Animated comedy adventure sequel in which a group of toys try to rescue their missing friends.
Fuelled by adrenaline, sugar and plastic, The Lego Movie’s Second Part does not entirely reinvent the brick from the First Part. But when the formula is this clever and fun, should we even care?
The toys are starting to look worn, but this is hardly the playdate from hell. The yellow banana has real star appeal.
Duplo figures from outer space threaten the world of Lego in a ceaselessly inventive, eyeball-popping, nonstop gag-storm.
There's plenty of fun to be had in this otherwise samey animated sequel.
The ensuing animated mayhem and relentless deconstruction can get a little wearying, but there are some decent gags and the returning voice cast (including Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Arnett’s brilliant turn as Lego Batman) ensures everything is still kind of OK.
The directors behind the 2014 film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, return here only as screenwriters – yet little is lost in the transition.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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