MY RATING: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"Everything Is Awesome!!!" This phrase basically describes how I personally feel about The Lego Movie. It has been a long time since a movie has made me chuckle at almost every joke throughout.
When I watched the trailer for this film I thought the writers are not going to take this film seriously and that they just plan to make it a fun and hilarious movie filled with mindless humour that draws comedic references to many other movie characters we have come to love. Well, I was right and I loved the humour the writers placed in the film. What I did not expect was the second half of the film where the story started getting deeper, more serious and emotional. At some point, I even felt as if the film were nearing the Toy Story calibre.
The animation is spectacular! It is completely CGI but made to look like stop-motion animation which makes it very amusing to watch. What I also love is that everything is made of LEGO, even the waves and the explosions and smoke, and that we could really see these effects frame by frame. Seeing a world made entirely out of LEGO has once been a little dream of mine and watching this movie made me wish I was part of their minuscule world.
The casting was also perfect for the film. Chris Pratt was awesome as Emmett. He plays a character as optimistic and empty-minded as Emmett on the television comedy Parks And Recreation, making him perfect for the role. But my favourite castings have to be Morgan Freeman for Vitruvius and Liam Neeson for Bad Cop/Good Cop. Freeman plays wise characters hilariously well and I like how the film really showcases this aspect of Freeman. Making Liam Neeson voice Good Cop is downright priceless, especially when Neeson (the voice of Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia) is never known to play a jovial and affable character. The other cast members including Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie and Will Ferrell were also individually amazing, and it is great to see how many characters with diverse personalities team up for a common cause, making the plot a lot more colourful and lively.
In all, The Lego Movie will be a great catch for people of all ages. Almost everyone would have played LEGO before and thus it would make the movie very relatable. Kids would enjoy the simple humour and colourful visual while adults would see it as a nostalgic yet enjoyable reminder of their childhoods. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great time at the movies!
The casting was also perfect for the film. Chris Pratt was awesome as Emmett. He plays a character as optimistic and empty-minded as Emmett on the television comedy Parks And Recreation, making him perfect for the role. But my favourite castings have to be Morgan Freeman for Vitruvius and Liam Neeson for Bad Cop/Good Cop. Freeman plays wise characters hilariously well and I like how the film really showcases this aspect of Freeman. Making Liam Neeson voice Good Cop is downright priceless, especially when Neeson (the voice of Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia) is never known to play a jovial and affable character. The other cast members including Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Alison Brie and Will Ferrell were also individually amazing, and it is great to see how many characters with diverse personalities team up for a common cause, making the plot a lot more colourful and lively.
In all, The Lego Movie will be a great catch for people of all ages. Almost everyone would have played LEGO before and thus it would make the movie very relatable. Kids would enjoy the simple humour and colourful visual while adults would see it as a nostalgic yet enjoyable reminder of their childhoods. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great time at the movies!
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