The Lego Batman Movie
2017movie
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HBO MaxfuboTVHBO Max“Batman doesn’t do ’ships… as in ‘relationships,’” Batman declares to the Joker in the beginning of The Lego Batman Movie. Batman (Will Arnett) and the Joker (Zach Galifianakis) hold on to two ends of a taut zipline, unwilling to let each other go.At his core, Batman is a character based on the pain of the loss of control in one’s life. The message that the choices one makes can affect those around one may be very welcome to children, who are constantly seeking autonomy in their own lives. And Lego Batman is constantly making choices and messing up.
“The Lego Batman Movie,” released in 2017, appears on the surface as a lighthearted, self-aware parody of the Batman mythos, overflowing with slapstick humor and rapid-fire jokes. While it undeniably delivers on these comedic promises, a deeper look reveals a surprisingly resonant exploration of themes like loneliness, fear of vulnerability, the importance of family (both chosen and ...
