Omniplex Cinemas – Great Park, Rubery

Have been a few times as it’s my local cinema and it’s probably one of the cleanest and comfy viewing experiences out there. The retro theme is a nice touch and different to the other cinemas around. However, the food trucks can be very slow and when coming for an evening screening you’ll find favourite items on the menu to be out of stock.

Went here today for the first time with my daughter to watch the magic far away tree. what a great experience, and we also used eth sofa which was fabulous. the food was great, staff lovely and the value was great. free parking and lots of it. will 100% come again

Very good place for great cinemas. The picture is vivid and the sound super clear. I enjoyed my visit. There are lot of accompaniments as well. Great selection of foods and snacks. Well cleaned environment

Since Omniplex took over from Empire and fully refurbished the cinema, the difference is night and day. The overall appeal and cleanliness stand out immediately - it feels modern, fresh, and far more inviting than before. Even the toilets, which were previously in a poor state, are now clean, modern, and well looked after, which just adds to the improved overall experience. The new seating is a huge improvement; you no longer feel like you’re perched on a plank of wood. They’re genuinely comfortable now, which makes a big difference during a long film. The lobby area is brighter and more welcoming, and there’s a wide range of food, snacks, and drinks available. The push towards automation with ticket and food-ordering screens means there’s little need for human interaction, but personally that doesn’t bother me. Atmosphere-wise, the whole place feels happier. Even the staff seem more upbeat, which I’d put down to working in a venue that’s now of a much higher standard. Pricing feels fair, and the Omnipass option is a good deal. It differs slightly from Odeon’s pass in that you can only see each film once, but realistically most people don’t watch the same movie multiple times in the cinema anyway. One of the best additions is the events where they bring back older films - it keeps things varied and fills the gaps when certain genres aren’t showing. I find myself going far more often now. In fact, back when it was Empire, I’d avoid it completely and head into Birmingham to Odeon instead because the experience here was so poor. Now, with the investment from Omniplex, it’s a completely different story. I’d highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been in a while to give it another go - it’s gone from being one of the worst local cinema experiences to one of the best.

Lots of free parking (up to 5 hours.) Quite jazzy inside, looks pretty cool. There are manned counters and machines to order from. The seats in the screen are comfortable and have an adjustable foot rest. Each seat has a tray attached that has room for food and drink. The temperature was a little chilly. I noticed a couple of recycling bins available. The only downside, as with cinemas, are the prices aren’t fantastic.