Good stuff Matt, I adore this movie and I love the way you deconstruct the film, I'm a big believer in keeping the goofy creativity and optimism of being a child into adulthood, as a young adult myself. Let's hope The Second Part is a great movie too.
This movie came at an important time for me, when I was in a transitional period between adulthood and adolescence. It was an excellent lesson and was just a great film overall. Excellent video
Absolutely phenomenal video. It’s somewhat strange to think that an animated movie based on a toy brand could carry so much meaning and depth, hiding many interpretations to be discovered with each viewing, all while staying true to the spirit of the brand. It’s a movie that bravely chastises its adult audience without making fun of them for their interests, but rather examining the strange relationship many adults have with their childhood selves.
I've long said that some people don't grow-up, they simply forget how to play. And this is a pretty common problem people have, a sort of fallacy our brains often create, in that we tend to think of everything related to being X as inherent to being X. For example animation and kids. Kids like animation and most animation are aimed at them (or, more specifically families, and sometimes even when it is more mature it's still work that can be enjoyed by children too, like Batman TAS for example). So people associate animated movies or tv-shows with kids, it's related to childhood for them so a person enjoying it as an adult must still be childish, right? Not necessarily, as it is a "lost in simplification" type fallacy. Like you said in the video, some people think adult means ignoring and denouncing "childish" things like LEGO or superheroes or video games etc., but, as CS Lewis so wisely put it: “Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” Got a little rambly there, but this is a thing I've thought about a lot. And I find it sad that some people seem unable to grasp that you can as an adult like media aimed at children. Either just as a way to relax because it is often more direct/simple and fun, or as a comfort in familiarity in a rough world, or because you can, as an adult, view the work with another lens that allows you to dive deeper into the work and the psychology and craft behind it. So thanks for a great video that further expanded my knowledge on the subject of maturity and the acceptance of our inner children. Keep up the good work.
YAAASSS! As someone who went to school for animation (and is currently working as a freelance artist), it's great to hear this. Here's what I would say to anyone who looks down on cartoons, comics, or video games: if adults *make* this stuff, they can *enjoy* it too. Otherwise, why are they making it?
@@MsDaydream3r besides, a large majority of at least videogames and comic books are now more aimed at adults than children. Especially comic books. The Big Two publishers, Marvel and DC, create stories which I probably couldn't imagine letting a child read, like no younger than 16, if only because the themes might be too complex.
Keep these vidoes up Matt you some how keep making new and refreshing video essays that some how always strike some type of emotional nerve within me from the writing and the music.
So I was 15 when The Lego Movie came out. It was at a time where I had shifted to being an edgy teen. But before that spark of childhood was lost behind a wall of edgy, regrettable teen angst, this movie reminded of the importance of that spark. The creativity that lie there. Its what reminded me of my dreams of being a filmmaker and story teller. Its shocking how important the message of this movie really is.
I love the final scene between Emmett and Business. Powerful. At first, I did not care for the Lego movie, but after I watched, it became one of my favourite animated films. Thank you for another great analysis. Think you could do one for the Kung-fu panda films?
The moment where Wonder Woman is arrested and cuffed, she says 'Oh No'. Knowing what this represented for the Amazons blew me away. The film never explains the implication directly, but anybody who loves comics will know. I believe 'The Lego Movie' is meant as an unofficial 'Crisis' storyline.
Yes, thank you Matt for doing a video on one of my all time favorite movies are all time. Still to this day, I’m pissed that this didn’t even get nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. As for the spinoffs, Lego Batman is a great spin-off and Ninjago is okay. Also, I got to see an early screening of the sequel and I can definitely say it’s a worthy sequel, though it has problems. Hope you enjoy The Second Part as well.
Also, I’m going to have a review for Lego Movie 2: The Second Part that I did for my school news released on my channel on February 12 if you want to check it out.
Great video. Here are some videos I think you should do next- Movie- Mission: Impossible- Fallout Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight Rises Star Wars (OT, Prequel Trilogy, Sequel Trilogy) Wonder Woman 2017 Aquaman The Matrix (Including Reloaded and Revolutions) Spiderman trilogy Comics: Books of Doom Doomwar Dark Victory The Long Halloween X-Men: Dark Phoenix Superman: Red Son Christopher Priest’s run on Black Panther
@@MattDraper Yeah my biggest issue was are the legos sentient or not and now this does help me understand this better I'm 23 and also glad that I am at peace with my inner child
I love comic books but I I love movies more, I hope to see your movie videos do as good as comic videos. That being said, I always tell people to embrace their inner child. I still watch cartoons on Saturday morning and collect action figures. People should never grow up
@@MattDraper ok if you want a quicker way to get through the first bits of it I recommend you check out the dub here on UA-cam by voxsus. Also consider checking out the channel optimistic dulist and series fridgestuck witch help explain meta stuff realating to Homestuck and allot of the bigger themes of it there's also hard back volumes being realeased on Amazon. But I think if you're open and go into it with a unbaised slate you will enjoy yourself honestly I would consider it the difinitvie comic of the silicone age/modern age do to it's themes and general feel it's like a weird meta sci-fi Hodge podge of archie, star wars, the late 2000s, manga, American comics and adult swim.
@@MattDraper no problem my friend. I have two more suggestions for you if your interested but if you're not at the current moment I will just save them for your next video
Hey Matt! Sorry for putting a comic comment on a movie video but I'm looking for a book by one of the big two (Marvel or DC) that will make me think about it for a long time and you are the only person I know who values something like that. Any suggestions? 🙏✌️
I've read and loved all of these except Sandman and Flex Menralo. Also I've tried Sandman, but found it hard to get into. But what is Flex Mentalo? I've only seen the cover once and never heard anything about it. What is it roughly about?
Sandman is good, the start is a little slow. Flex is by Morrison and is about a writer and the hero he created deconstructing the ages of superhero comics. Really weird but interesting!
Good stuff Matt, I adore this movie and I love the way you deconstruct the film, I'm a big believer in keeping the goofy creativity and optimism of being a child into adulthood, as a young adult myself. Let's hope The Second Part is a great movie too.
Thank you! Yeah, I’m hoping it lives up to it and LEGO Batman.
Thanks for making me cry on my lunch break
Any time!
This movie came at an important time for me, when I was in a transitional period between adulthood and adolescence. It was an excellent lesson and was just a great film overall. Excellent video
Absolutely phenomenal video. It’s somewhat strange to think that an animated movie based on a toy brand could carry so much meaning and depth, hiding many interpretations to be discovered with each viewing, all while staying true to the spirit of the brand. It’s a movie that bravely chastises its adult audience without making fun of them for their interests, but rather examining the strange relationship many adults have with their childhood selves.
I never really thought of that before, but you made me think, and realize that The Lego Movie in heart is what you described throughout. Great video!
Thank you!
I've long said that some people don't grow-up, they simply forget how to play.
And this is a pretty common problem people have, a sort of fallacy our brains often create, in that we tend to think of everything related to being X as inherent to being X.
For example animation and kids. Kids like animation and most animation are aimed at them (or, more specifically families, and sometimes even when it is more mature it's still work that can be enjoyed by children too, like Batman TAS for example).
So people associate animated movies or tv-shows with kids, it's related to childhood for them so a person enjoying it as an adult must still be childish, right? Not necessarily, as it is a "lost in simplification" type fallacy.
Like you said in the video, some people think adult means ignoring and denouncing "childish" things like LEGO or superheroes or video games etc., but, as CS Lewis so wisely put it:
“Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.”
Got a little rambly there, but this is a thing I've thought about a lot.
And I find it sad that some people seem unable to grasp that you can as an adult like media aimed at children. Either just as a way to relax because it is often more direct/simple and fun, or as a comfort in familiarity in a rough world, or because you can, as an adult, view the work with another lens that allows you to dive deeper into the work and the psychology and craft behind it.
So thanks for a great video that further expanded my knowledge on the subject of maturity and the acceptance of our inner children. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your thoughts! Love that quote!
YAAASSS! As someone who went to school for animation (and is currently working as a freelance artist), it's great to hear this. Here's what I would say to anyone who looks down on cartoons, comics, or video games: if adults *make* this stuff, they can *enjoy* it too. Otherwise, why are they making it?
Creativity matters!
@@MsDaydream3r besides, a large majority of at least videogames and comic books are now more aimed at adults than children. Especially comic books. The Big Two publishers, Marvel and DC, create stories which I probably couldn't imagine letting a child read, like no younger than 16, if only because the themes might be too complex.
@@TheSefirosu200x Totally, letting a 10-year-old read Batman: Death of the Family is like letting them watch Silence of the Lambs.
Matt Draper makes us feel young again
I love this channel.
Keep these vidoes up Matt you some how keep making new and refreshing video essays that some how always strike some type of emotional nerve within me from the writing and the music.
Thank you! I try to have my videos be equally appealing on an intellectual and emotional level, so I really appreciate it!
Man this video made me realize even more how gr8 the movie is,masterpiece video!
So I was 15 when The Lego Movie came out. It was at a time where I had shifted to being an edgy teen. But before that spark of childhood was lost behind a wall of edgy, regrettable teen angst, this movie reminded of the importance of that spark. The creativity that lie there. Its what reminded me of my dreams of being a filmmaker and story teller. Its shocking how important the message of this movie really is.
Who knew The Lego Movie was this deep?
I love the final scene between Emmett and Business. Powerful. At first, I did not care for the Lego movie, but after I watched, it became one of my favourite animated films. Thank you for another great analysis. Think you could do one for the Kung-fu panda films?
MATT YOU DID A VIDEO ON THE LEGO MOVIE???? EVERYTHING IS TRULY AWESOME
Well you made me tear up, good job.
Brilliant! Thanks so much! 😀👍
The moment where Wonder Woman is arrested and cuffed, she says 'Oh No'. Knowing what this represented for the Amazons blew me away. The film never explains the implication directly, but anybody who loves comics will know. I believe 'The Lego Movie' is meant as an unofficial 'Crisis' storyline.
Dude your videos are just so amazing! You have an amazing style and great content!
Thank you!
@@MattDraper No dude, thank you for always making such consistently great content! Cheers!
SO TRUE
great work as always
I love you for this
Loved this movie
Yes, thank you Matt for doing a video on one of my all time favorite movies are all time. Still to this day, I’m pissed that this didn’t even get nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. As for the spinoffs, Lego Batman is a great spin-off and Ninjago is okay. Also, I got to see an early screening of the sequel and I can definitely say it’s a worthy sequel, though it has problems. Hope you enjoy The Second Part as well.
Also, I’m going to have a review for Lego Movie 2: The Second Part that I did for my school news released on my channel on February 12 if you want to check it out.
Thanks! That’s awesome, I’ll need to check out your video!
As promised, here’s my review hope you enjoy. m.ua-cam.com/video/NIrRz5tJ2QQ/v-deo.html
Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome
To sum it up.
Growing up isn't bad.
Just don't forget the child inside.
DUDE THANK YOU OMG I BEEN SAYING STUFF LIKE THAT MAN
LOVE this movie!!!👍
I love this movie
Better than any Disney movie.....
It's Ironic that the Sequel is like about, How to accept Different Peoples Creativity.
The end of the video made me cry no shame in admitting it
Oh my god thanks matt draper
Great video. Here are some videos I think you should do next-
Movie-
Mission: Impossible- Fallout
Batman Begins
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight Rises
Star Wars (OT, Prequel Trilogy, Sequel Trilogy)
Wonder Woman 2017
Aquaman
The Matrix (Including Reloaded and Revolutions)
Spiderman trilogy
Comics:
Books of Doom
Doomwar
Dark Victory
The Long Halloween
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Superman: Red Son
Christopher Priest’s run on Black Panther
Thanks! I have a few of these already in my list of ideas. Thanks for the suggestions!
Matt Draper You’re welcome!!! I look forward to seeing them.
Damn wow I am a fan of The Lego Movie but not a huge one but damn this video makes me appreciate the movie even more!!!!
Glad the video could make you see new things about it!
@@MattDraper Yeah my biggest issue was are the legos sentient or not and now this does help me understand this better I'm 23 and also glad that I am at peace with my inner child
I love comic books but I I love movies more, I hope to see your movie videos do as good as comic videos. That being said, I always tell people to embrace their inner child. I still watch cartoons on Saturday morning and collect action figures. People should never grow up
Glad you see it this way, but I don’t see it as well.
You should do a video on Homestuck I feel like you would have alot to at about it
I haven’t read it, so I’ll put it on the list to check out!
@@MattDraper ok if you want a quicker way to get through the first bits of it I recommend you check out the dub here on UA-cam by voxsus. Also consider checking out the channel optimistic dulist and series fridgestuck witch help explain meta stuff realating to Homestuck and allot of the bigger themes of it there's also hard back volumes being realeased on Amazon. But I think if you're open and go into it with a unbaised slate you will enjoy yourself honestly I would consider it the difinitvie comic of the silicone age/modern age do to it's themes and general feel it's like a weird meta sci-fi Hodge podge of archie, star wars, the late 2000s, manga, American comics and adult swim.
Awesome, thanks!
@@MattDraper no problem my friend. I have two more suggestions for you if your interested but if you're not at the current moment I will just save them for your next video
Hey Matt! Sorry for putting a comic comment on a movie video but I'm looking for a book by one of the big two (Marvel or DC) that will make me think about it for a long time and you are the only person I know who values something like that. Any suggestions? 🙏✌️
Something thought provoking? Maybe The Vision by King, Daredevil Born Again, Moon Knight by Ellis or Lemire, The Sandman, or Flex Mentallo,
I've read and loved all of these except Sandman and Flex Menralo. Also I've tried Sandman, but found it hard to get into. But what is Flex Mentalo? I've only seen the cover once and never heard anything about it. What is it roughly about?
Sandman is good, the start is a little slow. Flex is by Morrison and is about a writer and the hero he created deconstructing the ages of superhero comics. Really weird but interesting!
Bill maher take fucking notes!
SPACESHIP!!!!