One of the most popular and highest-rated films of 2014, The Lego Movie , has entertained billions of viewers in the past year. With nonstop humor, impressive use of computer animation technology, a clever story-line, a cast of famous actors, anticipated sequels, and the nostalgia of a familiar toy brand, The Lego Movie is bound to be one of the most influential children’s films of the decade. Although it has already proven itself to be a favorite of adults, The Lego Movie ’s targeted audience is children who will identify with the imaginative and fun characters that take the form of their favorite building toys. Such a strong platform that provides excellent age-appropriate entertainment to the world’s most impressionable generation gives T he Lego Movie a prime opportunity to communicate to children in an unusually powerful way. For decades, researchers have explored the way entertainment media influences children’s view of their world. It wi...