The Showcase Cinema is located in North Birmingham, on the Kingsbury Road. It's fairly easily accessible by car or by bus, and is part of a small retail park which includes a Frankie & Benny's restaurant.
And that's about the only positive thing I can say about it. It's a lowest common denominator ... Read review
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The Showcase Cinema is located in North Birmingham, on the Kingsbury Road. It's fairly easily accessible by car or by bus, and is part of a small retail park which includes a Frankie & Benny's restaurant.
And that's about the only positive thing I can say about it. It's a lowest common denominator conema, fine if you are interested in seeing the latest blockbusters but useless for anything less mainstream. It's location means that ... ...not the place to come of an evening. Security is non existent, so talking and ringing mobiles frequently interrupt performances.
Like the title says, I would only recommend Showcase if there are no other options..there are several excellent cinemas in Birmingham, so don't waste your time here. ... more
The Showcase Cinema is located in North Birmingham, on the Kingsbury Road. It's fairly easily accessible by car or by bus, and is part of a small retail park which includes a Frankie & Benny's restaurant.
And that's about the only positive thing I can say about it. It's a lowest common denominator conema, fine if you are interested in seeing the latest blockbusters but useless for anything less mainstream. It's location means that most patrons drive, so it's popular with parents with kids, and later in the evening, with random groups of teenagers. The prices are reasonably low, but the food is excessively overpriced, and the staff are lethargic and disinterested at best.
The cinemas are grubby, and if you want to watch a film in peace, this is not the place to come of an evening. Security is non existent, so talking and ringing mobiles frequently interrupt performances.
Like the title says, I would only recommend Showcase if there are no other options..there are several excellent cinemas in Birmingham, so don't waste your time here.
Advantages: MASSIVE SCREENS!! Disadvantages: Popcorn, drinks etc are Expensive
You will find this cinema in between the QMC and Clifton. It is situated next to the Megabowl and near the Isis Nightclub. If you need further directions you'll probably find them on the showcase cinema website (if you cant find it then type in showcase cinema on google)
If you want to see a popular film or one thats just been released then I advise going in the morning and seeing it then or booking it for later on in that day. Alternately you can pre-book the tickets via phone. (find the number in your yellow pages)
There are several fast food joints in the first bit but they are expensive. The popcorn and drink that you can by to take in with you is also expensive. I advise taking your own drink /snack to take in with you. I dont know about the pic n mix becuase we never buy them however I can imagine its not that cheap. (If you ...
