An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from gluing the universe together.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 73 wins & 61 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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This is truly a movie that children and their parents can both enjoy for different reasons.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
10 Feb 2014
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As a rule, movies about toys need to be approached with extreme caution; some of them have been bad enough to count as health hazards. This one is the exception.
– Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
3 Mar 2014
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The Lego Movie has enough wit and wisdom to send a recession-age message to families on the importance of thinking through problems with creativity.
– Maricar Estrella,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com,
3 Jan 2015
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Lord and Miller's sensibilities are continually clever, and The Lego Movie works hard to gradually deliver surprising payoffs to what seem to be throwaway bits.
– Kate Erbland,
Film.com,
3 Jan 2015
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The movie is a wonderful surprise, cleverly written and executed brick by brick with a visual panache.