Better then a Lego Movie should be

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2014)

Before The Lego Movie was released it was easy scoff at the idea and dismiss the film before its release. But the reviews have offered near universal praise from critics and audiences, making a film that is fun and funny and more intelligence then it had any right to be. 21 Jump Street writers/directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller take the clichéd mistaken messiah storyline by making The Lego Movie more about conformity, individuality and creatively and takes a Plato's Allegory of the Cave approach as the main character lives a sheltered, limited experience and sees the world for what it really is. The Lego Movie is filled with jokes and visuals gags that both adults and children can enjoy as the directors are inventive with their set-pieces and designs. There is excellent voice from the likes of Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks. Will Arnett as Batman was comedy gold, playing on the popularity of the character.