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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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| Friday 30 July |
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4:00 pm |
The Twilight Saga - Eclipse
(M) [2h30]
As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. OMG it's here! :-) |
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6:30 pm |
Home By Christmas - Last Week!
(PG) [2h00]
"At all costs, resist the temptation to see this as a dry & worthy war history. What Preston has done here is capture the essence of her generation's experience of their parents & distilled it into a film that every New Zealander should see...It's a heady mix but the result is a small miracle of a film, a triumphant marriage of form & content & an instant classic. I cannot recommend it too highly." Peter Calder 5/5 |
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8:30 pm |
Robin Hood - Last Week!
(M) [2h45]
"Scale, spectacle & heart make Ridley Scott's Robin Hood a heart-pumping & satisfying tale, with Russell Crowe etching his initials on Robin's bow as surely as he left them on Maximus' sword in Gladiator...Screenwriter Brian Helgeland manages to fascinate us with the historic elements, while simultaneously weaving into the fabric, a vibrant, human story that makes us relate & care for the characters. Every minute of the long running time holds; I didn't want the adventure to end. A formidable film with the formidable Russell Crowe at perfect pitch, Robin Hood hits the bullseye." urbancinefile
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| Saturday 31 July |
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12:00 pm |
Toy Story 3
(PG) [2h00]
"This installment, the best of the three, is everything a movie should be: hilarious, touching, exciting and clever. The voices behind Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the playthings contribute mightily to the character development in what is easily the summer's best movie thus far!" USA Today
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2:00 pm |
Shrek - Forever After
(PG) [2h00]
""Brilliant animation & a subversive script filled with quirky humour transports us to Swamp Heaven for this perfect Shrek final chapter...The film flies by as fast as the icing on the gingerbread man melts & feels as short as Pinocchio's nose is long. As sad as it may be to farewell these unique, memorable characters, it is a fabulous & fitting farewell as we are reminded to enjoy today & treasure everything we have." urbancinefile "In the fourth & final chapter, the animated Shrek series recovers the sense of mischief it lost in Shrek the Third... It's a fun ride." Rolling Stone 4/5 |
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4:15 pm |
The Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time
(M) [2h00]
"Trust your heart is the moral of this large scale swashbuckling tale filled with sword play, thrilling non-stop action...All the action scenes and innovative choreography are well handled, involving us in a ripper of an armchair adventure about good and evil." urbancinefile |
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6:15 pm |
The Secrets in their Eyes - Won Best Foreign Film Oscar
(R16) [2h30]
"An intriguing thriller in which obsession about a crime from the past prompts the unravelling of a jumble of the past, present and future. Passion is the key to everything...a beguiling adaptation of Eduardo Sacheri's novel whose intrigue accelerates into a full-blown tempest of fervour!" urbancinefile "This spellbinder from Argentina will sneak up and floor you. It's that good...it weaves a moral fable that manages to pack a powerhouse punch & still be as intimate as a whisper...You won't be able to take your own eyes off them, or to get this supremely intelligent & deeply touching thriller out of your head!" Rolling Stone 4/4
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8:45 pm |
The Girl Who Played with Fire
(R16) [2h30]
"At its simplest, "Fire" tells of Mikael's efforts to exonerate Lisbeth. At its most baroque, it explores a vast web of sex trafficking & deep-rooted conspiracy that goes back decades & touches on Lisbeth's inflammatory background. Alfredson directs with a perceptive eye & a roving camera, using oblique angles for a script that unfolds with programmatic efficiency. The stars help. Nyqvist's face is soft & bemused; Rapace's angular & ironclad from pain...a mean Scandinavian noir with a gynocentric message, & it still makes for a good two hours of moody entertainment." SF Chronicle
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| Sunday 1 August |
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12:00 pm |
Shrek - Forever After
(PG) [2h00]
""Brilliant animation & a subversive script filled with quirky humour transports us to Swamp Heaven for this perfect Shrek final chapter...The film flies by as fast as the icing on the gingerbread man melts & feels as short as Pinocchio's nose is long. As sad as it may be to farewell these unique, memorable characters, it is a fabulous & fitting farewell as we are reminded to enjoy today & treasure everything we have." urbancinefile "In the fourth & final chapter, the animated Shrek series recovers the sense of mischief it lost in Shrek the Third... It's a fun ride." Rolling Stone 4/5 |
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2:00 pm |
Toy Story 3
(PG) [2h00]
"This installment, the best of the three, is everything a movie should be: hilarious, touching, exciting and clever. The voices behind Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the playthings contribute mightily to the character development in what is easily the summer's best movie thus far!" USA Today
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4:15 pm |
The Twilight Saga - Eclipse
(M) [2h30]
As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. OMG it's here! :-) |
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6:45 pm |
Knight & Day
(M) [2h00]
An action-comedy centered on a fugitive couple on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one - even themselves - are what they seem. "It's a quintessential movie hybrid: a romantic thriller with exciting high-speed chases, brisk comedy & exotic scenery & best of all, stars Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz make a surprisingly charming couple...in a lackluster summer, Knight shines as an original that thankfully lacks 3-D projection, sequel connections or comic-book associations." USA Today
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8:45 pm |
The Girl Who Played with Fire
(R16) [2h30]
"At its simplest, "Fire" tells of Mikael's efforts to exonerate Lisbeth. At its most baroque, it explores a vast web of sex trafficking & deep-rooted conspiracy that goes back decades & touches on Lisbeth's inflammatory background. Alfredson directs with a perceptive eye & a roving camera, using oblique angles for a script that unfolds with programmatic efficiency. The stars help. Nyqvist's face is soft & bemused; Rapace's angular & ironclad from pain...a mean Scandinavian noir with a gynocentric message, & it still makes for a good two hours of moody entertainment." SF Chronicle
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| Monday 2 August |
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4:00 pm |
Bright Star
(PG) [2h30]
"Like a bright star that shines from the heavens, Jane Campion's film is exquisitely beautiful...This is a film about mood & longing & Campion is a master at both...This is the epitome of a poetic love story." urbancinefile "Unequivocally celebrates the joys of poetry. Those who love language & particularly poetic verse will savor the dialogue, as well as the visual splendor of the film. With its gorgeously framed shots & superb craftsmanship, Bright Star is a thing of beauty." USA Today "Campion provides a masterclass in passion on screen...Beyond the magnificent production & costume design, the superb lighting & cinematography, it's a work of supreme emotional intelligence...The performances are beyond praise Bright Star is finally & magnificently much more than the sum of its parts. Easily Campion's best film, it deserves to be remembered as one of the best films ever about love." NZ Herald 5/5
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6:30 pm |
The Secrets in their Eyes - Won Best Foreign Film Oscar
(R16) [2h30]
"An intriguing thriller in which obsession about a crime from the past prompts the unravelling of a jumble of the past, present and future. Passion is the key to everything...a beguiling adaptation of Eduardo Sacheri's novel whose intrigue accelerates into a full-blown tempest of fervour!" urbancinefile "This spellbinder from Argentina will sneak up and floor you. It's that good...it weaves a moral fable that manages to pack a powerhouse punch & still be as intimate as a whisper...You won't be able to take your own eyes off them, or to get this supremely intelligent & deeply touching thriller out of your head!" Rolling Stone 4/4
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9:00 pm |
Knight & Day
(M) [2h00]
An action-comedy centered on a fugitive couple on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one - even themselves - are what they seem. "It's a quintessential movie hybrid: a romantic thriller with exciting high-speed chases, brisk comedy & exotic scenery & best of all, stars Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz make a surprisingly charming couple...in a lackluster summer, Knight shines as an original that thankfully lacks 3-D projection, sequel connections or comic-book associations." USA Today
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| Tuesday 3 August |
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4:00 pm |
The Girl Who Played with Fire
(R16) [2h30]
"At its simplest, "Fire" tells of Mikael's efforts to exonerate Lisbeth. At its most baroque, it explores a vast web of sex trafficking & deep-rooted conspiracy that goes back decades & touches on Lisbeth's inflammatory background. Alfredson directs with a perceptive eye & a roving camera, using oblique angles for a script that unfolds with programmatic efficiency. The stars help. Nyqvist's face is soft & bemused; Rapace's angular & ironclad from pain...a mean Scandinavian noir with a gynocentric message, & it still makes for a good two hours of moody entertainment." SF Chronicle
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6:30 pm |
The Last Station - 2 Oscars Best Supporting Actor & Actress
(M) [2h15]
"A superb cast all at their best help breath life into this biographical story of the last chapter of writer & philosopher Leo Tolstoy...Based on the novel by Jay Parini, Michael Hoffman brings us a fascinating insight as he recounts a spellbinding previously untold story...we are immersed in this intensely told & beautifully realised reality with its gorgeous settings & accurate depiction of the era. Highly recommended." urbancinefile "Almost ostentatiously brilliant...a tasty, high-class soap opera - an extravagant melodrama bordering on farce, full of great lines & great performances!" NZ Herald 4/5
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8:45 pm |
The Twilight Saga - Eclipse
(M) [2h30]
As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. OMG it's here! :-) |
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| Wednesday 4 August |
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4:00 pm |
Knight & Day
(M) [2h00]
An action-comedy centered on a fugitive couple on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one - even themselves - are what they seem. "It's a quintessential movie hybrid: a romantic thriller with exciting high-speed chases, brisk comedy & exotic scenery & best of all, stars Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz make a surprisingly charming couple...in a lackluster summer, Knight shines as an original that thankfully lacks 3-D projection, sequel connections or comic-book associations." USA Today
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6:00 pm |
The Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time
(M) [2h00]
"Trust your heart is the moral of this large scale swashbuckling tale filled with sword play, thrilling non-stop action...All the action scenes and innovative choreography are well handled, involving us in a ripper of an armchair adventure about good and evil." urbancinefile |
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8:00 pm |
The Girl Who Played with Fire
(R16) [2h30]
"At its simplest, "Fire" tells of Mikael's efforts to exonerate Lisbeth. At its most baroque, it explores a vast web of sex trafficking & deep-rooted conspiracy that goes back decades & touches on Lisbeth's inflammatory background. Alfredson directs with a perceptive eye & a roving camera, using oblique angles for a script that unfolds with programmatic efficiency. The stars help. Nyqvist's face is soft & bemused; Rapace's angular & ironclad from pain...a mean Scandinavian noir with a gynocentric message, & it still makes for a good two hours of moody entertainment." SF Chronicle
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| Tuesday 24 August |
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8:45 pm |
Coming Soon: Antiques Rouge Show
(PG) [2h30]
Due to an overwhelming response, demand and down right pleading the team that brought you Geezers and the record breaking Antiques Road show tour of 07, are back!
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