on February 09, 2017 at 2:42 PM, updated The latest animated film built of little bricks, "The Lego Batman Movie," won't exactly hit you over the head with its irreverence, but its frenetic pacing might ultimately make you dizzy. This spin-off of 2014's original and, it says here, superior "Lego Movie," features first-film scene-stealer Batman (again distinctly and deeply voiced by Will Arnett) as the centerpiece for about a million and one things swirling around him. There's an overdose of action in the early sequences, with a host of bat-toys and gimmicks needing to be sorted out, then a plethora of villains, headed by The Joker (oddly voiced by the usually funny Zach Galifianakis, here sounding more like a seventh-grade Social Studies teacher than a criminal mastermind). Speaking of voices, there is no shortage in that department, either. I mean, you'll hear so many along the teeming way that you likely won't be able to tell who's doing the talking without a proverbial scorecard.
Michael Cera (Robin), Rosario Dawson (Batgirl), Mariah Carey (Mayor McCaskill), Channing Tatum (Superman), Jonah Hill (Green Lantern), Seth Green (King Kong), Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman), Bill Dee Williams (Two Face), Conan O'Brien (The Riddler), Jenny Slate (Harley Quinn), Ralph Fiennes (Alfred the Butler) and Eddie Izzard (Voldemort) are among the most recognizable on hand to either help or hinder the self-centered title hero. Uh, by the way, the heart of the plot itself actually revolves around Batman's reluctance to allow anyone in his life to get close to him. That mostly means the alter egos of the aforementioned Robin (Dick Grayson) and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), although his love-hate relationship with The Joker also finds a special place in this very crowded brick house. Regardless, the film's strength remains its ability to make fun of just about anything or anyone in or out of its cultural realm. Though the best lines and visual pokes will be left for viewers to enjoy, the biggest targets, in fact, include Warner Bros., which is the studio that created it;
its DC Comics characters; and some Marvel Comics competitors, particularly Iron Man. Look quick or you might miss a typically clever visual gag, the marquee that swipes at the adult-oriented "50 Shades" movies, one of which just happens to open tomorrow, the same day as "The Batman Lego Movie."Make this my store South Euclid Walmart Supercenter 1868 Warrensville Center Rd South Euclid, OH 44121 See more services and hours Read more on our Facebook page. The Lego Christmas Story House Last Updated 1 month ago. The Lego Christmas Story House is the perfect marriage of a decorative conversation piece, holiday collector's item, and modular Lego play set. It will appeal to Lego fans, movie fans, and holiday fans alike. You can take it out each year with your Christmas village or display it year round. As a modular set, it is a fully functional toy for children from 1 to 92... Okay, there are some small pieces in there, so let's say... Note that this set also includes a brick that will light up the leg lamp!
Turn it on, and it will glow side by side with your other Christmas village pieces. Along with the house itself, the set includes the complete Parker minifigure family with one bonus Randy, two bonus Ralphies, and the Bumpus Hounds! The Old Man Parker (complete with smile and surprised faces) Mother Parker (complete with smile and worried faces) BONUS: "Can't Put My Arms Down" Randy BONUS: "Pink Nightmare" Ralphie BONUS: "Bumpus Hounds" (Dada duh dut duhda) The Lego Christmas Story House also features many other subtle details in each room including these highlights: The Leg Lamp (it actually lights up!) Desk (for hiding the present) The Little Orphan Annie decoder pin (a crummy commercial?) Fireplace with stocking and wreaths Cellar door (to the furnace) Damper control (for the furnace) Door under the sink Turkey on the table (turkey legs can be removed) Ralphie and Randy's Room Desk to write the Christmas Theme (C+?)
Red Ryder sales pitch Lifebuoy soap next to the sink Toilet (where a boy, age 9, can sit and decode) Switch for the leg lamp light - see pictures for how it works The "Fragile" (Fra-jee-lay) crate and hand truck Sled on the porch Snow on the roof and on the ground Watch the movie again and see if you can find all of the Christmas presents included in this set: Red Ryder BB gun (too easy) Blue Ball (Thanks a lot) A can of Simonize Frankenstein Mask (ever noticed that one?) The actual house used in the movie, A Christmas Story, is located in Cleveland, Ohio and is currently run as a museum (worth a visit). However, most of the indoor scenes were shot in a studio, so this set combines the layout of the "real" house with the footage from the movie, within the scale of the Lego world. Please review all of the photos, and give the project a "thumbs up". When you ultimately get the set as a holiday gift for you favorite Lego and/or Christmas Story fan, you can truly say that you had a hand in making the Lego Christmas Story House possible.
Thank you for your support.'A Lego Brickumentary': Jason Bateman explains Lego-mania in fun flick (Review) on July 29, 2015 at 3:00 PM, updated CLEVELAND, Ohio - The animated "The Lego Movie" was such a commercial and critical success, you knew there would be a sequel. "A Lego Brickumentary" is a documentary narrated by Jason Bateman. It charts the history, popularity and, dare I say, relevancy, of the Lego building block toys. I'm sure there are many folks (including me) asking, "Hey, wait a second, doesn't his amount to a 90-minute ad for Legos?"But it's also a fun, breezy little movie, and the rare G-rated offering -- though your youngest children would probably prefer to be playing with Legos rather than watching other people talking about playing with Legos. Directed by Kief Davidson and Daniel Junge, "A Lego Brickumentary" opens Friday at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights. It is mostly live-action, but also features some nifty animated moments.
The film takes us back to the bricks' origins in Denmark in 1916. Following various starts and stops, and a rash of burned-down factories, the toys took off in a big way in the 1950s. We meet Lego enthusiasts, such as "South Park" funnyman Trey Parker, pop sensation Ed Sheeran and NBA star Dwight Howard. We hear from Lego designers, drop in on Lego-building competitions, see a Lego art exhibit, learn the Lego-lingo (AFOL stands for Adult Fan of Lego), and watch as an enormous X-Wing fighter from "Star Wars" is constructed using eight tons of toy bricks. We also witness more practical and substantive applications, as Legos are used by the geniuses at the MIT Media Lab, and as a form of therapy for children with autism. Bateman brings the perfect mix of enthusiasm and humor as our guide through Lego land, where, you may recall, "everything is awesome!" What: A documentary about Lego building block toys directed by Kief Davidson and Daniel Junge. Running time: 93 minutes.