What to See in Cinemas This Month

Movie night? This'll help you pick your poison.

Concrete Playground
Published on April 16, 2016

There are few modern indulgences that beat settling into a dark cinema, laden with popcorn and ready to spend the next two to three hours with spies, wizards, lovers, musicians, dictators, ballet dancers, presidents and dinosaurs. There's plenty afoot in Brisbane cinemas this month, so we're here to give you a little hand choosing tonight's movie. We liked some, were less keen on others. See you at the candy bar.

List

Map

Event
Captain America: Civil War

Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Smart, funny and exciting, Captain America: Civil War is a superhero movie done right.

{"id":569927,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 28th April - Wednesday 15th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Captain America: Civil War","description":"Smart, funny and exciting, Captain America: Civil War is a superhero movie done right.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Captain-America-Civil-War-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Captain-America-Civil-War.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/captain-america-civil-war-3","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Captain-America-Civil-War.jpg","alt":"Captain America: Civil War"}]}
Event
Bad Neighbours 2

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A funny if rather familiar comic sequel with a satisfyingly progressive attitude.

{"id":571196,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 5th May - Wednesday 29th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Bad Neighbours 2","description":"A funny if rather familiar comic sequel with a satisfyingly progressive attitude.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Bad-Neighbours-2-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Bad-Neighbours-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/bad-neighbours-2-2","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Bad-Neighbours-2.jpg","alt":"Bad Neighbours 2"}]}
Event
The Angry Birds Movie

Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Should have made a Candy Crush movie instead.

{"id":572222,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 12th May - Wednesday 6th July\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Angry Birds Movie","description":"Should have made a Candy Crush movie instead.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Angry-Birds-Movie-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Angry-Birds-Movie.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-angry-birds-movie","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Angry-Birds-Movie.jpg","alt":"The Angry Birds Movie"}]}
Event
Florence Foster Jenkins

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This funny, charming biopic hits all the right notes.

{"id":571291,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 5th May - Wednesday 22nd June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Florence Foster Jenkins","description":"This funny, charming biopic hits all the right notes.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/florence-foster-jenkins-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/florence-foster-jenkins.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/florence-foster-jenkins","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/florence-foster-jenkins.jpg","alt":"Florence Foster Jenkins"}]}
Event
The First Monday in May

Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

A slick, stylish but ultimately superficial doco about the fashion industry's night of nights.

{"id":572302,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 12th May - Wednesday 6th July\u003Cbr\u003E@ Select cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The First Monday in May","description":"A slick, stylish but ultimately superficial doco about the fashion industry's night of nights.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-First-Monday-in-May-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-First-Monday-in-May.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-first-monday-in-may","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-First-Monday-in-May.jpg","alt":"The First Monday in May"}]}
Event
Bastille Day

Thu, 12 May - Wed, 6 Jul 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A fast-paced but thin-scripted affair that does little but re-confirm Idris Elba's action man credentials.

{"id":572360,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 12th May - Wednesday 6th July\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Bastille Day","description":"A fast-paced but thin-scripted affair that does little but re-confirm Idris Elba's action man credentials. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bastille-day-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bastille-day.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/bastille-day-3","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/bastille-day.jpg","alt":"Bastille Day"}]}
Event
Great Britain Retro Film Festival 2016

Thu, 19 May - Wed, 1 Jun 2016
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

Films hand picked by David Stratton himself.

{"id":571577,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 19th May - Wednesday 1st June\u003Cbr\u003E@ New Farm Cinemas\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Great Britain Retro Film Festival 2016","description":"Films hand picked by David Stratton himself.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Prime-of-Jean-Brodie-120x120.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Prime-of-Jean-Brodie.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/great-britain-retro-film-festival-2016-3","latitude":"-27.464783","longitude":"153.042642","address":"701 Brunswick Street","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Prime-of-Jean-Brodie-top.jpeg","alt":"Great Britain Retro Film Festival 2016"}]}
Event
The Man Who Knew Infinity

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This conventional biopic is enlivened by the quality of its performances.

{"id":571288,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 5th May - Wednesday 22nd June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Select cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Man Who Knew Infinity","description":"This conventional biopic is enlivened by the quality of its performances. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Man-Who-Knew-Infinity-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Man-Who-Knew-Infinity.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-man-who-knew-infinity","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/The-Man-Who-Knew-Infinity.jpg","alt":"The Man Who Knew Infinity"}]}
Event
A Month of Sundays

Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

A modest Aussie film that blends drama with a wry sense of humour.

{"id":570292,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 28th April - Wednesday 8th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Select cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"A Month of Sundays","description":"A modest Aussie film that blends drama with a wry sense of humour.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/A-Month-of-Sundays-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/A-Month-of-Sundays.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/a-month-of-sundays","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/A-Month-of-Sundays.jpg","alt":"A Month of Sundays"}]}
Event
Mia Madre

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 22 Jun 2016
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

In attempting to replicate the chaos of grief, this Italian drama bites off more than it can chew.

{"id":571283,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 5th May - Wednesday 22nd June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Select cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Mia Madre","description":"In attempting to replicate the chaos of grief, this Italian drama bites off more than it can chew.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mia-Madre-1-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mia-Madre-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/mia-madre","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mia-Madre-1.jpg","alt":"Mia Madre"}]}
Event
Boggo Road Gaol Movie Nights

Multiple single dates
Boggo Road Gaol, Dutton Park

Cinema in the slammer.

{"id":569410,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 10th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Boggo Road Gaol\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Boggo Road Gaol Movie Nights","description":"Cinema in the slammer.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Shawshank-Redemption-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Shawshank-Redemption.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/boggo-road-gaol-movie-nights","latitude":"-27.495129","longitude":"153.02887699999997","address":" Boggo Road","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Shawshank-Redemption.jpg","alt":"Boggo Road Gaol Movie Nights"}]}
Event
Mother's Day

Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A clichéd and agonisingly unfunny comedy that totally wastes its ensemble cast.

{"id":570126,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 28th April - Wednesday 15th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Mother's Day","description":"A clich\u00e9d and agonisingly unfunny comedy that totally wastes its ensemble cast. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mothers-Day-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mothers-Day.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/mothers-day","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Mothers-Day.jpg","alt":"Mother's Day"}]}
Event
Eddie the Eagle

Thu, 21 Apr - Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A lovably cheesy tale of real world sporting triumph.

{"id":568955,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 21st April - Wednesday 8th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Eddie the Eagle","description":"A lovably cheesy tale of real world sporting triumph.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Eddie-the-Eagle-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Eddie-the-Eagle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/eddie-the-eagle","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Eddie-the-Eagle.jpg","alt":"Eddie the Eagle"}]}
Event
Dendy Hollywood Classics

Mon, 7 Mar, 2016
Dendy Portside, Hamilton

Revisit an old favourite, or catch an iconic effort for the first time.

Buy Tickets

{"id":561685,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EMonday 6th June\u003Cbr\u003E@ Dendy Portside\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Dendy Hollywood Classics","description":"Revisit an old favourite, or catch an iconic effort for the first time.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/rear-window-hitchcock-featured-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/rear-window-hitchcock-featured.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/dendy-hollywood-classics","latitude":"-27.4401006","longitude":"153.0704607","address":"Portside Wharf, Remora Road","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dendy.com.au\/Promotion\/Hollywood-Classics-Portside\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n Buy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/rear-window-hitchcock-featured.jpg","alt":"Dendy Hollywood Classics"}]}
Event
The Boss

Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The latest in a string of Melissa McCarthy comedies brings nothing new to the table.

{"id":568863,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 14th April - Wednesday 25th May\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Boss","description":"The latest in a string of Melissa McCarthy comedies brings nothing new to the table.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Boss-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Boss.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-boss","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Boss.jpg","alt":"The Boss"}]}
Event
The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Three films in, this flimsy young adult series is simply treading water.

{"id":568907,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 14th April - Wednesday 25th May\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Divergent Series: Allegiant","description":"Three films in, this flimsy young adult series is simply treading water. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Allegiant-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Allegiant.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-divergent-series-allegiant","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Allegiant.jpg","alt":"The Divergent Series: Allegiant"}]}
Event
The Jungle Book

Thu, 7 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This live action update of a classic tale benefits from a great cast and breathtaking visual effects.

{"id":567167,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 7th April - Wednesday 25th May\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Jungle Book","description":"This live action update of a classic tale benefits from a great cast and breathtaking visual effects.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Jungle-Book-3-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Jungle-Book-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/the-jungle-book-3","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/The-Jungle-Book-3.jpg","alt":"The Jungle Book"}]}
Event
Rams

Thu, 7 Apr - Wed, 25 May 2016
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This strange Icelandic comedy never does what you expect.

{"id":567126,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 7th April - Wednesday 25th May\u003Cbr\u003E@ Select cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Rams","description":"This strange Icelandic comedy never does what you expect. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Rams-image-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Rams-image.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/rams","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Rams-image.jpg","alt":"Rams"}]}
Event
Zootopia

Thu, 17 Mar - Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A smart, energetic animated romp preaching a message of diversity and acceptance.

{"id":564044,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EThursday 17th March - Wednesday 27th April\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various cinemas in Brisbane\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Zootopia","description":"A smart, energetic animated romp preaching a message of diversity and acceptance. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Zootopia-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Zootopia.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/event\/zootopia","latitude":"-27.4709331","longitude":"153.0235024","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/brisbane\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Zootopia.jpg","alt":"Zootopia"}]}