The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART - SHOW NOTES
It’s finally here! Nerd Critic goes ape$%!# on the latest installment in the Lego cinematic empire. Though he doesn’t admit it in the show, Jordan has been an obsessive fan of Legos for his whole life, and though HE doesn’t admit it in the show, CJ never played with Legos at all. Because he is an alien from a sadder and less fun universe. Can this loud and crazy sequel carry the joy of Legos into the heart of a benighted soul? Can it satisfy the inner-child yearnings of all the regular people in the world? Find out in this very episode!
Expect the following:
The expectations set by The Lego Movie in 2014
How many Lego movies ARE there? We talk a little bit about all of them.
Phil Lord & Chris Miller -- how they have influenced this franchise
The three “writers” of any movie
A lot of things we LOVED, including how awesome Legos are as a canvas for storytelling
An exploration of the various and very ambitious themes
We unpack the unique narrative posture of this film
The plot -- successes and pitfalls
Time travel -- neat trick or total disaster?
Some small changes that might have made a big difference in a very busy plot
How comedy works (and doesn’t) in the latest installment
A shoutout to Animal Logic, the wizards behind the animation style
Why this movie wasn’t as successful at the box office as the studio had predicted
The best way forward -- where do Lego movies go from here?
CJ’s full name!
Tune in next week to hear our incredibly insightful discussion of TWO movies:
Alita: Battle Angel & Happy Death Day 2 U
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