rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Cineworld filing for bankruptcy - cinema seems to be in a bad way post the pandemic.
Films
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GB72
Money List Winner
Not the biggest surprise, even when restrictions were being relaxed the studios were holding back their biggest releases until they could maximise profit and there was very little on. Add to that the delays in release due to covid filming issues and the fact that you can almost guarantee that it will only be a matter of a couple of months before the latest release is on some form of streaming platform and there would always be an issue.
The cinema is also not the affordable family night out it used to be. I dread to think what it costs for a family of 4 for tickets, drinks, popcorn etc these days whereas you can buy a film to stream for a tenner.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
If you've got an Odeon near you, investigate Limitless. You can either pay monthly of upfront (we do the latter) and your film options are, well, limitless. We have to pay a £3 supplement for the iSense screen, but other than that any film is free, and our local has been fully refitted with leather recliners.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Not surprised with the prices they charge.
Vue is much cheaper.
Blue in Munich
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GB72
Money List Winner
The wonders of rural Lincolnshire again. We have a Savoy and that only has a few screens.
As I like the cineman in theory but get annoyed there in practice (talking, rustling, phones etc) our best discovery was that it only cost £200 to hire a whole screen on saturday night. 20 of us hapy to pay a tenner each to have the place to ourselves, start the film when we were ready etc.
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
For a family of 4 it’s £23 at my local Cineworld. Which isn’t too bad.
Just take your own snacks and drink if you must. Or better still don’t, so I don’t have to listen to the rustling.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
The Wall Street Journal have said they are preparing to file, and Cineworld haven't denied it, so it looks pretty certain.
Orikoru
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Just back from seeing Bullet Train. It was outstanding! Reminded me of a Reservoir Dogs or Guy Ritchie style film, but all set on a train (obviously). Action comedy with proper laughs and a fantastic cast. Really enjoyed it!
Dando
Q-School Graduate
Just watched maverick as i had to wait for it to be released on iptv.
Really enjoyed it and Jennifer Connelly has aged well
Really enjoyed it and Jennifer Connelly has aged well
Watched 13 Lives last night with the boy, absolutely tremendous film.
I’m not going to get into the story too much, I’m sure most people are aware it’s about the Thai cave rescue.
What these divers did is nothing short of miraculous in my opinion.
If you haven’t watched it give it a go.
We bought the book last night as well ?
I’m not going to get into the story too much, I’m sure most people are aware it’s about the Thai cave rescue.
What these divers did is nothing short of miraculous in my opinion.
If you haven’t watched it give it a go.
We bought the book last night as well ?
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Fisherman's Friend: One & All. Harmless easy entertainment, probably more appealing to the older members of the forum, with more than a few laughs. We enjoyed it.
BiMGuy
LIV Bot, (But Not As Big As Mel) ?
How many times did you realise you’d stopped breathing?
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Bullet Train. It’s taken a while but finally something has replaced Jo Jo Rabbit as the biggest steaming pile of 
that I’ve wasted 2 hours of my life on.
that I’ve wasted 2 hours of my life on.
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Watched Bullet proof, a film with Vinnie Jones, or rather I didn't.
Total toilet ?
I didn't even get to the point where Jones made his entrance.
Total toilet ?
I didn't even get to the point where Jones made his entrance.
Piece
Tour Winner
Bullet Train. It’s taken a while but finally something has replaced Jo Jo Rabbit as the biggest steaming pile of
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Depends what you're into, obviously. I love an action comedy, it was funny and had a superb cast. On IMDB it has an average rating of 7.5/10 so I'm not alone here, that's a good rating.
Edit: JoJo Rabbit was class as well!
You do have to smile don't you
. I'm in the pro camp but what I would say to anyone thinking of going to see it, watch the trailer. The trailer is very true to the film. If you like the trailer, you will like the film.
Piece
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Memory. Amazon Prime film, starring Liam Neeson, Monica Bellucci, Guy Pearce.
The Contractor. Amazon Prime film, starring Chris Pike, Keifer Sutherland.
Both passed the time. Some dodgy acting from some of the B-cast actors.
The Contractor. Amazon Prime film, starring Chris Pike, Keifer Sutherland.
Both passed the time. Some dodgy acting from some of the B-cast actors.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Bullet Train. It’s taken a while but finally something has replaced Jo Jo Rabbit as the biggest steaming pile of
Two very different films but both very good and both made me laugh out loud.
