'The Lego Batman Movie' more than a kids movie
By Ethan Franck | February 14, 2017“The Lego Batman Movie” delights with a strong and humorous narrative that explores complex emotions in the guise of a wacky kids movie.
“The Lego Batman Movie” delights with a strong and humorous narrative that explores complex emotions in the guise of a wacky kids movie.
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