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VUE Cinema Leeds
by stuff10 Please note that this review is of the Vue cinema in Meadowhall, Sheffield. But seeing as that one's not on dooyoo, I'll have to post it under the L**ds one... (sorry) The wife and I used to have the Cineworld Unlimited cards but gave them up around 18 months ago when it became more of a chore than a pleasure to go to the ... cinema. We've probably only been to see a couple of films since we gave the cards up, but we both wanted to see the latest blockbuster on the big screen. There's plenty of cinemas near to us, but we decided to head over to the Vue cinema at Meadowhall - partly because the wife wanted to go shopping and partly because the Vue at Meadowhall accepts Nectar points as payment for tickets. 1,000 points gives you a free adult ticket which seems pretty good value to me as 1,000 points in Argos would be £5 off your shopping so that makes a cinema ticket £5 - not bad value in my opinion, especially when a normal adult ticket is £5.95 at Vue and a whopping £6.90 at Cineworld! One thing I don't like about Vue is that the ticket queue and the confectionery queue are one and the same - you have to queue up at the pick n mix bit to buy your actual cinema tickets. Now I can see why Vue do this (to tempt you to buy sweets whilst you buy your tickets) and I can see why it'd be good for people who want tickets and some food, but for people like myself who don't like to ripped off by paying £3.50 for a bag of Minstrels it can be quite annoying. Y'see the confectionery queue moves a heck of a lot slower than a normal ticket queue and this can be quite annoying if you're in a rush to get your tickets and your film is about to start! To be fair to Vue they do have some automatic machines that allow you to purchase tickets from a machine, but these machines don't accept the Nectar card and so we had to queue. Once you're actually in the cinema you're treated to the usual half an hour of adverts and trailers before the film actually starts, but this isn't too bad as the seats are just so comfy! Overall, Vue is pretty much the same as every other cinema out there, but one major pulling point is the fact that they accept Nectar points making your cinema visit much cheaper! Read the complete review |
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VUE Cinema Leeds
by ChrisandHolly I've been visiting the Vue Cinema in Leeds for a good few years now and I have always found it to be a great experience! I used to live about 12 miles away and I had a local Odeon but I always came to Leeds to go to this cinema as it is just so much better than was offered at the much smaller Odeon. The cinema itself is ... located inside The Light shopping centre and it is very easy to find as it is right in the centre of Leeds. There is plenty of parking around the city centre but this can be quite pricey during the day. After 6pm most streets are free to park on so if you are visiting the cinema in the evening, parking nearby shouldn't be a problem. Upon entering the shopping centre there are some escalators and Vue is upstairs. The first thing in from of you is the queuing system which can look very long at times, but there are also a lot of till points so don't worry, the queue will move very fast! The staff are always very friendly and helpful and as usual in a cinema there are a lot of snacks and refreshments to choose from. Here's a Big reason I visit Vue... Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream! This Vue cinema in The Light has a big Ben & Jerry's counter and this can be my biggest downfall! I can never choose what to have because it is so so delicious! Mmmmm, anyways, back to the point, the cinema! This Vue has 13 screens in total spread over 2 main floors, the 1st and the 3rd. All the screens I have been in are huge and the seating is very stadium like so you could have the world's tallest man in front of you and you would still be able to see the film perfectly! The seats are all leather with cup holders and they are so so comfy! I want one in my living room! There is also plenty of leg room for the taller customers. All the screens are of great quality and the sound is superb. They also have at least one 3D screens so you can rest assured that you'll be able to see all the latest 3D releases without having to travel further away! I find the pricing at Vue a lot cheaper than some other cinemas too and they offer cheaper tickets off-peak during the day so this always encourages me to visit early one my days off, it's much quieter then too! And don't forget that if you are an Orange customer, you can use you 2-4-1 vouchers on Orange Wednesdays! What a great saving! The screens are well cleaned after each showing and I honestly can never fault my experience at this cinema. I definitely recommend Vue in The Light, Leeds, to everyone! Well worth the visit. C Read the complete review |
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VUE Cinema Leeds
by Smokindave Having two Vue cinema complexes in Leeds and noting that most people choose the Light; I have chosen to review the Vue at Kirstall Road. The simple reason why we choose this cinema is that it is the most convenient for us to get to and use. Not the closest, but the quickest. If I had to pick one I would say that the Light is ... probably a better complex than Kirstall, having more screens and its just a little more modern and glitzy experience. But to get to the light I have to get into the centre of Leeds and pay to park. At Kirkstall parking is free at the Cardigan Fields Leisure Park. The cinema itself is virtually unchanged from when it was a Warner Village, just a few years ago. Through the main doors, you are presented with several pay kiosks which are open at peak times only. At off peak times tickets can be purchased only at the food areas inside the main foyer. This can be a little frustrating at times as long queues can form as obviously those purchasing food and tickets will slow proceedings down. I guess it does make sense though as most people will buy some sort of food or drink while treating themselves at the pictures. The other thing worth mentioning is the automatic ticket machines. There are two of these in the reception area and these are for pre-booked tickets only. Now I used to like the idea of pre-booking my tickets; by phone originally and then through the Vue website as the process evolved. My one gripe with this process is that there is a booking fee (called a card handling fee) for online purchases. Now of course this is relevant to all sorts of other websites from theatre to flights, but it still winds me up somewhat that I am being charged a fee for something that actually saves that company money. Anyway, mini rant over, what is the rest of the place like? The main foyer has a modern and airy feel about it. There are lots of TV screens high above projecting the same images of whatever film trailer happens to be on. These can be a welcome distraction while queuing for your food, drink or tickets. The number of staff on duty varies greatly depending on peak or off peak times, but there are the usual selection of popcorn hot dogs and Nacho type snacks, complemented with large bags of sweets, chocolates and the ever popular pic n mix. From the ice cream stand there is a good selection of ices, with cold drinks and a range of hot beverages too. My wife and I particularly enjoy a large Latte while at the pictures, as I have noticed of late a tendency to want to fall asleep as soon as I sit down in my seat (I am sure it is a sign of age creeping up on me). There is a small selection of amusement arcade type machines in the corner; I have no interest in such things and so cannot comment on this area. Apart from the toilets, which are usually clean and fresh smelling, there is one other item of interest in the foyer; that is a machine which sells and dispenses films in various formats. I have noticed these sprouting up recently in various places. The idea seems to be that you can select from a list of films on a touch screen and purchase in whatever format from DVD to memory stick or media card download. Again I have never tried this, or in fact seen anyone use this facility. There are nine screens in the complex and I think numbers one and nine are the biggest. Screens 1 to 5 are accessible to the right and 5 to 9 to the left (5 is therefore accessible from both sides). We try to arrive early if we are seeing a popular film as it can get very busy, and being set in our ways we like to get a particular seat. The actual theatres are comfortable and spacious. All are air-conditioned, and in fact sometimes can be a little cold because of this. The sound is of course excellent stereo, if perhaps a little loud, especially during the adverts for some reason. Each theatre is cleaned after every performance and I have never been bothered by someone else's rubbish. The seats all have hinged armrests with the essential cup holder and of course they all fold upwards in the usual fashion. As for the viewing itself, the main feature will never start at the allotted time, instead the adverts and trailers will begin at this time. I find that up to half an hour can pass from the ticketed start time to the actual main performance. Ticket prices are as follows: Off Peak: Adult - £5.10 Senior - £3.85 Student - £4.35 Teen - £4.10 Peak: Adult - £6.10 Senior - £4.60 Student - £5.20 Teen - £4.90 If booking on line then there is of course that dreaded card handling fee of £0.60. For those of you with an Orange phone then consider the Orange Wednesday deal which basically gets you two tickets for the price of one. I am not on Orange but I believe it is a very popular offer. As I mentioned in opening, we usually choose this cinema complex as it is convenient (and free) for parking; but to be fair the whole experience is usually very enjoyable. The food and drink is expensive, but then that has always been the case for every cinema I have ever been to since a kid, so you just accept this. In the rest Cardigan Fields Park there are plenty of restaurants such as Frankie and Bennys, Nandos and Pizza Hut. If you like bowling then Hollywood Bowl is next door, and if you are feeling really energetic then pop into Virgin Active for a work out and swim. So all in all I can thoroughly recommend a trip to the Vue at Leeds Kirkstall for a great all round cinema experience. Read the complete review |
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