Films

Cineworld unlimited - needs one or two changes

Advantages: Great value for money
Disadvantages: Can't book online, can't avoid queuing

The cineworld unlimited card is actually a very economically friendly offer - you only have to go to the cinema twice a month and you've got your moneys worth. It's a great choice for young people like me who just want a cheap night out with a few friends. However there are a few flaws the cineworld staff need to look at. During the summer season there were queues of 45mins+ and even though our tickets were already paid for as such, we still had ...
...machine like the one used to collect pre booked tickets or something would've made everything a lot easier, or just being able to show your card to the person on the door would be easy! Another flaw is booking in advance - you cannot book tickets in advance online using an unlimited card, a pain since you have to queue for popular films. Overall I do think it's a great idea, and some of my friends are able to go to the cinema several nights a week, ...

natasha412 14.10.2009 · Read full review
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good, but fussy!

Advantages: unlimited cards, clean and organized
Disadvantages: some grumpy staff and fussy about film ratings (ID)

I like Cineworld, but I still choose Vue over them, just because they seem to be so strict on ID! A couple of years ago (almost) when I turned 17, I was not allowed in to the Hot Fuzz movie - I needed ID to show them that I was 15 years of age. I didn't have ID, and I still don't even though i'm turning 19 soon. I showed them my National Insurance Card, which of course you don't get until your 16, but they still didn't let me through. I know this ...
...would I carry it round with me. Anyway, I went for a walk with my friend (a couple of miles into town centre) and went to Vue Cinemas, was let in straight away, and enjoyed the film! I also found out that a group of friends at college (when I was the same age), bought tickets for a 15 film, having no problems at all. When they went into the screen, the manager came in and removed them, offering them tickets to a film that was 12A or below... They ...

spidercallum 31.07.2008 · Read full review
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IMDb

Advantages: Easy to use, tonnes of information
Disadvantages: Sometimes it could have just a little bit more.

This is a great and well known site for gathering vast information on TV shows and movies. If there is a certain movie you want to find out information on, all you have to do is type in the name of the movie in the search bar and it comes up within seconds. All the information you could ever want about the movie of your choice. It has user ratings, so you know its not biased, directors name, writers names, release dates, running time and also a list ...
...the play in the film followed by the actors real name which is really helpful. IMDb also does the same thing with TV shows too. It is so easy to navigate around the site with simple, user friendly features which anyone can use, even those new to the internet. Overall, I think IMDb is a great, simple website for gathering information on films and TV shows. ...

BenC93 08.08.2009 · Read full review
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Films for free

Advantages: It's FREE! You can take a friend too
Disadvantages: Tickets go quickly, not always in your area, codes are goldust

On a recent trip to the cinema, I was shocked and disgusted at the price of an adult ticket. £7.50! Of course, going to the pictures is a popular form of entertainment. But hooray, it's possible to see films for nowt! Seefilmfirst is a company which offers free preview for films. Their web address is www.seefilmfirst.com. I have always found the company very quick and reliable. Films are free because you will hopefully spread the word about the film, ...
...may notice that films that will be immediately popular (e.g. they Harry Potter films) rarely, if ever have free screenings because there will be loads of people wanting to see them. The screenings tend to be in big towns and cities. The films shown are generally before they are released - they are previews. HOW TO SEE FILMS FOR FREE First you'll need to register, which you can do easily on the seefilmfirst site. Membership is free. Then you need ...

ring_of_roses 14.11.2008 · Read full review
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Oh My Mama!!!!

Advantages: Great feel good film.
Disadvantages: Some not great vocals

What happens when some of the Hollywood's greatest stars join together with some cool poppy tunes in their heads, on some Greek island out at sea? Mama Mia is born! It was this year's biggest summer hit and a revival for ABBA fans everywhere. It first showed in June and hasn't stopped showing until recently, with special sing-along shows even released. It has taken £363,583,668 as of 15th December and is the most successful British film of all time. ...
...by Catherine Johnson. The music was composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus who were part of the original ABBA band. They were also married to the two other members of the band. The musical has been on the stage since 1999 and has only just managed to make it onto the big screen. THE STAGE MUSICAL The stage musical was written by Catherine Johnson in 1998. The title was taken from their 1985 chart topper Mama Mia and the script is fictional ...

wantaratgirl 18.12.2008 · Read full review
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