is busy. Having the cineworld card allows me to go to unlimited screenings and for standard tickets no money needs to be transacted. Having to queue can be a bit of a pain and I wish I could use the self service and have the people that check my tickets just verify my membership card.
Apart from that Cineworld is my favourite hangout!

This Cineworld has 12 screens and includes a licensed bar upstairs via the escalators or lift.
If you sign up with my cineworld on their website you receive 10% of bookings, plus a few exclusive offers and competitions. You can even hire out one of the cinema screens for parties, conferences and school trips!
There are plenty of refreshments available downstairs and upstairs as well as toilets. I always find the cinema to be clean and tidy, and the staff helpful.
There is free parking (3 hours maximum) in the Euro car park, subject to having your parking ticket validated at the Cineworld box office so no expensive car parking charges to contend with!

I have to admit that it took me a while to get used to Cineworld. Up until a couple of years ago, I always went to AMC Broadway Plaza, or to my local Showcase. However, in 2011, I went to a few Cineworld screenings with other people, and, when I saw the value of the Unlimited card (£14.99 a month for unlimited movies), I decided to take the plunge. I love movies, and yet couldn’t really afford to go too often, however, with the card, it meant I could go weekly, and it would feel like a free night out!
When I discovered that I could also use my Orange Wednesday, combined with my card, and take a guest for FREE, I really started to love it. I also get invited to previews, so can see films before they are officially released, which personally, I love!
You get free parking in the NCP car park next door for the first 3 hours, and personally, now that I’m used to the layout, I really like the place.
As it’s on Broad Street, all be it at the far end, it does always feel a bit crazy gong there later of an evening (or coming out later) on a Thursday — Saturday, however, I’ve never actually seen any trouble, and can quickly skuttle back to the safety of my car!
With the Unlimited card, you now also get 10% discount of food and drinks, so I do rather like having a coffee at the movies, as a bit of a treat. There’s a lovely café upstairs, but it hardly ever seems to be open. I’ve been once, and it was nice enough.
I sometimes find it too hot in there, and other times too cold, so layers are my usual choice of attire! As I tend to go early evenings, I rarely need worry about queues, and you can also buy tickets at Ben & Jerry’s stand.
On a Tuesday, they do a special reduced rate all day, so it’s great value.
Overall, a pleasant cinema in an easy to reach location, with free parking and a great offer for movie lovers.

Cineworld may be a chain, but its a really good cinema. There are 12 screens here, 4 downstairs and 8 upstairs.
Refreshments are available upstairs and downstairs, serving the usual popcorn, hot dogs, nachos and drinks, as well as having a pick ‘n’ mix sweet stall, bottled drinks and a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream stand inside.
The seats are really comfy, and there is plenty of leg room. The staff are usually friendly, and the facilities are really clean.
If you’re a Cineworld Unlimited card holder. you also get 10% off food and drinks purchased there.
They also validate your parking for 3 hours at the ticket desk.
Tip: If there is a big queue for tickets, buy yours from the Ben & Jerry’s stand.