The Lego Ninjago Movie

Tell your sons who are thirsty for Ninjago that this one has almost nothing to do with the series, precisely nothing. By telling them in advance they won´t be disappointed that their favorite character only flashes in the movie (in our case, the fiery Kai). Although the original is an undisguised copy-cat of Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers, but it´s a decent copy-cat that has a diverse team, where everyone is equally important. The film is only about Lloyd (the green one). Which is the same as if the full-length Turtles were just about Leonardo, and on top of that he wouldn't have his swords, nor he would fight with his traditional opponents, and he would only solve a family issues. And it's done in the same crazy style and with the same themes as in the previous two LEGO® movies. This time it's even worse because it doesn't work as a whole, the script was not a strong point even in Story / Batman, but here it´s completely absent. However, it still has such a frantic pace and so many ideas, jokes and allusions (the film makers will not forget about the traditional headline montage of Jackie's failed escapade) that you simply can't become bored. Not even if you are unwillingly escorting your unwanted hostage to the movie theater. (09/24/2017)

It does a lot of what The Lego Movie did, but that doesn't really matter, because this is a great parody of the action genre of kung fu films, plus there are some really cool gags throughout that don't get old and that LEGO films are based on. For one viewing it's great, but I wouldn't be so sure about a second. (02/04/2018)