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'The LEGO Ninjago Movie' Review: Has the Lego Movie Magic Faded?
BY Mikah Cutts
Published 7 years ago
Before jumpscares and the undead infiltrate international broadcast, Warner Bros. has a very special animated movie that has re-explored creative film animation: “The Lego Ninjago Movie.” And while everyone else is more than ready to witness another toy-comedy sensation, rumor has it that the newest franchise isn’t going to deliver.
The story narrates the life of Lloyd (humorously pronounced by his father ‘luh-loyd’)—a lego piece who’s living in a paradox: Most hated loser by day, and the leader of the Secret Ninja force by night. And as he lives his school days as the misfit, he gets regular butt-dials from his father who is also the frequent terror-inducing rogue of Ninjago, Lord Garmadon.
As the story develops, we are presented with a somewhat minuscule ‘Transformers’ version of the fight scenes. And then will finish with a revelation that Lloyd or the Green Ninja is actually Garmadon’s abandoned son. Soon after, both the antagonist and protagonists join forces in search of some ultimate superweapon. All of which, are not just sprinkled with comedy, but generously showered with the fresh hilarity ‘Lego Movies’ once introduced.
But unfortunately, time has caught up to “The Lego Ninjago Movie.” And the risk of fad finally taking hold of “Lego movie’s” distinctiveness has bitten the fun out of the latest installment. Thankfully, the story somewhat rescued “The Lego Ninjago Movie’s” imminent fall.
‘The Lego Ninjago Movie:’ Another Lego Movie with a more emotional Dad-son story
The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017). Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures
Unsure of why makers of the Lego franchise are so fond of Father-son issues, “The Lego Ninjago Movie” features the same storyline. It is similar its predecessor, “The Lego Movie.”
After all the chaos is done, the amateur ninja lego pieces retreat for some quiet scenes. It is here where the film re-introduces us to them. We find out who they really are and what their contribution is to the storyline. We also get a full frontal view of the quirky relationship between Lloyd and Lord Garmadon. And at times when we all want to connect with the human value of the film, the comedy seems to be interfering.
To sum it up: in Lloyd’s attempt to save the town whose people pretty much alienated him for his father’s doing, he moves forward anyway. And in the process, has found himself side-by-side the man who has haunted his past and present. Meanwhile, he secretly battles with societal views to save the future of his identity within his community.
Yes, it definitely doesn’t sound that novel. But what “The Lego Ninjago Movie” wants us to take away from the film is the fun out of the magical visuals and the undeniable jest presented by talented voice actors like Dave Franco. So let loose and find your own ‘inner piece’ in “The Lego Ninjago Movie.”
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