A Faithful Adaptation of Beloved Toys

Rating: 9/10 (23 May 2014)

As a long time Lego lover, I had apprehensions about this movie. I, as many asked, "Legos? How do you make a movie about that?" To my delight, the idea was executed wonderfully, and the finished product was a great movie.
It was made for fans, both kids, new to Legos, and adults, who grew up with the toys. There are characters, jokes, and references to Lego themes of the past, as well as recent years.
The voice acting was amazing, with the likes of Will Ferrell, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, among others. The top of the line talent definitely made a huge difference in executing the script, and gave life to plastic.
It was self-aware, self-referential, and shattered the fourth wall in a way that wasn't trite or clichéd, and instead added much of the heart of the story.
The filmmakers created a world where almost anything can happen, as long as you can imagine it, and with clever, witty, writing, the result is an amazing animated film that's bursting with color, heart, and laughs. I can't wait to watch it on mushrooms!