SweetiePie88 Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 Double-Decker Couch set seems to be portraying something that happened after the Movie, esp with Ghost Vitruvius and happy LB sharing the same set... Ahh. THAT would explain why I didn't see it. By that point I was gathering up my trash b/c I was about ready to vamoose(I REALLY hated the plot twist). Only reasons I stuck around were I was hoping for cool credit scenes plus my mom wanted to see the movie so I was trapped. Quote
horizon Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 Ahh. THAT would explain why I didn't see it. By that point I was gathering up my trash b/c I was about ready to vamoose(I REALLY hated the plot twist). Only reasons I stuck around were I was hoping for cool credit scenes plus my mom wanted to see the movie so I was trapped. That twist was coming early on in the movie already. ;) You missed about 3/4 of the movie then, right? ;) Quote
SweetiePie88 Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm talking about the twist that occurs after Emmet jumps out the window at lord businesses place. But I can't deny the fact that honestly I was having urges to bail very early in the movie(you know that scene where he's about to call in wyldstyle) since despite the fact that afols play a major role in keeping Lego alive, it was like the movie was designed for only the 5 year old fans! Quote
Lyichir Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm talking about the twist that occurs after Emmet jumps out the window at lord businesses place. But I can't deny the fact that honestly I was having urges to bail very early in the movie(you know that scene where he's about to call in wyldstyle) since despite the fact that afols play a major role in keeping Lego alive, it was like the movie was designed for only the 5 year old fans! I think you're more the exception than the norm, actually, given the massively positive reviews the movie got. Those reviewers, at the very least, are not five-year-olds. Personally, I loved the whole thing. Unlike Clutch Powers, which was fairly mediocre except for the Lego subject matter, The Lego Movie quickly became my favorite movie of all time. I can't wait to get these new sets! Quote
PenPlays Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 I'm talking about the twist that occurs after Emmet jumps out the window at lord businesses place. But I can't deny the fact that honestly I was having urges to bail very early in the movie(you know that scene where he's about to call in wyldstyle) since despite the fact that afols play a major role in keeping Lego alive, it was like the movie was designed for only the 5 year old fans! So then nearly the entire forum consist of 5-year-olds! (it seems like Bonaparte has quite the day-care set up ) But in all seriousness, there is no doubt that some people do not like the Lego Movie. It's guaranteed, and opinions on the matter are entitled by those who write them. Every time I look at the Double Decker Couch, I feel like I have to throw money at the screen! I love it, and I need it so bad!! Quote
lowbike1 Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) But in all seriousness, there is no doubt that some people do not like the Lego Movie. It's guaranteed, and opinions on the matter are entitled by those who write them. And those people are what we like to call "Wrong" Edited September 30, 2014 by lowbike1 Quote
rollermonkey Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 That 'twist' was pretty well foreshadowed by all the real world stuff we had been shown long before Emmett jumped out the window. Quote
Venkefedo Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 That 'twist' was pretty well foreshadowed by all the real world stuff we had been shown long before Emmett jumped out the window. Sweetiepie means the 'twist' of what Emmet does while in the 'real world'... it's no longer just an elaborate version of a kid's playtime story, now a piece of Lego actually moved on its own. Quote
8BrickMario Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 I liked the move, the nods to the community, and yes, even the twist albeit the confusing nature of it. But to each their own. Just gimme the DDC set, already!!! Quote
Takanuinuva Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 Sweetiepie means the 'twist' of what Emmet does while in the 'real world'... it's no longer just an elaborate version of a kid's playtime story, now a piece of Lego actually moved on its own. I'd like to think that the dad kept bumping the table which caused Emmet to move. Quote
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 I'd like to think that the dad kept bumping the table which caused Emmet to move. Except that Emmet was thinking the entire time. It's a movie. We shouldn't have to worry about it too much. If we HAVE to worry about it, then think of it this way: there are two parallel universes. In one, everything is made of Lego and has minifigures that move and walk around. The other is the "real" world which, in an amazing coincidence, has a kid playing in his basement and playacting events incredibly similar to the other universe. The portal at the end of the Infinity Portal is a temporal nexus that links the two worlds. When Emmet fell through the portal, his consciousness was temporarily transported into his minifigure counterpart. He was able to exercise JUST enough willpower to get the figure to move. When Finn dropped Emmet through the cardboard tube, Emmet's consciousness coincidentally left the minifigure and went back to his real body. (Presumably, Finn still had an Emmet figure in his basement which didn't simply vanish after he dropped it in the tube.) ...that, or you can accept that it's a movie and not think about it too hard. Quote
8BrickMario Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 The director said he wanted to see terrible undergraduate papers written about the film; maybe this is the topic for it! Quote
klinton Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 What does it matter if Emmet could move and think? I mean...was that scene any less realistic than the entire movie up to that point? If you go into a cartoon about walking, talking Lego minifigs and leave dissapointed that it wasn't 'realistic' enough... the problem wasn't the movie. Quote
Venkefedo Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Except that Emmet was thinking the entire time. It's a movie. We shouldn't have to worry about it too much. If we HAVE to worry about it, then think of it this way: there are two parallel universes. In one, everything is made of Lego and has minifigures that move and walk around. The other is the "real" world which, in an amazing coincidence, has a kid playing in his basement and playacting events incredibly similar to the other universe. The portal at the end of the Infinity Portal is a temporal nexus that links the two worlds. When Emmet fell through the portal, his consciousness was temporarily transported into his minifigure counterpart. He was able to exercise JUST enough willpower to get the figure to move. When Finn dropped Emmet through the cardboard tube, Emmet's consciousness coincidentally left the minifigure and went back to his real body. (Presumably, Finn still had an Emmet figure in his basement which didn't simply vanish after he dropped it in the tube.) ...that, or you can accept that it's a movie and not think about it too hard. I was thinking along those lines, too... glad to see someone else came up with a very similar explanation! What does it matter if Emmet could move and think? I mean...was that scene any less realistic than the entire movie up to that point? If you go into a cartoon about walking, talking Lego minifigs and leave dissapointed that it wasn't 'realistic' enough... the problem wasn't the movie. The point is that until 'real' Emmet jiggled and fell off the table, it was pretty much an elaboration on a story the kid was constructing in his head, a fancy & funny daydream... Emmet actually moving turned the entire film into, sorta, a Neverending Story-kinda fantasy, where the 'story' turns out to affect the real world. Emmet falling off the table is like Bastion chasing the bullies atop Falcor at the end. Doesn't ruin it or anything, it just makes it something different from what we expected with all the 'real world' elements in Lord Business' collection giving away the 'twist'. Edited October 1, 2014 by Venkefedo Quote
Lyichir Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 I was thinking along those lines, too... glad to see someone else came up with a very similar explanation! The point is that until 'real' Emmet jiggled and fell off the table, it was pretty much an elaboration on a story the kid was constructing in his head, a fancy & funny daydream... Emmet actually moving turned the entire film into, sorta, a Neverending Story-kinda fantasy, where the 'story' turns out to affect the real world. Emmet falling off the table is like Bastion chasing the bullies atop Falcor at the end. Doesn't ruin it or anything, it just makes it something different from what we expected with all the 'real world' elements in Lord Business' collection giving away the 'twist'. Personally, that's what turned the movie from "good" to "great" for me. I'm a big fan of Neil Gaiman's work, including The Sandman, and a recurring theme in his work is that myths and stories have power (not just power to inspire, but the idea that a story can be as "real" as the person telling it). In that sense, I really appreciated the ambiguous connection between the Lego world and Finn's world. It didn't make Emmet and his adventures any less real, but it did layer extra meaning onto them. It turned the main message of the movie from an archetypical story of freedom versus oppression into an analogue for a family's relationship, and that in turn allowed for a more atypical resolution, where instead of being toppled by an anarchist mob (which almost always leads to further unrest), President Business could be reformed. And that in turn reinforced the movie's message about creativity—that there's nothing wrong with following instructions (it can be essential for teamwork or "learning the ropes") but people should be free not just to do that but also to think for themselves, express themselves, and explore the new ideas that only they can bring to the table. By not making either world more "real" than the other, both stories could affect one another and result in these more nuanced messages. Quote
SweetiePie88 Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 Sweetiepie means the 'twist' of what Emmet does while in the 'real world'... it's no longer just an elaborate version of a kid's playtime story, now a piece of Lego actually moved on its own. The twist I'm talking about is the whole "movie plot turning out that the whole thing we saw is nothing more then a creation by an 8 year old and the father being more concerned about his precious Lego city then letting his son enjoying the city" factor. Plus I'm still trying to wrap my brain around how can there be Lego sets in the movie that were released as sets when you usually would think of licensed sets as being something that was created AFTER the movie was made and based off of scenes and not something that already exists. Quote
Lyichir Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) The twist I'm talking about is the whole "movie plot turning out that the whole thing we saw is nothing more then a creation by an 8 year old and the father being more concerned about his precious Lego city then letting his son enjoying the city" factor. Plus I'm still trying to wrap my brain around how can there be Lego sets in the movie that were released as sets when you usually would think of licensed sets as being something that was created AFTER the movie was made and based off of scenes and not something that already exists. Then I return to the previous point—you're overthinking it. In the movie world those parts could have come from other sets, and figs like Vitruvius could have as well, or could even be custom figs created or commissioned by The Man Upstairs. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if President Business was his sigfig. Edited October 1, 2014 by Lyichir Quote
obsidianheart Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 I'm just glad we're getting not-hover Bad Cop car. Been wondering about it for 6 months. Quote
klinton Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 The point is that until 'real' Emmet jiggled and fell off the table, it was pretty much an elaboration on a story the kid was constructing in his head, a fancy & funny daydream... Emmet actually moving turned the entire film into, sorta, a Neverending Story-kinda fantasy, where the 'story' turns out to affect the real world. Emmet falling off the table is like Bastion chasing the bullies atop Falcor at the end. Doesn't ruin it or anything, it just makes it something different from what we expected with all the 'real world' elements in Lord Business' collection giving away the 'twist'. It was a narrative device utilised to appease the intended audience: children. If they'd gone full out "this wasn't real, what you've been watching for the past hour. Emmet and his friends are just this other kid's playthings", it would have literally alienated the demographic the film was intended for (I know, it's hard to believe this wasn't created soley to sell toys to collectors, hahaha). They pretty much needed to establish that Emmet is "real", and you yoo can take him home to have adventures at your house, boys and girls. It was risky enough, having the entire back end of the film, but that little bit helped to anchor the 'fantasy' for kids. Nothing more. Quote
Artanis I Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 From what I can tell, there are no underseat compartments on the double decker couch. I find that curious. I love that ghost Vitruvius, that bit in the movie was so funny I cried. And I don't know why we need another Batman? Aren't there enough superhero sets with him included? I'm just glad we're getting not-hover Bad Cop car. Been wondering about it for 6 months. Same. But I don't need those minifigs again. Oh well. 2/3 sets for me I think. Quote
horizon Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 The twist I'm talking about is the whole "movie plot turning out that the whole thing we saw is nothing more then a creation by an 8 year old and the father being more concerned about his precious Lego city then letting his son enjoying the city" factor. Plus I'm still trying to wrap my brain around how can there be Lego sets in the movie that were released as sets when you usually would think of licensed sets as being something that was created AFTER the movie was made and based off of scenes and not something that already exists. The second part is ovethinking, the first part (it is a creation in the head of a kid) has been foreshadowed early on in the movie. I mean... Vetruvius his staff... the cat face when Emmet gets glued...a shadow coming down the stairs...the man from above...other real world items in Lord Business his lair, somethings like really early in the movie, so that twist was already announced. Quote
8BrickMario Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 The twist is good for its own topic! Either way, if the Movie gives us great sets like these, I'm happy about it. What can I say about the Couch set? AWESOME! Quote
ResIpsaLoquitur Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 ...did anyone else initially worry that The Lego Movie was set in a post-holocaust world where the humans were dead, the Lego came to life, and Business was collecting artifacts from a lost civilization? Glad I turned out to be wrong! Quote
Hulk_Smash Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 ...did anyone else initially worry that The Lego Movie was set in a post-holocaust world where the humans were dead, the Lego came to life, and Business was collecting artifacts from a lost civilization? Glad I turned out to be wrong! That would have been really interesting Quote
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