Review of The Lego Batman Movie (2017) by Viktor S — 03 Aug 2017

"The Lego Batman Movie" is just as good, if not better, than the original "Lego Movie". The film has a great story, interesting characters, lots of witty humour and plenty of pop-culture references! Its honestly one of the most fun films to watch for anyone who loves pop-culture.

Yet what makes this movie stand out more than the Lego Movie aside from the story being a spin-off of the Batman universe is the film's overall theme; that change is necessary at times.

This is the complete opposite message that the Lego Movie teaches; that you don't need others to tell you how to be and you should just be yourself. Because of this, however, I like the Lego Batman movie more because it offers a more true lesson.

Bruce Wayne might be Gotham's greatest hero, yet aside from that he's on a metaphorical (and literal) island where he isolates himself from everyone. While he definitely looks and acts tough, he craves relationships (yet fears them more than anything) because of the trauma he suffered as a child from losing his parents. Throughout the film, however, Batman learns to overcome his greatest fear and change his character for the better as he learns that relationships are necessary; even if they don't last forever.

This is honestly a lesson everyone needs to learn. While it is good to be yourself and not be easily influenced by everything around you, its even more important to look at yourself and realise what needs to change about you. And change does not come easy, yet in the end it is so worth it.

It is because of this lesson, as well as the super-fun story this movie has to offer, that I not only love "The Lego Batman Movie" but also recommend it over the original Lego Movie.