Starring: Will Arnett, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, Mariah Carey
OUR RATING: ★★★★☆
Story: Animated spinoff action comedy directed by Chris McKay. Batman has few people in his life besides his trusty butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes), and he spends much of his time secluded in his Batcave. But everything changes when he meets Dick Grayson/Robin (Michael Cera) and Barbara Gordon/Batgirl (Rosario Dawson), which is probably for the best, considering Batman’s nemesis, the Joker (Zach Galifianakis), is still out there in the Lego universe.
But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
Verdict: This may not be your typical Batman movie but it sure is an entertaining and funny one. The jokes come thick an fast, the pacing was good and the story flowed nicely. It may bot be as good as it’s predecessor, The Lego Movie, but it’s still pretty fun and enjoyable.
REVIEWS
Best Quotes (Total Quotes: 36)
[first lines]
Batman: [voice over] Black. All important movies start with a black screen. And music. Edgy, scary music that would make a parent or studio executive nervous. And logos. Really long and dramatic logos. Warner Bros. Why not “Warner Brothers”? I don’t know. DC. The house that Batman built. Yeah, what, Superman? Come at me, bro. I’m your Kryptonite. Hmm. Not sure what RatPac does, but that logo is macho. I dig it. Okay. Get yourself ready for some reading. “If you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make a change. Hooo.” No. I said that. Batman is very wise. I also have huge pecs and a nine-pack. Yeah, I’ve got an extra ab. Now, let’s start the movie.
Crowd: Batman, we love you!
Batman: Thank you. I’m blushing super hard under the mask.
New Reporter: It must be great to be Batman. I can only imagine he’s going home right now to party the night away, surrounded by friends and lady active-wear models.
[Batman returns to his Batcave]
Batman: Hey, computer, I’m home.
[his voice echoes in the Batcave]
Computer: Welcome home, sir. Initializing Batcave music.
Computer: So did anything exciting happen today?
Batman: I saved the city again. It was off the chain. Anyway, I should probably have some grub.
[we see Batman quickly getting out of his suite and put a dressing gown]
Computer: Alfred left your lobster thermidor in the fridge.
Batman: Oh, that’s my favorite. I can’t wait.
[we see Batman in the kitchen putting the plate of lobster thermidor into the microwave and he presses 20 minutes]
Batman: Not twenty minutes. Stupid.
[he presses 2 minutes then watches the food as it gets heated in the microwave]
[picking up the lobster with a fork]
Batman: I deserve this today. Today I deserve it.
[he takes a big bite out of the lobster and starts chewing]
Pilot Bill: Is everything okay?
The Joker: I’m afraid Captain Dale had to bail. I’m your new co-pilot and I always come to work with a smile
[does an evil smile]
The Joker: You should be terrified.
Pilot Bill: Why?
The Joker: Because I will be taking over the city.
Pilot Bill: Mmm.
The Joker: What?
Pilot Bill: Batman will stop you.
[Joker blows a raspberry]
Pilot Bill: He always stops you
The Joker: No, he doesn’t.
Pilot Bill: What about that time with the two boats?
The Joker: This is better than the two boats.
Pilot Bill: Mmm.
The Joker: Well, tonight is going to be different! Tonight is my greatest plan yet, and trust me, Batman’s never going to see it coming, like that time with the Parade and the Prince music.
The Joker: Your city is under attack by Gotham’s greatest criminal minds. Including, The Riddler, Scarecrow…
Scarecrow: Pizza delivery.
The Joker: Bane.
Bane: Hello!
The Joker: Two-Face.
Two-Face: We need that door open, baby.
The Joker: Catwoman.
Catwoman: Meow, meow. You’re in! Meow, meow.
The Joker: It’s got to be one or the other, Batman. Save the city, or catch your greatest enemy. You can’t do both.
Batman: I’m sorry, what did you just say?
The Joker: You can’t do both, I said.
Batman: No, I mean the other thing.
The Joker: Save the city, or catch your greatest enemy.
Batman: You think you’re my greatest enemy?
The Joker: Yes! You’re obsessed with me!
[Joker blows a raspberry]
Batman: No, I’m not.
The Joker: Yes, you are.
Batman: No, I’m not.
The Joker: Yes, you are! Who else drives you to one-up them the way that I do?
Batman: Bane.
The Joker: No, he doesn’t.
Batman: Superman.
The Joker: Superman’s not a bad guy!
Batman: Then I’d say that I don’t currently have a bad guy. I am fighting a few different people.
The Joker: What?
Batman: I like to fight around.
The Joker: Okay, look, I’m fine with you fighting other people if you want do that, but what we have is special.
The Joker: Are you seriously saying there is nothing, nothing special about our relationship?
Batman: Woh. Let me tell you something, J-bird. Batman doesn’t do ‘ships.
The Joker: What?
Batman: As in “relationships.” There is no “us.” Batman and Joker are not a thing. I don’t need you. I don’t need anyone. You mean nothing to me. No one does.
Computer: What is the password?
Batman: Iron Man sucks.
Alfred Pennyworth: Were you looking at the old family pictures again?
Batman: At the what? The old family… Oh, yes! I see what you mean. Look at that! The old gang. Yeah. No, I wasn’t.
Alfred Pennyworth: I see. Sir, if you don’t mind my saying, I’m a little concerned. I’ve 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. Do you want to talk about how you’re feeling right now?
Batman: I don’t talks about feelings, Alfred. I don’t have any, I’ve never seen one. I’m a night-stalking, crime-fighting vigilante, and a heavy metal rapping machine. I don’t feel anything emotionally, except for rage. Twenty-four-seven, three hundred and sixty-five, at a million percent. And if you think that there’s something behind that, then you’re crazy. Good night, Alfred.
Alfred Pennyworth: Sir, it’s morning.
Robin: My name’s Richard Grayson, but all the kids at the orphanage call me Dick.
Batman: Well, children can be cruel.
Barbara Gordon: Batman’s been on the job for a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very long time.
Bruce Wayne: He has aged phenomenally.
Alfred Pennyworth: Master Bruce, your greatest fear is…
Batman: Snakes?
Alfred Pennyworth: No.
Batman: It’s clowns.
Alfred Pennyworth: No. it’s being part of a family again.
Batman: Nope. Now it’s snake clown because you put that idea in my head.
Batman: Computer, how do I put The Joker in Arkham Asylum, quickest route, no freeways?
[we the computer is in sleep mode]
Batman: Computer, do you hear me?
[suddenly we see Alfred]
Alfred Pennyworth: Hello, Master Bruce. I have just taken away your computer privilege.
Batman: Gasp.
Alfred Pennyworth: Sir, it’s time for you to stop this unhealthy behavior. You can’t spend the rest of your life alone, dressed in black and staying up all night. Sir, you need to take responsibility for your life, and it starts by raising the young orphan you adopted.
Batman: I’m sorry, I literally have no idea what you’re talking about.
Alfred Pennyworth: The young orphan you adopted at the gala.
Batman: I thought I was being sarcastic.
[we see Robin peering close into the camera and whispering]
Robin: Hello, secret camera.
Total Quotes: 36
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