The second part, in theaters now one of the biggest joys of the lego movies is the wide range of pop culture references, unlikely cameos and quick easter eggs scattered throughout as winks to fans, and the lego movie 2. The lego movie 2 reveals why marvel heroes dont appear. One thing fans have come to expect from the continuing boom of superhero movies is a lot of easter eggs be that references to characters comic pasts or clues towards the future of the franchise. On february 10, 2017, a spinoff film of the lego movie known as the lego batman movie was released in theaters, only this time, the films story centers around the lego movie character and dc comics superhero, batman, and his adopted orphan son and apprentice sidekick, robin. Also, if you noticed one that didnt make the cut, dont hesitate to. Feb 15, 2017 the lego batman movie is packed with all sorts of easter eggs and references, and while some are obvious, theres a surprising amount of deep cuts you might have missed. The lego movie was legitimately the funniest movie i have seen in a very long time. A statue of bob and skelly is a reference to bones and skelly from this film. Now that many of you have seen the lego batman movie, weve gathered the 10 cleverest batman references that were sneaked in. According to rex himself, his occupations also include social media. These lego movie 2 trailer easter eggs highlight all things. Not only is lego and dc entertainments the lego batman movie a laugh a.
The second part was going to have some surprising cameos. Based on the lego line of construction toys, its story focuses on an ordinary lego minifigure who finds himself helping a resistance stop a tyrannical businessman from gluing everything in the lego world into his vision of. Check below for a guide to some of the films most notable references, compiled both from the movie itself and a close. Lego movie 2 directors mike mitchell and trisha gum discuss easter eggs and cameos and what made this film the most difficult story of their careers. The lego movie has a similar story and a bunch of references like ready player one, but it executes all its ideas better. Nov 20, 2018 while all the chris pratt references are fun, they are not part of the new movie s main plot. After the first film had han solo, gandalf, michelangelo, abraham lincoln, and superman, obviously we knew the lego movie 2. The lego movie was the rare kids movie adults could also enjoy. Illuminati symbolism and magic rituals of the lego movie. One of the biggest joys of the lego movies is the wide range of pop culture references, unlikely cameos and quick easter eggs scattered throughout as winks to fans, and the lego movie 2. It began with the 2014 film of the same name, which was directed and written by phil lord and christopher miller. The second part continues to feature batman and other dc comics heroes.
Bricklink reference catalog minifigs category the lego. Its only been out for one weekend, but youve probably like most of the world seen the lego movie multiple times. Tatum and hill previously teamed up in the bigscreen adaptation of 21 jump street, which was directed by lord and miller. The 10 best movies referring to platos allegory of the. The second part just came out in theatres, and its just as awesome as the first. The lego movie is a danishamerican media franchise based on lego construction toys.
But did you catch all the easter eggs and plot points that zip by during. Feb, 2017 now that many of you have seen the lego batman movie, weve gathered the 10 cleverest batman references that were sneaked in. Feb 12, 2019 lego movie 2 the second part 2019 full movie breakdown. Cite your film online video in modern language association 8th edition format for free. Lego movie 2 directors on easter eggs and cameos collider. In the lego movie, forte reprises his role as lego abraham lincoln. The lego batman movie is in theaters and the spinoff to the lego movie reintroduces fans to the caped crusader along with his friends and foes. Why lego didnt really want those cameos in the lego movie 2. His true intention is to bring the armamageddon upon all of his. Radical emmet xtreme rex dangervest is the main antagonist of the 2019 animated film the lego movie 2. Aug 21, 2017 the lego movie was the rare kids movie adults could also enjoy. The first lego movie shocked fans with just how many references, superheroes, and nostalgic homage it managed to fit into every single scene. Elsewhere, channing tatum and jonah hill play superman and the green lantern, respectively. Find noteworthy pop culture references in the lego movie 2 you may have missed.
Its full of jokes and references that are target squarely and specifically at. Directed by mike mitchell, it is a sequel to the lego movie 2014, the fourth film in the franchise following the releases of 2017s the lego batman movie and the lego ninjago movie. The second part is littered with pop culture references and surprise cameos. They dont all snap together securely, but thats in keeping with the rest of the film. The success of the film led it to receiving two licensed video games, a theme park film ride attraction, two spinoff films which were released in 2017, an animated series that also came out in the. List of references to lego in media brickipedia fandom. Rex is the first villain to perish in a movie from the lego movie franchise.
The lego movie sequel references the future of batman films. The lego batman movie has just hit cinemas and its an actionpacked, onejokeasecond kind of affair that has a riot poking fun at the superhero genre. So, were counting down some of our favorites with our list of the 10 easter eggs you missed in the lego movie 2 the second part. Easter eggs and cameos in the lego batman movie fandom. We watched the dvd commentary for the film over the. The closing credits, like in the lego movie, are shown on monocolored backgrounds of lego bricks. The lego batman movie references and easter egg guide.
This is a lego brickfilm, a movie that is filmed with lego figurines and bricks. There are plenty of pop culture references to go around that will make both the kids and adults laugh out loud, but the film lacks the same wit and charm. We are going to show some facts and secrets about the movie. Things about the lego movie only adults notice looper.
Lego batman movie filled with pop culture references. The lego batman movie dc references, easter eggs insider. Here are all the batman movie references in the lego. The second part is like a reunion plumb full of more songs and pop culture references. Find complete inventories and free online instruction manuals for lego sets at the toysperiod lego set reference guide. Jonah hill provides the voice for green lantern in the lego movie. In megamind, his character is named hal stewart, a reference to two green lantern characters hal jordan and john stewart. Lego movie 2 the second part 2019 full movie breakdown.
The second part, which takes the jokes a step further into selfreferential and inside comedy some fans will miss. The slapstick succeeded because they involved characters i grew to really like very early on in the film, and the pop culture references involved things like legos that i grew up liking, and thus was very able to. Tolkiens most famous books middle earth and the place where peter jackson filmed his adaptations of. The name of the lego movies fantasy realm is a play on two things. Lord business building is defended, among other things, by sharks with lasers. The lego movie is hilarious, heartfelt and features a great story along with spectacular looking animation work. Every single batman movie reference dropped in lego batman. We offer a complete guide to every batman tv show, cartoon, movie, comic, and even bbc series referenced in the lego batman movie. Not only is lego and dc entertainments the lego batman movie a laugh a minute. This movie was cute, fun, funny in a laugh out loud kinda way and all the characters actors did a great job using their voices to their utmost potential in this film. Megamind 2010 jonah hill provides the voice for green lantern in the lego movie.
The lego movie 2 videogame is a lego themed actionadventure video game developed by travellers tales and published by warner bros. Underlying religious themes in the lego movie take. Lego movie 2 gives you a long list of films you should watch. The second part is a 2019 computeranimated adventure comedy film produced by the warner animation group and distributed by warner bros. At the same time, it clearly loves comicbook movies to bits and is packed with cameos from the dc universe and plenty of easter eggs. The 10 best movies referring to platos allegory of the cave. On february 10, 2017, a spinoff film of the lego movie known as the lego batman movie was released in theaters, only this time, the films story centers around the lego movie character and dc comics superhero, batman, and his adopted orphan son and apprentice sidekick. We operate globally and use cookies, including analytics, which allow us to enhance performance and functionality of our website. Pop culture references in the lego movie 2 you may have missed. Fans have had some time to see some of the references and cameos made in the film.
The lego movie is a 3d animated film which follows lead character, emmet a completely ordinary lego minifigure who is identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the lego universe. How the lego movie was ready player one first, and. At one point, batman shows off the costume he wore when he was played by the late adam west in the 1960s batman show. Bricklink reference catalog sets category the lego movie. Apr 21, 2018 the lego movie has a similar story and a bunch of references like ready player one, but it executes all its ideas better. Batman v superman, the dark knight rises, the dark knight, batman begins, batman and robin, batman forever, batman returns, and batman 1989. Emmet and his friends go on an epic journey to stop the evil tyrant, lord business. This film brims with nostalgia as well as being a perfect film for the family to. He is a galaxydefender, archaeologist, cowboy and raptor trainer, who appears to be a benevolent ally, but is later revealed to be a futuristic twin counterpart of emmet brickowski from an evil timeline. Alfred recalls batman s history by referring to all of the liveaction batman movies.
Tolkiens most famous books middle earth and the place where peter jackson filmed his adaptations of those books new zealand. The lego movie was released in 2014 and features the standard computer animated features one would expect. On thursday, new york mag critic bilge ebiri praised the lego movie as, the best action flick in years, a hilarious satire, and an inquiry into the mind of god. The lego movie franchise uses a lot of pop culture references, but some that appear in the newest film were difficult to get by the people at. There is no hint or content of or at genitalia, but there are some sexual references, though not explicitly stated. Oct 22, 2014 the lego movie was released in 2014 and features the standard computer animated features one would expect. The lego batman movie easter eggs and references ign. But despite having a popular line of merchandise, marvel characters have yet to appear on the big screen. In addition to a lot of big actor cameos, keep your eyes and ears peeled for a lot of references to prior batman and other dc movies. The lego movie 2 is filled with even more easter eggs, pop culture references, and inside jokes than the first film. While the number of cameos doesnt quite compare to.
Aside from the lego batman movie, the film had a few more reference to past iterations of batman. The second part references the future of liveaction batman films and, if true, director matt reeves may have a trilogy in his plans this rumor broke out today on. The flintstones references in the simpsons updated duration. Tatum and hill previously teamed up in the bigscreen adaptation of 21 jump. Could be a reference to adult toys and is probably the most overlooked adult joke in film history. The 10 best movies that are full of pop culture references. Feb, 2017 every single batman movie reference dropped in lego batman. The lego ninjago movie is the third big budget lego movie in this film franchise that follows a power rangers like group of teenagers as they fight a menacing bad guy in the town of ninjago. All the lego references, easter eggs, and celebrity cameos revealed.
Follow me on a journey into the imagination of lego with the lego movie. The humor was a little more mature in this movie at times but way better than in the lego movie, with plenty of references to other movies and pop culture. Its a fitting tribute to the legendary actor, who passed away in june 2017. I loved the last lego movie that had batman with the same actor voicing him. Tapped out, you can unlock a character called blocko angelica button. The following article contains spoilers for the lego movie 2. Rexs surname, dangervest, is a reference to the fact that emmet, who is a complete opposite of him, wears a safety vest. Find complete inventories and free online instruction manuals for lego the lego movie sets at the toysperiod lego set reference guide toys. And thats just one of many largely 1980sera pop references that populate guardian of the galaxy, the selfreferential comicbook movie that rescued the marvel cinematic universe from bombastic repetition with lots of laughs via reference humor if i had a blacklight, this would look like a jackson pollock painting, lighthearted sci. As the rest of the trailer shows, the lego movie 2. However, this movie was even more funny than that one was. What did you miss in this lego movie sequel, with chris pratt on. Here, the credits are written in front of smooth bricks that are surrounded, framewise, by the lock bumps, and scroll up after a certain amount of time. Feb 14, 2017 the lego batman movie is packed with all sorts of easter eggs and references, and while some are obvious, theres a surprising amount of deep cuts you might have missed warning.
Lego movie 2 cameos discussed by writers and director. If you take a step back and look at what the film is trying to say, youll see there is an underlying message or warning embedded within. In fact, with lego acquiring the licensing for newer franchises all the time, it seems like there could be more. The lego movie is a 2014 computeranimated comedy film written and directed by phil lord and christopher miller from a story by lord, miller, and dan and kevin hageman. Emmet, lucy and the gang are living in apocalypseburg, a dystopian. Oct 04, 2017 comment any ideas for future videos below check out my second channel here.
In case you missed any, here are some of the easter eggs from the lego movie 2. How the lego movie was ready player one first, and better. Every single batman movie reference dropped in lego batman bam. Feb 10, 2017 the lego batman movie has just hit cinemas and its an actionpacked, onejokeasecond kind of affair that has a riot poking fun at the superhero genre.
In the episode the plimpton stimulation, howard asks leonard if he was up all night making another stopmotion lego movie, and stated that its not enough to make the legos move, they also have to capture your heart. Among the background references are two lego statues of yoda and darth maul holding lightsabers with the blocko logo hanging above. If you have seen it, youve probably missed a lot of references or cameos by actors. Its full of jokes and references that are target squarely and specifically at older viewers. Underlying religious themes in the lego movie take viewers.
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