A Brilliant Piece Of Cinema

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2014)

The Lego Movie is one of the greatest animated films in years. It's funny, unique, heartwarming, emotional and satirical; this movie has everything. It's so much fun, and could you ask for much more?
The Awesome: Everything Is Awesome! (pun intended) The voice acting by Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson and more all step up their game to deliver great performances. The animation is flawless, with a cute quality that screams Lego. The humor is spot on, with jokes so fast paced and lively that younger viewers could find it hard to keep up. I kept up fine, and man was the humor amazing. Also, the emotional turn near the end works perfectly, bringing the story full-circle in a tender and sweet way.
The Terrible: Nothing really, umm no end credits sequence? Even that is pushing it.
Overall, The Lego Movie is an absolute blast. It's highly recommended to anyone who wants to see not just a great animated film, but a great piece of cinema in general.
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