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The Lego Batman Movie was released in Australia on 30 March 2017, 48 days after its US release. The film is an animated superhero comedy directed by Chris McKay and based on characters created by DC Comics and the Lego Batman toy line. It is the first spin-off in The Lego Movie franchise and the second instalment overall. The film features Will Arnett reprising his role as Batman from The Lego Movie, alongside Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of release in Australia | 30 March 2017 |
| Date of release in the US | 10 February 2017 |
| Production houses | United States, Australia, and Denmark |
| Director | Chris McKay |
| Screenplay | Based on a Seth Grahame-Smith story |
| Voice cast | Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes |
| Rating | 7.3/10 |
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What You'll Learn
- The Lego Batman Movie was released in Australia on 30 March 2017
- The film was a collaboration between production houses in the US, Australia and Denmark
- The film is available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube
- The film received generally positive reviews, with praise for its animation and comedy
- The film's release was delayed in Australia by 48 days compared to the US
The Lego Batman Movie was released in Australia on 30 March 2017
The Lego Batman Movie is an animated superhero comedy film based on characters created by DC Comics and the Lego Batman toy line. It was directed by Chris McKay and features Will Arnett reprising his role as Batman from The Lego Movie. The story follows Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear while saving Gotham City from the Joker's latest scheme.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 89% based on 313 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale. The film's animation, voice talent, and inventive visuals were particularly praised.
The Lego Batman Movie was also a commercial success, with McDonald's releasing Happy Meal toys based on the movie. The film's release was accompanied by various promotional tie-ins, including a life-sized Lego Batmobile unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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The film was a collaboration between production houses in the US, Australia and Denmark
The Lego Batman Movie was released in Australia on 9 February 2017, one day after its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland, and one day before its release in the US and the UK. It is an animated superhero comedy film, based on characters created by DC Comics and the Lego Batman toy line.
The film is a collaboration between production houses from the United States, Australia, and Denmark. It is the first spin-off in The Lego Movie franchise and the second instalment overall. The film was directed by Chris McKay, marking his feature directorial debut, and was based on a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith.
Development of the film began in October 2014, after Warner Bros. announced several upcoming Lego films following the success of The Lego Movie. The film's animation was handled by Animal Logic, with Autodesk Maya and Softimage used for the film's animation. Lego Digital Designer was used for the Lego model design.
The film's voice cast includes Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes. The story follows Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear while saving Gotham City from the Joker's latest scheme.
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The film is available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube
The Lego Batman Movie was released in 2017. It is a spin-off of The Lego Movie, based on the DC Comics and Lego Batman toy line characters. The film features Will Arnett as the voice of Batman/Bruce Wayne, alongside Zach Galifianakis as The Joker, Michael Cera as Robin, and Rosario Dawson as Batgirl.
The film is available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube (via YouTube Store). It can also be purchased or rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and other platforms.
The Lego Batman Movie received positive reviews from critics, who praised its comedy and animation. It has an approval rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 75, indicating "generally favorable reviews." The film's comedy was influenced by the Naked Gun and Airplane! film series, and it features a combination of Batman characters from various media formats.
The film's release was accompanied by various promotional tie-ins, including a life-sized Lego Batmobile unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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The film received generally positive reviews, with praise for its animation and comedy
The Lego Batman Movie was released in 2017. It is an animated superhero comedy film directed by Chris McKay, featuring Will Arnett as the voice of Batman. The film received generally positive reviews, with critics and audiences alike praising its animation and comedy.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 89% based on 313 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus describes the film as a "dizzingly funny—and beautifully animated—family-friendly" addition to the Lego franchise. Similarly, on Metacritic, the film received a score of 75 out of 100, indicating "generally favourable reviews".
Critics praised the film's fast-paced comedy and witty dialogue, with Mike Ryan of Uproxx noting that the film is "relentlessly, consistently funny". The animation also received high acclaim, with critics describing it as "terrific" and "first-rate". The imaginative use of Lego in the film's visuals was particularly well-received, with one reviewer noting that "the characters look remarkably good in Lego form".
The film's creative combination of Danish toys and American comic books was also applauded, with one reviewer calling it an "inspired mashup". The Lego Batman Movie's ability to cater to a wide audience was also noted, with critics observing that it is "perfect for the school holidays" and "a delight for Batman and superhero fans of all ages".
While some reviewers found the film to be less emotionally engaging than its predecessor, The Lego Movie, overall, The Lego Batman Movie was well-received for its humour, animation, and family-friendly appeal.
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The film's release was delayed in Australia by 48 days compared to the US
The Lego Batman Movie was released in the US on 10 February 2017. However, Australian fans had to wait 48 days longer, until 30 March 2017, to see the film. This delay caused disappointment and anger among Australian Lego and Batman enthusiasts, who felt insulted and let down by the decision of the distributor, Village Roadshow.
The film is a collaboration between production houses from the United States, Australia, and Denmark and is the first spin-off of The Lego Movie franchise. Despite the delay, the film received positive reviews from critics and audiences in Australia, praising its comedy, animation, and imaginative gags.
The Lego Batman Movie follows the story of Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear while saving Gotham City from the Joker's latest scheme. The voice cast includes Will Arnett as Batman, Zach Galifianakis as The Joker, Michael Cera as Robin, and Rosario Dawson as Batgirl.
The film's release was highly anticipated, especially after the success of The Lego Movie in 2014. The delay in Australia sparked protests and calls for release date equality, with fans demanding that Village Roadshow hold limited screenings simultaneously with the US release. Despite the controversy, The Lego Batman Movie went on to become a successful and well-received addition to the Lego Movie franchise.
Despite the delay, the film received positive reviews from critics and audiences in Australia. The comedy, animation, and imaginative gags were well-received, and the film was praised for its ability to appeal to both children and adults. The Lego Batman Movie's success solidified the popularity of the Lego Movie franchise and demonstrated the strong demand for Lego-themed films.
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Frequently asked questions
The Lego Batman Movie was released in Australia on 30 March 2017, 48 days after its release in the US.
The Lego Batman Movie was delayed in Australia due to a decision by Village Roadshow, which angered many Australian fans.
The film follows Batman as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear while saving Gotham City from the Joker's latest scheme.
The film was directed by Chris McKay, in his feature directorial debut.
The Lego Batman Movie has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on IMDb and an approval rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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