Starring: Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Zach Galifianakis, Ralph Fiennes & Channing Tatum
Directed by: Chris McKay
Rating: ★★★★
After winning a couple of Marmies two years ago, and being a critical and commercial success, it was not a surprise to discover that The LEGO Movie would get a spin-off/sequel.
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| Na-na-na-na na-na-na-na BATMAN! |
And who better to front it then the most recognisable superhero of them all- the Dark Knight?
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| Batman is used to working alone! |
Unlike in The LEGO Movie, there are no live action forth wall meta-referential breakdowns about
father son relationships and how everyone can bond over a plastic brick. That does not however, mean that The LEGO Batman Movie skimps on the in-jokes, shout outs and parodies of both the toyline and the many Batmanadaptations and franchises.
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| Shout out to The Dark Knight Rises? |
Just like The LEGO Movie, The LEGO Batman Movie has slick pacing, laugh out loud jokes, amazing action sequences and, of course, heart.
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| Dick grayson and Bruce Wayne have a chat... |
With its tongue still firmly in its cheek, the film gleefully sends up itself and every single theatrical release of Batmanand other DC characters, whilst still having its own world, continuity and, most importantly, storyline that brings the wacky, memorable and well-acted characters together.
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| What is The Joker planning? |
After once again being foiled by Batman (Arnett), The Joker (Galifianakis) decides that it is time Batman realised just how much he depends on having him as an enemy- by destroying both Gotham City and Batman once and for all.
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| The Joker has a lot of villains on his side... |
The LEGO Batman Movie begins with Batman insulting the very conventions that it ultimately relies upon, setting up the tone of the film and preparing the audience for a movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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| Batman is smitten with Barbara Gordon. |
Batman is a dead pan superhero with a dark past who loves nothing more than to self-promote and save the day, but after accidentally adopting an orphan and falling head over heels in love, he finds his world turned upside down.
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| Batman and Robin visit the Fortress of Solitude. |
Arnett plays Batman with understated panache, Michael Cera is incredibly loveable as Robin, Rosario Dawson is both funny and endearing as Barbara Gordon, and Ralph Fiennes is unexpectedly droll as Alfred.
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| The Bat Team consist of Robin... |
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| ...Barbara Gordon... |
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| ...and Alfred. |
With cameos from other Warner Bros. owned franchises- that just so happen to have LEGO toylines- such as The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, the set pieces are spectacular and hilarious.
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| Na-na-na-na na-na-na-na BATGIRL! |
There are also plenty of Batman villains, loads of amazing LEGO vehicles and a special inclusion of The Justice League.
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| The Justice League don't like Batman much... |
The action scenes are incredibly inventive, exciting and dramatic, and the story feels fresh even though it is intentionally full of clichés. The script sparkles with quick quips and in-jokes, and the pacing ensures that no part of the film is lifeless or dull.
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| Batman and Robin- reunited and it feels so good! |
In a film filled with great moments, one of my favourites is when Batman has a disco costume change.
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| I wish I could have a disco costume change!! |
The LEGO Batman Movie is certainly one of the cleverest, funniest and entertaining films I’ve seen in a while. It may not be ‘high-brow’ cinema, but it shows that even when basing a film on a toyline and an over-adapted superhero, you can still create an excellent movie if you have a team of people who are smart, competent, and love what they’re doing.
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