The Lego Batman Movie

The Lego Batman Movie is a 2017 animated superhero comedy film produced by Warner Animation Group, DC Entertainment, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Lego System A/S, Lin Pictures, Lord Miller Productions, and Vertigo Entertainment, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was directed by Chris McKay (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Seth Grahame-Smith, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jared Stern, and John Whittington. Based on the characters from the DC Universe created by DC Comics and the Lego DC Super Heroes' Batman toy line, the film is a collaboration between production houses from the United States, Australia, and Denmark, the first spin-off in The Lego Movie franchise and the second installment 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. The story follows the eponymous character (Arnett) as he attempts to overcome his greatest fear while saving Gotham City from the Joker's (Galifianakis) latest scheme. Development of The Lego Batman Movie started in October 2014, after Warner Bros. announced several Lego films, following the critical and commercial success of The Lego Movie, while Chris McKay was hired to direct the film after being replaced by Rob Schrab to direct the sequel to The Lego Movie. He cited both The Naked Gun and Airplane! film series as his main inspirations. Casting call began in July to November 2015. The film pays homage to previous Batman films, cartoons, and comics. The film also features characters from other notable franchises and film series with them. Like The Lego Movie, the animation was provided by Animal Logic. Lorne Balfe composed the film's musical score. The Lego Batman Movie had its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland on January 29, 2017, and was released in the United States on February 10, 2017 in RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, IMAX, IMAX 3D and 4DX formats. The film received generally positive reviews from critics for its animation, voice acting, music, visual style, and humor, and was also commercially successful, having grossed $312 million worldwide against a budget of around $80 million. A sequel, Lego Superfriends, was announced in 2018, but was cancelled after Universal Pictures acquired the Lego franchise rights.

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All important movies start with a black screen.

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And music. Edgy, scary music that would make a parent or studio executive nervous. And logos.

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Really long and dramatic logos. Warner Bros. Why not "Warner Brothers"? I don't know. DC. The house that Batman built. Yeah, what, Superman? Come at me, bro. I'm your Kryptonite. Hmm. Not sure what RatPac does, but that logo is macho. I dig it. Okay. Get yourself ready for some reading. "If you want to make the world a better place" "take a look at yourself and make a change." "Hooo." No. I said that. Batman is very wise. I also have huge pecs and a nine-pack. Yeah, I've got an extra ab. Now, let's start the movie.

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Gotham Tower, this is McGuffin Airlines, Flight 1138. We are transporting 11 million sticks of dynamite, 17,000 pounds of C-4, about 150 cute little classic bomb-type bombs, and two best friends! And request permission to fly over the most crime-ridden city in the world. Over. I'm just looking at all the guys' faces here in the control tower. - I'm good. - Sounds good to me. - Do it! - Yeah, as long as they're best friends. - Thumbs up! - Yep, I think we're cool with that.

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Gentlemen, seal breach in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!

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What was that? - One of us should check it out. - Okay. Scissors, paper, rock. - Paper. - Scissors. Ha! You always do paper. I'm a loser at home and a loser at work.

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Holy cow!

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Captain Dale, is everything okay? I am afraid Captain Dale had to bail. I'm your new co-pilot. And I always come to work with a smile! - You should be terrified. - Why? Because I will be taking over the city. Mmm... - What? - Batman will stop you. He always stops you. No, he doesn't. What about that time with the two boats? This is better than the two boats. - Mmm... - Well, tonight is gonna be different! Tonight is my greatest plan yet. And trust me, Batman's never gonna see it coming. Like that time with the parade and the Prince music? Hey, quiet! - Good night, Steve. - Take it easy, Jeff.

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Man, I really like that guy. I sure hope nothing bad happens to him.

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Nothing bad ever happens to me What the... Your city is under attack by Gotham's greatest criminal minds. Including The Riddler. Scarecrow. Pizza delivery. - Bane. - Hello. Two-Face! We need that door open, baby! Catwoman. Meow, meow. You're in! Meow, meow. I'm jumping out of the way!

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And let's not forget, Clayface.

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Poison Ivy.

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- Freeze! - No! You freeze! Mr. Freeze! Penguin, Crazy Quilt, Eraser. Polka-Dot Man, Mime, Tarantula. King Tut, Orca, Killer Moth, March Harriet, Zodiac Master, Gentleman Ghost. Clock King, Calendar Man, Kite-Man, Catman, Zebra-Man, and the Condiment King. Okay, are you making some of those up? Nope, they're all real. Probably worth a Google.

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- Hey, watch it! - Commissioner Gordon! What is it, O'Hara? We just got a report! All the Z-grade villains have broken into the energy plant! What are we gonna do, sir? The only thing we ever do. Flip the switch to the Bat-Signal! Flip!

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Commissioner, are you there? The Bat-Signal, she's been egged! It's Egghead, sir. I'm well aware of his work. Dear gosh. You've destroyed the Bat-Signal. You have thought of everything. Yeah, I know! And when I take over Gotham City... Opening reactor core doors. ...Batman will grovel at the feet of his greatest enemy!

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Me! The Joker!

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Joker, do you read me? 10-4, girl buddy. We're ready for you, sugar plum. Well, then, let's raise the roof!

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Fire in the hole!

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O'Hara, have you tried the Bat-Phone? Yes, but all I'm getting is this hold music.

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