I don't really like going to lido cineplex to watch movie. I always have a bad impression of lido cineplex. This is because the last time i went to that place there was this awful toilet or rotten rat smell. The smell was so terrible that i wasn't able to sit still in the movie hall. Lucky some other audience went outside to buy air freshner. The entire movie hall suddenly became fresher and active once again. I also think the cleaners that were cleaning the movie hall was not efficient enough. When i went there there were still popcorn left on the floor unclean. Well, i really prefer GV or Cathay more than lido. I am willing to pay more to have a comfy movie journey.

i was there last week to watch speed racer..

the cinema i watched it in was lido 2.. which is upstairs..

it is sure time for lido to do something about the seats. they were one of the most uncomfortable things to sit on.. and the ones we sat upon were spoilt. so we had to change seats.

and the drink holder was also badly designed..

Lido is one of them old' school theaters. They serve up traditional popcorn and coke, the walls are lined up with posters from the 60's and 70's kind of movies, and the last time i went there, there was even a kacang-puteh cart !

If nostalgia is what you're looking for, Lido seems to be overflowing with it. The oldies would appreciate Lido cineplex better then the younger generation. Simply because, Lido has been around for ages !! It's screened some of the best of the last centuries' movies !

As i understand, the Shaw management are trying hard to re-vamp the image of Lido, without creating a dent on the cineplex's old school image.

With Starbucks, KFC,MacDonald's and Subway alongside the theatres, Lido goer's aren't exactly without a variety of food choices.

Though i must say, the theaters in Lido aren't the cleanest or the most comfortable in recent years, i must recommend movie-goers to try it again.

Lido Cineplex has just undergone a refurbishments of it's cinema's seats. It feels...a lil' more comfy then it was.

And also, the best thing about watching a movie at Lido ? I could always bring in my Starbucks Latte into the theater. They're absolutely ok with it too ! :)

Try it. Give it a chance.
After all, its stood the test of time. Let it stand still in our hearts as one of Singapore's grand theater.

Shaw Lido used to be my fav cinema as it is located right smack in the middle of orchard road. Lido 1,2 and 3 is big at that time. Erhh.... I jz dun like Lido 4,5, 6 and 7. Too small with a very small screen. They should have jz combined Lido 5,6 and 7 into a cinema.

I can bring in any food that I buy from Subway, Mac or KFC and eat while enjoying the show. When they first started internet booking, they are the 1st cinema to allow to choose seats when booking as well.

However, now I dun like to go back as they dun have any credit card discount for the tickets unlike GV or Cathay. Less Lido 1 and 2, the rest of the cinemas are old and smelly. Dun get me starting on the leg space.

They should buck up in oder to catch up with GV or Cathay. Have more leg room. Change their seats. Have some discount with some credit card company. When all these happens, I will be back to Lido!