10 best cinemas in Moscow

Watching movies in the cinema is one of the most interesting and affordable entertainment at any time of the year. Special rooms are equipped with a large screen, sound installations, and some even support unique special effects. Cinemas present new movies, including children's cartoons and adult films. There are several oldest cinema centers in Moscow, and there are more modern ones. Most of them have several halls, different in area, number of seats, comfort level and screen size. A new "feature" of cinemas is the installation of unusual chairs, for example, soft "pears" or comfortable sofas with tables.Legendary cinemas hold official movie premieres where you can meet celebrities.

How to choose a good cinema?

When choosing a cinema center, you should pay attention to the following factors:

Online booking and ticket purchase – convenient modern service. It allows you to select and pay for the desired seats through the site. This will save time while waiting for your turn and will allow you to immediately go to the hall. In addition, many cinemas offer discounts when paying online.

Halls. The impressions of visiting the cinema depend on their number and comfort. The more halls, the more films are running at the same time. Accordingly, the choice of session is more convenient. Soft armchairs with cup holders or tables and a reclining back are recognized as the most comfortable.

parking. For residents of Moscow, the availability of parking spaces is very important. If you are traveling by car, and there are no empty seats near the cinema, then there will be a risk of being late for the session.

Repertoire. The largest networks present new movies from around the world. Many people prefer such unique destinations as arthouse or like to watch movies in the original language. The cinema must necessarily present both cartoons for children and interesting premieres for adults.

Formats. Some films are boring and wrong to watch in the usual mode, because. their special effects convey an unreal atmosphere. To feel it, you can use special glasses. IMAX and 3D are modern formats that immerse you in virtual reality.

The best cinemas in Moscow

10 Formula Kino

One of the largest domestic cinema chains is Formula Kino.Cinemas are represented throughout the country, including in the capital. One of them is conveniently located in the popular Oceania shopping center. The complex consists of 8 halls with the most comfortable conditions - ergonomic chairs with soft seats have a folding back. In the 8th hall, special children's shows are constantly shown. The best JBL sound system, Dolby sound and latest generation screens are installed everywhere.The cinema screens films in IMAX Laser format. This is an improved Imax with various additions (multi-position surround sound, speakers absolutely everywhere, etc.). On the territory there is a cinema bar with snacks, drinks, as well as a cafe. The repertoire consists of novelties of domestic and world cinema. Main advantages: a large beautiful area, many halls, a large repertoire, a separate hall for children, convenient location, good reviews. No deficiencies found.

9 World of Art

An authentic cinema where you can get acquainted with the films of the beginning of the last century, immerse yourself in the work of an individual director, reviewing all his best works in a few days, and also learn from lectures on the history of cinema. The repertoire is unusual, interesting and carefully selected. Here you can watch films that are not shown in any other cinema - the work of young talented filmmakers, classics of world cinema, documentaries and much more. But the most important thing is that 35 films are shown weekly, none of them is repeated twice.

According to user reviews, this cult cinema gathers a diverse, interesting audience, real connoisseurs of cinema. The hall is small, the atmosphere is simple and somehow homely. At the same time, there are no complaints about the quality of sound and image, the comfort of the seats. In general, all visitors agree that there is no analogue of this cinema in Moscow. The only thing they would like to add is at least a small cafe.

8 Illusion

Cinema "Illusion" has existed since 1966. It was created for true connoisseurs of cinematic art. From the beginning of its foundation to this day, it has not changed its format. The repertoire includes modern author's films and world masterpieces. Blockbusters and box office novelties are not shown here. Prices are very democratic - for films with an age limit of up to 12 years, the cost will be 100 rubles, after 12 - 250 rubles. regardless of session time. The complex has one hall designed for more than 200 people.This place will definitely appeal to connoisseurs of cinema. A variety of events are regularly held at Illusion: meetings with directors, film festivals, etc. It is located in the very center of the capital - on the Kotelnicheskaya embankment. The advantages include excellent cost, beautiful design, interesting repertoire, unique events, meetings with famous people, convenient location. No deficiencies found.

7 5 stars

"5 Stars" is a multi-complex for the whole family. In addition to watching new movies, here you can leave the baby with the animators.They will participate in themed games that the child will remember for a long time. For the little ones, there is a steam locomotive on the territory. The design is made in a very unusual format. A glass elevator will take you to the upper floors, which literally hang over a large waterfall. For cinephiles there are 5 halls named after popular directors.Movies are shown in 2D and 3D formats. The halls are equipped with comfortable soft seats, high-quality acoustics and an excellent image. And all this cinema offers at the best price. The complex is located near the Paveletskaya metro station. Advantages: convenient location, good prices, comfortable conditions, 3D movies, interesting entertainment for children, unique design. No deficiencies found.

6 Nescafe IMAX

The unique Nescafe IMAX cinema hall is an incredible screen size as high as a 7-storey building! The canvas is made of an innovative material of the highest quality, and in combination with the latest generation acoustics and IMAX 3D format, you get a complete immersion in the plot of the film. The repertoire includes only the most popular blockbusters, interesting cartoons and science films with a breathtaking image (underwater world, space, etc.). There are several cafes on the territory, including Cafe Nescafe.They allow you to spend time waiting for a session in a pleasant atmosphere with a cup of coffee. The hall is equipped with comfortable easy chairs and one of the largest screens in Moscow. Watching new movies in Nescafe IMAX is a real pleasure. Main advantages: popular science films, top-grossing novelties, huge crane, excellent sound and picture quality, good reviews.Cons: Not a very convenient location.

5 Cinema GUM

Right on the territory of the famous Moscow department store, the GUM Cinema Hall is conveniently located. Exquisite entourage with velvet curtains, crystal chandeliers and stucco create an atmosphere of luxury. Soviet traditions and the most advanced technologies are perfectly combined here. For example, instead of the already familiar Cola and popcorn, they sell cakes, lemonade, sandwiches and even offer champagne. The cinema center includes 3 huge halls: a large hall for 70 people, a children's hall with "pear chairs" and a "Special" hall with soft sofas.Modern equipment allows you to enjoy high quality sound and picture. The repertoire includes both world and domestic premieres, as well as beloved classics. For film lovers, lectures on the history of cinema are regularly held here. Advantages: latest generation equipment, pompous atmosphere, the cinema center is a real architectural monument, excellent repertoire, comfortable halls and location. Cons: Prices are above average.

4 Pioneer

Not quite an ordinary cinema with a special atmosphere and order. Here you can watch a variety of films - from movie hits to arthouse and author's blockbusters. The repertoire is rich and unusual, and the show is shown exclusively in the original language with subtitles. The halls and the screen are small, the atmosphere is peculiar, but cozy. The rustle of packages with chips and the crunch of popcorn will not interfere with enjoying the movie, as they cannot be brought into the hall.Some consider this a disadvantage, but true connoisseurs of cinema are also grateful to the creators of the cinema for the ban on food in the hall.

If you suddenly want to have a bite to eat, there is a wonderful cafe on the territory of the cinema. Throughout the year, Pioneer hosts various film festivals and weeks of national cinema, which showcases the work of French, Polish, Israeli and other film directors. This movie is not for everyone, so negative reviews still occur. Most often they are associated with the lack of popcorn on sale. A more serious drawback is that there is no parking and a distant location from the metro.

3 Cinema Park Deluxe

A large all-Russian network of cinema complexes "Cinema Park" is also represented in Moscow. The cinema on Leningradskoye Shosse belongs to the Deluxe category and is a center of several comfortable halls with good equipment. The repertoire includes the most popular domestic and foreign novelties, films in the original language with subtitles, as well as a film in 4DX format, which, in addition to a special three-dimensional image, is supplemented with real special effects (moving chairs, rain, smells, wind, lightning, etc.).The complex has a spacious cinema bar, which offers a large selection of snacks and drinks. You can book and buy tickets online. When paying with MasterCard, you can save 10% of the cost. Before the session, you need to print tickets at special terminals. Prices are slightly above average. Main advantages: stylish design, comfortable halls, the ability to watch movies in the original, a new interesting 4DX format, online booking, a large repertoire.Cons: not found.

2 Moscow

In the center of the capital, in the popular Four Seasons hotel, there is a premium-class cinema “Moskva”. It consists of 17 halls, ten of which have a unique DOLBY ATMOS sound system, which is a world record. The most comfortable conditions are created in each hall. 7 of them are equipped with Hollywood film studios. The area of ​​the complex is more than 6 thousand square meters. m. On the territory there is a restaurant with gourmet cuisine and 2 bars. Various world-class events are constantly held here.Technical equipment should be given special attention. Matte screens with mini-perforations allow you to see a uniform image in the best possible quality, even in the first row. Special studio rooms with sofas are designed for small companies up to 9 people and are also equipped with high-quality acoustics. The interior design is made of natural materials and creates a special atmosphere. Entrance inside is carried out only with club cards. They give access not only to all the services of the cinema, but also to the storage of tapes that have already been released. Pros: excellent service, IMAX, exclusive interior, 17 halls (some of them with sofas), best equipment, great repertoire. Cons: closed format, high cost.

1 Karo October

The famous Oktyabr cinema, after its reconstruction, is a huge cinema center with several comfortable halls, one of which shows films in the modern IMAX format.Its location is most convenient for any resident of the capital, because it is located near the Arbastskaya station. The complex has a restaurant where you can taste pizza, sushi, French cuisine, etc. The image on all screens is high definition, and the sound system accurately reproduces all the effects.11 halls vary in capacity, size and supported formats. "Premier" - the largest of them, can accommodate more than 1.5 thousand spectators. There are screenings of new films with invited celebrities. The complex has a separate VIP room with sofas, a lounge area with a bar and even a room for people with autistic disorders. It regularly shows films in the original language. Advantages: all conditions for persons with disabilities, cafe and bar, supports IMAX, 11 halls, stylish interior, premiere screenings, reasonable prices. Cons: not found.

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Karo October

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Illusion

Formula Kino

World of Art

Pioneer

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