Enlarge / The LEGO version of Batman opts for Ben Affleck’s glowing helmet and George Clooney’s obvious ab indents. (No LEGO nipples on the suit, if you’re wondering.)
Nearly a decade has passed since Gotham’s biggest superhero peaked in The Dark Knight, and every major Batman film since has ranged from serviceable to tragic. Now’s a good time for a shot in Gotham’s arm. Could a sillier, tongue-in-cheek take on gravelly ol’ Batman do the trick?
Enter the Lego franchise, emboldened by 2014’s surprise ensemble hit The Lego Movie, to make Batman the star of its latest spinoff film. This works both for and against the end result. Lego Batman indeed brings the comic series back to fun and watchability in film form, but anybody hoping for Adam West-levels of Batman camp will want to cool their bat-heels. More importantly, the new movie is also a huge reminder of what a perfect storm The Lego Movie turned out to be—and how hard it is to make cinematic lightning strike twice.
Batman’s just not that into you
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