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By Renee Schonfeld
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Animated LEGOs battle evil to save the planet and sell toys.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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LEGO Hero Factory: Savage Planet
What's the Story?
Rookie Hero Rocka is in trouble on the beautiful Planet Quatros. The evil Aldous Witch is destroying Quatros and the protected animals who live there as he attempts to take control of "quaza," an essential and valuable mineral at the planet's core. Without quaza, the Heroes' entire world is threatened. Members of the team are sent to rescue Rocka and save the day. They encounter Aldous and a series of frightening animal creatures who are under his spell and have been ordered to defend their master and his nefarious plan.
Is It Any Good?
Somewhere amid the barrage of battles, attacks, and derring-do, there's a thin story and an even thinner attempt to draw distinctive personalities. It's hard to tell the Heroes apart, except for their color or dialect. Even their special skills are difficult to define, though each is supposed to embody the qualities of a mighty animal (bear, eagle, wolf).
The movie finds an easy rhythm: Hero is attacked; Hero defends himself (and they are all male); Hero defeats the fanged, clawed, or spiked creature that threatens him. And all the while, the big baddie laughs his hideous laugh, his eyes aglow with piercing red embers. It's not original; it's not clever or funny, but for kids who like their superheroes dashing, strong, and unstoppable, it's probably enough.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about cartoon violence. Kids: When did you learn the difference between fake and real violence? How do they affect you differently?
Did watching this movie make you want to buy some of the action figures from LEGO? How can parents and kids decide together when or if that's a good idea?
Are you aware of efforts to help our planet and save animals who might be in danger here? What can you do to help?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : October 4, 2011
- Cast : Henry Winkler , John Schneider , Malcolm McDowell
- Director : Mark Baldo
- Studio : Warner Home Video
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Superheroes
- Run time : 45 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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