The LEGO Batman Movie

Name: The LEGO Batman Movie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Released: February 10, 2017
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 75

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The Lego Batman Movie

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: February 10, 2017

Summary: In the irreverent spirit of The LEGO® Movie, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others andIn the irreverent spirit of The LEGO® Movie, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.… Expand

Director: Chris McKay

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 104 min

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41	#41 Most Discussed Movie of 2017
49	#49 Most Shared Movie of 2017

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Washington Post - Michael O'Sullivan

Feb 9, 2017

Like a miniature universe made entirely of millions of tiny plastic bricks, The Lego Batman Movie looks and feels like it could only have been put together by a roomful of mad geniuses, moving in a ballet of well-choreographed creativity: It’s simultaneously epic and humble. Read full review

TheWrap - Alonso Duralde

Feb 4, 2017

The Lego Batman Movie, for the most part, very skillfully keeps the wackiness from overwhelming the plot and vice versa. And while the various Bat-vehicles take us through vertiginous zooms on land or through the air, McKay keeps the action rousing but never jumbled. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Justin Chang

Feb 9, 2017

In its best moments, this gag-a-minute Bat-roast serves as a reminder that, in the right hands, a sharp comic scalpel can be an instrument of revelation as well as ridicule. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Peter Hartlaub

Feb 8, 2017

The Lego Batman Movie is less awesome than its predecessor, but it’s a clever, well-paced, self-aware and completely satisfying kind of less awesome. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Feb 9, 2017

Tonally, it’s closer to the Adam West television program than to any of the subsequent incarnations, although (if possible) The Lego Batman Movie takes itself even less seriously. Read full review

Village Voice - Bilge Ebiri

Feb 7, 2017

The LEGO Batman Movie is entertaining, but it also sometimes feels less like a spin-off of The LEGO Movie and more like one of its targets. Read full review

Slate - Gabriel Roth

Feb 9, 2017

The greatest disappointment is how much of the script seems to have been assembled from a kit by someone afraid to deviate from the instructions. In a sequel to "The Lego Movie," that’s not just a letdown, it’s a betrayal. Read full review

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Happyislands

Feb 11, 2017

This was everything I ever hoped it would be and more. Hilarious, exciting, moving and wildly inventive. TLBM is the potential of the superhero movie fully realised. I think I genuinely LOVE this film.

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MrMovieBuff

Jun 27, 2017

'The LEGO Batman Movie' is hilarious from start to finish. It's like 'Deadpool' (2016) for kids, the self-referential humor and snappy dialogue make this movie fun, and energetic. We see that Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) has taken down his ultimate enemy, the Joker (voiced by Zach'The LEGO Batman Movie' is hilarious from start to finish. It's like 'Deadpool' (2016) for kids, the self-referential humor and snappy dialogue make this movie fun, and energetic. We see that Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) has taken down his ultimate enemy, the Joker (voiced by Zach Galifinakis), and Batman makes him realize that he has other enemies that are arguably no more important as he is, which leaves the Joker feeling vulnerable and disheartened. We then see Batman living a very quiet life in his mansion. He has no other friends, nor does he attend any parties. His butler, Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) tries to inform him about how too quiet and lonesome his life could get. One day, while attending Commissioner Gordon's party, he meets a young orphan who goes by the name Dick Grayson (Michael Cera), and wants Bruce Wayne to adopt him. Bruce does this unknowingly as he is distracted by developing a loving feeling for Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson), who then tells Gotham that Batman is not a very good hero for the city, as he makes no attempts to catch the evil criminals. Bruce, shocked by this, tries to make a change, but the Joker has other plans. This movie contains, once again, some of the best mix of stop-motion animation and CGI animation that we've seen from 'The LEGO Movie' (2014), and still has that irreverent humor, only this time, all the jokes poke fun at the history of Batman and DC Comics (there's even a subtle jab at 'Suicide Squad'). Will Arnett provides his best vocal range for the character, and proves that this character, who we got a glimpse of in 'The LEGO Movie' (2014), can carry his own movie. After this, I'd like to see a "LEGO Superman Movie", as well as many more spin-offs and sequels to come. This franchise has a bright and inventive future.… Expand

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MasterRiley

Feb 16, 2017

The Lego Batman movie was great just like The Lego movie. Its got great action, humour, characters, and surprisingly even some emotional weight to it. Overall it is a fun and entertaining movie for kids and adults alike.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Roballn

Apr 2, 2017

Building upon the beauty and magic of the Lego universe, The Lego Batman Movie presents itself as a funny, well thinked, warm-hearted and superbly crafted work of modern animation. It's fair to say that this movie holds a better narrative than most of the other Batman movies out there;Building upon the beauty and magic of the Lego universe, The Lego Batman Movie presents itself as a funny, well thinked, warm-hearted and superbly crafted work of modern animation. It's fair to say that this movie holds a better narrative than most of the other Batman movies out there; packed with references to pop culture as well as to its source of inspiration, it's an instant classic of family oriented movies.… Expand

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DukeJon

Feb 18, 2017

Good film, but I have to say the lego movie is much better. The storyline of batman discovering his feelings is a bit overdone, which is ironic as it's batman who is denying his own feelings from the beginning. The action sequences are overly frenetic; there's simply too much going on tooGood film, but I have to say the lego movie is much better. The storyline of batman discovering his feelings is a bit overdone, which is ironic as it's batman who is denying his own feelings from the beginning. The action sequences are overly frenetic; there's simply too much going on too quickly for the viewer to follow. I had trouble figuring out what was going on half the time. As with the lego movie this film will bear repeated viewing, there are so many jokes going on it's difficult to take them all in.… Expand

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HPFANBOY1237

Apr 9, 2017

Definitely not as good as the Lego Movie. The Lego Batman Movie is extremely convoluted and tonally uneven, it also takes forever to end. But in the end, it pays off as a funny and mostly entertaining movie that my mom fell asleep in.

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ourtimehascome

Oct 20, 2017

As a children's film, The Lego Batman movie seems to appeal mostly to adults, which isn't surprising considering its generic pileup of references to other media. Much of the humor comes from changing the personality of Batman altogether. Scenes change so rapidly, the director must have aAs a children's film, The Lego Batman movie seems to appeal mostly to adults, which isn't surprising considering its generic pileup of references to other media. Much of the humor comes from changing the personality of Batman altogether. Scenes change so rapidly, the director must have a short attention span. The voice cast is terrible; it's as if they chose people based on their star power alone. Compared to The Lego Movie, it's a letdown, and compared to any other Batman film, it's a disaster.… Expand

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