Everything is Pretty Awesome About the LEGO Batman Movie

I especially enjoyed the many jokes that referenced previous Batman movie and TV appearances, such as the ones making fun of Adam West’s Batman from the 1960’s and the awful “Batman & Robin” from 1997. Instead, they manage to hit a sweet spot somewhere between parody and sincerity, making them ideal fodder for those who love superheroes, but acknowledge that, deep down, superheroes are kind of silly, really – and that’s part of the fun. Just like in “The LEGO Movie”, it was fun to try and guess who was voicing which character throughout the movie. And one of the breakout characters of that film was most definitely Batman, with a portrayal upping the most jerkish traits of the character, namely his ego and his focus on being dark and aloof and not needing anybody. All I learned about Lego Catwoman is that she says “meow” a lot.

So with that in mind, we’ve put them together here for you in one convenient location. After the latest “non-descript, gritty Bat” edition played by Ben Affleck, where we were subjected to seeing the Wayne family tragedy, yet again, it was time for a shift.

And yes, as I write this, Lego Batman is sitting pretty at a 91 percent fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating (something that’s sure to make those snarksters giddy).

While players are exploring Gotham, they can solve puzzles to get gold bricks, race, help fix up the city by building things and also help people. Excalibur Lego Batman launches early via Target before going nationwide on March 28th, while Knight Rider starts at GameSpot early before following suit. The plan backfires, unleashing pop culture’s greatest villains (especially those from Warner Bros. properties), including Voldemort, Sauron, the Wicked Witch, King Kong, Gremlins, and a fleet of Daleks. Other movies are in development under a partnership between Warner and Lego A/S that allows for at least three more films and possibly more if the series remains successful. However, The Lego Batman Movie is not the first connected universe we have seen made out of Lego in the entertainment world.

With so many villains in the mix, there had to be a handful of antagonists that Chris McKay and the rest of the team working on the film wanted to use but unfortunately didn’t make the cut.

Besides, even if the franchise is trending down, there is only one more installment, due next Valentine’s Day. Everything pops more and has more effects, and characters are more animated.

We may see Lego Batman’s arc continue in The LEGO Movie sequel. Just like The LEGO Movie, roaring good comedy is combined with effective pathos to create a story that’s not only fun, but heart-warming, too. In fact, we got a trailer before the movie for The LEGO Ninjago Movie.

You can find more information on Lego Dimensions here.