Lego Dimensions (film)

The Lego Dimensions Movie (with hashtag as a promotional caption #BreakTheRules) is a 2022 computer-animated comedy, adventure and action film based on the 2015 video game of the same name produced by Warner Animation Group and co-produced by Universal Animation Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. and Universal Pictures. It is the sixth film in the LEGO Extended Universe (LEU), as well as the fourth spin-off The Lego Movie. It was directed and written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, starring Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Elijah Wood, Emma Stone, Dave Franco, Michael Pena, Abbi Jacobson Michael Cera and Rosario Dawson. , alongside Gary Oldman, Ellen McLain and Samuel L. Jackson.

The idea for the film began in 2018, and following the uproar over the brand's film rights, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures now jointly announced in December 2020 that The LEGO Dimensions Movie would premiere in September 2022 and reunite most of the cast from previous LEGO movies. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller wrote the script in 2021 and finished that same year. Production started in April 2021.

The LEGO Dimensions Movie opened in San Diego on August 22, 2022 and opened in the United States on September 6, 2022. The film received praise for direction, script, animation, action sequences, voice acting, soundtrack, comedy and garnered numerous awards and nominations, including Oscar nominations. The film grossed more than $ 755 million worldwide, establishing itself as the highest grossing film in LEU as well as the twentieth highest grossing animated film at that time. Two sequels have been released: The Lego Dimensions Movie: Episode I (2028), and The Lego Dimensions Movie: Episode II (2029) and a director's cut: The Lego Dimensions Movie: Original Cut (2027).

Synopsis
When an inter-dimensional rivalry begins that threatens to endanger the safety of everyone in the LEGO multiverse, the greatest heroes of their universes urgently unite blindly as they face the greatest test yet and pre-war fate depends. of their actions.

In a Post-Credits Scene, a severely damaged X-PO is seen arriving abruptly next to "Amoh" Lord Vortech, where it suddenly shuts down and displays large holograms of the Battle for Peace (the film's final battle) and other images about it untimely crisis between dimensions. Vortech just says, "I will control their power."

Cast

 * Chris Pratt as Emmet:
 * So does Rex Dangervest, who has an unrecognized cameo in the middle of the movie.
 * Elizabeth Banks como Lucy
 * Elijah Wood as Brody Reyes
 * Will Arnett as Bruce Wayne / Batman
 * Dave Franco as Lloyd
 * Michael Cera as Dick Grayson / Robin
 * Rosario Dawson as Barbara Gordon / Batgirl
 * Michael Peña as Kai.
 * Alison Brie as Princess Unikitty
 * Charlie Day as Benny
 * Morgan Freeman as Vitruvius
 * Samuel L. Jackson as "The Beginning"
 * Ralph Fiennes as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Kumail Nanjiani as Jay
 * Tiffany Haddish as la Reina Watevra Wa'Nabi
 * Emma Stone as Jane Dangerburger
 * Anika Noni Rose as Frankie Reyes
 * Zach Woods as Zane
 * Abbi Jacobson as Nya
 * Dwayne Johnson as Mr. Wonderful

Jenny Slate and Stephanie Beatriz reprise their roles from previous LEU films as Harley Quinn and General Sweet Mayhem, respectively. Siri's voice, credited as Puter, once again voices the Batcomputer. Also Christopher Miller returns to make his voice as a television host for The Lego Movie, but as a news anchor. Gary Oldman has an unaccredited appearance as the voice of Lord Vortech.

Box Office
The Lego Dimensions Movie grossed $ 457 million in the United States and Canada, and $ 298 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $755 million

In the United States and Canada, the film opened at number one in its opening weekend with more than $ 77 million, which was the second-highest weekend debut in September, behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish ($ 87.2 million). It became a box office hit for the studio with a budget of $ 80 million, in one of the highest grossing films of 2022, the 21st highest grossing animated film, the third highest grossing LEGO movie,.The film became the twenty-one highest-grossing animated film of all time, one the highest-grossing film of 2022, the highest-grossing film produced by Warner Animation Group up to that point. It premiered on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Critical response
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported a 94% approval rating, with an average score of 8.9 / 10, based on 534 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads: "Thanks to the movie's glorious unification, its awe-inspiring script, and a host of surprises, even for a LEGO movie, The Lego Dimensions Movie lives up to its predecessors, capturing to the perfection that has been built since The Lego Movie (2014) and continues to raise more and more expectations for the brand's films. " Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 81 out of 100 based on 79 reviews, indicating "favorable reviews." Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an uncommon grade of "A +" on a scale of "A + to F".

The Hollywood Reporter, made a positive review of the film and commented: "It is beautiful, an explosion of flavors, personality, adventure, explosions and tenderness, it mixes perfectly well and does chemistry with each one of the actors even without being seen in some other film together (except for Batman, of course) with a script that elevates the story of saving the universe in an exciting and familiar way, as well as a clear blockbuster. "

Sequels
Más información: Lego Extended Universe

The LEGO Dimensions Movie: The Amazing Original Cut
Main article: The LEGO Dimensions Movie: The Amazing Original Cut

A director's cut, titled The LEGO Dimensions Movie: The Amazing Original Cut was released on August 8, 2027.

LEGO Dimensions: Episode I
Main article: LEGO Dimensions: Episode I

LEGO Dimensions: Episode I was directed and written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and was released on May 31, 2028. Much of the cast of the first film returns, with additional cast and characters joining from other LEU films.

LEGO Dimensions: Episode II
Main article: LEGO Dimensions: Episode II

LEGO Dimensions: Episode II, again directed and written by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller along with Drew Pearce, was released on September 9, 2029.