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LEGO: THE PIECE OF RESISTANCE poster

2014

LEGO: THE PIECE OF RESISTANCE script

Indiana Jones discovers a powerful relic called the Kragle, but it is stolen by the evil Black Falcon, who plans to use it to freeze the LEGO world. The MasterBuilders, led by Krav M'Ga, send Gemini, also known as Lucy, to find the Chosen One, Emmet, an ordinary construction worker, to stop the Black Falcon. Emmet's mother, Doris, a secret MasterBuilder, is kidnapped by the Black Falcon, forcing Emmet and Lucy to embark on a quest to rescue her and find the legendary MasterPiece. They gather a team of MasterBuilders, including Vitruvius, Neckbeard, King Karl, Batman, and Benny, and infiltrate the Empura Tower, where they are captured by the Black Falcon.

Writer
Chris Miller & Phil Lord
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1490017
Script date
2014
11Scenes
10Characters
78Pages
7Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

LEGO: THE PIECE OF RESISTANCE Save the Cat analysis

The story begins with a mythic prologue before cutting to everyday life for Emmet, an ordinary builder who dreams of being special.

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Key characters

Emmet Brickowski

Emmet Brickowski is listed as Protagonist. An ordinary, rule-following construction worker who discovers he is the Chosen One. In the parsed data, Emmet Brickowski is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

7 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

The Black Falcon

The Black Falcon is listed as Antagonist. The evil CEO of Empura who wants to freeze the world with the Kragle. In the parsed data, The Black Falcon is connected to 4 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

4 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Vitruvius

Vitruvius is listed as Mentor. A blind, wise MasterBuilder who trains Emmet. In the parsed data, Vitruvius is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.

4 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Doris Brickowski

Doris Brickowski is listed as Supporting. Emmet's mother, a powerful MasterBuilder who hid her identity to protect her son. In the parsed data, Doris Brickowski is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Batman

Batman is listed as MasterBuilder. A dark, brooding crime-fighter. In the parsed data, Batman is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Lucy

Lucy is listed as MasterBuilder. A skilled MasterBuilder and Emmet's love interest. In the parsed data, Lucy is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Bad Cop

Bad Cop is listed as Antagonist. A police officer working for the Black Falcon. In the parsed data, Bad Cop is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Benny

Benny is listed as MasterBuilder. An enthusiastic 1980s spaceman. In the parsed data, Benny is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 10.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Neckbeard

Neckbeard is listed as MasterBuilder. A pirate MasterBuilder who is Lucy's boyfriend. In the parsed data, Neckbeard is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 10.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

King Karl

King Karl is listed as Supporting. The eccentric ruler of Legotopia.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. LANDSCAPES - DAY

    A comet impacts a world, and a narrator explains the history of a mysterious relic.

  2. 2. EXT. AWESOME TEMPLE - DUSK

    Indiana Jones retrieves a piece from a temple, only to be confronted by The Black Falcon.

    The Black Falcon, Batman
  3. 3. INT. CRAPPY APARTMENT - DAY

    Doris visits Emmet in his apartment, and they discuss his desire to be normal.

    Emmet Brickowski, Doris Brickowski
  4. 4. INT. POLICE STATION - DAY

    Emmet is interrogated by Bad Cop after being arrested for a construction accident.

    Emmet Brickowski, Bad Cop
  5. 5. INT. EMPURA TOWER, THE BLACK FALCON’S OFFICE - NIGHT

    The Black Falcon holds Doris captive and demonstrates his plan to freeze the world with the Kragle.

    Doris Brickowski, The Black Falcon
  6. 6. INT. Black Falcon's Lair - DAY

    The Black Falcon interrogates Doris and reveals his plan to use the Kragle to freeze the world.

    The Black Falcon, Doris Brickowski
  7. 7. EXT. Legotopia - DAY

    Emmet and Lucy arrive at Vitruvius's shack.

    Emmet Brickowski, Lucy, Vitruvius
  8. 8. EXT. Old West Town - DAY

    Finn and Ted discuss the state of the LEGO world and the role of play.

    Emmet Brickowski, Vitruvius
  9. 9. INT. Emmet's Dream/Reality - DAY

    Emmet wakes up and interacts with Vitruvius about his visions.

    Emmet Brickowski, Vitruvius
  10. 10. EXT. Empura Tower - MORNING

    The heroes arrive at Empura Tower and attempt to plan an infiltration.

    Emmet Brickowski, Lucy, Vitruvius, Neckbeard, Batman, Benny
  11. 11. INT. Black Falcon's Office - CONTINUOUS

    The heroes infiltrate the office and find the frozen diorama family.

    Emmet Brickowski, Lucy, The Black Falcon, Batman, Bad Cop

Dialogue examples

I mean this works okay, but it doesn’t have a wide enough spray. I need to make like a big cloud of sticky mist. And it’s not scary enough. And I hate the color.

The Black Falcon / Scene 6

You’ll never get aw-- You’ll not achieve that which you have just described!

Doris Brickowski / Scene 6

Do you ever say something that isn’t a stupid question?

Lucy / Scene 7

I’m sorry, Uncle Ted. I just wanted to play.

Emmet Brickowski / Scene 8

Oh yeah? What size coffee do you drink?

Bad Cop / Scene 4

How the heck are we going to do this?

Lucy / Scene 10

What does it mean? Do I have a fate?

Emmet Brickowski / Scene 9

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