Ultimate Eid guide
From all the movies playing at theatres and drive-in cinemas to the live concerts and other fun events happening across the emirates, here’s everything you can experience over the long weekend
THE POSTCARD KILLINGS
Genre: Crime thriller
Based on a novel by James Patterson, who is also producing the film, The
Postcard Killings stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as a New York detective who is investigating the death of his daughter, who was killed on her honeymoon in London. The murder is not as clearcut as it seems and she could very well have been the victim of a serial killer loose on the streets of London.
AMULET
Genre: Horror
What’s an Eid celebration without a token horror movie at the cinemas?
Amulet fills that void, a British horror film that has been written and directed by Romola Garai. Things go bump in the night when a homeless soldier finds himself holed up in a derelict home, which is also occupied by a young woman and her sickly mother. But the three of them may not be alone, with a sinister presence also lurking in the shadows. For those wondering, Amulet holds a 73 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
RAVEN THE LITTLE RASCAL: HUNT FOR THE LOST TREASURE
Genre: Animation
Based on the books by Nele Moost and Annet Rudolph, Raven sets off on a new adventure when he discovers a treasure map in the secret room of Grandpa Badger. Together with his best friend Eddi-Bear, he sets off on a quest, but finds himself in competition against the beavers while attempting to solve riddles and navigate great dangers in order to find the coveted prize.
ROBIN HOOD: ORIGINS
Genre: Action adventure Re-releasing in UAE cinemas, Taron Egerton is aristocrat Robin of Loxley, who will one day become the man who robs the rich to give to the poor. After returning to England, he learns that the evil Sheriff of Nottingham has seized his family estate. He soon joins forces with Friar Tuck and Little John. Armed with arrows and dubbed Robin Hood, Loxley leads a band of oppressed rebels in a plan to rob the Sheriff of his money and take away his power.
SHAZAM!
Genre: Superhero action comedy Set around Christmas time, David F Sandberg’s film follows Billy Batson (Asher Angel), an orphaned kid who only cares about finding the mother he lost in the crowd as a little boy. Placed with a foster family and their clan of oddball children, Baston’s life takes a turn when the Wizard Shazam (Djimon Hounsou) gives him the power to turn into an adult male superhero (Zachary Levi), complete with a shiny red suit. Only at Yas Island Drive-In Cinema, Abu Dhabi on Friday.
BABY DRIVER
Genre: Action drama
The award-winning film stars Ansel Elgort as an orphan with a love for music who is also the man behind the wheel as a getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. Baby dreams of escaping the thug life and riding off into the sunset with his girlfriend Debora (Lily James), and just when he thinks he’s home free, Doc coerces him back for another job that has all the markings to end badly. Only at Yas Island DriveIn Cinema, Abu Dhabi onSaturday.
IL POSTINO
Genre: Drama
Those looking for some international fare can check out the remastered version of one of the most romantic films ever made. Set in 1950s Italy, this moving tale of poetry, love and friendship hits home knowing that the actor Massimo Trisosi, playing the poorlyeducated Postman, died the day after filming ended. Playing at Cinema Akil tomorrow.
TRAINING DAY
Genre: Action
In this police drama, veteran officer Alonzo (Denzel Washington) escorts a rookie on his first day with the LAPD’s narcotics unit. However, this training day doesn’t play out by the book, with Alonzo colouring outside the lines in a bid to fight urban crime. Ethan Hawke also stars as rookie cop Jake. Only tomorrow at Yas Island Drive-In Cinema, Abu Dhabi.