Film of the Week: The LEGO Ninjago Movie

I don’t want to give anything of the plot away, not because I don’t want to ruin the story, but because it is truly best to watch without prior knowledge, with an exemption of the trailers.

It unfortunately doesn’t quite have all the wit and intelligence as the previous two LEGO films, The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman Movie, but it does indeed stand aside from the rest with its own unique wit and intelligence. It also features more of the real world than The LEGO Movie, but it’s context and humour stays the same. It has the same family friendly atmosphere as the previous two. It is its own independent film, but as there are two other LEGO movies available, it is understandable if you would gravitate towards one of them more than this. I wouldn’t absolutely pass up on watching this, but if the films were in front of me and I had to choose, I wouldn’t immediately point at this first.

It does have a powerful message for the children about redemption and forgiving those who’ve wronged, and it is cleverly put across in a way kids will understand and keeping it entertaining without shoving it in their faces.

In conclusion, whilst it is coming last in a three-way race, it still has earnt its podium position. The LEGO Movie proved that, if done correctly, you can make a film that’s blatantly advertising the company, but make a fun and interesting storyline. They were as successful, if not more, with The LEGO Batman Movie, and there’s no doubt in my mind that this film will also be a success with the merchandise; there are plenty of vehicles and robots in this film that can be released as sets and make LEGO a lot of money. It’s creative and enjoyable and definitely one you should watch.

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Antony Hudson

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