McArthur Glen Retail Park, The Pines, CF32 9ST. The lighting levels at the steps are varied. Animation | Animation | The designated seating area(s) is/are approximately 17m from the front of the screen. Photographs 2, 3 and 4 show the ramp leading from the main entrance corridor to the foyer. There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the cinema. Overall though it was a good film on a cold day in a comfy seat. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Things began to change when the Odeon underwent a grand renovation in 1970. There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole. Stars Sean Bean, Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Sadie Frost were among the invited guests. Our Screen Capacity. The nearest counter is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance. There is step-free access throughout the foyer. The films on show aren't current but they're not that old. - I like modern architecture a lot but the current College building on the site now is an abomination. 173 High Street. The contrast between the walls and floor is poor. The designated seating area(s) is/are located in Row A at the front of the screen, between seats 6 and 9 and seats 12 and 16. The entrance was moved from the front of the building on Southend High Street - which became the entrance to the new supermarket - to the side of the building. The place as a whole is great, Staff, cleanliness, service except the price, it just keeps going up and up and its come to the point were its too expensive to keep going. There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways. There is not a chair available at the refuge point(s). View link, Im new here just found the site, very very intresting. Such a shame. . There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s). The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 4. 95% of travelers recommend this experience. The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient. read more. The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 5. A mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading to a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. - < 500, 112 min The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor next to Screens 1 and 2. It was equipped with CinemaScope in 1954. We used our bus pass so even better. The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm. There is not a quiet area available within the cinema. This entrance gives access to Row P (rear of the screen). There is not a voice communication system available at the refuge point(s). The lift does have a visual floor indicator. Thriller, User Rating: 6.5/10 (71,637 user ratings) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance. Closed on 7th January 1970 for a complete reconstruction involving creating Odeon 1 cinema in the old cafe area seating 500, and extending the former balcony forward to create Odeon 2 with 1,350 seats. Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings. The place as a whole is great, Staff, cleanliness, service except the price, it just keeps going up and up and its come to the point were its too expensive to keep going. We used our bus pass so even better. Comedy | The films on show aren't current but they're not that old. These things happen! Definitely not the cinemas fault but there was kids in front of us in the line putting there hands into the pick n mix so maybe stay clear of that lol! The transfer space is obstructed by the female sanitary and non-infectious waste bins. Day 13 of The Beatles' UK tour with Roy Orbison took them to the Odeon Cinema in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. The tickets were expensive | Autism friendly screenings are available at a mixture of peak and off-peak times. A clear and big screen and the seats were comfortable, but the fact that it was so empty shows that it is rather overpriced for what it is. The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor. The height of the counter(s) is/are 102cm. Two staff named Alex and Ethan were incredibly rude but also they were not asking everyone for ID. where in the world 20th something he just literally got married she hasn't respiratory issues she she's not feeling so good because some of the kids are getting sick and so she's decided one I can get together but you have to be very very careful and I know she has respiratory issues so not good I'm not trying to be your boss trying you know I care a lot about you very special to me that's why . But before that Odeon was built at the end of the 1990s, there was another much more prolific Odeon in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. There is pictorial signage to the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings. ODEON Southend. Odeon Cinema, Southend-on-Sea: See 123 reviews, articles, and 4 photos of Odeon Cinema, ranked No.78 on Tripadvisor among 78 attractions in Southend-on-Sea. The old Odeon bid farewell a year later, showing its last film, Star Wars, on Saturday, April 6, 1997. That's why we offer you a range of accessibility services at ODEON. The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The equipment used has dual channel capability; one channel provides audio description, the other provides hearing enhancement for the film soundtrack. Tickets can be purchased from the food/drink counter(s). Assistance dogs are welcomed in the cinema screens. Comedy | UK Cinemas . We used our bus pass so even better. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. There is/are a minimum of 1 autism friendly screening(s) per month. We used our bus pass so even better. A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift. This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance. There is some flooring in the foyer which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people. Metascore I really don't see why people choose to drive an hour round trip and pay more to see the same thing. Subtitled screenings are available any day of the week. The refuge point is located to the left, just beyond the Screen 5 designated seating area entrance on the second floor. There is a caf on the ground floor. Thomas R. Somerford, Edward Albert Stone, Styles: Metascore I thought 9 was rather expensive for a mid week afternoon film. Visited this cinema to see the new doctor strange film in May 2022. They even had a machine for testing the braking responses of drivers. | There is step-free access to the male toilet(s). Thriller, User Rating: 7.4/10 (362 user ratings) Prices vary depending on film and showing time - look out for off-peak promotions Find other attractions similar to ODEON Southend by visiting our attraction tickets section. Yes, the floor isn't 100% immaculate at all times. This means that tickets purchased must be used before the expiration date or they will become invalid. Once again there was no staff to check if we had purchased tickets at the Screen entrance door. The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in). You can buy 3D glasses in Odeon not sure it they still are but they used to be 1 each. It's sad that Southend lost an iconic venue which hosted rock and comedy royalty and entertained thousands of residents. Visited this cinema to see the new doctor strange film in May 2022. http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/2121472604/, Please read our community guidelines before posting . For screen 2 the balcony was extended forward to create a 1350 seater auditorium. - 2000 - Comedy | The eight-screen multiplex has been a landmark at the top of Southend High Street for the best part of two decades. | The action you just performed triggered the security solution. A cafe area on the ground level was converted into a smaller cinema, whilst the original stage and stalls area became a supermarket. 3 and a free Costa coffee or tea and a biscuit. What a bargain ! ODEON Southend is situated within Victoria Plaza Shopping Centre. The email address for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is, The website for the Cinema Exhibitors' Association (CEA) Card is. read more. It was very easy to get in - staff scanned our QR code on the door. The name/number of the screen surveyed is Screen 2. I beleve the seats from the Southend Odeon still surrive and amazingly are still in the town! Southend Victoria is approximately 0.2 miles (4minute walk) from the cinema. Please read our community guidelines before posting . < 500, 10 movies This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in). Here's a look back at the lost cinema which once held performances from music royalty. Fine cinema but we were in screen 6 which was baking hot, and it wasn't even a hot day. The ramp/slope is not clearly illuminated during screenings. All screens can be used for subtitled screenings. Excellent value. The sound levels in the screen(s) showing autism friendly screenings are turned down. Fantasy | Cinema Treasures, LLC The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance. Traces of the original hydraulic orchestra pit were still visible, and the organ pipe chambers were still traceable. Once again there was no staff to check if we had purchased tickets at the Screen entrance door. The approach surface is uneven in places. There is a/are food/drink counter(s) within the foyer. Autism friendly screenings are available. In July 2000 the Odeon hosted the gala premiere of the new British film Essex Boys. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift. I went in whilst on a overnight visit to Southend so hadn't been in before, and had never used their touch screen booking system either. Thriller, User Rating: 6.2/10 (39,269 user ratings) Staff nice and friendly. All the auditoriums have draped walls, either in rose pink or green. There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space. Adventure | The tickets were expensive (booked online) but nowadays this is the case in lots of cinemas. . There is not a/are not lowered section(s) of the counter(s). Cinema Treasures, LLC The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good. The cinema was clean and the seats comfortable, clean toilets too (but it should be especially at 1pm when they've just opened!). The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use. 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