Cinema Quote by Christy Lemire
“The Lego Movie: Merely a great film, or the greatest film ever in the history of cinema?”
About This Quote
Source Film Review: The Lego Movie (2014)
The Lego Movie is either a great film or arguably the greatest ever, prompting debate about its cinematic significance.
In simple terms: Debate on whether The Lego Movie is the best ever.
Key Takeaway
Consider criteria for cinematic greatness.
Themes
film
culture
critique
Mood
enthusiastic
analytical
playful
Type
Cinema:1
Film:1
Great film:1
History:0
Lego:1
Legos:0
Movie:1
Greatest Film:1
Lego Movie:1
Film Greatest:0
When to use this quote
- movie night
- film class
- critical essay
- media analysis
Key Concepts
cinema history
animation
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a film “great”?
- How does nostalgia influence rankings?
A Different Perspective
Greatness is subjective and context‑dependent.
![“[Before introducing the nominees for best animated film] If you're at the awards party with the guys who made the Lego Movie, now would be a good time to distract them.” quote by Neil Patrick Harris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1cd/neil-patrick-harris-2281_animated_before-introducing-the-nominees-for-best_1579700.jpg)
