The Lego Batman Movie - Review

Talk about a movie that started out as completely awesome, and not being able to hold on. The Lego Movie that came out three years ago worked extremely well because it appealed to both kids and adults. Kids were able to enjoy the bright colors, the action and some of the comedy while there were lots of jokes that adults could enjoy too. That was the tone throughout the entire film. The Lego Batman Movie, however, feels like it was split into two separate films. The first half was made for Batman fans. Not just any Batman fan, the ones who grew up on the Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney days of Batman. References here and there and all with great jokes. Then when the movie got going, you could tell that the writers were making this film for children. It was still enjoyable sure, but I just wish that the level of comedy was consistent throughout the entire film. Not having the first half made for the old school Batman fans and the second half just made for any kid under the age of 9. The messages seemed extremely forced and ultimately, it failed to keep me on the same level of interest as it did from the beginning. It started to lose me along the way. Overall, this is a great Batman film to show kids. I call it a "bridge-the-gap" movie. For kids that may not be old enough to watch a Batman movie with a Jack Nicholson Joker or a Heath Ledger Joker, Zach Galifianakis's Joker is a nice alternative for younger eyes. I believe that if I had a son, this would be a great film to take him to because he could enjoy it and I could introduce him to the world of Batman in a kid-friendly way. By this review, it may seem like I didn't this movie. I do, it's just not 91% good. Maybe a 75% good.