The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Review - 6 Ups And 2 Downs

8. Down: Script Isn't Quite As Sharp As The First One

It would've always been difficult to replicate the initial LEGO Movie's exceptional script, and while the sequel's screenplay jam packs in so many awesome jokes, meta humour, and character moments, it still doesn't work quite as well. More jokes fall flat and the story doesn't always feel like it's moving forward. That Phil Lord and Chris Miller charm is still present, but it isn't batting a 1.000 like the predecessor did.

If you ever watched the B-roll of cast members recording their lines for The LEGO Movie, you'll notice that there's a decent amount of improv done by everyone throughout the recording process (since they try 4 or 5 different lines with only one eventually included in the final cut). However, that movie never felt like you were listening to ad-libs as it flowed so naturally during dialogue.

Here, there are several moments where the film comes to a halt for the sake of a joke, which if it doesn't land, the film just sits there and drags for a bit before continuing. The worst offender comes during a live-action section where a particular joke involving stepping on a LEGO piece is held onto for far too long.

The script is still strong, but it doesn't feel as polished as Lord & Miller's previous effort.