Surprisingly decent

Rating: Null/10 (19 September 2014)

I must admit, I wasn't expecting much walking into this movie. I mean, it's a movie about Lego characters, with an actual Lego Batman and everything. How good could it honestly be? But, to my surprise, this movie made me remember just how much fun I used to have with Lego. The sheer imagination and endless possibilities involved were what made them so great and this movie showcases those aspects beautifully.
It's also a good story in general and includes some really good twists. Admittedly the final reveal and ending can seem a bit bizarre, but I could stomach it without any major problems and many of my friends absolutely loved how out there it was.
Furthermore, the voice acting is topnotch, the trademark characters are utilized well and with lots of humour and the original characters fit well with them without being overshadowed. But the greatest part of all this are the visuals. Everything has been built out of Lego blocks. Everything. And everything even has the Lego logo on it, every block. It's mindblowing how much detail they've managed to squeeze in and how painstakingly accurate they try to remain. Enormous extra points just for that.
The Lego Movie is excellent movie for children and adults alike. Children will enjoy the characters and the visuals, while the adults can indulge in nostalgia and the surprisingly profound message.