Vue Cinemas

It takes a lot to really annoy me but this cinema really did. You have to buy the tickets at the food stations now so of course the queues are ridiculous. The staff were going at snail pace and the customers took ten years to make a decision. I find it unfair that someone who is simply buying tickets has to wait behind a bunch of people in front who are ordering their body weight in sweets. The seat allocation thing really annoys me too. I also just saw a couple bring their newborn child into the screening clearly showing how idiotic and selfish people are.

Oh, how the mighty has fallen!
In its heyday this was the ultimate entertainment destination (not just the cinema, but obviously this was a big part of it). Gold screens, upgrades on the seating, 30 screens… now it’s just a lobby of self-​service machines, a sprinkling of staff working the overpriced food areas, and two-​thirds-​empty seating in cinemas.
We bagged ourselves an upgrade to the leather seats in the cinema by switching to them and hoping nobody had booked them (luckily for us, they hadn’t). No disruption during the film (to be expected as there was only twenty people watching, even though it was a Friday night) — however there was a good half hour of trailers to get through before the actual film started.
Here’s my thinking: in this world we are in (at least the civilised/​Internet-​connected world, anyway) you either pay for something, or you sit through adverts — why am I taking time out of my day here to do both? I think that Trailer Creep (pushing the film forward so you can squeeze more adverts in) is either a sign that the box offices are skint, or the box offices are making too much. Based on the lack of staff and the lack of customers, I’d say it was the latter.
I have a thing with my business where I can get a cinema ticket for a fiver, and an adult ticket here is about £9, so it’s a substantial saving. And the parking is free. But, you know, I just wouldn’t come back here. I’d still probably go to Touchwood or something else like that. I’m not sure why.
My advice for anyone who is wanting to come here, is do it not expecting much. Don’t expect to be amazed, because you won’t be. If you just want to watch a movie, then that’s fine … oh, and your actual film will start at least 20 minutes after the advertised time. Go get yourself a drink beforehand.

Good screens and seating but VERY pricey.
Much prefer Broad Street Cineworld.

this place is sick they hav loads of films on 4 the whole family to enjoy dnt belive me go an find out 4 ya self

Large cinema complex within Star City.
The best thing about this cinema is that there are a large number of screens which enables you to choose between a bigger selection of showing times than at other cinemas. The seats are fairly comfortable and there is a useful cup holder between each seat.
One main complaint is the lack of staff serving at the popcorn counter and ice cream parlour. I had to queue for 45 minutes to get a drink which was really frustrating. Both counters only had one member of staff and at one point two more members of staff came over and started messing around with the till that was currently in use which delayed the process still further.
I would recommend this if you can’t get tickets at the Electric (best cinema in Brum!) but allow plenty of time if you want drinks or snacks!

Not a fan of Star City, and would only visit this cinema if nowhere else was showing what i wanted to see. However, the Gold Class cinemas with their reclining chairs and private bar, elevate it from one star to three stars, if there’s something i want to watch in comfort.

I quite like this cinema. It’s a bit out of the way, so I tend to only go to it if I have to — if it’s showing something that none of the other cinemas are showing, which is usually only the case with free preview screenings.
It’s decorated really interestingly, with huge matinée displays of old film classics, and art deco weirdness about. Price-​wise, it’s about the same as any other cinema. It has a lot of screens and a lot of choice, though it does tend to be mainstream and Bollywood rather than European movies or American/​British indies.
The staff are very helpful, though the ticketing system can be a bit difficult to get to grips with. Buying your ticket from the popcorn stand seems odd. I went there recently for a free preview screening of The Hangover (excellent film) and the place was so full, people were turned away. The manager actually gave them free tickets for another film though, which was a fantastic gesture.
I’m looking forward to this Gold Class the other reviews mention!

This cinema’s pretty good.
I go here for the bigger film releases, to the Gold Class.
It’s a bit more expensive, but you do get free pop corn, there’s a special waiting area with a bar. Alcohol can be consumed in Gold Class.
You get a full lazy-​boy style arm chair with LOADS of space and electronic controls for the seat.
The picture is good, the sound is amazing. It feels like there’s a subwoofer in the seat.
You also get ushered to your seat!
Over 18’s only, so less potential immature distractions than normal!

I love this cinema. I have only been there once as I do not live in birmingham but it was a really pleasant experience. The staff are polite and helpful. They have a lot of screens so there is not massive gaps between each showing of a film. the seats are comfortable and the screens are bag. it is very clean and looks new. They have all the facililties (toilets, candy king, food, etc.). I would recommend this cinema.

Huge cinema with so many films showing at so many times that you can literally just turn up and you know something will be on.
Plus they are they only cinema in Birmingham to show so many Bollywood films (usually at least 5 at a time). Also on weekends, kids screenings are free for adults and less than a couple of quid per child — bargain!
They have a Gold class area here, this has its own bar and large luxurious leather seats, all of this costs more and is only with certain films, but well worth it for a treat now and then.
Queues can get pretty long in half terms and after 5pm, but you can avoid this by booking over the phone or online.

A massive cinema with loads of screens you are bound to find something here you want to see!
They do a kids am at the weekend where it is £1.50 for a child and adult to go and see a film that is a fairly recent release, for example next week I plan to go and see Journey to the Centre of the Earth, which was only out maybe 2 months ago. Kids AM is a real bargain morning out at the cinema.

Vue cinema in Star City is an excellent place to watch all the new films and in particular it is known for showing Bollywood films. Vue is one of the largest cinema’s in birmingham and is ideal for a family day out to watch a animated movie, or horror or even action. Its an attractive place to visit especially as it is centered in Star City!!! :)