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Lego version where the origin resides in the cute deformation
" Lego Batman : The Movie " is a derivative work of " The Lego Movie ." This is a very entertaining animated work that depicts the battle between Batman and the Joker , set in Gotham City made of Lego blocks. It's fun that the characters are all symbolic Lego dolls and minifigures, but it's also an interesting movie that can be seen as a review of Batman because of its unique position as a Lego version of a Batman movie. The characters' personalities are also deformed by being packed into symbolic and simply shaped minifigures, making them stand out in an easy-to-understand manner. For example, Batman loves himself and is even drunk on loneliness, but he is actually lonely, and the Joker is desperate for Batman to recognize him as his nemesis. However, Batman only thinks of the clown as one of the villains, and thinks that his rival is Superman. When the Joker learns of this, he is so shocked that his eyes start to glaze over and he goes crazy.However, the inseparable relationship between the two and the difference in their personalities, which have been repeatedly depicted, are really cute and simple. I think it's drawn in
I also like the design of this Lego version of Joker. Until then, a number of Joker minifigures based on his appearance in movies and comics have actually appeared as commercial products, but this Joker is an original version uniquely designed for the Lego movie. Green hair that bulges out on end, round black eyes, round red lips with jagged teeth peeking out from them, a tuxedo with unusually long tails, and a short-sleeved shirt. Although it has a classic image, it has its own unique interpretation, making it a splendid version in Joker history.
It is difficult to explain complex topics simply and clearly. Especially if you want to keep the essential parts intact. However, I think this movie does a great job of achieving this through the Lego worldview. I feel that this is similar to how objects such as cars and houses are expressed in a way that is simplified but still captures their characteristics and is easily recognized by the limited form of blocks. I love ``The Lego Batman Movie'' because it shows the best aspects of both Batman and Lego.
The story of the Joker has taken many forms, but which one is the real Joker? Probably all of them are true and he is the correct Joker. It may be similar to how there are multiple stories of how he became the Joker, and all are open to possibility. When you think about it, the fact that the creators' testimonies about the circumstances of its creation and birth are contradictory, and the truth is no longer known is a background that is very similar to Joker. The mysterious monster, whose true identity is unknown, takes on a slightly different appearance from time to time. No matter what version appears in the future, it will definitely be one of the Joker and will continue to fascinate not only Harley Quinn, but us all.
Illustrations and text: Mizumaru Kawahara
Born in 1991. Illustrator. In addition to illustrations and covers for magazines and books, there are also illustration columns for movies and books. New movie reviews are currently being serialized in "SPUR" (Shueisha).
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