In The Lego Batman Movie, we see a different take on the DC character. Typically an introspective detective, Lego's Batman is more of an in-your-face cocky superhero full of comedic quips. He does share one thing in common with his predecessors: His desire to be a loner. With the Joker carrying out his best plan yet to destroy Gotham, Batman will have to do something he has never done before: Call for help.
As funny as the movie could be at times, there were a surprising amount of lag moments. There were times where things were kind of blah and, as the viewer, I was sitting there waiting for the next punchline. It happened more than I expected and it definitely tripped the movie up in places.
Still, the movie does pack an impressive punch, not excluding the film's overall message. It preaches the power of enlisting aid, especially in your darker moments. The world would be a brighter place if people were less afraid to rely on others.
The Lego Batman Movie succeeds in much the same way the first Lego movie did--With creativity and hilarity. In terms of jokes, when it's on, it's really on. My son leaned over to me at one point and asked me to stop laughing so much. Not a bad position to be in as a viewer. On the creativity side of things, Warner Bros. flexed its property muscles by utilizing not just Batman villains, but a number of creative bad guys that you will recognize and appreciate. No spoilers here, but it was a welcome surprise.
Good movie? Absolutely. Something that needs to be seen in theaters? Not necessarily. I give it a 78.
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