REVIEW – Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2 (U)

reviewed by Dan Spracklen

 

Sequel to 2010’s box office hit & America’s 10th biggest animated film Despicable Me, the latest from Gru and his Minions is double the fun, double the laughs and double the despicable! As you’d expect, there’s more funny antics from the Minions. There’s a strong story with a couple of twists along the way to keep you on the edge of your seat! (or falling off of it, with laughter…). Gru (Steve Carrel) is called up by the anti-villain league to help defeat a new super-villain before they destroy the world! Meanwhile, Margo, one of Gru’s girls, meets the love of her life and Agnes meets the fairy princess at her birthday party!

I saw the 3D version and was impressed at the quality of 3D – a few things jump out at you in the film, and if you stay for a few minutes after the credits start, you’ll be in for a 3D treat involving bubbles… I’ll say no more! Having said that, I’m sure it’s just as enjoyable in 2D. If you’re a fan of 3D then i’d recommend seeing it in 3D. There’s plenty of funny moments that all the family can enjoy throughout, so it should definitely keep the kids entertained!

What are other customers saying? I hear you ask… so far reactions have all been positive, someone mentioning that kids who would normally fidget sat still the whole way through, others saying they cried with laughter at the minions! Go and see it for yourselves! Click here to book

REVIEW – World War Z

World War Z (15)

reviewed by Dan Spracklen

Brad Pitt stars in this new sci-fi thriller. He’s a retired military man, enjoying a quiet life with his wife and two young girls. That is, until, on the school run one day…. a zombie apocalypse begins. He’s called back into action to help figure out what this strange disease is, and how to stop the spread. Of course, this puts him and us as the audience in some tense and dangerous situations, as we follow Pitt as he tries to figure out what exactly is going on, and avoid being bitten by one of the ‘undead’ (and therefore becoming undead himself). Tense stuff! Not too much gore, though, which personally I think is a good thing – it allows more focus on the story and other action (and means the audience don’t get too queasy!). But will Pitt fulfill his promise to return to his family? With millions of zombies on the loose, the odds are against him.

Top notch visual effects and acting throughout, this is a definite must see for any sci-fi and/or thriller fans. Most of the American street scenes were filmed on location in Glasgow, Scotland (though, you can’t tell!), and all scenes on water, including a shot near the end of the film, which many of us locals will (or, should…) recognise as Lulworth Cove!

Thoroughly enjoyed it, well worth a watch! Remember, it’s a 15 so bring your ID if you look under 18 as you will be asked for it!

Click here to book tickets

BLOG & FILM TIMES – Fri 28 June until Thurs 4 July

Goooood afternoon!

Wow – we were packed out over the weekend for the advanced screenings of Despicable Me 2 (sold out every showing…). But fear not! It’s back with us from Friday, showing in 2D and 3D every day. Not seen Man of Steel yet? Not to worry, we’ve still got it from Friday aswell! New films this week – This is the End a comedy from Seth Rogen, which follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles.  We’ve also got advanced screenings on Wednesday and Thursday of Now You See Me, a suspense/thriller, which sees the world’s greatest illusionists known as “The Four Horsemen” pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders. Let’s not forget – we’ve also got advanced screenings on Wednesday and Thursday of the new Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn comedy The Internship. The two play salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google. The film also stars Will Ferrell and John Goodman.

Also, we’ve got the thriller Confine, showing Mon to Thurs at 2.20.

Don’t forget, by kind permission of Disney Pictures UK and Mr Adam Cunard (Managing Director of Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co.), we’re hosting a charity performance of Monsters University on Saturday 20th July at 8pm – tickets are available when the box office is open, priced at £3.50 each. Prizes for best fancy dress. All proceeds to West Dorset Women’s Refuge.

The Wolverine, anyone? We’re showing this from release date Friday 26th July, in 2D and 3D – you can book your tickets online now! Visit http://www.plazadorchester.com/showing/next

That’s about it for now! Happy cinema going!

– Dan (Plaza Staff)

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This Is The End – Starts Friday!

Hi all!

Check out this trailer for brand new comedy This is the End, which starts Friday here at the Plaza. It’s a 15 so if you look under 18 don’t forget your ID! Click here to book your tickets

Decpicable Me 2 Review

Decpicable Me 2 (U)

Reviewed By Kate Maitland-Gleed

Star Rating: 5 Stars

OMG, this film was totes amaze-balls!! I absolutely loved the first Despicable Me and though it had left such a good reputation that nothing could be better… How wrong I was! This film is called Despicable Me 2 for many reasons; mostly because it is the second film, but also because it had twice the amount of fun, twice the amount of laughs, and twice the amount of mischief!!!

After undertaking the task of single, but loving parent, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) puts his villainous career to the side. But when an offer arises from the Anti-Villain League to capture a powerful super villain, Gru has no choice but get out his most deadly weapon once again… The Fart Gun!!! With help from his trusted minion – who are once again the stars of the show and who touch our hearts and our funny bones, there is nothing stopping Gru; until a beautiful, if slightly deranged side kick (voiced by Kristen Wiig) is sent to watch over him, Gru has more to think about than catching a mad villain! With all the lovable voices once again; including Ken Jeong (The Hangover), Miranda Cosgrove (School Of Rock), Russell Brand (Hop), Steve Coogan (Around the World in 80 Days) and Benjamin Bratt (Miss Congeniality) this film will have your sides splitting.

When I went to see this film, I struggled to find a seat because the screening was so full up! Containing humour for both the children and the adults to enjoy, this is a hit film for everyone! Trust me, I’m 15 years old, wanted to go and see World War Z but saw Despicable Me instead… So very glad I chose the later!! Go and see this film… If you don’t I will boil you in a vat of jam and throw you to the man eating sharks!!! Sorry, my super-villain side must have come out then! But seriously, go and watch this film!!!

Despicable Me 2 – Advanced Screenings this weekend

That’s right, we’ve got advanced screenings of Despicable Me 2 this weekend, and the film starts fully from Friday 28th June. Book online at http://www.plazadorchester.com

Also please note – we’ve only got SNITCH (12A) and SUMMER IN FEBRUARY for One Week! Both these films will finish on Thursday June 27th.

BLOG & FILM TIMES Fri 21st June until Thurs 27th June

Good afternoon!

We’ve been bustling this week with new superman film Man of Steel proving popular! If you’ve not seen it yet fear not! It’s still showing from Friday for another week in 2D & 3D. Behind the Candelabra has also been proving popular, with customers saying they’ve very much enjoyed it – so that’s showing still from Friday!

New films this week – World War Z, the new zombie film starring Brad Pitt, looks sure to be a good-un! Some scenes were filmed at Lulworth Cove! It’s rated 15 though, so please remember to bring your I.D. if you look under 18, otherwise we can’t let you in. Snitch, starring Dwayne Johnson is a new fast-paced action thriller which poses the question – how far would you go to save your son? We’re also showing much asked for Summer In February this week for one week only, which is also a 15, and on Saturday and Sunday we’ve got advanced screenings of Despicable Me 2!

On Friday 21st June, another cinema joins Picturedrome Electric Theatre Company Ltd – the Century Cinema in Clacton on Sea!

In addition, by kind permission of Disney Pictures UK, and Mr Adam Cunard (Managing Director of Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co.), we are hosting a charity performance of MONSTERS UNIVERSITY on Sat 20th July at 8pm – tickets will go on sale Wednesday 26th June, priced at £3.50 each – available from the box office when the cinema is open. All proceeds will go to West Dorset Women’s Refuge. There’ll be prizes for best costumes!

That’s all for now, happy cinema-going!
Dan – Plaza Staff

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WORLD WAR Z, SUMMER IN FEBRUARY & SNITCH START FRIDAY!

Afternoon everyone!

Just thought i’d let you know we’ve got highly anticipated zombie-flick starring Brad Pitt, World War Z – starting FRIDAY! Did you know? Several scenes of this film were filmed on location in Lulworth Cove? Some other scenes were filmed in Glasgow! Click here to book tickets

We’re also going to be showing the much asked-for romance, Summer in February – starring Mamma Mia!‘s Dominic Cooper – also showing from FRIDAY!  it’s based on Jonathan Smith’s novel about love and loss among a bohemian colony of artists which flourished in the wild coastal region of Cornwall before the First World War. Click here to book tickets

Fans of action should be thrilled to hear that we’re going to be screening Dwayne Johnson in Snitch from FRIDAY – it’s a fast-paced action thriller, Dwayne Johnson starring as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Click here to book tickets

Oh, and this weekend we’ve got Advanced Screenings of Despicable Me 2 (with the film starting fully on Fri 28th June) – in this highly anticipated sequel to 2010’s box office hit, Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. Click here to book tickets

 

 

That’s about it for now, don’t forget to come and check out Man of Steel, now showing in 2D and 3D here at the Plaza!

– Dan (Plaza Staff)

BLOG & FILM TIMES Fri 14 June – Thurs 20 June

Good Afternoon!

Feeling that Superman vibe yet? This week we’re showing Man of Steel every day in 2D and 3D! Grab your tickets online now! If superheros aren’t quite your thing, we’ve got After Earth showing in the evenings this week, plus brand new Behind The Candelabra if you fancy a bit of Matt Damon in a sparkly suit! For the kids (and the big kids…), we’re still showing Epic 2D this weekend!

On Tuesday of this week we’re showing Pompeii Live from the British Museum, a special broadcast from the British Museum, which is sold out. On Wednesday we have our first encore performance of NT Live: The Audience with Helen Mirren, which is also sold out! There are still a few tickets left for the 3rd encore of The Audience, which is on Tuesday 3rd September at 7.30pm – grab them while you can!

Despicable Me 2 has it’s preview screenings next weekend, 22nd & 23rd & starts its main run from Friday 28th June! I, for one, am much looking forward to this one! A few weeks later, the eagerly anticipated Monsters University will be on our screens! We might have a special performance of this film lined up for you… watch this space!

That’s about all for this week, happy cinema going!!

Dan – Plaza Staff

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Picturedome and Gala keep cinema alive in Clacton

Gala Bingo and Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co Ltd are delighted to announce that the former Flicks Cinema will re-open on June 21st, under its original name of Century Cinema. The cinema which has been at the heart of the local community, will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Managing Director Adam Cunard from Picturedrome who will be operating the cinema said “We are delighted as a Company to be coming to Clacton, since the cinema closed we have been working closely with Gala Bingo to re-open the venue and are delighted to announce today that we are opening in a few weeks time. The cinema has under-gone a makeover and will have many new exciting features from when it closed last October, we are excited to welcome customers both old and new back”

Peter Willans, Head of Property from Gala said “ We recognise what a valuable part the cinema played within the local community and in Picturedrome we are delighted to have secured a community focused operator for the next 15 years. We look forward to working in partnership with Picturedrome, to deliver the best cinema and Bingo experience in Clacton.”

The cinema which will re-open on 21st June will have a 4K Sony Digital projection, a feature that can’t be found in other cinemas in the area, Dolby 7.1 Digital sound to make the experience better than ever, air conditioning and heating in both screens, there will also be the added benefit of satellite technology which will enable the cinema to host operas, ballet and theatre productions in the future.. exciting times ahead. In addition to these new facilities, the cinema will also be operating an Online Booking service, and continue to offer great deals to customers,such as only charging £2.50 from Monday to Friday and £3.50 Saturdays and Sundays.

Notes for editor

The Picturedrome Electric Theatre Co Ltd operates cinemas in Bognor Regis, Dorchester and Westgate on sea.
Gala Bingo operate 138 clubs nationwide