I can't believe people like this

Rating: 2/10 (20 December 2014)

I have seen this movie a couple times now and I just do not get it. Really? This is what people are calling the best animated film of 2014?
It's passable, even cute sometimes. But for the most part it's hyperactive and noisy to the point where I was exhausted after seeing it. The animation style is cool at first, but really starts to give me a headache once the action starts. The only remotely interesting character was Batman, who was more clever parody than real character. The live action ending is nice until you realize that the Lego company literally releases sets that come with instructions on how to build with them, leaving little room for imagination. On top of all of this, the film is going to be dated by next year. The style and humor and writing and casting screams 2014 and in the worst possible way. People are even praising its "message"? What message? Some flimsy commentary on conformity and how everyone is special? Get in line, Lego Movie. That's been done to death.
And I guess all of this would be okay if it weren't for the awards season coming up. This film is being heralded by many as the obvious choice for Best Animated Picture and that's really sad considering the films it will be up against. Movies like Big Hero 6 and How to Train Your Dragon 2, with their strong emotional cores and gorgeous animation, will be overlooked in favor of this mindless garbage.
In conclusion, if I wanted to watch a Lego commercial, I would've tuned into a kids TV channel and waited for one to come on. This movie is highly overrated and I can't wait until people finally get over it.