
The story is somewhat formulaic, but the surrounding madness is fresh enough to compensate for that. Like most films, to get the most of the film, it is better to come into it with as little knowledge as possible and experience it organically. For this reason I will reveal as little as possible. There are some surprises though out, never-ending sight gags and wonderful cameos. Some of the said surprises add a satisfying fullness to the film, preventing it from wearing out its welcome.
As I write this, so many of the clever moments pop up in my head - they are numerous - and I would love to discuss them, but would rather you enjoy them for yourselves and discuss them in the comments section. As I previously stated, the film will probably take several viewings to catch all the jokes and pointed satire crammed into the 90 minutes. The film is certainly not without fault - when I say crammed, it is like a suitcase that you have to sit on to zipper and after you get it shut you realize you still need fit your deodorant inside. What feels like effortless humor comes so fast and furiously that before you can finish enjoying one laugh the next one may have already passed. That is not to say this is a film of loosely strung together jokes - it is not. This is not rambling buts of humor - the jokes serve a purpose. I just wish they had more time to breath.
If you need another reason to see the film, here are two. 1) the visuals - simply amazing. It looks so photo realistic that you will believe it actually shot with real Legos (maybe it was.) Just incredible. 2) The acting - a great cast including Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, Will Arnett and about a dozen more, bring with them great comic timing that ties it all together.
Oh yeah, be prepared to being singing "Everything is Awesome" for at least a few days.
If you have seen this, please feel free to list some of the funniest moments in the comments.
8 out of 10
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