National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Warner Bros. Pictures released The Lego Movie in February 2014, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film arrived as a genuine surprise, transforming a toy brand into a sharp, layered comedy that worked equally well as satire and spectacle. Its enormous commercial and critical success reshaped how studios approached animated features and licensed properties, and it launched an enduring franchise.

This cell, titled Batman, captures three near-continuous frames of Batman as voiced by Will Arnett, filmed from behind and in profile within what appears to be the Batcave or a vehicle cockpit. The iconic Bat-symbol is visible on his chest, and a warm golden light source illuminates the upper frame, catching the surrounding controls or machinery. The sequence offers a quietly atmospheric portrait of the character.