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The Lego Batman Movie
2017 104 min United States of America, Denmark, Australia PG 0+
★7.6
Animation, Action, Comedy, Family
Director: Chris McKay
🎭 Based on
«The LEGO Movie»
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Description
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$175.94M
Worldwide:
$311.95M
Starring
Will Arnett
Actor
Michael Cera
Actor
Rosario Dawson
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2017
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
The Lego Batman Movie is widely celebrated as a masterful, reference-heavy parody that successfully balances high-energy humor with a surprisingly touching exploration of Batman's loneliness. While a small minority find the humor repetitive or aimed too exclusively at younger audiences, the general consensus praises its vibrant animation, emotional depth, and ability to satirize decades of DC history with genuine affection.
| Originality | The film succeeds as an affectionate, razor-sharp parody that expertly deconstructs long-standing Batman tropes and comic book stereotypes. | |
| Emotion | The portrayal of Batman’s psychological isolation and his evolving relationship with the Joker and his new family provides a surprisingly strong emotional anchor. | |
| Production | The animation utilizes a vibrant, detail-oriented Lego aesthetic that effectively brings the chaotic action sequences and character expressions to life. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative benefits from a dense, rapid-fire layering of pop-culture references and callbacks that reward both casual viewers and dedicated Batman fans. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the film's relentless humor are divided; many find the relentless barrage of gags hilarious, while some critics feel the quantity of jokes occasionally masks a thinner plot. |