A film that builds heart......................................literally with Lego pieces

Rating: Null/10 (15 February 2014)

Movies like this make me reminisce about my childhood and the motion pictures that were released back then, most notably the Disney movies from the early 90's and the very first Toy Story movie. I look at the legacy those films have accrued and how good it felt to be a kid back then because of how charming these movies were for the time period, and suddenly the dots become connected: This movie fits the definition of that type of nostalgia.... only with TODAY'S generation.
I was absolutely captivated by this wonderful little gem of a movie. I found myself catching an afternoon showing of it, in a theatre packed to the hilt with families bringing their young children. I never felt so old as I did at that point, being a lone 24 year old male getting ready to view a widely perceived "kid-friendly" movie. What transpired over that next hour and a half runtime, took my breath away...............literally, from laughing so hard.
The charm that oozed from this movie was absolutely enthralling; so much to the point that you couldn't help but smile and root for the characters. Backed by a flavourful cast of voice actors, this movie had absolutely no problems trying to delve into each character's soul and churn out such intrinsic value. Some of the most notable mentions would have to be delegated to Chris Pratt, the voice of our hero, and Morgan Freeman (as always). The soundtrack absolutely had my head bobbing, and the main theme song (which shall remain nameless in the hopes of withholding spoilers) had me bobbing my head and humming it for days after I viewed the movie.
It was such a fun little ride to sit through and by the time we reached the very end, a little "twist" came that helped drive the story into deeper emotional territory. I did not see this coming and I was instantly transfixed on how powerful this message really was. For what it's worth, if I were to have any sort of gripe with this film, it would have to be that I don't think it catered enough to the toddler demographic, a sizable portion of the auditorium's attendees. Many of the humour, subtle allusions, inside jokes, or character references utilized throughout the film could only be cued in by somebody of much higher age, wisdom and knowledge. However, this isn't to say that kids from ages 8 and up wouldn't be able to understand.. I just think that anything younger than that is too much for them to bear.
In conclusion, I've only seen this movie once and I can ALREADY deem it quotable because I can recite these quotes from memory. The year 2014 has gone off to a tremendous start for me, a much needed relief from the trepidation that was 2013. However, this movie has already earned two thumbs up from me! UNLEASH THE KRAGL!!