very good seats super big screen!!!! and omg the amazing digitel curcus the last act!!!read more

Really great screen 1 here. I mean massive and clear quality. I think it was the first time 3D…read moredidn't annoy me. The seats were lovely and comfy too. And the staff pleasant. We were lucky to have been here for a relatively empty screening and there wasn't a peep out of the people who were there - bonus! Nice popcorn too

This is a fairly modern cinema, located on Aberavon seafront. It has 6 screens (I think!), with all…read morethe latest movies being shown. The seating areas in each of the screens are fairly small, and sometimes the seats do sell out. However you can book your seat beforehand, either on their website, or via a phone call. The ticket prices are slightly lower than the cinemas in Swansea - but it's still not a cheap day out for a family. The whole of the Aberavon seafront is under redevelopment, and it's actually quite a nice area to visit. If you fancy a walk either before or after the film, the promenade is flat, and easily accessible for the disabled.

Depending on where you live in Cardiff the Showcase cinema in Nantgarw can often be a good…read morealternative to the cinemas in town and the Bay. You generally avoid the worst of the traffic, parking's free and convenient, and it's particularly great if you just want to see a film as aside from Frankie & Bennys, Nandos, and a bowling alley there really isn't much there (both the Bay and town can get so manic). Excluding Chapter the cinema itself isn't really as modern as the other cinemas in Cardiff, but it's perfectly adequate. There are twelve screens so there's always lots of choice, and even better they're all on one level. On the negative side queues for both food and tickets can be pretty bad here, Orange Wednesdays in particular are absolutely horrendous. Also the food prices are the worst in Cardiff and the portion sizes are ridiculously small.

Showcase is a cinema based in Treforest Industrial Estate in Park Nantgarw…read more Showcase does a great service to those in the surrounding area and shows all the latest film releases that hit the silver screen. Also, as it's situated next to a bowling alley and just across the road from a Nando's and Frankie and Benny's restaurant, it provides the opportunity for a great day/night out for all ages. However, as cinemas go, this one is far from revolutionary. Each screen has modest seating compared with other cinemas in the surrounding area and the cleanliness of the cinema as a whole leaves a lot to be desired, with the flooring often being stickier than a marmite covered stick. A good facility for those who live nearby, but with cinemas like Cardiff's Odeon and Cineworld setting the bar very high, there are better options available.

Living in Cwmbran, whenever I wanted to catch a film in the cinema I'm pretty much limited to this…read moreoption unless I want to travel to further out of town. With that into consideration, I suppose I can't really complain about how convenient is. After all, it is in a fantastic location right in the Cwmbran Shopping Centre. However, there are negative bits. ~ Location: As mentioned before, the location is fantastic. It is just in the Cwmbran Shopping Centre, so it could make for a pretty full trip out. There's plenty of restaurants and shopping to do nearby, so when heading to the cinema, you can quite easily make a day of it. ~ Customer Service: I've had no problems with the customer service here. Everyone I've interacted with has been very friendly and welcoming. The main reason why I'm not a huge fan is purely because the size of the place is extremely lackluster. This cinema is very limited in terms of what films are shown and sometimes there would even be very popular films you are keen to see, but not shown at all so you have to head elsewhere. For instance, I wanted to watch How to Train Your Dragon 2, which you would think would be quite popular with kids especially, but Vue just completely neglected to have it on schedule. Instead, they opted for really obscure features such as random recordings of theatre performances. If you're planning to make a trip to the cinema with a specific film in mind, I highly recommend checking out the Vue website for Cwmbran specifically just to make sure it's showing. Otherwise, you might be in for a very disappointing surprise!

An excellent cinema, excellent seating, excellent value for the family. We travel from Cardiff to…read morecome here! I would totally recommend supporting this cinema.

I have been calling to Brynamman Public Hall Cinema since the late 90s with my family and we think…read moreit is wonderful, nothing like the faceless and characterless cinemas found in towns and cities. We have always been welcomed by the volunteers who run the cinema and hall and really appreciate the service that they provide, my father, 2 daughters, wife and occasional friend I take with me would not dream of going anywhere else even though it's twice the distance of the cinemas in Swansea. The one annoying feature of the cinema is not with the organisers but with some of the visitors who with blatantly drop their rubbish on the floors between the seats when there are easily accessed bins in the same room. If you want a relaxed and very enjoyable atmosphere then pay a visit to Brynamman - they even have ice cream/sweet ladies!! A top of the range night out and there's a chip shop a few yards away for after the film. Lovely people, lovely environment as well as so many other wonderful and timeless qualities which are sadly lacking in today's society.

Whether you come up or down Station Road , Brynamman, The Brynamman Public Hall is at the entrance…read moreof Hall Street, opposite the bus stop. The hall was opened in 1926 with funds from the Coal Board & contributions from the people. It is one of Wales's oldest independent cinemas. In August this year (2010) they upgraded the viewing facilities so they can show 3 D films. The interior has also all been recently refurbished and looks clean and fresh. The hall not only shows films, I went to watch the Christmas Pantomime there this week, The scenery and performance was brilliant. They show all the top films, run by locals for the locals. Car parking behind. A hall where the hold dance lessons,a snooker hall and other community events, is under the main hall.

for a small local cinema, its one of the best. alwatys clean and tidy well run, with friendly…read morestaff. the films are all recent releases not old going round the block films. has won awards recently. nice bar upstairs , so grab a drink before hand and chillax.

Cineworld is a good value cinema located in Spytty in Newport. It used to be Virgin cinemas and…read morethen UGC and now Cineworld. It has fair pricing and offers discounts to Students, Children and Senior Citizens. The staff are fairly friendly, and the shop sells a good selection of goods, however, the on weekends, the cinema seems to attract a much younger teenage crowd, and some do disturb the screenings with noise and general messing about. Also the, seating in Newport is not as clean as it used to be and you can start to see the wear and tear on the facilities from over the years, but all in all a good venue to watch films.

This is a great little cinema which is located bang in the middle of Ilfracombe High Street. They…read moreshow all the latest blockbusters here and they are open every night of the week. The seating is extremely comfortable with some screens having sofas available as well as chairs so you can enjoy the cinema experience from the comfort of your own sofa! There is a licensed bar here and they also offer waiter service and will serve drinks to your table while you watch the film. The staff are friendly and helpful and the cinema itself is clean and tidy.

I really and truly cannot express my love of this place enough!…read more St. Donats Arts Centre is situated near on the South Wales coastline in the grounds of a medieval castle (complete with jousting field), which is now an International College. Imagine a Hogwarts by the sea, and you're mostly there. They offer a large bar area with outstanding views, a gallery and cinema, and theatrical and musical performances go on in the traditional Tythe Barn. This is also the venue for the critically acclaimed Beyond the Border storytelling festival, which takes place every year. Although this venue is small, the staff are friendly and eager to please, and the regular clientele are an amazing mix of locals. The only downside to the centre is its distance from most major areas. But it is certainly well worth the trip, just make sure you check out their website before going down, as there are not events happening each day, and you certainly don't want to turn up and be disappointed!

Within the grounds of St Donat's Castle lies the enchanting St Donat's Arts Centre, housed in a…read more14th century Tithe barn which has been converted into a fully-equipped theatre. Another modern addition to the barn is the completely new and contrasting 'Glass Room' on one side. The publicly-funded centre puts on a high quality arts programme throughout the year in this unique setting, which has wonderful views right across the sea towards Exmoor. The barn itself is widely considered be be one of the most inspired public buildings in Wales. The centre provides a really diverse programme of children's theatre, craft classes, dance sessions, cinema, exhibitions, world music events, jazz in the Glassroom. festivals, choir rehearsals, workshops and live shows. It also hosts the internationally renowned Beyond the Border storytelling festival, and it's the perfect, enchanting venue for this lovely event (with outreach storytelling in venues elsewhere in the area, too). The Box Office and Gallery are open 10am - 4pm on weekdays, plus evenings and weekends when there are performances taking place. Check the website for upcoming events, and keep your fingers crossed that the weather is fine when you visit so you can also enjoy far-reaching views out to sea.

Newly redeveloped and opened bang in the middle of Blackwood's busy High Street, the independently…read moreowned Maxime Cinema is blazing the trail of affordability for hard-pressed movie goers. £2.50 on weekdays, and £3.50 on weekends will get you into a screening of the latest films. There are 5 small but perfectly formed screen rooms and I can't praise enough the person who has the faith to put money into this terrific venture. The big guns of the cinema world will be sitting up and taking note. It really is possible to have a night at the movies without spending a blooming fortune! Well done guys and gals.

I come here regularly with my boyfriend. Best prices and staff are lovely. yes out of the way from…read moreCardiff but 1/3 the price and cheaper mid week.