The LEGO Movie (2014)

The LEGO Movie Review

Everything is brick-ly awesome.

(Source: Collider)

Directed by: Christopher Miller & Phil Lord
Genre: Animation
Running Time: 101 minutes
Stubs Rating: 4.5/5


Upon knowing 'The LEGO Movie' release last year, this LEGO fanatic was excited and shocked that a LEGO movie would be in theaters worldwide after disappointing LEGO animation series and the Bionicle movie. So, I was not expecting much from this movie, besides the awesome voice casts from Morgan Freeman to Liam Neeson.

But after sitting through a wild and fun ride of the LEGO universe, all I could say this LEGO film is simply awesome, technically, 'everything is awesome'.  The movie is simple to grasp for children alike and fun to watch even for adults, The LEGO Movie rarely has any dull moments and will keep you laughing throughout the movie.

There is no such thing as over-the-top in The LEGO Movie. (Source: Collider)

The story revolves around Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary, average and instruction-abiding minifigure that was mistaken by Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) as the Master Builder and having the Piece of Resistance to save the LEGO universe from Lord Business (Will Ferrell).

In terms of story wise, it is very cliche and straightforward but it's the amazing voice acting that steals the show. Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson were hilarious as Vitruvius and Bad Cop/Good Cop respectively, but the best of the lot is definitely Will Arnett as the Caped Crusader himself, as he's awesome as the Batman. Oh, do look for several cameos including Jonah Hill as Green Lantern and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian.

Smiles of joy, because he's the freakin' Batman. (Source: Collider)

Another aspect worth noting in the movie is the stunning visual effects and the realization of the LEGO universe, from the explosions to the wave of the ocean. Plus, everyone who have watched this movie would definitely know the lyrics to the addictive song 'Everything is Awesome', but do listen to the funny Batman song sung by the Dark Knight himself.

Overall, the story is a tad cliche, but the stunning visuals and cinematography plus great voice acting makes the first animation movie of 2014 fun to watch and enjoyable for all.