Batman is back in a new heartfelt LEGO film. Featuring a ton of characters from both Batman lore as well as WB’s entire IP catalog, The LEGO Batman Movie is a fun take on a beloved franchise that has a mind of its own.

The LEGO Batman Movie is a 2017 animated action-comedy film, it is produced by DC Entertainment & Warner Animation Group, it is currently available on Digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray.

Dick Grayson (Michael Cera) & Bruce Wayne (Will Arnett).

WB continues its successful LEGO film franchise with a LEGO adaptation of Batman, a character previously featured in The LEGO Movie. Will Arnett returns to voice the Caped Crusader, along with Michael Cera, Ralph Fiennes, Rosario Dawson, Zach Galifianakis, and Jenny Slate debut as Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, Barbara Gordon, The Joker, and Harley Quinn respectively. In the film, Bruce Wayne believes that he’s the baddest, most respected hero on the planet, but he soon starts to suffer from loneliness, and after unintentionally adopting Dick, his life begins to spiral in a new direction towards familyhood.

The Joker (Zack Galifianakis) as he appears in the film.

THE GOOD: As previously mentioned, I feel I should once again stat that The LEGO Batman Movie, while based on the property, has no direct ties to any Batman arcs or continuities, so fans of the franchise should definitely watch with an open mind (seeing as this is a LEGO movie that should be a given). While on the surface The LEGO Batman Movie will seem like a simple kids film, it actually has a lot of heart and references that will put a smile on long time Batman fans faces. There’s also some genuine comedy and fantastic voice performances from the all star cast. Arnett really runs with the “comedic Batman” role, while Cera and Galifianakis also do great jobs with their respective characters.

Batman & Robin LEGOlized together.

THE BAD: The film can be a little bit too fast paced, but it never really misses a beat or suffers because of it, but younger audiences might be a tad lost with so much happening in one scene after another.

A huge roster of characters fit into a single world.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The LEGO Batman Movie is a fantastic entry in the long list of films attached to the Batman franchise. Original, funny, and full of references galore Batman fans of all ages will have an enjoyable time with this hard to hate film. Otaku Dome gives The LEGO Batman Movie a 90 out of 100.