Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom!
Action-packed tale provides laughs while selling products.
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Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom!
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A Lot or a Little?
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Lego DC Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom! is another release in the popular partnership between the toy company and the comic book characters. A "league" of heroes -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Cyborg, and the Green Hornet -- square off against a "legion" of villains -- Lex Luthor, Darkseid, Cheetah, Captain Cold, Sinestro, Black Manta, and Gorilla Grodd. It's filled with action sequence in which characters are sent into outer space, squashed, stink-bombed, blasted, blown to smithereens, and banished from earth over and over again only to live to fight another day -- which is usually only a few moments later. As always, control of the planet is the prize. For the most part it's a boys' club, with Wonder Woman and Cheetah along for the ride. There's enough lively humor here, plus several positive messages, to make it more than a deluge of cartoon violence. With the film coming in at 77 minutes, the battle scenes are in danger of being overlong, but kids who fully understand pretend vs. real destruction will find this entry lives up to the hype.
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What's the Story?
The nasty villains of the Legion of Doom have set their sights on destroying the Justice League in LEGO DC COMICS: JUSTICE LEAGUE: ATTACK OF THE LEGION OF DOOM! Led by Lex Luthor and secretly spurred on by the evil and powerful Darkseid, the army of destructive cronies is primed to take over the planet once the League is out of the way. A trap is set, and Batman, elected as temporary leader of the Justice League, leads his usually savvy band of do-gooders right into it. Things are made worse when Cyborg's brave but thoughtless action makes more trouble. But Batman and company are not down for long. Both on the attack and on the defensive, the League continues to stand up for the citizens of Metropolis and the planet itself through battle after battle -- in a bank, in a government weapons installation, trapped with a nuclear reactor, and on the streets of the city. In a bizarre twist, someone who seems to be a multifaceted enemy becomes a key member of the League's ultimate triumph.
Is It Any Good?
This a clever clash between the Justice League and the Legion of Doom that balances near nonstop action with humor and enhanced characterizations of classic heroes and villains. At 77 minutes, it's long, with probably one battle too many. And, as always, it's very male-centered, with Wonder Woman and Cheetah relegated to minor battles and, in Wonder Woman's case, having too many suitors. She does, however, deliver the messages and values to which her colleagues aspire. Using Cyborg as a central force is a good filmmaking choice; the almost-human robot makes mistakes, learns important lessons, and ultimately saves the day, all while being very likable and funny. This tale from the ongoing Lego-DC Comics partnership will be a treat for fans, and, by focusing on such a wide array of characters, it's sure to boost sales for the franchise's many markets.
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Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: August 25, 2015
- Cast: Mark Hamill, Troy Baker, Khary Payton, Dee Bradley Baker
- Director: Rick Morales
- Studio: Warner Bros. Animation
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Superheroes, Adventures, Robots, Space and Aliens
- Run time: 77 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: April 1, 2022
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