Opera Assos Odeon

Advantages: The staff were excellent, I see other ops say they are poor butI suppose it's down to your visit experience
Disadvantages: Getting old, may be pulled down.

...Continuing my guide to Manchester, it’s time to look at the entertainment side (well part of it anyway) by looking at the Odeon Cinema in the City Centre. (By the way anything you think I should put in this guide, please let me know.) Set on Oxford Road, the Odeon is among the oldest cinemas in Manchester still in use today. It has plenty of screens (the exact number escapes me) showing films from early in the day to late at night, with midnight showings at weekends. The Odeon has stayed popular despite several multiplex cinemas opening nearby at the likes of The Trafford Centre, Didsbury, Belle Vue and the Manchester Evening News Arena. This is due partly to its extremely central location and no doubt in part to the Manchester student population living 5 minutes down the road. Facilities = The Odeon, despite its... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and ideally situated
Disadvantages: Tacky decor

...The Odeon, cheap and cheerful. Ideally situated close to the Monument Metro station, or opposite a regular bus service, the Odeon provides value for money with a selection of mostly new films, and comfortable seating. Split into four screens, the Odeon can show four different films at once, normally with the latest blockbuster being packed into the grand Odeon One. The decoration of the place is tacky, but then, you get what you pay for. The seating is comfortable enough for your standard film, but anything like Gladiator or Titanic and you'll be itching yourself all over from the cramped conditions. The food is where the money is, with prices higher than most cinemas in the Newcastle area, with most of it being standard run-of-the-mill grub to boot. However, considering the tickets are cheap, and the setting comfortable, (with a nearby... Read review

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Advantages: Many memories
Disadvantages: It's now closed

...To the late Odeon Cinema, Oxford Street in central Manchester. Oh dear Odeon, on Oxford Street. Manchester will never be so sweet Without thine films - what will we do At midnight? We hath nothing, boohoo! The prices you once offered were so divine As were your seating and busy-ness! Fine Was the movie I saw with my friends Yet this is where it all ends. No more is thee, my odeon The happy memories live on In our hearts and minds All those fun times with all kinds Of friendly people! Though you sometimes lack A bit of leg-room you always have a knack Of just providing great entertainment in A cosy environment. There's a place within My heart for that! Your discount price For students was very, well, nice And now we must treck afar just to see A film of any sort! Oh woe to me! Farewell to thee Odeon of Manchester... Read review

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