If you want to make the world a better place,
take a look at yourself,
and make a change.
Hooo.
- Batman
The LEGO Batman Movie
Over the past couple of weeks, I got the chance to see this movie twice, and as that's more than I typically see things in theaters, I figured I should do a review (and I will try to avoid spoilers as much as possible, but, like "The LEGO Movie", the trailers really tell you nothing about the actual plot of the film... what's up with that, LEGO?)
Brief Overview:
Being the coolest hero in Gotham City, Batman has almost everything he wants, though his butler and "father-figure" Alfred is convinced that he has yet to confront his biggest fear - snake clowns being part of a family again. When he accidentally adopts a young orphan named Dick Grayson, he discovers that he may actually learn to care for someone else.
What I Thought:
This movie was so pleasantly surprising. I was also pleasantly surprised by "The LEGO Movie" when it came out, so I guessed it might be a similar experience, which indeed it was. Robin has stolen my heart (my precious son!!!!), Barbara Gordon is my hero, I want Alfred as a friend, and I actually sympathized with Batman (which is a first for me, honestly).
The Characters:
Batman/Bruce Wayne -
This guy is so self-aware I love it. The reason this is my favorite DC film ever is that Batman is called out for the way he deals with crime. At one point (SPOILERS) when he goes to the Phantom Zone, he is confronted with the fact that his actions could make some think that he is indeed a bad guy. (END SPOILER) And I love that.
Robin/Dick Grayson -
This precious ray of sunshine!!!! I love him!!!!! Through a misunderstanding, this cutie ends up adopted by Bruce Wayne, and is equally excited when he realizes he's being "co-parented" by Batman. Thanks to his agility and small size, his "Batdad" begrudgingly allows him to become something of a sidekick. This adorable orphan is just happy to be part of a family and I just. I adore this kid, okay?
Batgirl/Barbara "Babs" Gordon -
A graduate of Harvard for Police and the daughter of the former police chief, Barbara has a vision of the Gotham Police Force teaming up with Batman. Despite Bruce Wayne's misgivings, she never gives up, and is honestly one of the most determined female characters I've seen in a long time.
Alfred/The KickButler -
Alfred is awesome, but I've always felt that way. Bruce Wayne isn't the easiest guy to work with, so the fact that Alfred has stuck around as long as he has will never cease to amaze me. Plus he's voiced by Ralph Fiennes, so that alone makes him cool.
Favorite Quote:
Alfred - "Sir, I have seen you go through similar phases in 2016 and 2012 and 2008 and 2005 and 1997 and 1995 and 1992 and 1989 and that weird one in 1966."
Batman - "I have aged phenomenally."
Overall Rating: 5 abnormal villains out of 5
If you haven't seen this movie yet, I can't recommend it highly enough. Honestly, the jokes have gotten me every time, even the ones I saw in the trailer:
If you have seen it, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
~ Mia
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