The Lego Movie 2 builds a whole new layer on the first film’s foundation

Spoiler warning: this review reveals important ending details from the original 2014 Lego Movie.
The most innovative, daringly different hit projects face two major downsides: the backers are going to want sequels, and the more distinctive a project is, the higher the difficulty level on that sequel. Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s 2014 blockbuster The Lego Movie is an excellent case in point. The entire idea of a Lego-based movie looked like the baldest, most mercenary toy-commercial setup