'The Lego Movie' Strikes Back, Wins Critics Choice Award

"The Lego Movie."

Right after being passed over for an Academy Award nomination in the animated feature film category, "The LEGO Movie" gave its creators a consolation prize. The film took home the gold at the 2015 Critics Choice Awards.

Co-director Chris Miller, referencing the Oscars snub, noted, “What a roller coaster of emotions today has been.”

The other nominees were:

• Big Hero 6, 
• The Book of Life, 
• The Boxtrolls, and 
• How to Train Your Dragon 2

The Critics Choice Awards was hosted by Michael Strahan at the Hollywood Palladium. It happens every year and the ceremony was broadcast live on the A&E network for its 20th anniversary year.

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