Less than sparkling! What a shame that Cineworld has let standards slip; it's beginning to feel a…read morebit tired and grubby. We were in screen 11 which is the 'luxury' screen with wider seats and leg room which was good and we went on a Tuesday when the tickets are cheaper (see Nandos review too). We only went to Ipswich as the Riverside in Woodbridge (our preferred option) wasn't showing the film we wanted to see - wish we had waited and gone to the Riverside instead.

Great modern multiplex located on a business park, easily accessible from the town centre or a…read moreshort walk from the train station. This is the only cinema in the town so get's busy. The seats are comfy and they are regularly scheduled for special screenings to create word of mouth buzz where tickets are allocated by codes and website. The layout is simple with a bar and coffee area up stairs. The Box Office queuing is straight forward and fair. The back of the ticket stubs currently offer a deal for Pizza Express which is an added bonus.

Just like it used to be!read more

I have not been in this cinema but it is worth a look at the exterior. Still has many features of…read morethe original 1930's.

Can't really add more than Essex-Girl; fabulous value for money and leather settees in the back…read morerow!! Hardly modern, but still a brilliant experience!

A nice little gem stuck in this smaller town in Suffolk, close to the quay and in walking distance…read morefrom many restaurants not to mention the attached theatre restaurant. There are only one screen that is more a stage with a white back drop but it does feel authentic and the seats and sound are to an expectable level. However when first walking in there is a slight smell of feet but you soon get use to it and see it as an authentic quirk. All in all the people are friendly and the location are ideal especially in summer. Be aware there are parking charges and it can not be claimed back like some other cinema complexes.

Excellent facility that is moving forward with the Supporters Of Leiston Cinema pushing. New foyer…read morelayout and the latest films with Dolby surround sound and 3D make this worth a visit. Live shows are part of the charm of this theatre with some TV acts appearing as well as Pantomimes every year... The manager (Wayne Burns) always offers a friendy greeting...

Our family have a caravan which they keep on a site near Leiston. We decided that one night we were…read moregoing to go to the cinema in Leiston having never tried it before. It is a lovely little cinema which struggles to keep going with funding from the council. It is very small but enough for a small town. It offers refreshments before and after the trailer starts - this does get busy to get in the queue early. We spoke with the manager when we were there and he was very friendly and helpful and allowed us to swap our tickets from evening to afternoon showing due to the rain.

I must agree with marthfarquhar in most areas, except for the 5 star rating…read more It does have the potential to earn 5 stars but it needs to become used for more than just films in order to have a lifespan of more than a couple of years.

This is a great little cinema that tends to show the sort of films that don't get screened in the…read moremainstream multiplexes that cater for hoodie-wearing "yoof" (which is good, because the audience here is what you get when all the chattering, phone-fiddling, sweet-rustlers have gone to see Yet More Formulaic Hollywood Action Dross 4: The Next Sequel! at Cineplex Planet "R" Us). Ipswich Film Theatre closed down due to dwindling audiences a few years ago. A commercial chain took it over for a little while but, fortunately, soon left and moved on as they couldn't make enough money from the place. A group of cinephiles founded the Ipswich Film Theatre Trust and did a deal with the owners of the site (Ipswich Borough Council) and, staffed by volunteers, the place now offers the good people of Ipswich a reasonable range of independent, alternative, European and non-mainstream films three evenings a week. There are two cinemas: the larger one has had a cheap 'n' cheerful refit. While the new seats aren't the most comfortable seats in the world (or even in the Corn Exchange for that matter), you can get by for a couple of hours. The smaller cinema is an absolute treasure. Its tiny (it seats about 40) and the seats are very comfortable. There's an under-used area adjacent to the small cinema that is wasted (it should be a coffee bar) and there are two bars in the building but, shamefully, neither is open to serve a pint of real ale to accompany the real cinema. Overall, this is the kind of venue that needs a University film society to give it a shot in the arm and a kick in the pants: it should be open six evenings a week with the odd all-nighter schlock fest, along with decent beer and reasonable food on sale (anyone remember the wonderful days--and nights!--of The Scala at Kings Cross before it had to close?)

THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. Took my daughter and husband with me to the movies and we bought three…read moreadult tickets. Before we bought the tickets we told CALLAUM why isn't there a child ticket and he said cause there isn't an option for this movie so we were told it had to be purchased as an adult ticket. We bought our tickets got inside the theater and then were ticked out because our daughter was not allowed in there. Ridiculous. We bought snacks and drinks just to watch the movie. We requested a refund or a credit for the snacks we got since we spent it for no reason. CALLAUM was very rude and said we didn't even have to refund these tickets for you since I told you she was not allowed in. He never said this. Trash experience never coming back and I will tell everyone I know NOT to come here.

Nice establishment to watch the classic rainy day/weekend movie. Unlike in America, they offer a…read morechoice of "sweet" or "salty" popcorn. Naturally, I chose the sweet popcorn. It is a lot easier to snack on. There are a couple restaraunts around the theater that look nice and reasonable to grab a bite at. *Note: Arrive early to pick your seat on the ticket dispensing machine.

My wife and myself were really looking forward to an evening out…read more Great meal at Prezzo, then we were met by a most unhelpful and rude receptionist who, because I had not brought my booking confirmation was looking to throw us out until I ask her to check her screen. Much huffing and sighing later she let us in to Theatre 1 to see Elvis. It was freezing1 and the seats were hard and uncomfortable, turned in to a miserable experience. Couldn't wait to leave. Very sad. What is your response Mr Manager!!

The Palace is a cinema like 'how cinema's used to be'. Its recently had new signage and a lip of…read morepaint giving that old victorian stylish a new lease of life. There are two screens that are soon to be updated with all the latest technology and a simple shop selling sweets, popcorn and drinks. The screen sizes and sound systems don't match up to giant multiplex's but once the film starts you are engrosed anyway. The tickets prices are good and during the week they are even better (try on a Tuesday for the best bargain). Being in the centre of Felixstowe it is easy to find and there is ample parking at the side and over the road. Personally I would really like it if they invested in those big old fashioned posters over the top of the door (they have the space) and American 50's style popcorn sellers inside. However, they are modernising the whole place so it looking better every week, the films are modern enough and are usually only a week or two behind the 'big ones'. The seats are comfortable enough and mid week you can sometimes get a whole screen for a group of you giving a sense of relaxed atmosphere. The ticket price alone you draw you in as those multiplexes are charging far too much nowadays. Well worth a visit!!!