2017 February 10

The Lego Batman Movie- In Theaters Now!

Recently, my family had the chance to attend an advanced screening of the upcoming The Lego Batman Movie, which releases on February 10th. Warner Bros. has set the bar high for family films this year, as The Lego Batman Movie is one of the most enjoyable, humorous, and action-packed movies in recent memory. Will Arnett shines as Batman, and from the second the movie starts to the closing credits, the jokes never stop. Longtime fans of the Batman license will also notice many nods to lesser-known villains in the extensive roster of characters that DC Entertainment has at their disposal. If you have a favorite character that has appeared at some point within Gotham City, chances are that they will be making their big screen debut in the film.

In The Lego Batman Movie, Jim Gordon has decided to step down as commissioner in Gotham City, and his daughter Barbara calls for a no-Batman policy when it comes to crime-prevention. But after the Joker moves forward with his most dangerous and chaotic plan to date, there’s only one person who can save the city. However, he can’t do it alone, and is assisted by Robin, played by Michael Cera in the movie. After some confusion during their first meeting, Batman ends up as his caretaker and super-mentor. Hilarity ensues, as a young Dick Grayson tries to prove himself to the Dark Knight.

Another thing that truly makes The Lego Batman Movie a unique and fun experience is how the animators keep true to the toys the film is based off of. With every single inch of the city rendered to look as if it was a real Lego brick, and objects breaking apart into hundreds of little Lego pieces, the level of attention put into this highly-destructible Gotham City is admirable. Seeing the film in an IMAX theater also added to the experience, as guest characters from other licenses look amazing on the big screen. With many other special guests in the film, there is no guessing as to what will come next throughout the movie’s runtime. A frantic & fun adventure, the plot takes twists & turns that remind me of when my children create their own Lego stories.

Overall, Warner Bros. has created a charming film that shows that Batman is much more than a lonesome billionaire. His bond with the rest of the bat-family around him and even with his enemies offers some insight into the Batman world. The movie keeps a very lighthearted tone throughout, and is chock-full of plenty of gags for the whole family to enjoy! http://www.legobatman.com/

With the winter cold and snow settling in, there’s nothing better than gathering the family together for a night of family fun at home where it’s nice and warm!

But when it comes to a family night in, are you the homemade-meal, lights-off, candles-lit type of family like Stephanie Tanner? Or all about the blanket-bundled, popcorn-popped, fireplace-on life like Kimmy Gibbler? Every family has a special routine for family night in– ours tends to be playing a few board games and then settling down for some hot chocolate with plenty of marshmallows, and picking out something great to watch together on Netflix!

But while the routine itself is a no-brainer, finding something that everyone wants to watch can be tough. That’s why we’re psyched to see Stephanie, Kimmy and DJ back on the small screen later this month. With the launch of Fuller House on Feb. 26, we’ve got something that will appeal to you, your 14-year-old and your 5-year-old. Of course, for those times when you’re feeling more like a movie (or want to watch another show once you’ve binge-watched all the way through Fuller House), there’s always plenty more on Netflix to choose from. Read on to find out some of our top picks for watching together this month!