Such a Fascinating cinema I almost felt I was time-traveling back to the 50's - 60's. The front…read morearea is huge, well-carpeted resting area where we could sit there at any time as wished. Total in 6 movie theaters, upstairs is even more impressive, like a memorabilia hall of fame, full of movie posts back in the golden age time. Concessions including a bar & restaurant, upstairs balcony open air service bar, it is welcomes even you simply just wanna have a drink! Highly recommend cinema No. 1, it has most sophisticated Atom Full Surround effects, most of the blockbuster premieres are showing inside first. Such a pleasant experience, cheers!

After its long awaited refurbishment in early 2000, The Rivoli Cinemas opened its doors to the…read morepublic boasting an 8 screen multiplex (originally 2). The complex really is a realignment of the old and the new, with the art deco architecture style being defined through out its interior extending to its rooftop bar area and remaining the focus of the building in its entirety. Aside from being able to view the screens latest hits, The Rivoli screens many other films with less exposure and usually of an Art House genre. By far its real selling point and often a great place to entertain includes the Rivoli Rooftop Bar: Open Friday, Saturdays & Sundays - subject to change depending to weather. Rivoli roof garden and heritage foyer are also available for functions.

Lido. A small town movie theatre with lots of colour. My ticket said it was the lime door I'm…read moreafter, but there's more than one... Built up there's three levels. At the bar the cheapest thing is $4 coffee. Popcorn is a standard $8. In the movie theatre the letters are engraved into the side of the aisle sear... Instead of on the ground in gold, making it hard to find your seat. On Tuesdays tickets are $7 before 4pm and $9 after. Though Wednesdays they have a student offer if you go to Swinburne.

I have a new favourite cinema, hello Lido…read more Lido appears to be the final piece of the puzzle in the rejuvenation of the Glenferrie Road precinct. The team behind the Cameo in Belgrave and The Classic in Elsternwick have done a fabulous job of bringing this old dame back to life again, keeping some touches of the by-gone cinema area, while adding touches of modern to formulate a new cinema experience. We went the first week and a new cinema smells like fresh paint. It's almost as good as the new car smell. The popcorn machine hadn't even arrived when we first were there. Since then, we have visited Lido and experienced the Jazz Bar - for $10 on a Friday or Saturday night, watch a band perform in an intimate space under a cinema. The jazz bar has table service and on the night we went, the second set had free popcorn, which was devoured. There is a great mix of old and new movies here, plus special screenings and Q & A. I feel like I work for Lido with this review, I really do like it here, so much so I became a member and you can find me there at least once a fortnight. Welcome to the neighbourhood Lido, we are going to be forever friends.

I'm not a fan of the 'normal' Village at Doncaster. The cinemas are quite small and the seats are…read moreworn out. My preferred cinema is Hoyts in the CBD hands down. I have to say though that, if I had to choose between Hoyts in say Vic Gardens and this one, then whichever one was closest to me at the time would win the battle. The Gold Class suite however is a different ball game. We had free tickets and went to see Captain America there and loved it. Everyone says and knows that Gold Class tickets are pricey but you know what? The service that you get and comfort that you experience makes it worth it. There is a bar, where you can hang out for drinks and they also have a seating area for you to wait when you get there. You are assigned a waitress who takes your order and you can pick the time for them to bring your food/drink to you. The seats are recliner ones and sooo comfy. You have a small storage area where you can store your bag or anything else you want out of the way when you're in there. The aisles are very spacious and I really like the layout and how they only have four seats in the middle so they don't disturb you when they bring out orders. There are a couple of staff who hang out at the back and you have a button on your tray table next to your seat so you can call them up if you need anything. Until I've experienced Hoyts's La Premiere, Village's Gold Class has the thumbs up for the time being for me!

Yes, yes, Doncaster Village Cinemas is all fancy and new and covered in gold trimmings but I still…read moredon't believe it is as fantastic as everyone makes it out to be. Yes it is featured in the Village Ads that play in the cinemas all over the country but that is not the point! As a result of all the advertising and the crowds that are always converging on Doncaster Shopping Centre, the cinemas are always extremely crowded. The lines for tickets can get so long that you can literally watch as the movie you want to see gets sold out before you reach the counter. At least it also gives you plenty of time to choose another but it is still frustrating and has happened to me twice. The candy bar lines can also be ridiculously long, even when the maximum number of staff are serving. Add to that the fact that most cinemas get filled right to the front and it is enough to turn me off going there on busy friday and saturday nights. The staff are friendly and courteous, the cinemas tend to be well maintained and clean and the screens don't have too many problems. So apart from the crowds the cinemas themselves are pretty nice. Unfortunately Doncaster - the crowded nature of your venue is a deal breaker for me. Adios.

Want to see that movie but Chaddy and Doncaster are booked out? Forest Hill is your answer…read more Having just come out of a full renovation, this cinema is clean, comfortable and modern. The best part's that it's hardly ever full. No more booking ahead!

Hoyts is a good clean movie theater. They usually have a groupon you can purchase online for a…read more$7.50 savings per ticket. You can also join there club and get a free movie ticket.

Watched a Special screening of Jack Reacher Never Go Back, courtesy of Yelp (THANK YOU! )…read more They have great affordable snack bar. The cinema seats are big and comfortable. Sound system is awesome, definitely better than what I've experienced in Hoyts. It's now one of my favourite place to catch a cinema. If only I can get here easier from the city....

Free preview screening of 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' thanks to Yelp, Jam Factory & 20th…read moreCentury Fox! Great place & lots of room. Thanks!

The Palace Westgarth was originally built in the 1920s and following later Art Deco additions and a…read morerecent $4 million overhaul this historically significant cinema now plays host to a decidedly eclectic selection of films catering to everyone from film nuts to novices. Boasting a licensed bar offering coffee, food and some pretty damn good ice cream, The Palace Westgarth is notable for its all inclusive and highly eclectic film programme which runs the gauntlet from Hollywood blockbusters to European film festivals and countless indie flicks in between. This particular outpost of the boutique Palace chain also has special events such as its Friday night 'Cult Vault' screenings showcasing classic and cult cinema. A must visit for its three state of the art screens, diverse film programme and culturally significant location.

The Palace Westgarth Cinemas are in many ways the hub of the Westgarth community. Situated in the…read morecentre of the township with it's highly recognizable heritage building - people from all over Melbourne know this place. Unfortunately I have to say that the Palace Westgarth does not always show movies to warrant people from all over Melbourne knowing it's presence. Don't get me wrong the Palace Westgarth does show many great movies and has a number of great film festivals throughout the year - including the Spanish and French ones of most note. It has the Friday night film vault where they show old school movies usually of the horror or other cult genres at the stoke of midnight. However, most of the time I personally feel that they don't show a great selection of films. They don't show many blockbusters, which is fine, but they also don't show that many independent films either. In fact it seems to me that a large component of their catalogue includes kids movies, second rate British romantic comedies and cheap Hollywood films. All this means is that I find I never end up going all that often to a cinema which I desperately want to support.

One of the best retro-art deco cinemas I have ever been, and it is right few steps away from my…read moreresidence! You can come in through that etching glass door, walk through that soft and colorful Art Deco style carpet, and just sit in these flannel covered couch, order an ice cream cone or a beer, no one is looking unless you purchase a movie ticket! Just hang out there for nothing if you will! Interior is even more convincingly comfortable, it's more Art Deco and the super advanced multi-channel Atom Surround system will knock you out of the seat...so to speak:) Highly recommend this cinema, only just the only,it is a historical site!

My love affair with the Rivoli has survived many makeovers and overhauls. My first visit was when I…read morewas eight to see The Witches. Back then it was a dark cinema reminiscent of traditional movie houses (complete with balcony) Fast forward twenty years and the Rivoli is part of Village Cinema's complete with newly opened Gold Class Lounge and cinemas. Their rooftop bar is also a great place to grab a drink before or after your movie. Despite the new developments the Rivoli retains art deco furnishings and old world feel. The cinema screens are hidden by a curtain and the seats are very comfortable (great for those three hour movies.) This large art deco cinema complex shows are range of popular movies with particular emphasis on art house releases and world cinema. For the price of a movie ticket these days you want more from your movie going experience and the Rivoli is one of the best. They are also host many Melbourne Movie Premier's so if red carpets are more your speed then watch their website for details.

My first review from the mobile app. A very large cinema in…read morea large shopping centre. The theaters ticketing prices are the same as those few other that I have been to. However this cinemas has a very large number if movies on show each time than others, so those movies that don't seem to be showing at other theaters will most likely be on show here. Other than that, the screens are big, the seats are comfortable and as usual the drinks and popcorn are extremely expensive.

First off, you can't buy tickets online if you don't have an Australian credit card, nor can you…read morebuy them over the phone. So for anyone visiting, I recommend you find another theatre and give them your money instead. Movie tickets are expensive, and concessions are ridiculously expensive. And it was total chaos when we were there - both ice machines were out of ice and it was hard to find anyone to help (and it was 35 outside). Lines were long to pay. Popcorn is boxed up in advance so you're not getting fresh stuff. Sweet only comes in one size, there's no option to mix sweet & salty, and no butter. The theatre seems new and the "Xtreme Screen" was big with excellent sound. The seats are very wide and recline with controls similar to an airplane seat. The bathrooms are far too small for a theatre of this size.