I hope the managers do indeed view these reviews, as I'd like to say there was an extremely lovely woman on the ticket section lastnight (26/06/2023) shes a larger woman with dark hair I think her name was Cayley or Carly, she had tattoos on her arms. Greeted us with a very welcoming, smiley, pleasant and uplifiting attitude, went above and beyond and was extremely helpful to my fiancée and I, answered all 101 questions we asked with as much simplified information as possible, she was very knowledgeable regarding products, films etc, I assumed she was actually a manager, when asked and found out she wasn't we were both extremely shocked as she was fantastic. We were at the very top on the third floor where again a slender and softly spoken young woman served us, I believe she was called Ashley, she was very pleasant and helpful also, explaining what the deals were, served us in a timely manner, nachos fresh. There's 2 or 3 deals they do that range from around £5 kids box - £15 a main, a side and a drink, the coke machines have many flavour options for coke, sprite and fanta, you can also upgrade at added cost to a slush or milkshake. The tickets and food are admittedly a little pricey but what do you expect from a city center cinema in a prime location next to Victoria train station and very close to the main Piccadily train station, also dont forget the inflation rate across the board with any and all companies. The screen we were in was brilliant, the picture quality and the sound were both top notch (shame the film it's self was terrible), the building is very clean, toilets are easily accessible on all levels but the ground floor. Theres comfy recliner seating in all screens just not IMAX and with a push of a button you're practically lying down in them. All staff interacted with were friendly. My only negatives are it's very dark in the corridors especially the ground floor (if there weren't other customers in wed of thought it was closed) and also there is little to no signage around. All in all I'll give it 10/10 for pleasant staff, tickets etc, and 8.5/10 for aesthetic. We'll definitely be coming back to Manchester even if it's to travel just for this cinema.

Absolutely horrible experience here with my family. The staff sold us tickets to see Equalizer 3, we went upstairs to get popcorn and see the movie when the ticket person asked for my daughter's ID. I told him she was 14 and the ticket person refused us in, to see the movie because it was rated R. I pointed out the obvious to the ticket person, we are her parents, it's our decision what our child sees in our company, NOT THE UK GOVERNMENT! They said there was nothing they could do and asked if we wanted to watch Mission Impossible movie, which is just as violent as Equalizer 3. What kind of world do we live in where the Government decides what is acceptable for our children whilst in their parents company? So we ended up seeing Mission Impossible after a quick lunch. Here comes the actual review, ... The only good thing about the theater experience was the reclining seats which actually was amazing, HOWEVER, the were dirty and stank of the last person that sat there. The adverts you have to sit through until one actually gets to see the movie..... Then the most annoyingly LOUD voice of "The Rules" of watching the movie..... It was so ear piercingly loud, I almost walked out right there... The rest of the movie can't be that loud ...... Ohhhhh but it was.... Louder infact. They had the volume up so loud it was actually uncomfortable to sit through. The film actually buffered during the movie..... The only thing that mattered was that my daughter enjoyed it and to me.... My daughter being happy, is worth putting up with the worst theater I've experienced in 53 years on this earth. If you are looking for a nice family experience, stay clear of this place..... If you are used to listening to things at 100% on your headphones and it doesn't bother you.... by all means Never again for us, we are watching Equalizer 3 on Sky at the end of the month. The hypocrisy is hilarious

The Vue IMAX cinema experience is nothing short of mind-blowing, setting the gold standard for moviegoers seeking an immersive visual feast. Located in the heart of the city, it's the go-to destination for anyone looking to take their cinematic experience to the next level. The moment you step into the Vue IMAX theatre, you're greeted by a colossal screen that spans your entire field of vision. The state-of-the-art sound system and impeccable seating arrangement make you feel like you're part of the movie, not just a spectator. The selection of IMAX movies here is nothing short of impressive. Whether you're into action-packed blockbusters, breathtaking nature documentaries, or mind-bending sci-fi, they've got you covered. The visuals are razor-sharp, and the sound quality is so immersive that it transports you to another world. What sets Vue apart is their commitment to customer comfort. The seats are spacious and plush, ensuring a relaxing viewing experience that lasts even through longer movies. Plus, the theater is spotlessly clean, enhancing the overall enjoyment. The staff at Vue are friendly and efficient. They're always ready to assist with any questions or special requests, ensuring that your visit is hassle-free. The concession stands offer a wide variety of snacks and drinks, making it easy to indulge in your favorite treats during the show. In conclusion, Vue IMAX cinema is a visual and auditory wonderland that redefines the movie-going experience. Whether you're a die-hard film enthusiast or just looking for a memorable night out, this cinema delivers a sensory journey that will leave you in awe. It's cinema at its finest, and I can't recommend it enough.

The Cinema itself is great. Very big, well situated for city centre (10-12m walk for brisk walkers from Pic station) and of course, Ben and Jerrys a plenty. Seats are super comfy with the recline, little tables with cup holders and spacious. They didn't have some merch cups they were openly advertising on screens although not their fault to be fair. Sweets etc are priced how you'd imagine,although was impressed to see Milky Bar Buttons available.. So the Milky Bars, were indeed, on me. Staff were lovely, helped me when I went into my screen and I saw no one in so I went to check I had the right screen. She was super lovely confirmed yes I was in the right place. Taylor Swift film was brilliant - the crowd passed the vibes check during the film with laughter, singing and hand waving. As a solo Swiftie there, the atmosphere was lively with lovely people. The 3 stars however is for the cleanliness. I got to the screen and found my seat, whilst walking down the row to my seat it became apparent that it hadn't been cleaned since the previous screening. The litter had been cleared away but there were 2 tray tables with a spilt drink on them and crumbs everywhere. After I got up and the house lights went up, I shone my torch to check I hadn't dropped anything, I discovered there was some crusty brown dried stuff in the corner of my seat. Bearing in mind I'd had it on full recline too. Needless to say when I got back it had indeed transferred or my jeans so that was wonderful.

Fella with the long curly brown hair who usually stands on gate to scan the tickets likes to play a game of "Let's ID this woman and her friends for 15's and 18's when they are clearly pushing 30" every time I go in and another colleague will intervene and say "no, it's okay, let them through, they're clearly over 15 and over 18'...a frame and a face of someone in their teenage years compared to their late twenties is most of time...obvious, you can tell the diffrence. Every time, I laugh it off and I know he is doing is job but it's getting to the point where it feels personal and he can't stand it that I get let through by the others without needing to show I.D even the manager stopped him once and let me through and he's not the only awkward staff member, however, I have encountered some polite ones. Apart from that, I usually have a good experience here, great comfy seats and the shakes are good. I'm a huge popcorn lover but not a fan of Vue's, it's not warm, it tastes stale and not even sweet(I miss the days when cinemas still popped their own). However, I love how big and spacious the place is, prices for tickets are reasonable, it's not my first choice of cinema to go but they have a great variety of films(that's the main thing) and times, so I end up here quite often :)

I just got back from Oppenheimer on the IMAX 70mm film on opening night, wow. The audio and visual clarity was elite, you can feel the controlled bass through the seat. The screen is that large and immersive it makes you feel like you are in the movie due to its dimensions. This is a great cinema, and an even better one since the revamp. The reclining seats in every room bar the IMAX screen are amazing, and justify the slight price creep of late. All facilities feel a lot more modern and up to date, making me go back for more. I am looking forward to when the IMAX seats can be replaced with the luxury recliner seats as the current ones have you feeling a little too upright. Otherwise I can't fault Vue Printworks.

Being located in the city center its almost right next to Victoria train station. Right next to the arndale shopping center is a great location. Staff where pleasant and happy to help. My last visit was in the opening day for Five nights at Freddys. Security staff where around due to kids under 15 trying to get in to watch the movie. Having multiple floors for the screening rooms makes it feel very open in the main foyer areas. Food and drinks. Not a bad price for munch in a cinema. Got the large hotdog and large soda. Seats in the screening room where all the recliner styles. Clean and well maintained from.what I could see. Would definitely visit again.

You can smell the toilets from the end of the corridor, dirty with litter brushed into corner. Slushies are served with a standard thin paper straw rendering it undrinkable. Complained and wasn’t offered a solution apart from taking a fountain drink that I didn’t want and no price difference was refunded. Lights remained on in the film until someone complained halfway through. Air conditioning was unpleasantly cold throughout. The central areas were dirty with litter on the stairs, we saw one of the first showings of the day, so you’d expect it clean after hours of being closed. I have given 2 stars rather than 1 as we did like the reclining seats.

The irish lad sold us tickets to a film my daughter wasnt able to watch us not knowing the age on it to get up stairs and the long curly haired lad being rude we got a refund then decided to come back later and watched mission impossible, well it was way to loud the seats where dirty and the screen had marks on it also the film froze during it the staff which changed who collect the tickets where rude speaking about my husband once he walked away after asking a quiestion the only decent staff member is the man from the sweets and snacks place never again will we go to this cinema staff need to be trained of customer care

Have not visited a cinema in over a decade until recently. I booked online for the first time. Didn't find the staff friendly but I guess there job is not to be so. I visited the cinema have some alone time. 2 minutes before the lights went down a couple sit 8n the seat right next to me, eating hot food and fussing over nothing: constant sight and shouting at each other, making comments like it would have been better to sit a home and watching the DVD version. Leaving the cinema some security guard obstructed my personal space where I almost tripped. All for following a review from the Guardian newspaper

Fantastic cinema. Interesting layout vertically to get to the different screens. Plenty of ticket machines and counters for food and drinks Inc Ben and Jerry's. Great to have an IMAX screen in Manchester. Also a good pricing structure which means it is cheaper than many other places. Situated in the printworks which is a fantastic use of an old building/s with plenty of other restaurants and attractions nearby. Also due to the high amount of screens, films stay on show longer. Not been at busy times but looks to have plenty of capacity to deal with lots of people.

Don't get me wrong the screen and sound were top draw,however the viewing experience was not for the feint hearted. I was absolutely ready to leave on more than one occasion due to the temperature, I can only compare it to sitting in an incinerator. Screen 1 was full to the rafters and the air conditioning was either set to loose 2 kilos in body weight or not on at all. I now know how my Sunday roast chicken feels when it's about to have it's final makeover. Come on Vue cinemas, stop being tight and get it turned on!!!!!

I swear that cinema room must have been 40c, had to leave the Oppenheimer movie early as the room was extremely uncomfortable, absolutely blast furnace stuff. The movie itself was absolutely trash I'm talking 3 hours of nothing but talking. Its got to be up there with the worst movie I've paid to see. The IMAX 70mm or whatever it is totally is not worth it. You are practically licking the screen, would need to be 60ft away from it for a good viewing, my neck is killing and I'm drenched in sweat. Never again.

Saw Oppenheimer here and I'm very disappointed in this venue for ruining the experience. The volume of screen 1 was unbearably loud to the point I was covering my ears for the most part. There was also no air conditioning making it overwhelmingly hot and stuffy during a 3 hour movie. Due to this, all we wanted to do was leave from 20 minutes in. The movie itself was fantastic but completely ruined by the cinema conditions. Sensory nightmare, I will never be returning here.

Although it's an expensive ticket in comparison with standard cinema prices, it's definitely worth the extra cash getting the full iMax viewing experience. Comfortable manual reclining seats ( not as good as the Lowry Vue at Salford cinema that has electric recliners ! ) making a pleasant film watching few hours. Drinks and popcorn are too expensive though !! Parking at the nearby Arndale NCP is nearly £13 for 4 hours, again, too expensive !!

This cinema has really gone down hill!!! The last few times I've been it's been unbearably hot. Went to see Oppenheimer in screen 2 tonight and I was so close to walking out due to the heat, it was so uncomfortable. I'd understand if it was a hot summer's day but it was a cold and rainy evening instead! Just made the experience really unpleasant and I definitely won't be returning to this cinema now after that

Someone remove the front row in the imax screen its thats close to the screen you cant take the film in properly it was like looking up a tall building my neck and eyes were killing me after oppenheimer finished 3 hours of pain! I travelled 1 hr 30 mins drive for that experience ill stay at home next time. Other than that it looks a very decent place. Whover wants the imax experience stay off the first row!

Went to Vue, with a person in a wheelchair. Managed to get all the way up to the third floor and order drinks and snacks without having tickets checked. The drinks in the machine (have to do it yourself, from a selection) are watered down so not really fizzy for the price you pay. Got told to try the one on first floor. That's was the only time that another member came to check my tickets.

Here for exceptional IMAX screen! An amazing cinema experience like no other. Seats are tightly packed and the aircon was switched off half way through making it stuffy and warm during a house full screening of a 3hr long movie! You get the usual snack options at the Cinema. Also plenty of restaurant and parking options nearby. Will certainly go again for the screen!

Went to see a film which was in Screen 7. Must be just above a nightclub. Constant throb of dance music vibrating through the auditorium was awful, totally ruined my expérience. Would not recommend. Complained to Vue, all they did is said sorry and they'd pass it on to management... Great. I'm sure that will make a huge difference. Will not be coming back.

Located inside the Printworks, which is having a makeover, the Vue Cinema is a huge space. It's much emptier than it used to be. The screens are fine, but getting to them involves two escalator journey. Trailers and adverts always seem loud these days, but once the feature starts, it's all excellent. The reclining seats are not the most comfortable.

Apart from the whole place feeling like a maze, it was quite lovely. The staff were genuinely nice and polite, everything one expects from a cinema was present. The seats were excellent, super comfortable and with individual trays, it's a small addition but my wife and I greatly appreciated it. Excellent overall. Would definitely go again.

The new seating is really wind with recliner chairs. I have joint issues and can stiffen up if sat down too long, but these chairs are wonderful and help with that. They're incredibly comfortable. The staff are really friendly. The snack selection is pretty good. And they're understanding towards disabled people.

easily the best imax screen i’ve ever been to, the new chairs are better then the last but you still get a pain in the neck, however if the film is good, i honestly don’t care afterwards. I saw Oppenheimer fours times in Imax 70mm and each time was brilliant, also my favourite experience in the cinema this year.

Amazing new recliner seats for under a tenner game changing comfort in fully electric reclining seats John Wicks nearly 3hr running time no problem. Stupid amount of screens and one of the largest iMAX experiences in Europe with imersive dolby surround, all in the printworks complex for that post film beer

7am Oppenheimer showing, screen and audio were great however concessions were very poor. Diet Coke tasted not quite right, no free refills for a self pour machine at that price is shocking! Popcorn was chewy and with some burnt bits. Black coffee was okay didn’t expect much from it to begin with tho!

Just been to see Oppenheimer in imax and the film was great but it was slightly blurry from the get go. I noticed it with the title text which I don't think would be intentionally blurry. Please Vue Printworks double check the focus on the projector as I want to go and watch it properly soon

Seats are excellent, as with all VUE venues you get full leather, power recliner seats and the ticket cost is cheap. That's about it. Nachos are a soggy mess, staff are spotty faced, female deprived little weasels. no refill on Coke Freestyle machine unlike other venues which do allow.

One of the main cinemas I go too. Seats are comfy and reclinable with a table and cup holder. Cinema is tidy, staff are friendly. Food tastes great, pretty pricey but all cinemas are like that. Lifts, elevator and stairs for getting up to the screenings. Highly recommned this place.

Do not go here on an evening to watch a film unless it’s the IMAX screen as screens. Screens 1-7 are effected by disruptive sound, all you can hear is the heavy bass of the clubs located in the same building, I’m looking at you Walkabout and Yates. Will not be using again 0*

One of the best in Manchester area. Been there to watch a movie and the theater is neat and seats are super comfortable. The screen is good size as so the sound is awesome even you can hear the minute details precisely. Staff is polite and ever smiling . Happy to visit again

Large central Vue cinema with a massive IMAX screen on which I saw Oppenheimer. One of only 3 cinemas in the UK that can show 70mm IMAX films - the other two are in London. Friendly staff from the moment you enter and a spotless screen. Most enjoyable and highly recommended

very good cinema, never had any problems. We came here back in july to watch Thor we had a great time :) like many other cinemas it can get busy so just be wary of that but if you're a common cinema enjoyer this wont be a problem for you. Printworks is a nice place overall

Amazing cinema located at the heart of Manchester. It's a few minutes walking distance from Manchester cathedral. The cinema is huge and multi floors. The seats were amazing with leg room to relax while watching the movie. The price was great for the tickets and snacks.

I love the new seats, but the bright lights at the back during the movie are a bit annoying. They go right in your eyes and ruin the experience. It's the only cinema that does this. If they must have them, they should at least put them in the middle and not at the back.

Unbelievably comfortable! Never going to a cinema that doesn't have recliners ever again! I usually stumble out of the cinema sore and exhausted from constant shifting in my seat, grateful for the end! Not this time. All cinema seats should be made this way.

Efficient ticket system to get into the cinema, and nice waiting area outside IMAX screen. Screen itself was clean, with good quality sound/display. Women's toilets were not very clean or well-maintained, which was disappointing. But great visit overall

Actually surprised how much I enjoyed it, not been here in a while and it appears to have been refitted. Nice, welcoming vibe and the cinema chairs, reclining were fab! Film was great too. Really enjoyed my evening. The O2 voucher made it cheap too.

Watched Oppenheimer here and boy what an experience. There are only 19 70 MM IMAX screens in the whole wide world. And watching a craft like this movie made by Nolan was like another world to be in. The sound and screen of this theatre is amazing.

The imax cinema has way too many seats / no room for anyone sitting in there. You are so packed in that you have no room for bags/coats or to get up if you need the bathroom. Was a really uncomfortable experience considering it is £15 a ticket.

A cinema is a cinema is a cinema, but you can always find some proper shockers if you try hard enough. This cinema ISN'T one of those! Quick self check in, extra staff on during the busier times I was there so all went smoothly. Clean inside.

Watched Godzilla Minus One Here in IMAX. Been here a few times on other occasions. A great cinema. It has large recliners for the seats, and the picture/ sound quality holds up with no issues. You won't have any issues watching films here.

I had a great experience at Manchester Vue Cinema. They offer an exceptional movie-going experience with its amazing recliner seats, extremely loud and clear speakers. Despite its popularity and being consistently fully booked, the venue

Been there twice for movies and I love the fact that everything is English there… duhhh, it is in Manchester. But I am from Germany, living in Austria and I have a hard time finding a movie theatre/cinema that plays original

Vue Printworks in Manchester! I went to see Suzume in the cinema earlier in 2023 when it came out, around July. The lady was so lovely! ‍Customer Service, was very much appreciated! Lovely, lady! Thank you! …

Been twice this week to the IMAX. Great screen, seats could do with a bit of work (my partner and kids can never recline then due to weight). A couple of really great customer service experiences though. Highly recommended.

IMAX FILM was top quality. Oppenheimer was gorgeous and it absolutely deserves a rewatch whenever one gets the time. My only complaint is that the ads stretched until nearly 25 minutes after the "start time" of the movie.

Located in the printworks the Vue cinema is located over several floors accessed by lifts and escalators,there r numerous screens offering a variety of choices . It is very clean and offers the usual drinks and snacks

This was my first time in the new reclining seats- you’ve got buttons on them to lean back and raise your feet. There’s also a little table attached for drinks/snacks. The screen and sound quality were both sterling.

Watched Dunkirk and Oppenheimer here in 70mm IMAX. The screen here is one of the best in the world and an absolute sight to see. Immersive, sonically impeccable and visually oppressive in the best possible way.

Honestly the worst thing about this place is the hygiene. I don't think anyone ever cleans those toilets it's always disgusting, and when I came to my seat there was rubbish and crumbs all over the rows. Gross.

The admission price for a standard recliner seat is 7.99 on line, and as they are very comfortable, it well worth the price. The food is a tad expensive, but as one of treat, then why not indulge a little

Cinema is nice - but the men’s toilets STINK of urine. They have these ‘Waterless Technology’ urinals that clearly aren’t very technological and aren’t working. You can smell it right out on the corridor

Clean, comfortable and cheaper than other cinemas. Watched Indiana Jones in screen 7 at 7pm, Saturday evening and we could hear(and feel) heavy music coming from next door for the entire film.

Recliner seating for such little prices. Go on a Tue/Wed and get 2-4-1 meerkat movies and it's about £4 each for a recliner seat. Loads of screens so plenty to watch and the staff are friendly

Awful experience, long queue took forever to get the movie snacks. Had bought tickets online and had to go out the print workshop get service so I could show the tickets. Won't be going back.

I'm not sure if the A/C wasn't working but I've never sat in a cinema were I've been sweating and dying from the heat. Apart from that the recliner seats were good and the popcorn was nice.

Best seats I have seen in a vue cinema to be honest and other conema goers arw very polite the refund system for vouchers is very difficult though but not the fault of the individual cinema

Seats are comfortable. Volume too loud, and serving slushies in hard plastic beakers causes dumb children to bang their beakers against the cup holder repeatedly throughout the whole film.

My trip to Vue Printworks was a major disappointment. The constant booming music from the bar below made it impossible to enjoy the movie. It completely ruined the entire experience.

I’d give 10 stars if they had it as the staff member named Ethan was very helpful about the food menu and friendly towards me and my friend. So Vue, give Ethan a raise :)) thank you.

The staff are always kind, the cinemas are clean and the screens are very big. Has massive imax screens and plays good films, sometimes even very old ones so perfect for date nights

Few hours to Kill went and watched Megan. The screens are huge and the seats recline, bagged a seat in the corner on its own, with a plug to charge my phone. Loads of escalators.

Nice clean place with lovely big screens and amazing sound system along with reclining seats ,keeping In mind for customers comfort! 3D option is amazing, specially in 3D IMAX !!

Entrance was quite hard to find if you don't know the area due to road works. Cinema staff were nice but not many around which wasn't always helpful as its quite a big cinema.

Saw the 70mm IMAX screening of Oppenheimer. Screen was incredibly immersive and seats reclined for maximum comfort A tad pricey for drinks but still a great experience

The seats were comfy and there is a lot of snack selection outside the screens. There's also plenty of room to wait either outside the screens or near the snacks bar.

It's a great cinema with the most comfortable seats as you can stretch out and almost lie down, leaving lots of space between you and the next chair. Fantastic

Loved the seating. Recliner with a swivel table to place your drinks and snacks on. The let down was the sound quality. Think the sound system needs a update.

Nice big cinema with recliner chairs and always very clean. Staff are always polite and friendly. Also as good access to all shopping areas, food and bars.

Odd layout. We ended up on the third floor with minimal signage. Hardly any staff either. Great seats though to get you through your favourite blockbuster.

Nice cinema. I think you have to be careful with your choice of seat though - some are at bad angles to the screen. I think they ran out of space

Nice venue but their prices are through the roof... nearly £20 for 2 average matinee tickets... as for the drinks & popcorn (not good) phew!!!

This is my granddaughter and I go to cinema. The reclining seats are the best ever and affordable prices for top films. I highly recommend.

Went to a Sat afternoon showing. Great reclining seats. No technical issues. Snack n beverage prices were not extortionate. Good all round.

Glad I got to see Oppenheimer in Imax 70mm but the popcorn was so bad, very stale, felt like I was eating my trainers. Nachos were nice

Best Cinema experience I have in Manchester City. Reasonable prices and comfortable seats arrangements. I would recommend this cinema.

Comfortable recliner, great screen and sound. There are a lot of snack stations on all three floors. The cinema is clean and inviting.

Great screen sizes, wonderful recliner seats too! Sit back, relax and listen to people eat popcorn for the whole movie.

It's great to watch any film and I love the seats as they are nice and comfy and plenty of space with a tray too.

A Huge Cinema set up for a City Centre Great reclining seats, sounds system and Screen ! Good staff Great Place

Lovely cinema at the heart of the city . Great atmosphere, very clean and crowded area easy to concur …

Big fan of the reclining seats & side tables - don't think I've ever been more comfortable watching a film.

Absolutely massive screens. Plenty of leg room. Clean loos. Great cinema. Wish there were more like it tbh.

Had a little revamp this place it seems Comfortable electric recliner seats Done good they have!!! …

Close to restaurant's the seats are all electric reclining seats very comfortable, no more numb bums lol

Cool cinema, went to see napoleon, impressive seats, really liked the recline option. Very comfortable

Really lovely staff, very helpful, comfy leather recliner cinema seats.

Loved the seating arrangements at screen 10 and the ice-cream!

First time come here, enjoy the film Transformers