Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAn entirely unexpected delight, 2014's The Lego Movie was much more fun than any film adapted from a toy had any right to be. The Lego Batman Movie is the first to arrive (ahead of The Lego Ninjago Movie in September) and though it doesn't quite scale the surprisingly bountiful creative heights of its progenitor, it makes a strong argument for further exploration of this brick-centric cinematic universe. As sardonically voiced by the sandpaper-throated Will Arnett (Bojack Horseman), Lego Batman provided several of The Lego Movie's best moments, and the rendition easily bears being the focus of his own film. As in The Lego Movie, there are plenty of meta-shenanigans - famous villains from other movies turn up, including a Jemaine Clement-voiced Sauron - and a huge number of visual references that will delight observant viewers. Cast: Will Arnett, Zach GalifianakisDirector: Chris McKayRating: PG (violence)Running time: 104 minsVerdict: Almost as fun as actually playing with Lego- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2017 21:56 UTC