Lego Batman Redefines Classic Villain
Lego Batman is a pastiche of Batman stories, especially those from the films. That makes it fun to view from a modern lens, as the story reinterprets famous plot points and characters and merges them together to tell one consistent narrative. And thanks to that freedom, Lego Batman has seen fit to correct one of the worst and most infamous Bat‑crimes in all of cinematic history.
The Knightfall Correction
The original Bane was a barely‑verbal, hulking thug who served only as dumb muscle for Poison Ivy. In this version he is Bane—a strategic mastermind with an excellent comedic performance by Matt Berry. He lurks in the background, orchestrating events and even delivering witty lines that echo James Adomian’s Harley Quinn portrayal.
- The comic Knightfall arc culminated in a spine‑breaking defeat after months of psychological torment.
- Lego Batman captures those broad strokes while adding Batman depth.
- Bane is no longer just “hulking brute”; he is a villain with purpose.
This version of Bane is not a hulking brute or hired muscle. He was lurking in the background all throughout, orchestrating certain events as part of his master plan. And he’s even urbane and well‑spoken, with an excellent comedic performance by Matt Berry. In many ways, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is an imitation of the movies that it pays homage to. But in this one very specific and, to me, very important way, it's an improvement.