original and clever

Rating: 9/10 (10 February 2014)

Just took my kids (10 and 13) to see this movie tonight. They both enjoyed it very much. My son celebrated his tenth birthday at LEGOLAND California last summer, and we saw our first preview for the Lego Movie there. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I certainly thought it would be similar to the direct to DVD stuff that my son has enjoyed for years. But, as you may have heard by now, it is far more than that. I will say that the only time I truly laughed out loud (mild SPOILER ahead) was when Lando Calrissian appeared and spoke as an exaggerated (mega flirty) version of his character. Classic stuff. However, as a Trek fan I laughed when there was reference made to Abraham Lincoln's "space chair." Anyone remember how Lincoln first appeared in TOS episode "The Savage Curtain?" In a chair. In space. Yes, that's how good the Lego Movie is. You'll have to see it multiple times to catch all the jokes and references.