Event Cinemas is Manukau has a prime location of being right in the mall, so if you're feeling like…read morecatching a flick after lunch at the food court, it's perfect. It's well put together with split levels for ticket buying and cinema-going. While there's tonnes of space in the main foyer, it can be a tight squeeze upstairs waiting to get into your cinema as there'e minimal waiting space. The cinemas themselves having comfy seats and are well-spaced out, the only thing about Events is the lack of Xtreme Screen in comparison to Hoyts. Sizes aside, the cinemas are good quality. There are snack kiosks just outside the cinema doors now so if you'e craving something during the film it saves running downstairs and waiting in line- so handy! What draws me back to Events every single time will be that the food is much cheaper than other joints like Hoyts who don't actually display their prices. That AND they do my favourite choc top with nuts, always so delicious!! I'd recommended Events to family solely for this reason because you get more bang out of your buck with the combos here.

It's been a while since we last visited this cinema complex. There seems to be so much space here…read more You also have the Gaming Arcade to kill time until your movie starts, and plenty of refreshment options available too. We found the seats comfortable and spacious, which was welcome during a 2 hour plus movie. The theatre itself was clean and tidy too. Although the cinema is upstairs, there is a lift for wheelchair access. I would ring prior to visiting to ensure someone is on hand for assistance.

I love this cinema. I think my love for it comes from a combination of reasons…read more 1. Because it's right next to a food court so it's super easy to have a feed before seeing the movie. 2. Because the self serve kiosks are so quick and easy - queues are so 2005. 3. There are bathrooms both upstairs and downstairs for your convenience. 4. There are always lots of movies playing and lots of different time slots. 5. There's a gaming area where you can test out your basketball shots and your car racing skills before the movie. 6. The food deals are really good. I always grab myself a pop'n'coke combo. 7.The chairs are super comfy! 8. CHEAP TUESDAYS - $10 movies. 9. The staff are friendly 10. The picture and sound quality is perfection. I love seeing movies and my boyfriend and I see almost every movie that comes out. Of all the cinemas on the shore this one comes out clearly on top. Love it.

'Saturday night at the movies, who cares what picture you see'. Well, at Albany Cinemas it really…read moredoesn't matter if the movies are good or not because the cinema itself it so good. The chairs are comfy, the food's good and the screens are awesome. We go here for family outings every now and again and it works out so well because there's loads of parking and a food hall for everyone to have their different choices. The 3D cinemas here are so good. We saw The Hobbit here and I was blown away by the quality. They also have a great system when you can book online or otherwise book at the self service kiosks when you get there. It definitely saves a whole lot of time before the movie and means you can relax even before you get into the theatre. This gets a thumbs up from me.

Great cinema and the cafe food is amazing, especially the fish & chips! Would definitely recommend.read more

I suppose it will be helpful to put this review into context by saying I'm American and I've lived…read morein Hamilton for nearly a year. I only just went to see a movie at this cinema for the first time last week. Man, do I wish I had been here sooner! I think it's fair to generalize that most American cinemas are over-priced, over-run by rude patrons (often teenagers) and the experience is somewhat hectic... get there early to get a good seat, feel financially raped by the cost of concessions and the ticket, wait in line to get your tickets torn before you can finally go into the theater. This, my friends, is a totally different way to go to the movies. Now, I don't know if all cinemas in New Zealand are like this, but if so, we're doing it all wrong in the U.S. My husband and I went for a date night. These cinemas are located on the upper level of the Centre Place mall. You go up the escalator into a dimly lit, large lobby area that is reminiscent of a club. In fact, club music is playing, there are video monitors showing dancing shapes and designs and there is a lounge area with couches, lounge chairs and cool little tables. We went up and asked for two tickets (the prices here are comparable to U.S., happened to be $15/adult). We noted that alcohol was available for purchase. We asked if it could be consumed in the theater - sure thing! We ordered a bottle of wine to share since we were seeing a 3 hour movie. We were given glass wine glasses and were told that we could sit in the lounge to start enjoying our wine while the movie showing before ours let out. We also ordered "hot food." I'd say this is a step up from U.S. offerings. We each ordered a meat and cheese pie and kumara fries. We were informed the food would be delivered to our seats. How do they know how to find you? Well, here, you are given assigned seats within the theater. She asked us where we wanted to sit and I wasn't sure how to answer because I've never been to a place where you have an assigned seat. We just said, "the middle," and we were happy with the seats we were given. While we were marveling in the lounge over our wine, a staff member came by to say, "I can tear your tickets and you can go into your movie now." It was so calm and relaxing, no one rushing because your seat is already assigned. The seats are spacious and there is considerable space between the rows, much to the delight of my tall, long-legged husband. We put the wine bottle in our cup holder between us. Our food was delivered to our seat. I'm going with a 4-star rating here because the kumara fries left much to be desired. The pies were warm and good. The only thing I see missing here is a table for eating. I guess I imagined something like an airline tray that folds out of the armrests or something. Balancing the food on our laps was less awesome, but still, overall, we were pretty blown away by the experience.

Love this place. Can watch movies, drink alcohol, and eat hot food all at once. What else could you…read morehope for?

Hoyts is a great cinema experience, especially the xtreme screen. The seats are really well spaced…read morewith loads of sitting space and leg room. We usually book online. This is because the shop is sooo slow. It always seems to take forever to get served. Unfortunately if you book online there is a charge per ticket so you have to decide which is worse-queuing forever or paying a ridiculous fee The screens are clean and if you go on Tues it is half price!

Sylvia Park Hoyts is one of my fav movie places to meet people from all over town, because it's so…read moreconvenient to get to, either via train, bus or car as it's right next to the Southern Motorway. (and you don't need to grapple with city traffic) The staff here are always incredible, the cinemas are clean and comfy, and they have special prices if you go in the morning or on Tuesday. (think it's about $11) Their La Premiere seats are awesome too if you have a special occasion to splurge out on. I was here last Sunday when our mini earthquake hit, and the building is so strong, I honestly thought it was just the surround sound system making the seats move. haha If you want to watch a movie in a safe, clean and welcoming environment, go here!

Impressive theater in a village setting with friendly service. We went during the daytime on a week…read moreday, so it wasn't too busy. Everything was clean and orderly.

This is one of the nicest cinemas I've ever visited -- it's part of a small mini-mall that's wide…read moreopen and spacious. There's a wine bar attached to the restaurant and you can bring your wine in with you. Seats are super comfortable - screens are pretty good. Felt very comfortable and enjoyed my evening there. Everyone was super friendly.

amazing location, very fun for all ages, great food eveyone loves it, lines are a bit long but…read moreloved it!!! crystal shop was closed but loved it!

The Capitol used to be one of my favourite teenage haunts when it was Charley Grays. It had late…read morenight movies on Friday nights and I once saw Auckland icon Killer Ray live here before a showing - probably The Rocker Horror Picture Show or A Clockwork Orange. It closed down for a few years in the 90s and eventually Clip'n'Climb opened amidst fears the old cinema had been ripped out. Thankfully this was not so and the theatre, its foyer and restrooms and have been restored to their former Art Deco period glory. I always especially loved the Powder Room - a good Powder Room is such a girlie pleasure. This is not a 100% faithful restoration as it includes contemporary touches but like its sister The Lido in Epsom, it is beautiful and luxurious with a full bar, lounge-y lobby and gourmet ice cream. The films on show here are usual Indie Festival types and often chosen I think for an older demographic who seem to be in force each time I am here. Make a night of it and get a cheap fast dinner at one of Balmoral's many eateries; the only problem you might run in to is parking so allow time for that before sitting back, relaxing into your huge seat with your goodies and enjoying the show.

A local, independent cinema in the Auckland suburb of Balmoral. You'll find it situated on…read moreDominion Road, just past the Balmoral Road intersection, and by all the amazing (and cheap) chinese restaurants. It doesn't look much from the outside (my flatmate did in fact wonder what kind of movies were shown there) but walk inside to find a beautiful foyer with chandeliers. A range of snacks are on offer, such as Movenpick ice creams and you can even enjoy a wine with your movie if you so desire. This one cinema wonder certainly delivers on its luxurious surroundings. The plush purple chairs are very comfortable, while the curtain across the screen is a sign of a bygone era. It is a nice change from the cinema mulitplexes that we have become so accustomed to. While the ticket prices haven't gone back to $5, there is still a Tuesday night special (adults $10.50). So make a night of it, perhaps visit a restaurant across the road for some homemade dumplings and then make your way to the cinema for a movie. Thank me later for that great idea.

Awesome...that explains it all really! Hubby and I recently had a date night here mid week. Along…read morewith three strangers, we enjoyed watching a latest release movie in this laid back cool as a cucumber cinema. Loved it!

Fact 1: Cinemas are cooler if they're independently owned and not part of a chain. Fact 2: Cinemas…read moreare cooler if they have an organ. Fact 3: Facts 1 and 2 make the Hollywood doubly cool. While it's nice just going to see a movie in this old-fashioned, nostalgia-filled cinema, the real highlight happens a couple of times a year when they show screenings of old silent movies with live accompaniment on the organ. We went and saw a Buster Keaton movie last year, and not only was it cool seeing the old film on a big screen, it was also lovely hearing the organ being played. Any instrument that takes up an entire room is worth hearing live, I reckon.