Vue Cinema

Vue is pretty good for a multiplex and here is why in my trademark pro vs con review:
+Even the smallest screen has very good sight lines and the seating is raked for a great view
+They turn all the lights off when the film is on — some other big brands don’t
+They sell alcohol at reasonable prices (compared to the rip off for popcorn?! Including BrewDog Punk IPA
–Parking at peak times is purely pot luck, however the very nearby Asda has three hours free parking
–Queues to actually buy tickets can get very big during peak times too especially if the self service machines are broken…
–Popcorn etc is a complete rip off. I can’t believe people actually pay the prices they charge…

Decided to visit this cinema with the boyfriend to see Ant-​man (amazing movie) after a late lunch.
We decided to purchase standard tickets for seats in the back row of the cinema — I prefer these seats as they offer a little more space to relax and the best views of the screen (without forking out extra for the premier seats).
A few words of warning from the wise:
— If the colleague collecting tickets at the entrance to the screening area tells you to move to another till point (because the queue will move quicker) do not listen… He lies. Having waited for ten minutes in line at the first till point we switched queue to find ourselves stuck behind the most indecisive couple who sought only to confuse the cashier with the most obscure requests; mind-​boggling.
— The cinema is a mobile signal black spot; if you’re meeting friends then do so outside and make sure you’re finished with your mobile before you enter, otherwise you may find yourself cut-​off from the outside world!
The screen and sound systems are perfect, possibly the best complex I’ve been in — the speakers especially did not give off that metallic/‘tinny’ noise you often find in older cinemas.
The downfall was definitely the cleanliness of the seats and floor. It is such a pity that customers don’t clean up after themselves but in the same vein, Vue should really recognise that customers are paying a small fortune so would expect a clean, comfortable seat when they arrive. I think a deep-​clean or reupholstering is overdue — though I’d happily take a disposable seat cover if that was offered. I am of course just being facetious, but these are real issues that wind me up a little when I visit the cinema.
What am I paying for besides staff wages, movie costs, utilities and corporate profits? I want to have a great cinema experience!
In addition to this we purchased a regular sweet popcorn, an Americano and a Tango Ice-​Blast (Tropical and Blue Raspberry flavours) which came to a total cost of £12.
The popcorn was a bit of a mixed-​bag in terms of quality; some of it was stale, while other parts were decent. I don’t know why I continue to purchase popcorn in the cinema anymore, as the lack of authenticity ruins the flavour and overall snacking experience! There’s a cinema in Aberdeen that continues to offer freshly popped corn at a lower price, so to suggest that the operational costs make this option unviable is simply untrue. I think I just enjoy the nostalgia that comes with purchasing popcorn in the cinema… Or I lack the foresight to visit Asda beforehand.
The Ice-​Blast (I couldn’t even tell you how much this thing cost, truthfully I don’t even care — it’s a staple of my cinema visits where I order one to share with the boyfriend and end up drinking it all myself. Sorry Scott, you know I adore you) was awesome! It’s one of those treats that leaves you wishing you could have had all of the flavours instead of just two, but I think the staff would just respond with absolute disgust at such an idea!
The toilet facilities here are average, they definitely need a facelift with some decent hand dryers installed.
The colleague who prepared our drinks was incredibly cheerful, definitely in stark contrast with our previous visits. I think her happiness was infectious, as I found myself smiling and chatting away. Now that I think of it, I believe her manner and happiness may have resulted in an impulse purchase. I think Vue may — one day — leave me bankrupt.
All-​in this is a good cinema once you get into the screen to watch your film. It’s only let down by the length of queues, poor service continuity, price of snacks and the ticket-​collector who makes you late for the beginning of your movie!

There really isn’t a lot you can say about a cinema but here goes.
This is modern multi screen cinema with a good selection of current movies and showing of ballet and opera too. Very comfy seats with plenty of leg room and the option to upgrade to vip seating.
A selection of snacks from popcorn to Ben and gerry’s ice cream and tango frozen drinks.
Parking is easy and there is good access to the m74 motorway.
My only wish is to have a better selection of independent movies.

Located next to a few restaurants, a major supermarket and a Next, means this can be a busy cinema– especially to get parked in.
As with most cinemas these days, tickets are pretty expensive (£8.45 on the Saturday night we visited). We’d purchased our tickets beforehand, so didn’t need to queue for our tickets on the night, but the ticket queue was pretty long and seemed to move slow due to the folks shelling out for huge buckets of popcorn and snacks. I clocked some of the prices (eh £3.35 for a big bag of Doritos and the same for chocolate!). I really don’t know how these places get away with charging what they do. I was mildly tempted to have some Ben & Jerry’s icecream but decided to stick with the snacks we’d smuggled in, and save myself a fiver!
Whilst waiting outside our screening to enter the cinema, it was slightly off putting to hear the rumbling/​noises from other screens (one of which had the door open and was showing the end of the film we were about to see!)
Our official showing time was 6.15 but we didn’t get allowed into the screen till twenty past, which was slightly annoying. However, it did mean that they seemed to miss out the adverts at the beginning, which was good given we were in for a three hour movie (don’t you wish they would give you a break in the middle :))
I’m not sure if its the same for every movie but we had preassigned tickets and had opted for quite near the back in the middle. I think these days most cinemas are first come first served with seats, and personally I prefer this. The screen wasn’t the biggest I’ve been in and think some of the Glasgow cinemas are probably better for this. That being said, this cinema is pretty handy for me, and is somewhere I’ll visit (or be dragged to) depending on the movie!

Parking for this cinema can be a bit of a nightmare. I always leave extra time to drive round and round the too small car park praying to the car parking gods, such a good way to start off an evening out.
There really isn’t much to say about the cinema. It’s a multiplex showing all the latest films and selling all the usual cinema priced snacks. I do think that the standard seats are pretty comfy and give you a fair bit more leg room than other places.
The prices are scary expensive, or maybe I’m just getting old expecting to go to the cinema for under £20 for 2 adults and a child!
On a positive note How to Train Your Dragon 2 was absolutely amazing and despite my old lady thriftiness I would probably spend the money to go see it again.

Not much to say except from that this is a great wee cinema! It’s pretty much the only one I’ll use, unless there’s a film I want to see and the showings don’t suit, in which case I’ll go to the showcase.
I think the cinema has 12 screens in total, so it’s always got something on for everyone, and is normally relatively busy. Really friendly staff, and there’s VIP seats in each screen, but it’s really not worth paying extra for them because they’re really not that comfy. They’re bigger and more spacious than the normal seats, but hard leather so quite uncomfy.
As Fiona’s review said, it’s hideously overpriced for food and tickets, but that’s the exact same with all cinemas, what can you expect?

Good cinema. Big comfy seats, but if you want to, you can pay a pound extra for the V.I.P. seats. The best seats, even the staff agree, are the ones directly behind the V.I.P. seats as you can stretch your legs out and rest them on the armrests in front.
They have good discounts depending on what day of the week you go and whether you go before five o’clock in the evening. (something that you just don’t get at The Odeon.)
The staff are very cheerful and professional. They sell you all the usual stuff, Hot Dogs, popcorn, Ice Cream and even bottles of beer and cider etc. They don’t seem to mind you bringing in your own snacks and drinks but NOT your own alcohol.
We watched Thor in 3D and were perfectly happy with an all round pleasant visit. I come down here from East Kilbride because it is just so much better than the Odeon in East Kilbride.

This cinema is one of the first I know of to introduce ‘teen’ prices;that is, a ticket price specifically for 13 – 18 year olds of 4.85, rather than pay the whopping 6.10 adult price. At peak times, this adult price goes up to 6.75, which I almost wouldn’t pay, it’s that expensive! Thankfully I have my trusty student card for now.
This cinema has nine screens, all big and spacious, and caters for the new 3D phenomena that is around at the moment. You can also hire special bigger seats for a pound extra, which are nothing to rave about. Just bigger.
I do have a gripe with the closing times though. It seems to close rather early during the week, with a lot of last showings at 8 or 9pm.
Decent cinema, not as expensive as Showcase, and the best nachos of any cinema I’ve been to!

A good cinema with plenty of screens and regular showings of new movies, and occasionally, classic films as well.
Easy to get to by train, direct from Glasgow Central or express bus, from Buchanan Bus Station. It’s just off the M8.
The ticket prices aren’t too friendly, especially at the weekend, but it’s a decent enough cinema.
They do 3d movies and decent food, which is overpriced as usual.
Last time I was there some guy came in with a crazy video camera that flashed green to look around in the dark to see if anyone was recording the movie. It looked like a speedcamera and it was so creepy it completely took me out of the experience of watching the film, it was surreal.
I was not impressed.

Hamilton waited for alot of years to be equipped with a decent cineam, and this is finally it!
Compare to the old one, this place is absolute luxury and has most of the trappings of mulitplexes elsewhere — albeit on a slightly smaller scale.
There’s usually a good selection of films playing, staff are friendly and helpful and there’s a good selection of snacks and treats on sale in the foyer (mind you — they’re as overpriced here as at every other cinema in the land!).
The seats are realtively comfortable, and spaced out however, if you want to be picky, in comparison with larger multiplexes this cinema isn’t as luxuriously kitted out and due to it’s smaller size, struggles to cope during busy periods.

Recently went to see a film on an Orange Wednesday so we got two in for the price of one. I found the whole experience to be wonderful from the moment we set foot inside to the minute we got out. Though it doesn’t look much at the entrance the lift makes it really accessible for disabled people, and there is the option to sit and enjoy a drink and snack at the bar. Seats are really comfortable and the space in between them is really good. Staff are really friendly and helpful though at times it can be busy and queues can be long. Best advice is to buy tickets earlier on the Wednesday that the film you are going to see.

cinemas which serve the local community well. well priced, one of the cheapest and well presented. snacks can be expensive but you can always take your own in, it has a bar, food counter and ice cream bar, they have a variety of films showing at 1 time and it always seems to be busy on weekends and at new released films. they also run a kids am showing at weekends which is really cheap but only shos older films, but still before they are released on dvd, (well most of them). popular at summer and over the festive period and busy at the block buster releases i. e pirates of the carribean, oo7, anf the type. good for a first date as you need to speak much and can hold hands up the back. word of warning though at pg rated films you alwaysget the group of young teens wasting it for everyone else. dont put up with report them and have them removed from showing, whyt should you waste your money on watching something you cant get to enjoy.

Vue Hamilton is a state-​of-​the-​art mutliplex cinema located in Palace Towers on Palace Grounds Rd. The modern cinema has 9 screens and can seat up to 1,515 people. The cinema is also located close to many restaurants and makes for a great evening out.

This is located to the bottom of Hamilton with parking outside which is free. The cinema is good modern and the toilets are clean. The cinema runs all the new films and this can make it very busy i remember nearly missing a film until they opened another desk just for our film. The usual are available from popcorn to ice cream to the big bags of maltesers etc. a really good cinema the one i use all the time.

I visited this cinema during a weekday and it was very quiet and lots of parking spaces in the car park out front.
After a member of staff eventually appeared behind the counter that usually sells the sugar and salt based snacks I bought two tickets at a not very off-​peak £5.65 each. Only to receive a receipt paper-​receipt stylee ticket, tut tut tut, I’m sorry but when I go to the cinema I want a proper card ticket (ideally with a perforation down the middle) for the multiplex or an old-​school wee pinky orange ticket from the art-​house.
I then asked for a coffee, they had no milk, the place is about 20 yards from a supermarket.
Once seated I found the fixed, not fold down, seats quite uncomfortable and with poor slouch factor.

This Cinema is really modern. If your lucky enough to go and see a movie that is in screen 1 it makes the experience a hole lot more wonderful. Screen 1 is the biggest cinema screen in Scotland. The seating is really comfortable and you always get a great viewing of the screen no matter where you sit. You always look level onto the cinema sceen unlike others where you get a sore neck looking up at the screen. The only downfall is that it is always really busy and the parking can sometimes be difficult. The cinema also sells a lot of refreshments from your traditional popcorn to ice cream and alcohol. This is my favourite cinema by far.