Going to the cinema should be an experience. Blue Room offers just that and while there ticket…read moreprices may be a fraction more expensive, when stacked up against other cinema chains you're actually only paying approx $3-$4 more. Upon arrival you can collect (if you've pre-booked) your tickets or purchase for the session of your choosing, then join the line (not that it is ever very long) for the bar. Once at the bar you can select from a menu including cheeses, salamis, pizzas, chips, desserts, wine, beer and coffee. You can select to take it then or have it delivered to you in the first hour of your movie. The cinemas themselves are smaller and would seat maybe 40 people. They're cosy seats and in pairs with a small table in between including a call button should you wish to order anything throughout your movie. Our experience on a Saturday evening at Blue Room Cinebar was stress free and there was a calm and pleasant atmosphere. There was no rowdy teens, no mobile phones ringing throughout the movie and no notable hiccups. It's cheaper than gold class and seems to have a far more luxurious feel to it. There's only 4 cinemas so they're not screening mass number of films but the films they do screen are generally selected well.

I really like the Blu Room Cinebar and have seen movies here a few times. Although it does not…read moreoffer the largest screens or have the biggest range of films available, it is a nice alternative to "Gold Class" from Birch Carol and Coyle. Come here on a Tuesday where you can see a movie for only $10! Not only is this place a nice alternative to "Gold Class", it is also more intimate as most of the cinema rooms only fit about 20 people or so. You get large reclining seats and can enjoy dinner and a drink whilst watching your film. Word of warning though- since the cinema rooms are not very big, I advise you make a booking. Also, this is not really the place to go to on your own, you may end up feeling lonely as it is definitely suited to couples. The seats are placed in pairs making it more intimate. That does not mean you can not simply come here with a friend. If you are considering going to a "Gold Class" session, why not be a little unique and come here instead?

The student rate for tickets is $5.50 for a matinee showing. Might as well end the review there,…read morereally. Most of Oz is expensive, but not this place. They have one big screen and several pedestrian ones, but they show most of the major movies and are right in the middle of all the goings on at Southbank. Fair warning: you'll see ~25 minutes of ads before your show starts, including promos for surrounding business as well as movie trailers.

I've been spoiled by going to the Palace Barracks here in Brisbane as my first movie experiences…read morebut have to say the the Cineplex has its charm. Being located in South Bank, it is so accessible and placed right in the middle of shops, restaurants, etc. The ticket prices are very reasonable at $8.50 and $6.50 if you're a student. For a late movie on a weeknight, the cinema was super crowded. My film was being shown in cinema 5 which is the former IMAX screen so the screen is gigantic and theatre is huge. I really loved it because my film was action packed! I didn't enjoy the 30 minutes of commercials before the movie though. I understand a few but the worst commercial was even repeated twice!! Also, remember to bring cash. If you're wanting to watch a movie on a budget, the Cineplex is the place for you.

The last three times we've been to the (Gold Class) movies, part of our pre paid food order hasn't…read morebeen delivered. Unfortunately each time it was part of the kids order and they are too polite to say anything until afterwards, when it's too late to rectify, so the money has been wasted. Gold Class is good, if expensive- seats are comfy, leg room is good. On one occasion there were unsupervised kids running around making a racket, with staff not doing a thing, which isn't what you want at over $40 a ticket.

Can check my past reviews I rarely give poor reviews. This place earned it!! Watched resident evil…read moreraccoon city in cinema 2 last week. The entire theater (cinema 2) smelled like piss and there was ZERO AC the entire time. I was sweating like crazy breathing in the horrible smell worst theater experience ever. On plus side you can bring in your own drinks

Doesn't accept cash, no advertisement to stating they refuse cash. Manger kn shift was an absolute…read morearse. I have never experienced such bad customer service before. The only positive is the building is beautiful. due to poor customer service, I wouldn't even return. No good combo details, poor all round. At least there customer service didn't ruin the movie.

Seriously, could GOMA be any cooler? Well, maybe a little if you haven't discovered the Australian…read moreCinematheque yet. The mix of films screened here is both awesome and eclectic and the prices are probably the cheapest in town (even cheaper for GOMA members so join up now - you get bragging rights and cheap movies, what more do you need). I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Pump Up the Volume but until then I'll pop in each month to take pot luck.

The Australian Cinematheque gets me excited with the retrospectives and themed films it plays…read more Recently, it just finished an Alfred Hitchcock retrospective. What could be better for a film buff than to be able to see these masterpieces on the big screen as they were intended to be watched. The Bird's really is more impressive this way, even if it will always be somewhat dated now. They often have great programs showing art films or documentaries related to exhibitions at GOMA like the current one on Matisse. However it really is their themes and retrospective programs that make my heart beat a little bit faster. I am so looking forward to their upcoming program Drawn to Screen: Graphic Novels, Comics, and Serials. It will showcase graphic novel and comic book film adaptations from the well known and current (Watchmen, The Dark Night, Ironman) to more obscure or older shorts like Popeye the Sailor with Little Swee' Pea (1936). This program will run from the 6th of January til the 4th of March 2012. Check out the website for the full program and screening dates and times. The Cinematheque is part of the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art. Tickets are either free or the prices are very reasonable for the programs and cheaper than many other cinemas around town. You can often buy 5 screening passes which allows you to save even more. You can find the two small cinemas on the ground floor near the entrance to GOMA.