Everything is awesome in The Lego Movie

Rating: 8/10 (31 July 2014)

To quote the movie, this tale of high impact adventure and stakes is quite simply, you guessed it, awesome. Everything ranging from the animation to the story and its laugh out loud jokes, this is a must see movie for all ages. The story follows a an ordinary construction worker named Emmet, who through a series of mishaps, ends up being mistaken for an unlikely hero. Sure the plot line is obviously close to the dozens of adventure, hero driven movies being made. What sets Lego apart is its execution that will make you burst out with laughter, while also adding a dynamic dramatic edge to it.
Coming from the pair that brought us Cloudy WIth A Chance Of Meatballs in 2009, I knew that this project was in good hands from the start. Still what makes this one better, at least in my eyes, is the satirical look into the whole story and for that I thank Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Plus, with the multiple pop culture references there will be plenty of familiar faces to recognize, not to mention Batman takes center stage as the character who will bring in more chuckles.
At the end of the day, The Lego Movie may be seen as a commercial movie given its brand recognition, however, I strongly advise you to watch this movie as not only will you have the time of your life, you will make your own interpretation of the story's true meaning
Rating: 8,5/10