The Lego Movie

The Lego Movie

Rating 7 out of 10

I had a date with my lovely granddaughter.  I always look forward to these.  Besides getting to spend some time with her I also get to see kids movies that I would normally feel strange in with my older movie buddies.  I have heard good things about the Lego Movie and have to say I am very surprised that it has been the number one movie for three weeks (not much competition) grossing nearly $200 million.

I enjoyed this movie.  The writing is witty.  It keeps the kids interested and has enough humor for adults that I found myself laughing and following along.  The animation was good and was very creative.  I wouldn't call it "the greatest film ever in the history of cinema" as some reviewers on www.rottentomatoes.com have.  I did enjoy it.

The movie has a good message for kids.  Emmet (Chris Pratt) is and ordinary Joe.  Nothing special about him as far as even he can tell.  He is drafted into a league of special people to overthrow the evil man determined to spread super glue all over the Lego's and freeze them permanently.   He is mistakenly thought to be the leader they need to put it all together.

There are some good characters.  Many voices you will recognize like Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson.  Some creative ways to make a ninety minute Lego commercial entertaining.  I'm good with that.  Kids need more Lego's and fewer video games these day (said the old grandpa).

Not the greatest movie ever made, but entertaining and a great way to spend some time with a cute three year old granddaughter.