What's this about a new cinema in Ennis?

MyKeyG

A friend just told me they're going to build a new cinema near the bowling alley. Is this true? Will it be the same crowd or someone else? Not sure do we need one.

JustLen

The current cinema is an absolute joke, its cold, uncomfortable, the screens are small and the seating isn't tiered. To make things worse they don't even show some of the big blockbusters. This is all aside from the fact that its as expensive as any of the cinemas in Limerick that are far better.

So in summary yes we do need a new one.

Carazy

Went to the new cinema 'Showtime' on the Ennis Rd. (Limerick) the other night and by god the screen was maaaahoosive and so was the large CocaCola. Will be heading there again as it's not far from me but the Ennis one is a slight let down for people travelling from back west.

MyKeyG

JustLen wrote: »

The current cinema is an absolute joke, its cold, uncomfortable, the screens are small and the seating isn't tiered. To make things worse they don't even show some of the big blockbusters. This is all aside from the fact that its as expensive as any of the cinemas in Limerick that are far better.

So in summary yes we do need a new one.

Wow I haven't been in I think literally years but I didn't know it was so gone to the dogs. I always felt they dropped the ball on the non tiers but other than that I found it ok. There again I remember the old one on station road.

cianisgood

i think its true

kollegeknight

the movieplex in Ennis needs to seriously invest to keep up with limerick.
I am about 17minutes from the showtime cinema. No problem parking. I like the set up and screen size and the medium drink is 800ml. I couldn't believe it.
I also like the idea of getting your own glasses and keeping them.

finbarrk

MyKeyG wrote: »

A friend just told me they're going to build a new cinema near the bowling alley. Is this true? Will it be the same crowd or someone else? Not sure do we need one.

Is that up near the showgrounds?
We don't need a new one. The one thats there is fine.

JustLen

We don't need a new one. The one thats there is fine.

No, it really isn't. Id have to second the new cinema on the Ennis road it's a great set up!

buck65

The Empire is over priced, the lady at the counter is cranky as ****, the seats are badly designed and hard to see the screen if someone is in front of you.
They play it safe with film choice, would love to see a few foreign films. Even one night a week in the small screen would be fine.
All Hollywood blockbuster or Romcom nonsense.

MyKeyG

buck65 wrote: »

The Empire is over priced, the lady at the counter is cranky as ****,

I have to agree with you there:D

Even when it was brand spanking new she was a sour puss.

Carazy

MyKeyG wrote: »

I have to agree with you there:D

Even when it was brand spanking new she was a sour puss.

I had to laugh when I read that, I would have to third that too she really does have that sour puss every time I've been there anyway.:p

buck65

I went there a few weeks ago but the film I Thought was on wasn't til the following night so half taking the piss I asked her what would you recommend expecting an earful but she actually took me in earnest and recommended a film, I felt a bit of a tit.

MyKeyG

buck65 wrote: »

I went there a few weeks ago but the film I Thought was on wasn't til the following night so half taking the piss I asked her what would you recommend expecting an earful but she actually took me in earnest and recommended a film, I felt a bit of a tit.

Ha ha I remember when they first opened there were no speaking holes in the glass separating her from the public. I don't know if they forgot or if the lad who usually does them was on holiday but it was like the cone of silence from Get Smart. She used to get very annoyed until they fixed it.

To be fair I do think Ennis needs a modern cinema. I think when they opened the Empire Movieplex they counted on the fact that everyone would agree it was at least better than the old one (was it called Burren Cinemas?).

kollegeknight

She is one of the reasons I do not go to ennis cinema. Sour puss is one way of describing her. I wouldn't be as nice in her description.
I dont even look at the times there anymore.
ennis badly needs to be at least upgraded.

Wall E

I thought I was the only one who thought she was moody when asking for a ticket nice cinema but behind definitely. I was at the Omniplex this week in Limerick and it blows Ennis out of the water, asked for a large Coke assuming it would be like the Ennis size and it turned out to be Massive and cheaper I'd say than Ennis

branie

I hate to disagree, but I've been going to the cinema in Ennis for years, and I think they've been doing a great job.

MyKeyG

branie wrote: »

I hate to disagree, but I've going to the cinema in Ennis for years, and I think they've been doing a great job.

I think the negative opinions for the most part are comparative rather than arbitrary. I do like the current cinema, it's very nostalgic;), but it is behind regarding variety, facility and value for money and IMHO that's not really doing a good job. If they had got their thumb out sooner it may not have come to this but I speculate that the current management thought that they were just about doing a good enough job to keep out the competition.

If it suits some people that's their rightful opinion but I started this thread wondering if we need a new one and in a few short posts I realise we do.

I hope the lad with the moustache stays involved. One of the nicest guys you can meet and his brother is sound out too. Was always good for a bargain in the record rack, may a LEGENDARY establishment rest in peace!

galvo_clare

MyKeyG wrote: »

I think the negative opinions for the most part are comparative rather than arbitrary. I do like the current cinema, it's very nostalgic;), but it is behind regarding variety, facility and value for money and IMHO that's not really doing a good job. If they had got their thumb out sooner it may not have come to this but I speculate that the current management thought that they were just about doing a good enough job to keep out the competition.

If it suits some people that's their rightful opinion but I started this thread wondering if we need a new one and in a few short posts I realise we do.

I hope the lad with the moustache stays involved. One of the nicest guys you can meet and his brother is sound out too. Was always good for a bargain in the record rack, may a LEGENDARY establishment rest in peace!

Don't think the Woodfords are involved any more.

Sterling Archer

There could be some truth in this.. i'd assume it would be out the gort road, there's a good few empty units out in the industrial estate... On Ennis Cinema, i cannot stand the place, poor selection of films, pricey for the quality too, i went to storm a few years ago and have never looked back, i have heard great reviews of the new cinema on the Ennis rd.

CptSternn

There is a thread on the Ennis cinema around here somewhere already.

I'll say it again for this thread, I love the staff, I love the location. I only have one complaint, and this complaint keeps me out of there most of the time - the seats.

As a 6'2" person it is a nightmare to sit in the seats in the Ennis cinema. My taller friends all agree on this. After 90 minutes of sitting with my knees in the hard wood seats in front of me I almost have to be carried out of there. I usually try to sit next to the aisle so I can stretch my legs as if I don't I'll be in severe pain within 20 minutes or so.


I mean, I can't even put my feet on the floor because my knees are in the back of the seats. Just not enough room for us tall people sure.

Battleflag

CptSternn wrote: »

As a 6'2" person it is a nightmare to sit in the seats in the Ennis cinema. My taller friends all agree on this. After 90 minutes of sitting with my knees in the hard wood seats in front of me I almost have to be carried out of there. I usually try to sit next to the aisle so I can stretch my legs as if I don't I'll be in severe pain within 20 minutes or so.

I mean, I can't even put my feet on the floor because my knees are in the back of the seats. Just not enough room for us tall people sure.

+1

Seats are way too small, have noticed they have put new seats in a few screens but was in there last week and the screen had the old seats. Remember seeing American Gangster and my legs were numb from the pain.

Only offering student discounts Monday - Thursday is a joke too

Shapey Fiend

I don't know how people complain the Ennis cinema.so much. The Omniplex cinemas in Limerick and Galway are filthy, you can't buy sweets in small quantities, the speakers are broken or set up wrong, there's sellotape used to fix tears on the screens, the projectionists don't know their ass from their elbow and have the picture set up wrong 90 percent of the time...

Carazy

Shapey Fiend wrote: »

I don't know how people complain the Ennis cinema.so much. The Omniplex cinemas in Limerick and Galway are filthy, you can't buy sweets in small quantities, the speakers are broken or set up wrong, there's sellotape used to fix tears on the screens, the projectionists don't know their ass from their elbow and have the picture set up wrong 90 percent of the time...

As for the sweets, in the omniplex in Galway and most I've been to you can as it has the fill your own sweets trolly (Pick 'n Mix).
Don't like the Omniplexs myself but after going to Showtime on the Ennis road it's
:a)Better value (Cheaper,Student at weekend)
b) More parking available
c)More spacious seats
d)Large drink and large popcorn mean a large drink and a large popcorn (€8.**)
e)A smiling face as you hand over your cash at the hatch (:eek:). It pains me to hand the money over at times in Ennis.

Ennis is fine if I'm stuck for time or just decide to head to a film all of a sudden but most of the time I choose the extra 15 minutes drive to Limerick.

MyKeyG

CptSternn wrote: »

There is a thread on the Ennis cinema around here somewhere already.

I'll say it again for this thread, I love the staff, I love the location. I only have one complaint, and this complaint keeps me out of there most of the time - the seats.

As a 6'2" person it is a nightmare to sit in the seats in the Ennis cinema. My taller friends all agree on this. After 90 minutes of sitting with my knees in the hard wood seats in front of me I almost have to be carried out of there. I usually try to sit next to the aisle so I can stretch my legs as if I don't I'll be in severe pain within 20 minutes or so.


I mean, I can't even put my feet on the floor because my knees are in the back of the seats. Just not enough room for us tall people sure.

So we need a new cinema cos you're a freak?:p;)

Only joking I know what you mean there's nothing worse than being stuck behind someone tall in those seats. The amount of times a tall lad has come in late and sat in the seat in front of me is...well once or twice at most but it was a nuisance all the same. Was it you Cpt?

MyKeyG

Shapey Fiend wrote: »

I don't know how people complain the Ennis cinema.so much. The Omniplex cinemas in Limerick and Galway are filthy, you can't buy sweets in small quantities, the speakers are broken or set up wrong, there's sellotape used to fix tears on the screens, the projectionists don't know their ass from their elbow and have the picture set up wrong 90 percent of the time...

Yes but these are things that can be fixed. The structure of the facilities themselves tick all the boxes they just need some, or a lot, of minor work.

With Ennis you would have a huge job on your hands. The screens are as big as they're going to get due to space and tiers would have to be built in at a huge expense. The building as it is is fairly limited.

Very fond memories though.

redzerologhlen

Battleflag wrote: »

+1

Seats are way too small, have noticed they have put new seats in a few screens but was in there last week and the screen had the old seats. Remember seeing American Gangster and my legs were numb from the pain.

Only offering student discounts Monday - Thursday is a joke too

+2

Seats are a joke. Any time I went there I was crippled by the time the film was over. Always go to the eye cinema in Galway now, Its in a different league altogether!!

anyone_local

Showtime is an excellent spot alright, lot handier than the omniplex (full of undesirables) and storm. I wouldn't knock empire though, always enjoy going in there. As mentioned a huge step up for those who remember the old Burren!

maiden

The Burren Cinema, now THOSE were the days, I did my fair share of shiftin' there, throwing popcorn over those in steerage, and when I was in steerage trying my best to sneak up to the double seats!

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

And on another point my first cinema film, was Return to Witch Mountain (the original)

Born to Die

maiden wrote: »

The Burren Cinema, now THOSE were the days, I did my fair share of shiftin' there, throwing popcorn over those in steerage, and when I was in steerage trying my best to sneak up to the double seats!

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

And on another point my first cinema film, was Return to Witch Mountain (the original)

LOL

CptSternn

I have to say I went to the Ennis cinema today to take my son to see one of the early kids shows they do on Saturdays and we got one of the screens with the new seats and they were lovely. But it's a bit of a crap shoot. Last two times I was there I was stuck in those small seats.

If they get the rest of them replaced I'll be happy sure. Their prices are not bad, and I especially like the kids size prices.

MyKeyG

maiden wrote: »

The Burren Cinema, now THOSE were the days, I did my fair share of shiftin' there, throwing popcorn over those in steerage, and when I was in steerage trying my best to sneak up to the double seats!

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

And on another point my first cinema film, was Return to Witch Mountain (the original)

Two screens. There was the small one just to the right as you walked in the door. Fair enough there weren't many seats in front of it but it was there.

maiden

''Two screens. There was the small one just to the right as you walked in the door. Fair enough there weren't many seats in front of it but it was there.;;

You are sooooo right! I had totally forgotten!

MikeyGorse

Box of fruit gums for £1 and you were happy out

Balagan

The Ennis cinema is like going to your granny's and watching a video, but you're in and out fast, never more than a few steps from the snacks or the toilet. Only drawback to the nice homely feeling is that Parnell Street car park has gatherings of mostly teenagers who seem at a very loose end. Best to park in the Market if you can.

buck65

maiden wrote: »

The Burren Cinema, now THOSE were the days, I did my fair share of shiftin' there, throwing popcorn over those in steerage, and when I was in steerage trying my best to sneak up to the double seats!

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

And on another point my first cinema film, was Return to Witch Mountain (the original)

Hey the Burren had 2 screens for a few years before it shut!

The last film I saw there was "Interview with the Vampire" in 1994 IIRC, the first was probably ET.

Shapey Fiend

I think I went to see Mission Impossible 1 (1996) the weekend the Movieplex opened. Pretty sure the old cinema was still open till just beforehand.

MikeyGorse

Likewise went to see that,think Down Periscope was out at the same time and on in the small screen.

MyKeyG

Shapey Fiend wrote: »

I think I went to see Mission Impossible 1 (1996) the weekend the Movieplex opened. Pretty sure the old cinema was still open till just beforehand.

That was the opening movie. I went to see it as well. I think we all did.

babygirlz

MyKeyG wrote: »

I have to agree with you there:D

Even when it was brand spanking new she was a sour puss.

He, he, I agree too .

babygirlz

maiden wrote: »

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

No way, the amount of times I was turned away at the counter because it was full was not funny:(

branie

The last film I saw at the burren cinema was Die Hard with a Vengeance

cynder

Think mine was independence day! well thats the only one i remember.

MyKeyG

babygirlz wrote: »

maiden wrote: »

Bring back The Burren, one screen, no choice, like it or lump it! Simple!

No way, the amount of times I was turned away at the counter because it was full was not funny:(

Remember trying to get into Jurassic Park. Unless you knew the pope you hadn't a hope. Did I just invent a catchy rhyming expression?

branie

I'm wrong. It was actually Goldeneye I saw

lab man

MyKeyG wrote: »

Remember trying to get into Jurassic Park. Unless you knew the pope you hadn't a hope. Did I just invent a catchy rhyming expression?

in a word a big,, yes :D

midgetflynn

Was just at the cinema and we first thought they might be closing down when we got there! All the paintings were off the wall and there was barely any sweets and stuff behind the counter, some was in boxes. First thing I did was check here when I got home as I figured I'd find out what's happening!

MyKeyG

midgetflynn wrote: »

Was just at the cinema and we first thought they might be closing down when we got there! All the paintings were off the wall and there was barely any sweets and stuff behind the counter, some was in boxes. First thing I did was check here when I got home as I figured I'd find out what's happening!

Well I assumed it would at least have stayed in business until we got the new one.

lab man

is it closing down??

buck65

I doubt it, maybe their just cutting their stock/overheads?

conZ

the place was being gutted fifteen minutes ago. Asked a worker What was happening? He told me "closed down".

branie

I just looked at the cinema website. no mention of it being closed down