You guys, have you seen The Lego Movie? Have you have you have you have you? Because if you haven't, you should totally go see it as soon as possible. Yeah I know you're busy, but what have you got going on that's more important than being completely and thoroughly entertained for 100 continuous minutes? I'm feeling evangelical about The Lego Movie because I took my kids to see it this weekend and I was totally surprised by how much I loved it. While my 6-year-old was squirming in his seat and my 8-year-old was semi-distracted by the task of ferreting every last kernel out of his popcorn bag, I was utterly enraptured by the action happening onscreen. Honestly, I don't think I've laughed that much in a theater in years. What I'm saying is that I'm almost entirely certain you'll love it even if you don't have kids -- but if you need a little extra encouragement, here are 5 Lego Movie in-jokes that were clearly meant to sail right over little kids' noggins. The Lego Movie was written and directed by the team of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who also did 21 Jump Street, which starred Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.
In The Lego Movie, Tatum voices Superman and Jonah Hill plays the socially awkward, overly clingy Green Lantern. Channing to Hill, when their characters get stuck together in a wad of gum: "I super hate you." Cobie Smulders from How I Met Your Mother voices Wonder Woman in The Lego Movie. If this seems like an oddly appropriate choice, given Smulders' gorgeous WW-esque looks, Joss Whedon has said he considered her for the role of Wonder Woman in his draft of the eponymous film, which never went into production. Smulders was also reportedly in the running for the Wonder Woman role in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman, but lost out to Gal Gadot. That's a bummer for her, but it looks like Smulders is at least enjoying playing a minifig version of the superheroine: The failed BIONICLE product line.When Morgan Freeman-voiced Vitruvius describes the various worlds Lord Business has tried to master, he mentions there are some no one cares about. Watch the blink-and-you'll-miss-it glimpse of Bioncile, the line of toys Lego discontinued in 2010 (semi-replacing it with the Hero Factory series).
Nice little self-deprecating nod to one of Lego's own unsuccessful products. Early on in the movie, Emmet's "friends" are seen eating croissants and turkey drumsticks while waxing poetic about what makes them all individuals. The joke here is that Lego only has a few foods that fit into mini-fig hands. Croissants show up in over 30 different LEGO sets, while turkey drumsticks are in well over 50. And now for the last one, which is a BIG spoiler if you haven't seen the movie ... At the very beginning of the movie when Lord Business and Vitruvius fight over the Kragle, we see a title screen that says, "Eight and a half years later." This we can assume refers to the birth of Finn, the live-action kid who's been playing with the Legos all along. As MTV puts it, So though it's never explicitly stated, when Finn was born, The Man Upstairs locked his toys away, separated the worlds and made sure that his son would never play with them. Given the poignant ending, this is yet another beautiful, emotional detail that adds to the richness of the film.
I couldn't possibly list all the rapid-fire jokes from the film, because they're nearly nonstop from beginning to end. And on top of all that relentless humor, the last 35 minutes take an initially confusing turn into live-action territory that may just have you sobbing into your popcorn. So many thumbs for The Lego Movie -- a true rarity in that it's equally enjoyable for kids and grownups. Have you seen The Lego Movie? Did you totally love it? Images via Warner Bros, InstagramBat MathMath FunFunnystuffNerdy ThingsGeeky StuffFunny ThingsNerd StuffRandom StuffThings BatmanForwardWhy Batman is the best superhero - Funny Pictures - Funny Photos - Funny Images - Funny Pics› I’d rather binge on booze than self-denial Emmet Brickowski, The Lego Movie's proletariat protagonist. TO VIEW THE SITE PLEASE ROTATE YOUR DEVICE 16 Photos and videos Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @getinspiredLEGO. Loading seems to be taking a while.
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To quote its catchy theme song, everything is awesome. See also: Warner Bros. Takes You Behind the Bricks of 'The Lego Movie' The film follows Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt), a resoundingly average Lego man who is mistakenly identified as the "Special," an extraordinary individual who is tasked with saving the world. In his quest, Emmet teams up with a motley crew of minifigures, including sassy rebel Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), wise wizard Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), unicorn-kitten hybrid Unikitty (Alison Brie), '70s spaceman Benny (Charlie Day), swashbuckling pirate MetalBeard (Nick Offerman) and Batman (Will Arnett channelling Christian Bale's gravelly voiced Dark Knight). Their goal: to stop order-obsessed Lord Business (a hilarious Will Ferrell who evokes Zoolander villain Jacobim Mugatu) and his henchman Bad Cop (Liam Neeson) from freezing the Lego universe with a super-weapon called "Kragle." The film's opening scene, featuring villain Lord Business (Will Ferrell) and Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman).
Image: Warner Bros. Pictures, 'The Lego Movie'Led by Pratt's delightfully awkward, everyman take on Emmet, the cast is a comedy dream team whose chemistry is only enhanced by The Lego Movie's witty script. Much of its humor is self-referential; the Lego minifigures know they are made out of bricks — and they want you to know that they know. In one scene, Bad Cop asks, “Do you see the quotations I’m making with my claw hands?” while another scene that showcases various Lego worlds intentionally plays out like a commercial for Lego sets. In a film that thrusts its product into the spotlight, there was plenty of room for error, but The Lego Movie manages to turn its weakness into a strength, thanks to directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs). Interestingly, despite its lack of human bodies, physical comedy provides the film's biggest laughs. Much like the puppets in Team America: World Police, there is something inherently comical about seeing rigid minifigures move around.
The Lego Movie's creators seem to know this, including a funny minutes-long scene of Bad Cop repeatedly kicking a chair in anger after Emmet and Wyldstyle evade him. Batman (Will Arnett) and Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) share a moment, while Emmet (Chris Pratt) jealously looks on.Image: Warner Bros. Pictures, 'The Lego Movie'Humor aside, it's The Lego Movie's heart that elevates it beyond the typical kids' film. While the message — that you shouldn't judge others for being different, and that you can be "special" as long as you believe in yourself — is standard fare for animated films, The Lego Movie delivers it better than most. Adults aren't left out, either. In a surprise live-action scene near the end of the film, they're taught to embrace their imagination, as well as to remember how to be a kid again. Emmet (Chris Pratt) leads his team in a plan to save the world. He is joined by Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), Unikitty (Alison Brie), Benny (Charlie Day) and Batman (Will Arnett).
Image: Warner Bros. Pictures, 'The Lego Movie'At the end of the day, though, it's all about the animation. The Lego Movie takes full advantage of the versatility of its medium, showing off Lego bricks in different formations. For instance, one wild chase scene in which Bad Cop is in hot pursuit of Emmet, Wyldstyle and Vitruvius, features Lego dust clouds taking shape behind galloping horses. And whether it's flooding a submarine or making waves, water is another element that impresses in Lego form. Simply put, the film is dynamic, colorful and a feast for the eyes. The Good: A slick script, solid cast and eye-catching animation make The Lego Movie a fun outing for both kids and adults. The Bad: It teaches some old lessons, but with a distinctly unique spin. Bottom Line: The Lego Movie is a first-class animated feature that will bring laughs to children for years to come. We give it 3.5 stars out of 4 stars. The Lego Movie arrived in U.S. theaters on Feb. 7. BONUS: 15 Cool Lego Minifigure Facts to Build Into Your Brain