The Lego Movie, and being the biggest nerd there
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So I went to see the premiere last night... It was kind of nice having the theater pretty empty, because 1) it's a Thursday and 2) ZOMG BLIZZARD. I had to wear my BZPower shirt just because (photo pending), and with that and my Lego phone case, I felt pretty awesome.
EEEEVERYTHING IS AWESOOOOO-- oh, sorry. I think that's kind of ingrained in my head now.
EVERYTHING IS COOL WHEN YOU'RE PART OF A TEAM
YEAHH
So. What did I think of it? In short, it was absolutely everything I was hoping for and more.
The humor is FANTASTIC. Maybe it was part of the hype I had about the movie, but I was seriously laughing like a crazy person through most of the movie. I like comedic timing and awkward pauses/movements, so this was right up my alley. They did everything so well. It's a movie that you'll enjoy even if you aren't a Lego fan, and it has so many references and nods to every marketing niche Lego has, it's absolutely fantastic. (Note: if you're actually employed by Lego builders *cough cough Swert*, it may feel a bit like you're being attacked near the end. I know with the way some adult hobbyists are, the last area of the movie can be a little uncomfortable. BUT, I think it can be taken with a grain of salt, and overall it doesn't make it any less enjoyable.)
Maybe I was unreasonably excited and had rose-colored glasses on, but honestly I can find so little negative to say about it. Maybe the only thing I can say in this section would be how it began - it was abrupt and unceremonious, and it took me a minute or two to get into. But once I did, I loved the whole ride.
Now to those who have seen it...
When Bionicle flashed on the screen, I screamed. Seriously. Like... "YEEEAH!" and fist pumped. I then realized I was in a room with a bunch of normal people (friends included) and I felt like an absolute weirdo. BUT I don't regret it. Do you guys realize how incredible that is, that they would put in a nod to a dead line, rather than HF or Chima? I think that's one of the most fantastic things about the movie - it wasn't a big plot to sell all their current lines. They had a LOT of old ones.
With all the stand-in voice actors, I was really surprised to hear the ACTUAL voice of C-3P0. Another incredibly awesome thing.
I'll be honest, as far as the real-life parts, Will Ferrell was kind of unfitting. I can't see that curly hair and baby face and think "mean guy". He was okay as the voice of Business, but... oh well. It wasn't so unfitting that it took me out of it. I also kinda disliked the idea that Emmet could actually move in real life. And he can flop around, but not go get the glue cap himself? Eh. Again, nothing bad enough that I can really complain, I just didn't prefer it that way.
As to what was asked somewhere else on BZP, I do think it could have a sequel. That's the beauty of Lego stuff... there's infinitely more possibility. It doesn't have to be Emmet again and it doesn't have to make references to real life again. I think I'd just enjoy anything they make as long as it's got that kind of style and humor.
Seriously guys, go see it. And get anyone you can to go see it with you. I really do think it's a great movie for all types.
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