There have been several Lego-themed movies before, including animated series. I am a HUGE Lego fan, and my own feeling is that these movies have had mixed successes. Some have been cute, somewhat entertaining, but nothing I really loved. Part of the problem, IMHO, is that you're making a movie about **Lego** toys, and the real fun of Lego toys is building them, more than driving around the little cars, or flying the little space ships. And how do you capture that theme, when the viewer is just sitting still on their butts, watching somebody ELSE build Lego bricks or drive around that little car?
So for a while now, all indications hinted that Lego was really putting a lot of work into the new Lego Movie. As it's gotten closer, there has been more and more marketing. (FWIW, there's also movie-themed Lego sets now, tying in to the movie story) Opening day is today, and so far, all indications are that this is going to be a GREAT movie! :T An unheard-of 99% on the Rotten Tomatometer so far. 9/10 ratings on IMDB. Heck even some of the best Pixar films didn't reach that high. Let's see if it holds up. From what I hear, it's a good story, with lots of Lego collecting and building references for Lego fans over the years. I'm really encouraged to hear this, and will be seeing this with my family for sure when we can.
Check out this film picture of the movie lead character. This brings back memories of getting and building 1981-era space sets for me. Notice how his helmet chin bar is cracked, the helmet has scratches or even (gasp!) teeth marks, and the chest space logo is worn. Exactly how I remember how some of my child space people turned out after hours of play. And the blue space guys were a big deal. For years and years there were only red and white space suits, and when blue showed up, it was special.
So for a while now, all indications hinted that Lego was really putting a lot of work into the new Lego Movie. As it's gotten closer, there has been more and more marketing. (FWIW, there's also movie-themed Lego sets now, tying in to the movie story) Opening day is today, and so far, all indications are that this is going to be a GREAT movie! :T An unheard-of 99% on the Rotten Tomatometer so far. 9/10 ratings on IMDB. Heck even some of the best Pixar films didn't reach that high. Let's see if it holds up. From what I hear, it's a good story, with lots of Lego collecting and building references for Lego fans over the years. I'm really encouraged to hear this, and will be seeing this with my family for sure when we can.
Check out this film picture of the movie lead character. This brings back memories of getting and building 1981-era space sets for me. Notice how his helmet chin bar is cracked, the helmet has scratches or even (gasp!) teeth marks, and the chest space logo is worn. Exactly how I remember how some of my child space people turned out after hours of play. And the blue space guys were a big deal. For years and years there were only red and white space suits, and when blue showed up, it was special.
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