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...and now for the review after seeing it in 3D at the IMAX, five stars. You cannot appreciate the brilliance of this movie when you watch the 2D version. Seeing it at the IMAX was an amazing experience.

Saw Avatar here. The film was so long that they had to switch to another camera about 2 hours in. The switch was not so graceful. We sat in the dark for about 5 minutes and then the rest of the movie played. Unfortunately, it took about 15 minutes to get the audio right. It was choppy and poor quality. Very poor job and it almost ruined the movie. I couldn't believe they had to switch in the first place. They must have some old equipment. When it's working though, the video and audio are fine.

I probably set my expectations too high for this film. I remember hearing about it in 2008 as being the number one blockbuster pick for 2009. Well, it didn't even come close to living up to the hype for me. The movie was visually stunning first of all. The special effects were amazing, There is no question about that. However, for me, the movie fell short in many other areas. I can't go into them as I don't want to spoil the film, but it all centers around the cohesiveness and believability of the story. The casting was good, although Giovanni Ribisi, although good early on in the film, was just wasted in this one. Had they gone more in-depth into his character and the other characters, it would have tied together the film better. I left the movie theater thinking 3-4 stars but on further thought it's more like 2-3 stars. The special effects push it more towards 3.

Finally saw a movie here - nothing really special here but theatre number 1 - which is pretty much normal pricing is a nice spot with big leather seats and lots of spacing. Almost like a higher class seat but normal pricing. Easy walk from the BTS so this place an option at times.

Every city needs a place to see independent films. The lido is one of the last places in BKK to see them. The place is not amazing and could use a facelift but I dont mind it at all. I like the ticket counter being in one spot, the snacks in another and the theaters all spread out. The seats are not great, the sound is okay and the projection is old skool but I like the vibe. You go here because the scene is cool and they are the only place to play some movies. The shops and cafes around the floor are pretty cool as well. Worth checking out for the indie films and the funky siam sq vibe

I only use this cinema as its walking distance from where I live, else I would not come here that often. The popcorn and drinks are overpriced compared to SFX Cinemas, and I dont think the sound systems are that good compared to others. I opten for 170baht tickets, as opposed to the 120baht ones and couldn't tell the difference Emporium cinema which is 2 stops down the BTS line is a far better bet IMHO

This theater has certainly seen better days but I'm a big fan of older movie theaters that have seen better days, especially for matinees. The negatives are that the place has a musky and damp feel, and if it was crowded the seating would be way too cramp. The positives are that the theater is HUGE. Actually, a better word is GRAND. There are two levels of seating. Towards the front it's almost level so you may have problems if someone with big hair sits in front of you. Those seats are 100 baht. They also have a rising level towards the back and the seats are 120 baht. Extremely cheap. They have these two 60+ attendants that look like they've been there since before movies were in color. They are definitely old school. They take your ticket and seat you with a very dim flashlight. I banged my knee once and tripped over a rail on the way to my seat. It must have been hilarious to watch for the folks already in the theater. The screen is also huge and the sound system is okay. The aircon was also not as frigid as most theaters so it made for an enjoyable experience, especially given the prices. One thing that was funny was when I bought the ticket the lady asked me where I wanted to sit. Most theaters have the little computer program where you tick the screen to pick your seat. Here, they have a big piece of paper and a pen. I will return for matinees but given the location and pricing I can imagine it gets crowded at night which would make for a less comfortable experience.

First time I have seen a movie here. We wanted the VIP theatre but we would not to wait too long so we went for VIP seat in theatre number 4 - I think this is the biggest one they have. It was awesome. Huge seat, massive screen and awesome sound. It also was not that cold - maybe the room is too big? I would be happy hear with normal seats since the place is huge and the seating layout is cool. The mento combo was a deal as well. Overall a great experience.

Went for a late movie the other night. This was the spot I was meeting someone so this was the place for the movie. Of course I went to the entrance and missed ticket booth - so that was a pain. Then I mis read the board and picked a movie with the VIP Opera seating. Not cheap at 500 baht but awesome seating, pillows, blankets, free drinks and reclining electric seats. Wow. The theatre was not super cold and the sound system was great. No complaints but It think the ticket counter layout separate from the entrance must confuse a hoarde of people. All in all good stuff!

Cozy little theaters make up the EGV Theaters at the Siam Discovery Center. A great place to watch a movie if you like a smaller theater experience. The place was freezing like almost every theater in Bangkok but an enjoyable experience otherwise.