ODEON Reviews 1,532

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 232 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, describing it as unprofessional, unhelpful, and often non-existent, making it difficult to get assistance or resolve issues. The website was frequently criticized for being clunky, opaque about pricing, and generally difficult to use, leading to frustration when trying to book tickets or find information. People also found the service to be poor, with issues like long waiting times, lack of communication, and problems with online systems. A major point of contention was the pricing, which many considered outrageous and expensive, especially for snacks and tickets, with hidden fees and inconsistent information. Conversely, some people mentioned positive interactions with staff, highlighting individuals who were professional, attentive, and helpful, turning negative situations into positive ones. A few other people also felt that the cinema itself was lovely and comfortable, especially during off-peak hours.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Website

Consumers find the website to be a source of frustration, with many describing it as the worst website... See more

Service

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The experience was marred by the lack of space and proximity to nauseating, ill-behaved children. It seems you allow rudeness, shouting and abuse of other clients as you did nothing to support... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked tickets 2 weeks prior for an 11am showing on Sunday 14th September, only to receive an email at 8:20pm on Saturday 13th telling me the performance has been cancelled. No explanation, just a not... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would happily give 0 stars!! ***NEVER PURCHASE MYLIMITLESS*** These reviews match the exact experience I am having. Emailed Odeon a month ago and heard absolutely nothing! Raised a complaint and again... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AI chat isn’t helpful and goes around asking same questions for 10 min. Once finally transferred to an advisor, the waiting time is a mistery and there’s no way to get any assistance. The gift card do... See more


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  1. Movie Theater

About ODEON

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Welcome to ODEON

We are the largest and best-known cinema operator in the UK, showcasing the best of the big screen at over 100 state-of-the-art venues. Whether it's the biggest blockbusters, the latest family films, or one-off event cinema spectacles, we bring it to you.



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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very expensive and underwhelming experience

Took my two grandsons to the Odeon Kingston. Tried to book tickets on the website - why is there no pricing information earlier in the process? Decided to abandon the website when I saw that tickets (for a 12:40 showing on a Thursday) were nearly £12 each AND there was a £3 booking fee! We walked to the cinema and booked using the automated system in the foyer - same price tickets (3 x £11.85) but at least no booking fee. Cinema was empty (surprise, suprise), staff didn't show any enthusiasm or helpfulness and (of course) snacks were priced outrageously. No wonder movie-going is in decline; who can afford those prices?

August 14, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service

Got a strike on my limitless because no one scanned my ticket even though I went to the movie
Customer service said they can't do anything and just not to get 3 so I don't get the 7 day ban

August 15, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Excruciatingly Bad Movie

Seat was FAR too comfortable which entrapped me leaving me no choice but to go to ER to get my legs removed as I could not get up. This would have been ok If I wasn't watching Black Adam which felt like I was in a Blacked scene where Cholula hot sauce was used as lube. Extremely painful watch. It would have been easier to find Bigfoot's balls in his untamed pant forest than watch this movie. This theatre has only survived because the CIA take notes when watching their films for torture methods.

August 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. I was upset that had to pay additional £8 on top of my Lloyds cinema vouchers. Girl at till did not sell it to me at all and called her manager over. The man that came was called Ian and he was the Experience Manager. Let me just say this guy is amazing. He turned the whole situation round to a positive and had my negative frustrations blown out of the window. This guy should be the Manager. He clearly cares and knows his job and the impact that it can have on customers. I have total respect for him and I hope his bosses acknowledge how good he is. He really enhanced my experience and anyone who can turn my mood around when I'm frustrated, is exceptional at what they do. Thank you Geordie Ian.

August 9, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Cleaners not cleaning

Just sat down in Screen 3 after waiting outside the screen for what felt like an eternity. Expecting to find a lovely clean seat.... I mean they were in there for ages ....
They were not clean
They were filthy
My wife found glasses in the corner of her seat.
I mean she wears glasses but they are not her style.

August 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Website written as a GCSE project

The Odeon website is just terrible. I get problems all the time when trying to order tickets. Sometimes it wont take payment, other times it will just crash for no reason and then lose your seats. Today I have gone to order 4 seats and done everything included adding codes and gift card as payment. It failed with a nice message saying something went wrong click to refresh. That does noting and now if I want the same seats I have to wait 30 mins for my selection to time out as there is no way to get it back, even thought I am logged in. I don't know who they asked to create the website but I can only assume it was a GCSE project. Not fit for purpose.

August 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Website obstructive so gave up

We love going to the cinema. But the Odeon's website is horrific! It doesnt tell you seat prices until a later stage, and a huge banner at the bottom appears showing you the total cost so you have to do everything through a tiny window at the top. You cant add a code after you have selected seats - you have to put them down to zero and add it then add them back in again. Plus theres having to identify traffic lights, then buses - there's better ways to verify I am human, Odeon! Then the code we were using didnt work - should have, no way to find out why not, in the end we just gave up.

July 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend Alex more highly

I couldn’t recommend Alex more highly. In every interaction, Alex was courteous, efficient, and incredibly helpful—nothing was too much trouble. Their attention to detail and commitment to getting things right made the whole process smooth from start to finish. It’s rare to come across someone so reliable and easy to work with. Thanks again, Alex—I really appreciate everything you did.

July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID my limitless … Emailed Odeon to…

AVOID my limitless … Emailed Odeon to cancel my limitless on the 4th of July keep receiving ‘An update on your ODEON ticket.

Thank you for your patience. Our business levels are higher than expected and we haven't been able to get back to you.

Rest assured, we have your details and will respond to you as soon as possible’ now the 26th July no response I have finished my 3 month contract so blocked the next payment from bank to odeon . Customer service zero no one can get through on a phone and live chat just logs you out . The idea of my limitless to watch great films great trying to speak to a member of the online team at ODEON appalling . My advice only buy a cinema ticket as and when or support independent cinemas .

July 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shame I have to put 1 star as it…

Shame I have to put 1 star as it deserves a 0
Unable to cancel a booking. Phone lines down for 2 consecutive days. When able to get live customer support, started queue position 92 and got disconnected when reaching position 1 and this on 3 occasions…
Playing with people patience and time and not worth the effort

July 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very dirty environment

Very dirty environment, I wanted to vomit when I entered and smelled the smell, the kids were not in the mood to watch the film, we couldn't see half of it and left, a waste of a good day!

July 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overly priced -with no option for kids' membership

1) Why there is no option to get membership for kids under 5 years old? My daughter is ill and taking her to see a movie to break out of the hospital routine. The ticket price is ridiculously expensive which makes it an ideal. Other movie theatres provide membership for kids under 5, but not this one. I would be very happy to go to them if they were near my house or convenient for a bus drive.
2) why purchasing a ticket at the till is more expensive from purchasing it at the app? Why the discount is not applied at the till for Monday bargains?
3) the only gluten free option is snacks with high sugar. Have you considered kids with celiac disease and high risk of type 1 diabetes? That is why I bring my own food.

July 21, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous website security so went elsewhere where

I didn't get to go because when I went to book online the human verification crap was on overload so I guess this is their way of telling me they don't want my custom.. your loss odeon!! You need to remember your website is a cinema website not mobile banking! If you have stupid security it will and has cost you custom

July 18, 2025
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