Douglas cinema - any good still?

Karmella

Anyone been to Douglas cinema recently? Has the quality improved? There were a couple of old threads here that said it was pretty awful but they're 4/5 years old.

Basically want to go see the Trainspotting sequel on Friday night when it comes out and there isn't even a sniff of a mention of it on the Omniplex website! But Douglas has it listed and can book tickets now etc. So I was just wondering if we should just go there instead....(its handier geographically than any of the other cinemas ... Blackpool etc.)

.red.

Don't know about Douglas, haven't been in years either.
Most cinemas start the week on a Friday and it'll be Thursday before the listings are updated. Check mahon on thursday and it should be there then. Can't see it selling out too early, it'll probably be in the imaxx. Friday morning should be loads of time to get a decent seat.

TheChizler

It's on its last legs but nothing wrong with it. Always quiet and the popcorn is miles better than Mahon.

mordeith

I was there with the kids recently. It's a bit tatty compared to Mahon and the seats aren't the most comfortable. Screen and sound were fine though.

mik_da_man

Was there yesterday and it was packed!
Bit tatty and rough around the edges, but cheaper than Mahon.
Seats are pretty comfortable and Picture/Sound were spot on.

ScrubsfanChris

The general consensus/rumour is that the person who own's it doesn't want to sell it but at the same time won't spend money on any major renovations.

Not as well turned out as Mahon as a previous posted said, but the tickets and food are cheaper. The only reason I would go to Omniplex over Douglas is for a limited release that they wouldn't otherwise show or I missed. Omniplex tends to show films for longer periods.

kingtut

It's not the best but if you live in Douglas it's a pretty cheap option compared to Mahon.

Better range of snacks in Mahon though plus the popcorn is way nicer (costs more though).

TheChizler

kingtut wrote: »

Better range of snacks in Mahon though plus the popcorn is way nicer (costs more though).

IMO Mahon's popcorn is always cold, stale, and way too salty. But that's just me!

kingtut

TheChizler wrote: »

IMO Mahon's popcorn is always cold, stale, and way too salty. But that's just me!

Can't say I have ever found that but in fairness it's been over 6 months since I have been to the Douglas one so maybe it's improved

Mumha

TheChizler wrote: »

IMO Mahon's popcorn is always cold, stale, and way too salty. But that's just me!

100% agree on the salt, it's disgraceful really. We bring our own now.

Karmella

Thanks for the updates all, will probably go to see it in Douglas alright, as long as the sound & screen are good I'm not too worried about it being tatty, and being in Douglas means we can go for a handy drink before and after and won't have to battle with traffic & parking up at Mahon.

So all good! Really looking forward to this movie!!! The original is one of my all time favourites....

bigbrotherfan

Often, when a new venue opens up, an older venue seems tired and 'last year'. Douglas mightn't be the most plush but if it's convenient, I'd go there. There's nothing wrong with it.

thomas anderson.

I love going to Douglas Cinema. You usually have the place to yourself, parking is free and easy and its usually cheaper than Mahon.

run_Forrest_run

thomas anderson. wrote: »

I love going to Douglas Cinema. You usually have the place to yourself, parking is free and easy and its usually cheaper than Mahon.

parking is free in Mahon too but not always easy, but yes, you've summed up why I like Douglas too

oh BTW: Popcorn is way too salty in Mahon.