While there are plenty of massive live-action superhero movies on tap for release in 2017,The LEGO Batman Moviecontinues to have the potential to be the best one of the year. Warner Bros. has unveiled a new TV spot from theLEGO Moviespinoff, and the film looks hilarious, gorgeous, and refreshingly different.Chris McKay, who served as co-director onThe LEGO Movie, steps into the director’s chair for this film withLEGO MoviedirectorsPhil LordandChris Millerserving as producers. But rather than simply making a Batman movie that happens to be animated, all involved seem to have an interest in telling a Batman story that’s never before been told.
While the film does indeed feature plenty of villains, led byZach Galifianakis’ The Joker, it looks to be much more interested in diving into Batman’s psyche and really honing in on the character’s inherent loneliness. WithMichael Ceravoicing averyattached Robin, Batman is faced with coming to terms with his solitary life and lack of family, and while comedy is certainly laced throughout every piece of footage we’ve seen thus far, I have a feeling the film might also touch upon some interesting thematic stuff that previousBatmanmovies have failed to really nail.
For now, though, the film continues to look incredibly funny, as evidenced by this new TV spot. Take a look below, followed by a series of new character posters. The film also features the voices ofWill Arnett,Ralph Fiennes,Rosario Dawson,Mariah Carey,Jenny Slate, andBilly Dee Williams.The LEGO Batman Movieopens in theaters on February 10th.
Here’s the official synopsis forThe LEGO Batman Movie:
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, attempt to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
