In the irreverent spirit of fun that made "The LEGO Movie" a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble - LEGO Batman - stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.Tons of fun, for the whole family. VOX Cinemas, Marina Mall, Novo Cinemas, Abu Dhabi Mall, Star Cineplex, Oscar Cinema, Star Bawadi Cinema, Cine Royal, Dalma Mall, Star Al Wahda Cinema, Novo Cinemas World Trade Centre Mall-Abu Dhabi, VOX Cinemas, Yas Mall, Cine Royal, Deerfields Mall, VOX Cinemas, Nation Towers The stand-out character from 2014’s The Lego Movie gets his own big screen spin-off, and treats the entire exercise with the same bonkers and hilarious high-concept anarchy that first made him such a triumph.The set-up is simple: when Rosario Dawson takes over as Police Chief and promises the citizens of Gotham there will be no more of this superhero vigilante nonsense, it sends Will Arnett’s Caped Crusader into a downward spiral.
Lonely and frustrated (in one of the movie’s lovely light touches, Batman can’t work out how to play his cherished Jerry Maguire DVD on his fancy new smart TV), and with his long-time nemesis The Joker (Zach Galifianakis) giving him grief, his life then gets really complicated when he accidentally adopts a little orphan boy (Michael Cera) who insists on becoming his partner in anti-crime. Like its original, The Lego Batman Movie works on many levels. And if it’s not as emotionally engaging as, say, a Pixar, that’s not really its MO. This is meta, modern movie-making with a glint in its eye and its tongue wedged firmly in its cheek. And it works a treat.The bottom line Tons of fun, for the whole family. You know that moment on a Thursday afternoon when your work buddy asks what you’re doing this weekend and your mind goes blank? Well worry no more, friends, because What’s On has the perfect solution, whatever mood you are in. Check out the latest movie trailers and cinema listings of films being release in Dubai this weekend.
Mark Knight DJ set at People By Crystal The legendary house and techno DJ, who hails from Brighton on the south coast of England, performs in Abu Dhabi tonight. If you’ve not heard his Toolroom Knights albums, you’re missing out. People By Crystal, The Collection at St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Thur to Fri 11pm to 4am. Taxi: St Regis Saadiyat Island. Float and watch a film Watch a movie while floating on a lilo in Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s pool, at one of their excellent Floating Film evenings. Tonight’s screening is The Lego Movie, so expect everything to be awesome. Pizza, pastas, burgers and ice cream are available on the night. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, Thur 6pm. Tel: (02) 5588990. Taxi: Abu Dhabi Golf Club, near The Westin hotel. New dishes at Catalan The Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s fine-dining restaurant has introduced a new menu, inspired by dishes found in Barcelona. Catalan, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 7pm to midnight, Dhs55. Tel: (02) 8135550.
Taxi: Rosewood, Al Maryah Island. Try Thai street food Abu Dhabi’s Thai hotel, the Dusit Thani, is holding Bangkok Street Food Week, starting tonight. Executive guest chef Chalong Sakkapalankul from the DusitD2 Chiang Mai hotel will be creating the dishes in Thai eatery Benjarong, including barbecue beef salad, fish maw soup and fish balls with noodles. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Al Ittihad, Abu Dhabi, Sept 18 to 26, 7pm to 9pm. Tel: (02) 698 8888. Taxi: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. See a movie for free The Abu Dhabi Film Festival, Etihad Airways and Vox Cinemas have joined forces with European Film Screenings to offer a week of free movies in the capital. Tonight at 8pm it’s Oscar-winning Italian flick La Grande Bellezza, tomorrow it’s The Ice Dragon from Swedish director Martin Högdahl at 6pm and Paris Je T’aime starring Steve Buscemi and Natalie Portman, while on Saturday you can see Empties, a comedy about old age, at 6pm and Dutch romantic comedy Soof at 8pm
Vox Cinema, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi. Screenings at 6pm and 8pm, free. Free infant massage workshop Mom’s First School and the Intercontinental have teamed up for an infant massage workshop today. And the good news is it’s free. Mums with babies less than a year old can attend. to sign up and make sure you leave your phone number and your baby’s name and age. InterContinental, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Fri, 9am, free. The Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi is serving a selection of dishes from the Philippines at its brunch today – and at a bargain price as well. Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, Fri, Dhs69 Tel: (02) 6520000. Taxi: Cristal Hotel, Madinat Zayed. Steak and jazz brunch at The Foundry One of the capital’s newest hotels, The Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, has launched its new Steak and Jazz brunch. There’s also an oyster bar, a thermidor station and a cocktail bar. Southern Sun Hotel, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, Dhs 275 to 475. Taxi: Southern Sun, Al Mina Street, Tourist Club.
Swiss Art Gate Exhibition at Emirates Palace In need of an art fix? Head to Mezzaluna at Emirates Palace to admire work by Swiss/Irish artist Claudio Viscardi. He’s influenced by Italian Renaissance painters. The event is co-organised by Swiss Art Gate. Emirates Palace, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, daily 12.30pm to 7pm (viewings by appointment only: text you name and requested date and time of visit to (050) 2251783. Watercooled now open at Yas Marina Escape the Abu Dhabi heat by taking to the waves at Watercooled. This new watersports centre offers courses and facilities including wakeboarding, waterskiing and stand-up paddle boarding. Watercooled, Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi. Karate lessons at Mafraq Hotel Let your little ones channel their inner Karate Kid at Mafraq Hotel’s Health Zone. Eight sessions cost just Dhs200. For ages five and older. Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi, Tues, Thurs, Sat 6pm to 7pm. Tel: (02) 6596701. Pizza making at Holiday Inn