Gawler Twin Cinema is an awesome place to go to. Most…read morepeople rush of to go see movies at the Reading cinema in Elizabeth but we will always choose Gawler. Not only do you quite often get a private movie session, the theatre rooms are reminiscent of a different era. The screens are smaller than your average movie cinema and less seats in each but it does not detract from the ambience at all. They also have a licensed bar on the premises and the popcorn combos are not half as much as the cinema chains. The ticket price in comparison is crazy as well, especially on tight as Tuesdays!

Hoyts Tea Tree Plaza is an old complex which is bit by bit re inventing itself…read more Having recently spent millions on changing from 35mm film to Digital, they have committed themselves to producing an amazing quality picture and sound with the capability to play 3d movies. They recently installed an x-treme screen in Cinema 1 which claims to have bigger sound and better picture quality in more comfortable and spacious seats. Unfortunately you have to pay more to be in this cinema and if your movie is only playing in that one then you cop the fee.

Tried to purchase a ticket and the available seats weren't available.... I guess you MUST buy your…read moretix online. It's not even opening weekend & it was a matinee. Lame

This quaint local theatre was thankfully saved by Chelsea (its previous name) supporters and still…read morecontinues to engage the community by bringing in movies for all ages in blockbuster and quiet achiever genres. It still has a "crying" room for babies with carers, a gallery upstairs and a downstairs easily accessed for those who have trouble with stairs, or heights. The staff are friendly and there are the usual choc tops and lollies available, as well as brewed coffee. They also hire out the venue for fundraisers, and the Royal Flying Doctors et al fit beatifully into the atmosphere with their crusts-cut-off curried egg sandwiches and sparkling wine. The best place to sit? Front and centre upstairs. You get a little shelf to put your sustinance and no one to block your view. But don't take my seat!

I love this theatre. While the price for food can be a little steep, the tickets for films are…read morereasonably priced and the service is great. Always clean when I've been there (yay for not sitting down on melted ice cream and popcorn). The crowds are fairly small here, giving the viewings a cosy and homely feeling. Also bonus points for all the fundraising events they hold here for local groups!

Beautiful spot - came here with my daughter to watch Mary Poppins. Lovely cinema from another time.read more

This is the last minute date night of choice for my husband and I. 2 movies for $10 and cheap…read morenibbles too (including coffee in the intermission-you'll need it!). It's a grand old theatre with the original leather chairs and ornate ceiling. It's a little musty and smells like your Nans house but it's 10 bucks for 2 movies!! Check the website each week for what is showing. Hot tip: bring a blanket and settle in :)

Okay, this may not be the best cinema in Adelaide, or the easiest to get to, but other than the…read morefact that my parents live nearby, the main reason I love going here is because you can be pretty much guaranteed to get a seat. Being a mainstream cinema they have all of the latest movies showing (though they tend to let go of them earlier than the larger cinemas - there are only eight here), and there are also restaurants in the foyer for the traditional pre-movie dinner (though I wouldn't recommend the pub across the road). However, the best thing about the place, as I have mentioned, is that the cinemas are never packed, so you never have to climb over people, and there are always seats available. Okay, I unfortunately wasn't in Adelaide for the opening of The Force Awakens, so I can't say if that was true for this film.

This cinema has its moments at times it can be fantastic with brilliantly clean theatres and…read morepreviews no longer than 15 minutes. Lately however the theaters are always in a state of filth and the previews go for almost 40 minutes. Best toctry come here in the middle.of the day during the week.

Did you know Trak is short for Toorak and a very apt name. The Trak has been an icon as the…read moreoriginal art house cinema in Adelaide since the 1960's, featuring mostly European movies at the time. It's not a large cinema and nowadays there is a mix of art house and general mainstream movies showing. It hasn't undergone any major upgrades over the years and so remains true to its original style. Upon entering through the glass doors downstairs there are stairs leading up to the main floor and a stair chair, which is unique but still awkward for someone in a wheel chair so access is limited in this respect. Once up there it's like going back in time, it's very dimmly lit and a bit bohemian in feel. The ticket booth looks like a bar and actually is as and they also serve snacks and drinks. On the side wall are used DVD's for sale from $5 - $10 each, a stand with free magazines like Rip It Up, Attitude Magazine, etc. If you're a regular or intend to be one there is the Trak Cinema Platinum Card, whereby you can purchase 11 tickets for $99, which equates to $9 per movie..not bad. Anyway, check it out for an injection of culture and change of scenery plus there's a few cafes around and Burnside Shopping Centre across the road. And by the way, there's not much off street parking round the back of the cinema so it's best to find a road side park if you're lucky enough, otherwise in the shopping centre car park. Plus check online, over the phone or the newspaper for session times.

We need more places like Trak Cinema in Adelaide. Not only are the ever-growing cineplexes becoming…read moreboring, but so too is their content. Predictable plot twists after formulaic action sequences - give me a break. Trak Cinema always has something interesting to offer, and their focus on foreign and arthouse films makes it a beacon of culture. The building itself could probably do with some redevelopment, but I think that would be missing the point. The worn out and outdated look of the building makes it somewhat of a relic, and it doesn't need dazzling lights and signs to draw people in. The nostalgic feel of the cinema is an experience to appreciate, and though it might be a dramatic change from the enormous screens we're used to nowadays, it has character that warms up to you. Whilst showing the occasional mainstream film, you won't expect to see any B-grade bullshit here. The films are carefully picked from international and local collections, and whilst you might not see as many explosions in this cinema, you will see films with great content.

Great spot to bring the kids. Cheap tickets with a lovely atmosphere…read more Old school charm, hitting the mark.

Walking into the Odeon Star on Semaphore Road is a little bit like taking a trip back in time - in…read morea good way. The cinema itself is of the old school variety, with one small, intimate screen and a huge one with original theatre details: just add quiffs and poodle skirts. This is no mega-plex with OTT fluro lights, cavernous spaces and gold-class seats: the Odeon's 2 screens are comfy, chilled and cheap, with all tickets to all sessions $8 all year round. Movies are new releases and blockbusters, with lots of family friendly flicks - if ONLY they showed cult or art house or Godard midnight screenings... I would bump them up a star in a flash. The snack bar is well stocked with movie going favourites. Boysenberry choc tops! Buttery popcorn! It's reasonably priced too: $7 for medium drink and popcorn (which is huge!). In short: a local, family owned cinema with a heart of gold.