Let’s say this for “The Lego Movie”: It’s a shining example within a highly dubious genre. As full-length toy advertisements go, you really couldn’t ask for more. Writer-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are experts at adaptation work, having also given us “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” and “21 Jump Street.” Both films show they know how to turn potential disasters into unexpected delights — and the third time is the charm. Unlike you, Miller and Lord considered a key detail: a Lego piece’s personality. Both the excitement and frustrations of playing with stiff interlocking blocks are distilled into their main character, Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt). From left, Wyldstyle (voiced by Elizabeth Banks, Emmet (Chris Pratt) and Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman in the animated adventure “The Lego Movie” Emmet is an apt hero for a Lego adventure movie: He passes his days carefully following instructions — also apt! — in an ordered existence.
But his life is upended when he meets the rebellious Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), who introduces him to another side of the Lego world — one that Lord Business (Will Ferrell) is planning to take over. Together, they — and various Lego figures like a cop (Liam Neeson), an old man (Morgan Freeman), Batman (Will Arnett) and Superman (Channing Tatum) — have to use all available materials to defeat him. From left, Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt), Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and Batman (Will Arnett) in the animated adventure “The Lego Movie” There are some great messages here about teamwork, imagination and courage, but it’s hard to ignore the biggest point of the movie: “You need Legos to do all this cool stuff, so don’t you want to buy them as soon as the movie is over?” Still, Lord and Miller don’t sink into cynicism. Their computer animation embraces the retro look and feel of the toys to both ingenious and adorable effect. (Skip the expensive and unnecessary 3D ticket, though.)
The witty screenplay is written to entertain adults as well as children. And the cast — which also includes Jonah Hill, in one of the best gags as a really annoying Green Lantern — is totally on board. It’s such a good time that kids of all ages will leave the movie buzzing to play with Lego - and that’s a blessing and a curse. AMC Loews Bay Terrace 6 AMC Loews Orpheum 7 AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 AMC Roosevelt Field 8 AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 See More Theaters Near Fresh Meadows, NY Our Favorite Movie Hit Men Action Movies You Need to See Before You Die, According to the Makers of 'John Wick: Chapter 2' Find an Event by Author No event found for 9780061846024-0. City Cinemas Beekman Theatre City Cinemas Paris Theatre City Cinemas East 86th Street City Cinemas Village East See More Theaters Near New York, NY KONG: SKULL ISLAND A 70MM SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT At the finale for our three-month celebration of The LEGO Batman Movie, kids will be able to help Batman protect Gotham from the Joker by making their very own LEGO Batman Speedwagon!
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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Storytime As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! Join us for Storytime featuring Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. From the #1 New York Times bestselling children's book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes a laugh-out-loud, jazzy story of a little baby chick who learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals who know all the right moves! Don't miss out on our Storytime featuring the title Dance. Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise and an unlikely friendship by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year long.
Join us for this Storytime, with coloring and activities to follow. Create Your Own Little Golden Book Storytime In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Book, join us to create your very own Little Golden Book to take home. We will read classic Little Golden Book titles such as The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street Series). See our Privacy Policy. City Cinemas 1, 2 & 3 ‘The Lego Batman Movie' Character Guide Watch: 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' Teaser Introduces a Reluctant Team of Ninjas The LEGO® StoreROCKEFELLER CENTER® 620 Fifth Avenue @ 50th StreetNew York NY 10020 for the time being, please call us at (212) 245-5974. Visit the LEGO Store at Rockefeller Center! LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build Sign up online for the March Mini Model Build starting February 15! Event takes place March 7-8, and is only open to members of the LEGO VIP loyalty program. Sign up in advance for a LEGO Disney Beauty and the Beast building event!