Living near freeways makes people sick. L.A. keeps building next to them anywayEmmet QuotesQuotes LegoThe Lego Movie QuotesMovies QuotesNhs QuotesWords Quotes BooksQuotes ThingsQuotes FunnyAmazing Person QuotesForwardYou are the most TALENTED, most INTERESTING, most EXTRAORDINARY person in the universe. You are capable of AMAZING THINGS. ~ The Lego MovieAt its sporadic best, the crazy velocity and wisenheimer appeal of "The Lego Batman Movie" reminds you of what made "The Lego Movie" such a nice surprise three years ago. It was my favorite comedy of 2014, even without that insidiously satiric theme song "Everything is Awesome!"Director Chris McKay's spinoff, however, is more about expectations fulfilled than new surprises, nicely sprung. Basically a conventional superhero action movie with a constant stream of sideline heckling, "The Lego Batman Movie" goes where various franchises housed at various studios have gone before. Just as Iron Man (the target of a running gag here) fell into a narcissistic pool of self-interest and celebrity indulgence in his second movie, the lil' plastic Batman taking center stage is a raging egomaniac, all abs and no heart.
He has buried the pain of his parents' murder with a mountain of cool toys and weapons. Amusingly Bruce Wayne/Batman, voiced as he was in a choice supporting role in "The Lego Movie" by Will Arnett, isn't exactly the master of his cavernous domain; he proves somewhat clueless when it comes to working a DVR remote or programming a microwave oven. Only his faithful butler, Alfred, given just the right empathetic tones by Ralph Fiennes, knows what Bruce needs: a surrogate family, so he's not stuck on the couch watching "Jerry Maguire" another lonely night.MOST READ ENTERTAINMENT NEWS THIS HOUR Toward this end, Bruce casually adopts an orphan, Dick Grayson (Michael Cera, delightfully naive) and ventures outside his loner-vigilante sphere to join forces with Gotham City police Commissioner Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson, better than her limited material). Batman's chief nemesis remains, inevitably, the needy, whiny, malevolent Joker (Zach Galifianakis). But as Batman says, "I like to fight around," and the screenplay credited to five writers arranges for one onslaught after another."
The Lego Movie" benefited from its sweet-natured protagonist, Emmet, surrounded by a shrewdly judged degree of mayhem. "The Lego Batman Movie" offers more mayhem and less funny. It takes a cheerfully cynical buckshot approach to pop culture spoofing on the run, roping in Superman (Channing Tatum, voice), Harley Quinn (Jenny Slate), references to Batman's past (all the way back to the 1966 Adam West/Burt Ward feature, based on the TV series). Dozens of celeb voice cameos spice the action, from Conan O'Brien as The Riddler to Mariah Carey as the Gotham mayor. The value of teamwork; the importance of feelings; the peculiar, mesmerizing charm of Lego flames and fireballs, digitally animated: These are among the lessons imparted by "The Lego Batman Movie." I enjoyed it well enough.Michael Phillips is a Tribune critic. "The Lego Batman Movie" — 2.5 starsMPAA rating: PG (for rude humor and some action)'John Wick: Chapter 2' review: Keanu Reeves is back as the superassassin and dog lover'I Am Not Your Negro' review: Baldwin's unfinished book project subject of powerful documentary'Hunter Gatherer' review: 'The Wire's' Andre Royo plays an ex-con who aims to get his life back on track'The Comedian' review
: Laughs the only thing missing for De Niro's insult comicThe LEGO Movie 2: Will Arnett CONFIRMS LEGO Batman’s return (EXCLUSIVE) – WATCH THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE star Will Arnett confirmed he is reprising his LEGO Batman role in The LEGO Movie 2, during an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk. It’s been three years since movie fans were treated to the comic delights of The LEGO Movie.Having starred in that and now his own solo outing in The LEGO Batman Movie, Arnett is already working on The LEGO Movie 2.Express.co.uk was lucky enough to sit down with Arnett (Arrested Development, Bojack Horseman) in London’s Mayfair Hotel, brilliantly made up as the LEGO Batcave – where he opened up about the upcoming sequel. Chevrolet have created a life-size Lego Batmobile - and it's awesome Chevrolet have created a life-sized Lego Batmobile, which was featured at the Detroit Motor Show last week. Following some witty remarks about Trump’s cabinet being like Batman villains, the actor spoke out about The LEGO Movie 2 and even The LEGO Batman Movie 2.He said: “First off I don’t know about LEGO Batman 2, let’s hope people like this movie and we’ll see about that.“
But we are starting to work on the LEGO Movie sequel, which is going to be really fun.”WBArnett continued: “I can’t really reveal anything. We’re so early on that I can’t really tip anything.“But it’s a really funny idea and conceit, and Batman is firmly at the centre of it, with everybody else.”We also asked the actor whether The LEGO Batman Movie could only exist because of the success of The LEGO Movie.WBWBHe added: “Well yeah of course, a million percent and full credit has to be given to Phil Lord and Chris Miller who wrote and directed the first movie.“They’re such brilliant guys and they didn’t just make a movie about LEGO, they made a movie that was set in the world of Lego and used all the things that are great about Lego to tell that story.”The LEGO Batman Movie is released in UK cinemas on February 10, with previews February 4-5. The LEGO movie follows Emmet, who is on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together, a journey for which he is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks 1 hour, 40 minutes Available to watch on supported devices. Visit the LEGO Batman Store Discover the full range of LEGO products available on Amazon, including clothing, jewellery, homeware and more. Watch for 0.00 with a Prime membership Start your 30-day free trial Prefer to rent or buy? When renting, you have 30 days to start watching this video, and 48 hours to finish once started. By placing your order or clicking “Watch Now”, you agree to our Terms of Use. Sold by Amazon Video. 5 star1,1304 star1903 star682 star261 star52See all 1,466 customer reviewsTop Customer ReviewsAn irresistibly charming family adventure!Worth the wait ?|Everything is indeed awesome!|Sauce FunniesFunnies MemesMemes QuotesLego Movie QuotesThe Lego MovieGiggles 113Wasn'T ListeningDorky ThingsFunny ThingsForwardMy life in a pic. I saw this and I'm watching the Lego movie, and this scene…'The Lego Batman Movie': Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Character
Michael Cera, Ralph Fiennes, Zach Galifianakis, Jenny Slate, Rosario Dawson, Mariah Carey and Billy Dee Williams join Will Arnett's Lego Batman world. From the same team that worked on The Lego Movie comes The Lego Batman Movie, an animated adventure with Batman as the leading superhero. Will Arnett reprises his role as the superhero, portrayed here as a stubborn vigilante refusing to have any help. In the new movie, Batman is faced with the challenge of taking down Gotham City’s biggest threat, the Joker (Zach Galifianakis). Desperate to defeat the colorful culprit, Batman must learn to sacrifice his pride and work with others to keep Gotham City safe. The new group of characters ready to battle alongside Batman includes Ralph Fiennes’ loyal Alfred Pennyworth, Rosario Dawson’s brave Batgirl and Michael Cera’s sidekick Robin. Find out more about the performers below. Will Arnett reprises his role from The Lego Movie as the voice of the film’s leading character, Batman/Bruce Wayne.
While in the first film, Batman added a comic relief and helped Emmet (Chris Pratt) take down evil tyrant Lord Business (Will Ferrell), this time around Batman has his own big-screen adventure. Batman returns to save Gotham City from being taken over by the Joker (Zach Galifianakis). Arnett also voiced characters in Despicable Me and Ratatouille. Jenny Slate voices the Joker’s confidant, the mischievous Harley Quinn. It's not her first time voicing a role. She also is Tammy on the TV series Bob’s Burgers and had voice roles in The Secret Life of Pets (as the voice of Gidget) and Zootopia (as the voice of Bellwether). Slate will also voice a role in Despicable Me 3, set for release in June. Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes voices the character Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne’s childhood legal guardian and butler in the DC Comics and action films. Never failing to provide comical relief with his somewhat sarcastic attitude, Pennyworth guides Bruce as he carries out his superhero duties.
Fiennes recently voiced a character in Kubo and the Two Strings. Barbara Gordon, the daughter of police commissioner James Gordon and who later becomes fellow crime fighter Batgirl, is voiced by Rosario Dawson. Dawson next stars as Claire Temple in the Netflix original series The Defenders, premiering later this year. Zach Galifianakis will voice Batman’s best-known foe, the Joker. In the film, the Joker attempts to take over Gotham City, but not without facing Batman first. The Hangover actor will next star in the films Tulip Fever and A Wrinkle in Time. Michael Cera voices Robin, the yang to Batman/Bruce’s yin. The Juno also has signed on to appear in Twin Peaks later this year, as well as star alongside Rob Lowe and Salma Hayek in How to Be a Latin Lover, set for an April release. Five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey voices Mayor McCaskill. In previous Batman adaptations, the mayor was male (Nestor Carbonell had the role in in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises).