The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Netflix and Stan, and in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel and Sky Go. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 2,456 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Chris Pratt — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is worth clearing space for. The jokes in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. The chemistry Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 2019. The timing in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Chris Pratt is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.