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This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe & bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade icecream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission & a warm welcome from the friendly staff & Patron. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" & it is truly a memorable movie experience!
"Desrevedly one of Wanaka's biggest attractions & just maybe a NZ National Treasure!" NZ Lonely PLanet
"Halfway through, the film stopped & we had a short interval. Everyone went outside to the adjoining cafe & got freshly baked cookies (still warm), homemade ice cream or a beer & then settled back into their chairs. This is how all cinemas should be. It was more like being round someone's house." UK Guardian
Read some of our reviews
Opening Hours...
The Cinema and Cafe are open 1/2 an hour before the start of the first movie, 24 / 7. Generally the opening times are;
Mon - Fri : 3.30pm
Sat - Sun : 1.30pm
Reservations by phone only...
03 443 1505 |
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Censor's Classifications |
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G |
Approved for general
exhibitions |
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G* |
Approved for general
exhibition - followed by any recommendation that
the Chief Censor may specify. |
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PG |
Parental guidance recommended
for younger viewers. |
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M |
Suitable for mature
audiences 16 years and over. |
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R |
(Followed by such age
as the Chief Censor may specify) Approved for exhibition
only to persons ... years of age and over. |
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R* |
Followed by a statement
of the class or description of persons to whole
the film may be exhibited and the places, dates
and times, where or when the film may be exhibited. |
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| Thursday 2 July |
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4:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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6:00 pm |
Bottle Shock - FREE Wine Tasting with every session!
(M) [2h15]
"A hugely entertaining movie that scored at Sundance and the film festival circuit. It's a winner...Bottle Shock is something special: there's magic in it." Rolling Stone **** "Bottle Shock is a welcome addition to film's wine-tasting menu. Randall Miller's film is more than just a film about making and appreciating wine. It's a film about having a dream; it's about falling in love; it's about paying your bills; it's about fathers and sons. The context is a battle of the grapes. And the best part is that it is based on a true story. Like the chardonnay at the heart of the story, Bottle Shock is light with good body and plenty of flavour. It's also uplifting and amusing. In short, it makes you feel good." urbancinefile
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8:15 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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| Friday 3 July |
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3:30 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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5:30 pm |
Hannah Montana The Movie
(G) [2h00]
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7:30 pm |
The Grocers Son - Last Week!
(M) [2h00]
"Eric Guirado's film is an engaging combination of coming of age, family drama and romance, with a teaspoon of Provencal remedies thrown in...an enticing & joyous story about finding your way from the crossroads of life, & one that is guaranteed to put a skip in your step." urbancinefile
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9:30 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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| Saturday 4 July |
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12:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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2:00 pm |
Hannah Montana The Movie
(G) [2h00]
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4:00 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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6:45 pm |
X-Men Origins - Wolverine - Last Week!
(M) [2h15]
Wolverine lives a mutant life, seeks revenge against Victor Creed (who will later become Sabertooth) for the death of his girlfriend, and ultimately ends up going through the mutant Weapon X program. |
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9:00 pm |
Angels & Demons - Last Week!
(M) [2h45]
When a murder of a physicist, Leonardo Vetra, finds a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and Mr. Vetra's daughter, Vittoria, on an adventure for a secret brotherhood, The Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four alters of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. An Assassin working for the Illuminati, have captured four cardinals, and murders each, painfully. Robert and Vittoria also are searching for a new very destructive weapon that could kill millions. |
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| Sunday 5 July |
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12:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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2:00 pm |
Hannah Montana The Movie
(G) [2h00]
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4:00 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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6:45 pm |
Knowing
(M) [2h30]
"It's thrilling to see populist cinema tackle the most pertinent issues of mankind in such strident, striking & spectacular fashion...Plenty happens & while not all of it may bear up to magnifying glass scrutiny, the film stands up as a solid escapist cinematic experience enhanced by its chilling symbolism, filled with tension & thrills, fabulous special effects & a monumentally big scale ending." urbancinefile
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9:00 pm |
Defiance
(M) [2h30]
"Daniel Craig, the best James Bond since Sean Connery, no matter how much Quantum of Solace sucked his spirit, gets a true story to dig into this time. And it's a doozy. In Defiance, Craig brings grit and gravity to the role of Tuvia Bielski, the eldest of three Jewish brothers who led the resistance against the Nazis from their base in the Nalibocka Forest in Belorussia during World War II...this is a war story told with passion about a band of brothers that still has the power to inspire."
Rolling Stone 3.5/4 |
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| Monday 6 July |
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2:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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4:00 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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6:45 pm |
Last Chance Harvey - Last Week!
(PG) [2h00]
"Comedy, drama & romance embrace each other warmly in this richly layered story about two outsiders who discover that today is tomorrow... Dustin Hoffman & Emma Thompson are superb together, their differences sheer joy to watch...There's much to enjoy in Last Chance Harvey, from the journey of the characters to the humour & the pain that paves that journey; it's his last chance, & not only at his job. So don't miss a chance to see Last Chance Harvey." urbancinefile "In the hands of two fine actors at the top of their game, it's irresistible." NZ Herald ****
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8:45 pm |
Terminator Salvation
(M) [2h15]
"T4 is a post apocalyptic epic with a beating heart: indeed, Sam Worthington's beating heart...it's worthington the ticket price, & not only for Sam's terrific performance, but for Bale's & everyone else's & for a story that also has the ethos of the human heart at its heart, as it were...the universal glue of mankind against an external threat, be it alien/s or machines...Blasting across the screen in a volcano of action & doom...a pulsating, thrilling story about heroes & villains!" urbancinefile |
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| Tuesday 7 July |
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2:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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4:00 pm |
Hannah Montana The Movie
(G) [2h00]
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6:00 pm |
Bottle Shock - FREE Wine Tasting with every session!
(M) [2h15]
"A hugely entertaining movie that scored at Sundance and the film festival circuit. It's a winner...Bottle Shock is something special: there's magic in it." Rolling Stone **** "Bottle Shock is a welcome addition to film's wine-tasting menu. Randall Miller's film is more than just a film about making and appreciating wine. It's a film about having a dream; it's about falling in love; it's about paying your bills; it's about fathers and sons. The context is a battle of the grapes. And the best part is that it is based on a true story. Like the chardonnay at the heart of the story, Bottle Shock is light with good body and plenty of flavour. It's also uplifting and amusing. In short, it makes you feel good." urbancinefile
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8:15 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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| Wednesday 8 July |
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2:00 pm |
Ice Age 3
(PG) [2h00]
After the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", life begins to change for Manny and his friends. |
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4:00 pm |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(PG) [2h45]
The battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. "With Michael Bay's stamp all over it, this sequel certainly looks amazing with an onslaught of explosive visual effects, a grandiose plot, exotic locations, a generous dose of humour, a cast of thousands and a budget of squillions...the human cast, headed by charismatic Shia LaBeouf and the drop-dead gorgeous Megan Fox, is terrific...Like the original, the film is a giant frenetic spectacle that worships excess. Bigger is better as bridges collapse, explosions boom, cars are spliced in two and transformers morph into all kinds of eye-popping shapes and sizes." urbancinefile |
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6:45 pm |
Knowing
(M) [2h30]
"It's thrilling to see populist cinema tackle the most pertinent issues of mankind in such strident, striking & spectacular fashion...Plenty happens & while not all of it may bear up to magnifying glass scrutiny, the film stands up as a solid escapist cinematic experience enhanced by its chilling symbolism, filled with tension & thrills, fabulous special effects & a monumentally big scale ending." urbancinefile
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9:00 pm |
Defiance
(M) [2h30]
"Daniel Craig, the best James Bond since Sean Connery, no matter how much Quantum of Solace sucked his spirit, gets a true story to dig into this time. And it's a doozy. In Defiance, Craig brings grit and gravity to the role of Tuvia Bielski, the eldest of three Jewish brothers who led the resistance against the Nazis from their base in the Nalibocka Forest in Belorussia during World War II...this is a war story told with passion about a band of brothers that still has the power to inspire."
Rolling Stone 3.5/4 |
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