The original “The Lego Movie,” released in the doldrums of February 2014, was both a surprise box-office hit (bringing in around $258 million domestically) and a critical darling. The film ...

Funny, smart and unexpectedly moving, it was a story that could be enjoyed on multiple levels simultaneously. Later that same year, the wobbly, less inspired “The Lego Ninjago Movie” hit ...

Everything’s not awesome in “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part ... turned a feature-length toy commercial into a fast, funny and emotionally satisfying adventure. Its relentless stream ...

At its best, “The Lego Movie” highlights the possibilities of such unfettered combinations of pop culture staples, celebrating the childhood ethos of dumping all your toys on the floor and ...