Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.

• A. 
  We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
• B. 
  We were not very impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
• C. 
  We weren't as much impressed by the new cinema's look as its cost.
• D. 
  The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.