The Lego Batman Movie - REVIEW (Spoiler Free!)

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[Ahalaya]

you may may not have realized it, but you answered your own question. Why was it LEGO? Because that's the only way to have a comedic Batman now. Batman is a dark and serious character. If you had any other animation style going for this movie, there would be rioting in the streets (using hyperbole, people). Also, I can't recall where exactly it was (as it was some time ago), but I seem to recall hearing that this movie is not canon to The LEGO Movie, but to the current run of DC movies-- explains the animation differences, at least for me.Although, on that same note, the animation differences could also relate to the main character himself. Everything for LEGO Batman is grandiose and over the top. It makes sense to make his movie equally as such.

[jakepulley]

The movie left behind those elements because the Lego movie already had that covered. It did those elements perfectly and adding those to this movie would only make people say the film has the exact same plot as the Lego movie (because these days if two films share a few similar ideas, people will say they are the exact same movie).

Plus, those elements wouldn't work in Lego Batman. We can't have another imagination vs instructions theme because it's Batman, we can't have another twist villain that represents a conflict between parent and child because it's Batman. Any attempt to include these in the Lego Batman movie would feel forced and (as mentioned before) would only lead to people saying it's the exact same as the Lego movie.

[fireflyfly]

"I hate you"
"*gasp* I hate you too!"
"I hate you more"
"I hate you the most!"
"I hate you forever"

Shipped.

[itsmattmc]

I thought this movie was actually funnier than The Lego Movie. Does that make it better? No, it doesn't. While I found both films incredibly entertaining, the ending and the message of The Lego Movie just made it a stronger flick.

[TheNinjaDC]

"Won't be there for long..."
Um, like what do you expect to dethrone it? Rock Dog? The Boss Baby? Smurfs? Cars 3? Despicable Me 3?
Those movies seem to range from boring to painful.

There does seem to be some good Animated films later in the year, but not in the first half. Hardly, "soon."

[rosa-senpai]

I really liked the Lego batman movie. I thought it was pretty funny and some of the characters were just so cute, for example Robin and the Joker just seemed super sweet to me. At least the expressions they made were. Honestly super cute and funny. Truly loved it ^.^

[MostHighStudios]

The lego aspect was significant in this one a bit. Since he did use random lego parts from explosions and thing to build the Batwing and the Scuddler.

[mihanesabyake]

I get what you're saying, but I personally prefer this movie to The Lego Movie. Maybe that's because I like Batman more than I like Lego, though. Not going to lie, my cheeks literally hurt from smiling after this movie. The Lego Movie didn't really do that for me.

[FriendlyCelestial]

I went with my Boyfriend and he had never seen batman and he loved it.

[esper-]

I greatly enjoyed the Lego Batman movie 😄
Even a bit more than the Lego Movie.. :/

[LavenderRare]

my dad is the BIGGEST Batman fan I know, so Lego Batman Movie was DEFINITELY one of his favorite movies

[shiverbim]

The best DC movie for now is made by LEGO

[tvoltage]

You didn't really review the movie you just kept saying it "wasn't the lego movie" :v

[agletdontforgetit]

I think the stylistic differences between the movies was intentional. The original movie was meant to look more realistic and "scuffed up" because it did take place in real life. The Lego Batman movie was not part of the canon. It doesn't take place in real life. Therefore, all the smoothness was intentionally made to create that separation between realities.

[PKblaze_Twitch]

Asking why is it Lego is like asking why anything is animated.
They could just make it live action with CGI.
The Lego aesthetic is more of a stylistic decision that brings with it a slapstick-esc humour with equal amounts of parody. It's also vibrant, colourful and allows for the formula to be creatively imagined around the idea of Lego. Both the games and Movies have followed this and I believe it's the reason for their popularity.

[edgarlealz]

I'll be honest here: When I saw the trailers, I was like "It looks really good, but I don't think it can beat the first Lego Movie", then again I waited for the movie so I can give a try, and I did, My Opinion didn't really changed. I enjoyed the Lego Batman Movie, but I think it's not as good as the Lego Movie.

[harpersimone]

The thing that I think is that when kids see the trailer for this they'll think "Oh wow this is made by the people of The Lego Movie it's not made just for boys and all serious and stuff, it's funny"

[ignagrebe]

Last time I was this early, DC used to make good Live action films.

[HamsterVormFenster]

The real question isn't "Why was it Lego?" but "Why shouldn't it be Lego?" not to mention Batman being a masterbuilder was addressed in the movie and slightly plot relevant.

[RyansChannel]

I thought The Lego Batman Movie was just as hilarious, just as emotional, just as creative, and just as good as The Lego Movie. 5/5 for sure.