The LEGO Batman Movie under fire for being 'pro-gay propaganda' Because Bruce Wayne and Batman aren't the same person? Thursday 23 February 2017 12:24 GMT When The LEGO Movie hit cinemas in 2014, some people were very displeased by the ‘anti-business’ rhetoric being projected onto their kids. The film’s villain is, of course, President Business (a character who bears a striking resemblance to another current President). Now, those same critics are calling out The LEGO Batman film for apparently being ‘pro-gay propaganda’. Those of you who have seen the film are probably thinking ‘Wait a minute, did I miss something? There are no obviously gay characters, are there?’ Well, as brought to light by The Mary Sue, there are some people out there (read: conspiracy theorists) who believe the filmmakers were attempting to subliminally brain wash us. Founder of website Voice of the Family, John-Henry Westen, said of the film: “It was chock full of pro-gay propaganda.
Think the sexual innuendo of the Flintstones minus the real humour. “It seemed the creators were so anxious to subtly indoctrinate the little ones into the gender ideology that making it humorous came as a distant second thought.” First look at the LEGO Batman movie Western cites a review written by Michael Hamilton throughout, one that focusses on the adoption of Dick Grayson (Robin) by Batman and Bruce Wayne. Yep, Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person, as admitted in the review, but there’s an ongoing joke in the film about Robin not realising this and thinking he has two Dads. The fact Robin is so OK with having two Dads adopt him, plus the hilarious relationship between the Joker and Batman has ignited fury in Hamilton. He writes: “The writers could have clumsily stacked topics such as gender identity, gender roles, and gender neutrality all over the story board like so many LEGOs. Instead, these topics hide in plain sight, because they are the foundation.
“Few parents and fewer kids will question any of it, because there’s a way to interpret all of it as technically innocent. That’s what makes these messages subliminal (and potentially powerful). LEGO Batman makes them seem plain as vanilla and American as apple pie.” There are, at no times in the film, romantic relations between the Joker and Batman. Nor does the ongoing “two Dads” joke ever reference a gay relationship. “[The] subliminal nature of LEGO Batman’s questionable themes is a mixed blessing,” Hamilton continues. “They’re subtle enough most people won’t notice. But failing to notice grants them normalcy, as though you’d be crazy or cruel to suggest anything was amiss here.” If we really are going to read into The LEGO Batman Movie, perhaps we should celebrate how Robin having two fathers is normal. Neither the character nor the majority of the audience question the idea of two men adopting a child together. (It also seems ironic that pro-family advocates are complaining about a film that focusses on the importance of family.)
Meanwhile, you can read our review of the genuinely hilarious film here. The LEGO Batman MovieSee all upcoming showings Get all times & ticketsParties NormofthenorthNormofthenorth AdSnowball PunchSnowball PartySnowball TreatSnowball DrinkSnowball BlueKidos RecipesFood RecipesForwardThis post is sponsored by SocialMoms and Norm of the North. This is one fun movie you won’t want to miss! Who’s in the mood for a party?? Every party deserves a fabulous punch, right? Conservative commentators took issue with the film's supposed themes of "orphan adoption by two dads, homoerotic attraction, and penis jokes." The new Lego Batman Movie has come under fire from Catholic evangelists who have slammed the film as “pro-gay propaganda”. , posted a review of the film titled “BEWARE: LEGO Batman movie promotes gay adoption”. He criticised the creators for being “so anxious to subtly indoctrinate the little ones into the gender ideology that making it humorous came as a distant second thought.”
READ: ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ – Film Review LifeSiteNews is part of the Campaign Life Coalition, an anti-abortion, anti-same-sex marriage political lobbyist organisation. Westen also referenced a review by Michael Hamilton of conservative blog website PJ Media. In the blog, Hamilton summarises the film as “orphan adoption by two dads, homoerotic attraction, and penis jokes.” He then takes issue with the filmmakers for making such acts “seem plain as vanilla and American as apple pie.” The Lego Batman Movie, which focuses on the relationship between the two superheroes Batman and Robin, is a spin-off from The Lego Movie, released in 2014. The franchise faced criticism then too, as conservative commentators took issue with the alleged likeness between the antagonist “Mr Business” and Republican former presidential nominee Mitt Romney. TO VIEW THE SITE PLEASE ROTATE YOUR DEVICEA parrot is enjoying internet stardom after a video of it singing 'Everything is Awesome' from The Lego Movie went viral after being posted online.
Princess Yellow Feather was filmed singing the song with much gusto at exotic bird speciality shop Birds On Safari in Stuart, Florida.The clip, which has been viewed nearly 400,000 times, features the Yellow Nape Amazon sitting on a perch fluffing its feathers and bursting into song. Princess Yellow Feather was filmed singing the song with much gusto at exotic bird speciality shop Birds On Safari in Stuart, FloridaIt sings 'Everything is Awesome' from The Lego Movie – the Hollywood blockbuster, which hit cinemas in February this year.Humorously, the bird even spins around as if dancing and manages to perform the song for a total of 14 seconds.The video has received a number of comments since being posted to YouTube from people amazed by the bird's ability to sing. Humorously, the bird even spins around as if dancing and manages to perform the song for a total of 14 seconds The Lego Movie was a hit at cinemas, with the Everything is Awesome song a highlight User Melbourne Music wrote: 'My life is complete,' while Adam Bolton said: 'Greatest singer ever.'Other YouTube users have suggested that the clip may not be real.