Review of LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite (2013) by Rhynal R — 25 Jun 2014

This is the Lego movie based off the game and I've got to say, it surprised me. The plot is insanely ridiculous but loveable; Lex Luthor gets jealous of the fact that Bruce Wayne wins 'Man of the Year' award again and wants to become president, so to ensure he gets the votes, he teams up with Joker and a few other of the franchise's supervillains to ensure this. It's a lot of fun and the interaction between the various characters is really great.

The loyalty to the comics and even references to Tim Burton and Bruce TImm's Batman along with cultural gems like the John WIlliam's theme for Superman playing everytime he appears on screen brought out the child in me. They also found a way to implement the lego aspect into the movie; like when Robin's cycle is being destroyed, he repairs it lego style. There's just a lot to love here, especially if you're a lego fan.

What really makes this movie is the humour, most of which is just done through sheer animation. Batman and Superman's witty remarks, the Joker and Lex's chemistry, the various odes to Two face's coin decision making, Riddler's riddles, Penguin's tendency to make a penguin sound mid-sentence, Robin's constant need to make Batman proud and the random chickens; all these are great, just to name a few. They even recreated Gotham to such a great extent; with Arkham asylum and ACE chemicals showing their faces. The voice actors also do a good job for each character, especially Will Arnet as Batman. Like I said, a lot to love.

This movie's mainly for kids though, or fans of lego or superheroes, or even better, both. Here's to hoping it brings out the kid in you if you let it. 6.5/10.