The Lego Movie

 Over Pesach break, I was taken against my will to see the Lego movie (courtesy of my little brother). Even though this is rated one of the best movies ever, or something along the lines of that, I don't get the craze. The plot kind of ties up at the very end, but everything in between is pretty much the weirdest explosion of insanity that I've ever laid eyes on. However, there were some interesting Psychological themes throughout the movie. Here is what stood out to me, scene by scene:

- At the beginning, there are rules for everything, and it's a kind've mob-psychology/Stockholm syndrome/ propoganda/ obedience mix. There are rules for everything and people don't even consider going against them. I guess they got used to them and now enjoy them? They also follow rules just because authoritative people say to do them.There is this Lord Business guy who is the ruler of everyone and controls basically the entire everything. He also convinces everyone to follow him. Every single person sings what appears to be the only song in existence, "Everything is Awesome." It's reminiscent of totalitarianism with a twist that includes a "Taco Tuesday."

ADHD to the max: I don't know who made this, or what state of mind they were in, but much of this movie seems like it was generated from the mind of an 8 year old, hyperactive, Lego-loving boy (like my brother.) It all over the place. The way they brought things together was funny at times, but I left that movie slack-jawed and in shock, with only one question in mind: WHY?!!!

The struggle of being in a group: The main character's whole transformation is from a common nobody to realizing that everyone is special and can stand out in a group. His own ideas were silenced and he was totally under huge pressure to coform- conformity was the lifestyle. Deindividuation was the only possibility until he learned otherwise. So much groupthink...

All in all, it was an interesting experience. I hope you find these insights enlightening and the clips interesting (I think that's the safest description...).