Chester is ideally placed for a variety of cinema experiences, from the multiplex at Cheshire Oaks to our own 6-screen Cineworld and the independent and foreign film shown by the Chester Film Society and the cinema in Theatr Clwyd in Mold.
Here we provide everything you need to plan your ideal cinema-going experience.
VUE Cheshire Oaks is a 16-screen cinema with approximately 3,542 seats. The cinema has a games room, Ben and Jerry's ice cream and is set near several different restaurants and bars. There is also a bowling alley and twin scene night club. All this is just a stones throw away from McArthur Glen designer outlet and Blue Planet Aquarium.
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Clwyd Theatr Cymru is Wales’ major drama producing operation, originally built as a Regional Arts Centre. It incorporates a 120-seat cinema.
ALL SEATS: £5.00 (Unless otherwise stated)
ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN (Under 15): £4.00 (all shows)
ACCOMPANYING ADULTS: £4.00 (Screenings commencing before 6.00pm)
UNNACOMPANIED CHILDREN UNDER 12: not admitted
OAP’S, STUDENTS, CLAIMANTS: £4.50 (Not Saturday evenings)
SENIOR SCREEN: Film, tea and biscuits £4.00. See listing section for Saturday & Wednesday matinees.
Mike Nichols (The Graduate, Catch 22) directs this tale based on a real-life US congressman (Tom Hanks) who spent his nights in hot tubs, boozing and womanising but his days working in secret with the CIA and a beautiful Texan heiress (Julia Roberts) to bring about the downfall of the Soviet Union during their invasion of Afghanistan. Also starring Philip Seymour Hoffman.
“A hot political satire form the writer of The West Wing. A very hot ticket indeed.” (Empire preview)
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| 09 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 10 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
| 10 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 12 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 14 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
Winner of this year’s Palme D’Or at Cannes, Cristian Mungiu’s excrutiatingly tense drama about friendship. A young student, Gabita, desperately wants an abortion and enlists her best friend, Otilia to help her. But this is Ceaucescu’s Romania - abortion is illegal and the consequences of getting caught are extremely severe for both girls.
“Totally compelling.” (Independent on Sunday).
“Tense, kinetic, intelligent…as if Paul Greengrass had remade Vera Drake. 5*” (Empire).| Date | Time |
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| 13 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 14 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
Joseph L Mankiewicz’s Oscar-winning classic story of ambition and betrayal starring Bette Davis as Margo, a successful but “ageing” actress and Anne Baxter as the sweet young fan who insinuates her way into every aspect of Margo’s life. Also featuring Marilyn Monroe.
Running time: 2hr 30mins
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| 15 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
Tim Burton’s back with Johnny Depp in the title role and Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs Lovett, the pie-maker in this film version of Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Broadway musical horror story. With Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Running time: 2hr 15mins
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| 16 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 17 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
| 17 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 19 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 21 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
Andrei Kravchuk directs this true story of Vanya, a small Russian boy abandoned in an orphanage. The corruption rife in the adoption “industry” comes to the fore when a wealthy Italian couple decide to adopt Vanya. And things get even more complicated when Vanya takes matters into his own hands and tries to track down his biological mother.
Running time: 2hr
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| 20 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 21 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 22 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice) directs Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel. It is 1935 and Briony, a 13-year old girl witnesses a moment's flirtation between her older sister, Cecilia (Keira Knightley), and the housekeeper’s son, Robbie Turner (James McAvoy) and then accuses Robbie of a crime that he didn’t commit. The resulting turmoil changes all their lives and years later Briony must try to put things right.
“Complex, delicate and devastating. Gorgeous cinematography, a lilting score and near-faultless performances under Wright’s inspired direction. 5*” (Empire)
“The best film of the year.”(Daily Mail)
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| 23 May 2008 | 17:00:00 |
| 23 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
Paul Haggis (Crash, Flags of the Fathers) writes and directs this tale of a retired army officer investigating the suspicious disappearance of his son after his return to America from active service in the Iraq war. Starring Susan Sarandon, Charlize Theron and Tommy Lee Jones.
Running time: 2hr 15mins
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| 24 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
| 24 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 26 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 28 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
Please contact box office nearer the time for programme details.
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| 27 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
| 29 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
| 30 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
Julian Schnabel (Basquiat, Before Night Falls) directs the film of Jean-Dominque Bauby’s best-selling autobiography. Bauby was the charismatic editor of French Elle living at the very heart of busy Parisian society when he suffered a massive stroke at the age of 43 and woke up totally mentally alert but totally physically paralysed apart from being able to blink his left eye. Which is how he painstakingly dictated his book. With Mathieu Almaric, Max von Sydow and Emmanuelle Seigneur.
“memories and fantasies rendered as gorgeous fluid collages. A fittingly creative, spirited and uplifting testament to a life cut short.” (London Film Festival)
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| 27 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 28 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 29 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson star in Justin Chadwick’s adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s novel about the two Boleyn sisters, Mary and Anne, competing for the affections of a king. But as we all know, the king is Henry VIII (Eric Bana)…
Running time: 1hr 45mins
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| 30 May 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 31 May 2008 | 14:00:00 |
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| 02 June 2008 | 20:00:00 |
| 04 June 2008 | 14:00:00 |
