The Lego Batman Movie

This is a film about how we all -- Batman included, obviously -- love something about the Batman, and it celebrates all of it. Even the shark-repellent. The magic lies in all those bricks coming together with a profoundly satisfying click.

Those who have grown up with the Batman action figures will have a total blast watching the film seeing as pretty much every supervillain, from the A grade ones like Bane to the C grade ones like Killer Croc and even some hilariously fictional ones, categorised by Batman himself as Z grade villains show up in droves.

The Lego Batman Movie is a thrill a minute ride. It features Batman in a gangster cum superhero mode, where he's respected but not really loved by all. It's the perfect parody to the Batman idea. Perfectly self-deprecating this movie explores the Batman legend with great tongue-in-cheek effect. It also has some iconic moments, like an all-white Batman. It's audacious, brilliant and definitely a super powered comedy.

Its plot works on some surprisingly complex levels, seemingly playing to several different audiences at once. On one had, it is the sort of deep-cut fanboy fantasy that will likely alienate the best of us, filled with in-jokes and obscure references that are impossible to spot in just one viewing, and on the other, it works splendidly well as a delightful kids' adventure. It's dazzling, witty and self-deprecating. It's Batman.

The movie does get heavy during the middle, but if you're a fan of its previous outing, you will patiently chuckle and wait for the goodies. And yes, there is a song and dance number at the end, which still continues to mock the brawny superhero and the genre he represents.

.Running time and obvious flaws notwithstanding, you're in for a fun time. Everything is good, but everything is not awesome.