Please note that the following info is current as of April 2008.  The next update will be in April 2009.

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Overview

Both cinemas in the Hawthorne/Bulimba area are commonly owned so I’ve included them together here.  The Balmoral is the larger of the two with 6 screens and the Hawthorne has just 3 screens.  They’ve been around for a while.

Movie Quality & Range - 8 out of 10

In terms of quality, they are very good.  Not only does the Balmoral show the latest blockbusters, they also show quite a few art-house releases that you might otherwise only see at the Palace Centro or at the Dendy.  If you’re looking for the best variety in terms of quality and quantity, this is your venue.

Cinema Quality & Service - 6 out of 10

Each cinema has its own look and style which I am always a fan of.  It adds character and is different from the standard multiplex feel.  But the severe lack of leg room, old seats and concrete floors makes it in need of a face-lift. 

You can’t beat the location of the Balmoral as it’s in the heart of many great restaurants on Oxford Street.  The cinema also has its own Danesi Café which offers a main meal, movie ticket, coffee and dessert for only $22.  Like the Southbank cinemas, you’ve got to get in early for tickets with its low prices.  You’d hate to plan a lovely evening and see it ruined.

Price - 9 out of 10