Event Cinemas Chermside offers three different movie experiences which include their traditional cinemas, Vmax cinemas and Gold Class cinemas.
The traditional cinemas have smaller screens and felt seats, though one advantage of the seats is that the arm rest can be pushed back.
The Vmax cinemas offer a much bigger screen and leather seats, and usually fit more people than the traditional cinemas, which is why only the most popular movies are shown in Vmax.
The Gold Class cinemas seat around 40 people, with all of the chairs being comfortable leather recliners. The chairs are usually grouped together in pairs of 2, making this movie experience best suited for couples and groups of 2. The Gold Class area also has a bar, and you can order various food from the menu, and specify whether you want it delivered to your seat at the beginning or in the middle of the movie.
Event Cinemas Chermside has a large candy bar area, and whilst the popcorn and drink combos aren't too expensive, you are much better off purchasing bottled drinks from the nearby vending machines. It is also a bit annoying how they only make hot food on request, rather than leaving it in the heated food area. The lolly area where you can choose your own lollies is also a bit limited. On the plus side, I have found the candy bar staff to be very friendly.
In terms of value, I highly recommend purchasing movie tickets through Telstra if possible. They will only set you back $11 for standard sessions, and $14 for Vmax sessions. Tickets can be purchased through the Telstra 24x7 app for all sessions excluding Saturday's after 5PM and public holidays. It is also worth noting that off peak Gold Class sessions often only cost $25, rather than $39.50. Most of these sessions are on weekdays. read more