Ster Century (Norwich)

Let me start by explaining the cinema situation in Norwich as it was for many years. There were two mainstream cinemas run by the Odeon and the ABC that had a total of 8 screens for the city and most of them weren't huge by a long shot, they also didn;t have the kick ass sound system. The Odeon got Dolby Digital for The Phantom Menace but to be honest it wasn't that great in an old theatre. then the UCI came along with a brand new 14 screen multiplex offering a bar, ice-cream parlour, a gallery for luxury viewing, a better and more diverse selection of films and free parking. It sost a bit more but was worth it for a better experience. Then in 2000 Ster ...  Read the complete review

In terms of multiplexes, Ster Century at Castle Mall are the new(er) boys in town (the town in question being Norwich, of course). The UCI at Riverside had been open a good few months before they came along, and for a while it always feels like they were playing catch-up, even though UCI are by no means perfect. An early visit to Ster seemed to confirm that (the story is still below for those who like a chuckle) but I felt I had to amend this review in light of the fact that things are in fact much better than that :) Ster Century now wins over UCI in my book for several reasons. Their prices are still a flat £3.50, whereas UCI's have crept up towards £5 ...  Read the complete review