I have to give my 4th graders credit for this one. I was debating what movie to see this week and couldn't decide between this or one I had already seen. While sharing good news to start our day, my students could not stop raving at how wonderful they thought this movie was. I have to be honest, I didn't think I would like it. The thing is, once I told them I might see it, after seeing their excited faces, I couldn't disappoint them. Needless to say, I am quite happy I did.
Meet Emmet. Emmet is a Lego who plays by the rules to a tee. He is living in a time where life is spoon fed to you via everything! That's because in a attempt to have total control and perfection, President Business has created an environment where following directions and doing the same thing everyday is part of life. Emmett listens to the same song everyday, watches the same TV program, goes to his monotonous job where he simply blends in, and even reads directions on how to live a happy life. All poor Emmet truly wants are people who care about him, so he follows these rules of life in hopes of that ocurring.
His world is turned upside down when he discovers a foreign object and a beautiful girl who is trying to save the world from none other than President Business. The safe and routine world where creativity and independent thought are crimes, is designed that way so that President Business can release his Kragle, which essentially freezes everyone. This can be scary when you are a lego. So Emmet, his new crush Wyldstyle, and some new friends such as Batman (the Lego version of course) fight against the evil forces. Doing this is difficult for Emmet as he is wired to follow instructions, not create them. With evil forces growing stronger and the help of his new friends, Emmet realizes he does have creativity and can do his part in saving the world.
This film has heart as it gives a message throughout, advocating for creativity and not blending in. As an adult, I had to laugh out loud at so many references I know you will appreciate. For your movie enjoyment, I will not disclose them here but promise you it is worth buying a ticket. Whether you have children or just want an innocent laugh, this film does not disappoint. I must apologize though, you will have a song stuck in your head for days after, but it'll make you smile so it can't be that bad.
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