LEGO Movie
Animated construction comedy
The LEGO Movie is a 2014 animated comedy film depicting a world built entirely from LEGO bricks, following an ordinary minifigure who becomes entangled in a quest to stop a villain's plan.
The film spawned sequels and spinoffs including The LEGO Batman Movie.
By extension, LEGO Movie may refer to any film in this franchise: We watched the new LEGO Movie over the weekend.
Major film studio
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- EmmetArchaic term for ant
- BatmanGotham's masked vigilante
- VitruviusRoman architectural theorist
spinoff · merchandise · toyline · licensing · box office · theatrical · feature film · animated feature
Faculty for forming ideas
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- bricksFired clay building units
- constructionProcess of building something
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
innovation · design · assembly · minifigures · colorful · interlocking · modular · instructions
Seeking journey for something
- heroOne admired for courage
- villainWicked story antagonist
- prophecyForetelling of future events
- chosen oneProphesied special individual
rescue · escape · teamwork · journey · epic · fantasy · challenge · destiny
Digital movie imagery
- computer-generatedMade by machines, not humans
- stop-motionAnimation using posed objects
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- visual effectsDigitally created film imagery
frame-by-frame · texture · lighting · digital · stylized · blocky · seamless · detailed
Mockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- self-awareConscious of own existence
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
puns · wit · irony · spoof · gag · absurdist · pop culture references · fourth wall
Adherence to norms
- individualityUnique personal character
- corporate satireHumor targeting business culture
- consumerismPreoccupation with acquiring goods
- specialnessQuality of being exceptional
father-son · nostalgia · adulthood · play · anti-authoritarian · belonging · identity · rebellion
Warner Bros
Major film studio
Vitruvius · spinoff · merchandise · toyline · licensing · box office · theatrical · feature film · animated feature
imagination
Faculty for forming ideas
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- bricksFired clay building units
- constructionProcess of building something
playfulness · innovation · design · assembly · minifigures · colorful · interlocking · modular · instructions · inventiveness
quest
Seeking journey for something
chosen one · rescue · escape · teamwork · journey · epic · fantasy · challenge · destiny · rebellion
CGI
Digital movie imagery
- computer-generatedMade by machines, not humans
- stop-motionAnimation using posed objects
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
visual effects · frame-by-frame · texture · lighting · digital · stylized · blocky · seamless · detailed · vibrant
satire
Mockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- self-awareConscious of own existence
- slapstickExaggerated physical humor
jokes · puns · wit · irony · spoof · gag · absurdist · pop culture references · fourth wall · lampoon
conformity
Adherence to norms
- individualityUnique personal character
- corporate satireHumor targeting business culture
- consumerismPreoccupation with acquiring goods
specialness · father-son · nostalgia · adulthood · play · anti-authoritarian · belonging · identity · rebellion