Biggest Surprise Film of the Year!!

Rating: 9/10 (22 November 2014)

The Lego Movie 7.5/10- When I saw the trailer for this movie, I thought it looked pretty stupid. I was surprised when I saw it had a 95 on rotten tomatoes. So, I decided to give this movie a chance and could not have been more impressed. Yes, it is funny but the thing that is incredible is the visual effects. It did something that few have done before but it was the first to do it successfully.
You do not have to be a four year old to enjoy this. The Lego Movie is something that we all can appreciate. The plot was somewhat cliché but the way it turns towards the end and gives itself a new direction is really impressive and definitely separates itself from other films of its category. T he visual effects were the thing to talk about. It takes a second to get use to but once you do, you become entranced in the world of legos. Also the way they so quickly build legos like it is a video game and putting it on the screen is stunning.
The decision to make all of the characters from famous lego sets as characters in the movie was very amusing and the only thing that might have did wrong is not having Harry Potter in it. The rest though such as: Batman, Abe Lincoln, Green Lantern, Superman, etc... all did great job in adding something to the plot.
As far as voices go for movies, the Lego Movie did exceptionally well. Then again, with Morgan Freeman being a voice in a movie, it is hard to go wrong. The rest of the cast: Chris Pratt (Emitt), Elizabeth Banks(Wild Style), and Will Arnet(Batman) all did amazing well and I believe the movie would not have been as good with them.
Basically, The Lego Movie is a great choice to go see at the movies and will no doubt be in the line up for the Oscars next year.
For more of my reviews, go to my website at reviewsbywest.com