title : Top Movies - The LEGO Batman Movie Review (Spoiler Free) - Movie Reviews Sites
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article2017 Reviews, articleAnimated Films,LEGO Batman is back, in a much grittier comedic-animation, filled with dark guitar riffs and puns of its former silver screen adaptations.
Genre: Action/Adventure/Animation/Comedy
Directors: Chris McKay
Cast: Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum, Jenny Slate, Doug Benson, Hector Elizondo, Eddie Izzard, Jemaine Clement, Seth Green, Jonah Hill, Adam Devine & Susan Bennett.
Run Time: 104 min.
US Release: 10 February 2017
UK Release: 10 February 2017
German Release: 09 February 2017
After the success of The LEGO Movie, I was looking forward to seeing this original take on the caped crusader and had big expectations. I only watched the “black & yellow” trailer, managing to stay away from others that might have spoiled the film, and what I saw had put a smile on my face. Yet, I still went into the theatre with mixed feelings, as experience told me that sequels, or in this case spin-offs, manage to impress seldom. Well, I am happy to report that, even though it is a little bit weaker than The LEGO Movie, this Batman version manages to entertain from start to finish.
So what is this flick about? Well, it all starts with the Joker (Galifianakis), plotting his newest crime against Gotham. By now the public has gotten so used to the Joker’s escapades and aware that in the end he is always stopped by the Batman (Arnett). When Barbara Gordon (Dawson) takes the position as the new Police Commissioner at her father's (Elizondo) retirement party, she states the fact that although Batman stopped the Joker and other villains several times, he never arrested any of them. This starts a rivalry between Batman and Barbara, while Joker plans a new scheme that will destroy Gotham once and for all.
The story and plot for this comedic animation don’t sway too far from the 2014th LEGO film, staying true to the humorous formula that proved to be so successful. Of course, the focus of puns this time is limited mostly to Batman and DC mediums, which includes primarily the Nolan and Zack Snyder movies but also borrow a lot from other DC heroes such as Superman, Green Lantern and the Flash, as well as taking its liberty to include a small percentage of characters from other Warner films.
What impressed me most is how this action-comedy, despite being a parody of the Hero, manages to nail the essence of what Batman is like no other previous film. Nolan came extremely close and his blockbuster series is my favourite portrayal of the character, yet McKay and his writing team triumphed at understanding Bruce Wayne's psyche. Still, when it comes to handling the sarcastic humour and jokey dialogues, I found that The LEGO Movie had done a much better job at it. Not that it this animation handles it badly, but to me, it felt as if the writers made too big of an effort to get a laughter out of the audience.
As with the previous LEGO film, the voice work for this one is once again top-notch. Will Arnett returned to voice Batman/Bruce Wayne and did a beautiful comedic job while
enhancing the characters pain and loneliness, taken from the Nolan and Snyder flicks. This Batman is bad at working with others, even unwilling to work in a team or let anyone else in his life, out of fear to lose somebody. His relationship with the Joker is partially the main focus in this movie and Galifianakis gives a great rendition of the character, reminding a little bit of Hamill’s performance in the animated series.
Robin/Dick Grayson’s character serves as a contrast to Batman’s personality. Michael Cera voiced Robin and his portrayal is partially inspired by Burt Ward, who played Robin in the 1960’s television series, next to Adam West. Contrary to Bruce Wayne, the orphaned Dick Grayson is always happy and full of hope, causing friction between him and Batman, which is used as a comedic tool for the story.
The effects and design for this animation look amazing, and like its predecessor, this is thanks to a mix of actual LEGO blocks and computer animated characters. Compared to the The LEGO Movie, though, this spin-off contains a lot more action and battle scenes. The colour palette and lighting is also much darker, setting a good atmosphere for the world of Batman, which comes into contrast with the much lighter scenes that include Superman and other Justice League members. The music also sounds much harsher and edgier, including quite a few rock songs composed by the Dark Knight himself, but also include a few cheesy pop classics to underline the character of Robin.
Verdict: In the end, The LEGO Batman Movie is another great, animated film by Warner Bros. It understands exactly how the psyche of Batman works and uses it as a comedic factor; showing how in Batman lore the character changed from a campy, karate kicking, costumed crime-fighter, to one of the most tragic heroes of the DC world. The story is well written, but it is a little weaker compared to The LEGO Movie, nevertheless, Will Arnett and Zach Galifianakis were fantastic as Batman and Joker and the rest of the cast gave great vocal performances. The animation still looks impeccable making it look as if actual LEGOs were used, by adding the virtual stop-motion effects. I will give this spin-off a 7.5 out of 10.
What did you think of The LEGO Batman Movie? Did you enjoy it more than The LEGO Movie? Leave a comment below if you want and thank you for reading!
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