Odeon – Leicester

Standard cinema. Small choice of movies next to Showcase and not as clean. Also a way out of the main shopping district.

A WORD OF WARNING
Shameful service from this cinema today. Paid at the desk for two teen-​priced tickets for my 13 year old son and his 13 year old friend to see a 12A film unaccompanied.
I left them to it and only 3 minutes later, my son rang me to ask if I could return to the cinema as they had been refused admission until an adult could verify his friend’s age.
I ran back to confirm that the friend is indeed 13 but the duty manager was not convinced and refused them admission to the film! She said that their policy is that a decision is made based on the OPINION of the manager as to the ticket-bearer’s age, NOT whether the age could be confirmed by an adult. It would seem that nothing other than PHOTO ID (a passport? for a 13 year old to go to the cinema??) would have convinced her otherwise. She did not believe me when I tried to assure her that he was 13 (the minimum age to see a 12A unaccompanied is 12) and insisted that we leave the premises unless I could provide documentary evidence of my son’s friend’s age!
All in all this cinema displayed a contemptuous attitude towards honest customers like myself. What 13 year old’s parents would want them to take their passport or birth certificate to the cinema? Especially if they were travelling by bike/​walking.
BE PREPARED TO HAVE YOUR WORD CHALLENGED IF YOU ARE THE PARENT OF A YOUNG TEENAGER!

I’m really not keen on this cinema, there’s always feral kids going in and out, up and down the aisle, going to the toilet, for a drink? who knows but it’s very annoying. I’ve also had to complain on two occasions that it’s too cold so now even in summer I take a coat just in case.
Frankly if I can go to the other cinemas I will.

I remember way back in the 80’s watching Short Circuit, the film that starred Fisher Stevens and that Robot. It was a real good film for its day, good effects and good acting, the Robot did a good job in making the audiance belive he was real. Its a shame that after that film he did not become as big a star as was promised. I heard he’s a washed out drunk now, living in some shack apartment in downtown LA, making straight to DVD movies when he gets the chance. Still i can always watch Short Circuit and think Steve Gutenburg was once a great actor, considering he was a Robot!

This cinema feels small, even though it is right in the middle of the Freemans Common complex. It has loads of screens which are small, but I suppose you could say that is the perfect intimate cinema experience. The main foyer feels crowded with lots of movie pop-​ups, games machines, massage chairs and really things I don’t need from a trip to the cinema. Except Ben and Jerrys, their ice cream is great, although on more on one occasion they have not been able to process credit card payments. Be warned! They do accept Orange Wednesdays and online pre-​booking. Plenty of parking.

Good cinema. Near by there are a couple of different places to eat and also a Bingo hall!
There is always a lot of parking space here. The cinema is always clean and tidy and its quite spacious inside, usual choice of food, drinks and ice cream although I think its a bit more preicey than most
Moving forwards I suspect this cinema may struggle with the new de lux one in the town

Located at the tucked away Freeman’s Park, Leicester’s Odeon Cinema offers 10 screens of all the latest movie releases. It’s a nice enough place, definately big when you first enter with everything easy to find. The staff I find are a bit unfriendly at times, there’s not really that pinch of enthusiasm you’d expect to see from an employee and it doesn’t look as if they do much cleaning either with the floor of the cinema and the individual screens themselves often being full of rubbish especially spilt popcorn.
You can buy your tickets in the far right hand corner and there’s also the option to buy a coffee or sweets from the various booths scattered around the foyer. I like going to the cinema here as there is a considerable amount of leg room between the aisles in the screens as I have very long legs and I like to feel comfortable when I’m watching the movie. The whole experience of visiting Odeon is entertaining and runs smoothly though admitedly rather costly.

A bit scummy — could do with a facelift and a damn good clean.
Can book seats though online — which helps with the crowds.
Good oarking facilities.

Based near the football and rugby grounds, this branch of the Odeon cinema is easy to access by car or public transport. It has multiple screens, all of which are clean, tidy and comfortable, with good disabled access. There are boosters available if you have little ones with you — just ask the people checking the tickets — they’re normally kept near their stations. The kids club screenings are a great deal — most Saturdays and through the holidays you can get in for £2.50 each (some screenings allow a free adult ticket, so even cheaper), so you don’t mind so much spending £3 on that drink/​popcorn/​sweets combo that’s advertised at the refreshments counter. I do miss the Haagen Daz café though — when did that dispappear?

Located on Aylestone road and a stones throw away from Leicester City FC is the Odeon. Its located in an entertainment complex, so there are plenty of bars and food outlets located next door. There is also a large shopping centre opposite it.
The cinema has a good selection of new releases, from across different film genres. The cinema used to be the biggest in Leicester city centre, but the recently opened Cinema De Lux now takes that mantle. If you have children you can get doo deals on saturday’s for ‘kids club’ showings and student with NUS cards can also make good savings. As with any other large commericial cinema chain, be aware of the hyper-​inflated prices on food and drink items.

really good cinema
This cinema has a fairly modern and typical open plan feel to it, opening out once you walk in before you buy your snacks and enter your cinema
the cinema chairs are really comfortable — to much so, as I often nod off and miss the film
Very good for children with extra height available to put on your seats when watching film
the soft drinks and sweets etc are as always fairly pricey, but the staff are cheerful and helpful and the kids film on a sat am comes with free adult entry for every childs ticket bought

Good cinema. Near the city centre. Parking not usually an issue. Nearby Morrisons so can get sheap sweets to bring into the cinema. I know you should do that but food prices are unbelievably expensive and not worth it. £3 for a drink? Can get 3 bottles of coke for that!

Large odeon cinema with great pick and mix selection. Gets very busy so worth pre booking if it’s a new film you want to see. It’s surrounded by a pub and restuarant. Easy to get to.