The Lego Batman Movie (Rated PG): 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 City, 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. Will Arnett reprises his starring role from The LEGO Movie as the voice of LEGO Batman, aka Bruce Wayne. Zach Galifianakis (Muppets Most Wanted, the Hangover films) stars as The Joker; Michael Cera (TV’s Arrested Development) as the orphan Dick Grayson; Rosario Dawson (TV’s Daredevil) as Barbara Gordon; and Ralph Fiennes (the Harry Potter films) as Alfred. Hawaii Dad Blog Review: Batman is so good at defeating evil, that the townspeople of Gotham don't even worry when Joker and his gang of super villains attempt to blow up the city.
The Joker believes that he and Batman need each other. Batman rebuffs this notion much to the Joker's disappointment. The new police commissioner, Barbara Gordon also believes that Batman and the police need each other and should be working together. Even Alfred, Bruce Wayne's butler, tries to convince Batman that he'd be better off opening up to others - starting with the orphan boy he inadvertently adopted (Dick Grayson, who becomes Robin). But Batman works alone. The Joker comes up with his greatest plan to get back at Batman and rule Gotham City. Batman may be forced to accept that working as a team with Commissioner Gordon, Robin, and Alfred is the best way to defeat him. The Lego Batman Movie is a non-stop bombardment of inside jokes, nods, winks and tributes. There are several references to past Batman movies, and even to the TV series and its use of onomatopoeia in colorful comic balloons (i.e. "Bam!" Both kids and adults will love this movie. There are some jokes that will go way over the heads of children, but the movie is truly entertaining for all ages.
My five-year-old son laughed throughout the movie. There were so many parts he kept talking about after the movie, and he especially liked when Robin made an adjustment to his super hero costume. The posts published on Hawaii Mom Blog are personal experiences and opinions only. Press releases and other information from business are shared if believed they may be of interest to Hawaii Mom Blog readers. Press releases/information from businesses do not reflect personal opinions. Unless otherwise specified, products are provided by the sponsor free of charge, and no monetary compensation is received. Hawaii Mom Blog assumes no liability for any malfunction, injury, or other loss or damage, whether direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of services, companies, or products that have been featured, reviewed, given away, advertised, or written about on Hawaii Mom Blog. Click here for the Terms of Use.Join National Tropical Botanical Garden for Movie Night in McBryde Garden featuring Jurassic World on Friday, July 22, 2016.
Shuttles begin at 5:00 p.m., movie begins at sundown, around 7:30 p.m. National Tropical Botanical Garden will host Movie Night in McBryde Garden featuring Jurassic World on Friday, July 22, 2016! Don’t miss the chance to watch the newest, edge-of-your-seat phenomenon and one of the original filming locations! Movie Night in McBryde Garden is a ticketed event. Buy tickets online to save! Prices increase at the door ! Free parking for the event will be available at the . Attendees will be shuttled into the garden from the Visitors Center for the movie. First shuttles will depart from the South Shore Visitors Center at 5:00 p.m., last shuttle before the movie begins departs at 7:00 p.m. Before the movie begins, tour Allerton Garden to see the Jurassic Trees and enjoy kid-friendly activities with and . Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the following fantastic vendors! Attendees are encouraged to bring low beach chairs or blankets for seating. This is a family-friendly event, no alcohol please.
Small, soft-sided coolers permitted. For more than 50 years, National Tropical Botanical Garden has been committed to enriching life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions. We are passionate plant champions and stewards of an unparalleled living collection of more than 100,000 accessioned tropical plants, nearly 30% of which are federally listed as endangered, threatened, or species of concern. Through our network of five botanical gardens, preserves and research centers located throughout Hawai‛i and Florida, we serve to prevent plant extinction and ignite global change. NTBG is a nonprofit organization and depends upon garden admission, membership sales and generous donations to support our efforts. Encompassing more than 200 acres and 20,000 living plants, McBryde Garden is the flagship garden of NTBG and home to the largest collection of native Hawaiian plants in the world.
A safe haven for endangered and extinct-in-the-wild species such as the endemic Hawaiian species Brighamia insignis, McBryde Garden also hosts NTBG’s horticulture facilities, nursery, fern laboratory, seed bank and LEED Gold-certified botanical research center.UPCOMING EVENT: Third Annual Roots ‘n Shoots Fun Run, April 8. Located in Po’ipū across from Spouting Horn at 4425 Lawai Road, the South Shore Visitors Center is the gateway to McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden, the two NTBG Gardens located on the South Shore of Kauai. All visitors check in and begin the garden experience from this location where parking, ticketing, and transportation to and from the gardens is provided. McBryde and Allerton are adjacent gardens tucked into the picturesque Lawa’i Valley a short shuttle bus ride from the South Shore Visitors Center. Learn more about these two must-see gardens and select a guided, self-guided, or specialty tour from the information below. For visitors who want to see it all, the Discovery Combination Tour guides guests through select Allerton Garden rooms and McBryde Garden highlights.
This tour offers a taste of both magnificent gardens. A behind the scenes look at our state-of-the-art horticultural center is also included, where visitors will see rare plant cultivation and research in action. Already have a reservation for the Discovery Combination Tour? View our visitor page for directions, parking, and more. Purchase Tickets Now » Departure: Daily (some seasonal closures) Time: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Children (6-12) – $30 Children under 5 – Free McBryde Garden Self-Guided Tour Explore, Engage, and Conserve McBryde is the flagship garden of the National Tropical Botanical Garden and a global repository of rare and endangered tropical plants. Our collections have been wild-collected by botanists around the world and transported to McBryde Garden to research, cultivate, and thrive. Visitors to the McBryde Garden can explore 50 acres of diverse plant collections including exotic spices from allspice to vanilla, the largest living collection of native Hawaiian plants, and the brand new Biodiversity Trail that tells the story of plant evolution from 450 million years ago to today.
View all of the collections at your own pace on this self-guided tour and catch the return shuttle to the South Shore Visitors Center at the top of every hour. Already have a reservation? Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Departs Visitors Center every hour on the half hour Children age 6-12 – $15 Duration: Recommended minimum of 1.5 hours Allerton Garden Guided Tour Allerton Garden is a landscape architecture masterpiece named one of the ’50 Places of a Lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveler. Guided tours of the Allerton Garden are part garden tour, part art exhibit and entirely unique. Visitors are guided through expertly crafted garden rooms that feature exotic plants, sculptures, and water features. Allerton Garden also has a rich history as a Hollywood film location for many notable movies and TV shows. Allerton tours take visitors to see the famous Moreton Bay fig trees featured in Jurassic Park as well as many other famous film locations.
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Departs Visitors Center every hour on the hour Children (6-12) – $25 Allerton Garden at Sunset Treat yourself and someone you love to a special tour of the Allerton Garden at sunset. Once a favorite destination of the rich and famous, the Allertons hosted notable individuals such as Jacqueline Kennedy in their home and garden. The Sunset Tour is the only tour that takes visitors through select Allerton Garden rooms and to the house where the Allertons lived. At the house, visitors will enjoy the Allertons’ personal collection of pictures and memorabilia and finish the tour with a beverage and light dinner provided by Living Foods Gourmet Market and Cafe on the stunning lanai as the sun sets into the Pacific. Departure: Daily (minimum 4 participants) Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., time of year dependent Children (6-12) – $45 Children under 5 – Free Are you an NTBG Member? If not, please consider becoming a member, to take advantage of special pricing and offers only for NTBG Members.