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Cinema Paradiso
This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find.
Comfy old sofas, 3 seats in an old Morris Minor, a cafe and bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie, homemade icecream and hot cookies for intermission and a warm welcome from the friendly patron who introduces the film with Celtic flair!
The Lonely Planet travel guide lists the cinema as a "must do" and it is truly a unique and memorable movie experience!
Read some of our reviews
Opening Hours...
The Cinema and Cafe are generally open 1/2 an hour before the start of the first movie.
Mon - Fri : 2.30pm
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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| Monday 19 May |
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6:00 pm |
The Bucket List
(M) [2h00]
"Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die...This rather special film is one about mortality and immortality and guarantees both laughter and tears. Of course, the combination of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman is special in itself, and these two extraordinary actors handle the sensitive and often confronting issue of death with the compassion and flair you might expect." urbancinefile |
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8:00 pm |
Into the Wild
(M) [2h45]
"A road movie, buddy movie, coming of age story and portrait of a young man who finds the secret of happiness, Into The Wild is liberating, thought provoking & engaging." urbancinefile "Quite simply one of the year's greatest films!' Evening Standard
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| Tuesday 20 May |
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6:00 pm |
Run Fat Boy Run
(M) [2h00]
"It's a romantic comedy told from the male perspective, but Pegg [Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz], isn't afraid to reveal a soft, squidgy centre. Plenty of dry, British humour serves as a counterbalance and makes for a surprising big-screen directorial debut by former 'Friend' (and Pegg's pal) David Schwimmer...while the route to the finish line is wrought with predictable twists, it's also a great endorphin rush." BBCi ****
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8:00 pm |
3:10 To Yuma
(R13) [2h30]
"Russell Crowe is splendid as the notorious outlaw Ben Wade, who is not all bad...Cinematic & wonderful to watch on the big screen, this magnificent remake revisits the grandeur of the western, as it tosses around elements of morality in the melee of good pitted against evil." urbancinefile "The performances are electric. Bale keeps his jaw set firm yet sizzles with intensity, and Crowe switches from compassion to cruelty with just the glint of an eye." BBCi **** |
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| Wednesday 21 May |
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6:00 pm |
Dan In Real Life
(PG) [2h00]
"Discovering love's 'rightness from wrongness' is the thrust of this warm and naturally funny film that weaves all kinds of love together in one compelling package...a sublime script that keeps emotions sharp and ultra-real. It's hilarious and painful as only real situations can be, and Hedges directs his excellent cast, with sensitivity and wry humour...There is a fine line between comedy and tragedy and Hedges nails it absolutely." urbancinefile "Dan In Real Life is impossible not to like." BBCi ****
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8:00 pm |
There Will Be Blood
(R13) [3h00]
A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business. "Just when you thought no modern filmmaker would venture into expensive movie making territory with hard core melodrama, along comes Paul Thomas Anderson with a corker...The film is technically superb in every department!" urbancinefile "A timeless, sweeping epic in the classic Hollywood tradition that invites comparison with Citizen Kane & Giant!" BBCi **** |
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| Saturday 24 May |
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8:30 pm |
Tami Neilson - Live and Acoustic!
(G) [2h00]
Brother and Sister Band, Tami & Jay Neilson take over NZ! Since stealing the heart of a Kiwi boy Canadian born Tami Neilson has moved to NZ to continue her career. She has performed at several music festivals & venues around Auckland & has just released her latest album 'Red Dirt Angel' to cricital aclaim. Tami has enjoyed successful year-long seasons on the Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, Missouri and at The General Jackson in Nashville, Tennessee where she shared the stage with the likes of Johnny Cash & Loretta Lynn. |
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| Thursday 12 June |
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8:30 pm |
Anna Coddington - Live & Acoustic
(G) [2h00]
Anna Coddington is one of New Zealand’s foremost heroines of independent pop music, as is clearly evident on her debut album “The Lake”.
“…all 6 tracks are faultless, with all killers no fillers” The Big City
“…every track is the embodiment of perfect pop, with catchy melodies and sweet, smart lyrics that never dive into the saccharine… six songs are just not enough, I want to hear more of Anna Coddington’s beautiful voice” Rip It Up |
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| Thursday 14 August |
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8:00 pm |
On the Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark Taking Me as Her Young Lover
(M) [1h15]
It's absurd, funny, fun and really topical and people have been flocking to see it. "A sheer delight...performed with comic aplomb and spot-on timing...Brilliant...go straight away & book a seat for this 'anarchic & incisive' (I quote from the blurb and it's all true) theatrical lecture with a slick & wickedly clever PowerPoint presentation that alone is worth the price of a ticket." Laurie Atkinson, The Dominion Post
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| Saturday 6 December |
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8:30 pm |
Katus Young - Live & Acoustic
(G) [2h00]
"Its world folk music that dances at you! her debut album "Smile is one of the most refreshing pieces of originality & substance that you're ever likely to hear It loses none of its qualities when she's singing it live. Her voice has verve, charm & is undeniably sexy sometimes." Music News Scotland
"I can't belive she sings through her flute - truly amazing- She can sing. She can play. She's gorgeous. She'll make it" - Nigel kennedy |
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