In all, the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a joyful, albeit short return to the Star Wars sequel era, and the entire saga, through a sweet story, hilarious writing, and an excellent Yoda in a bowler cap and sweater.

| Original Score: 9/10 | Jan 16, 2023

This is not a film to be taken seriously, and anyone who does should seriously question why they are expecting a LEGO movie to salvage their love or hate for the sequel trilogy. It is most impressive and most humorous if you allow yourself to enjoy it.

| Original Score: A+ | Sep 24, 2022

We are treated to all that Lego goodness that picks up right after Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker and that incorporates themes of that notorious Lucas payday with a sci-fi twist on a classic holiday trope — and it works.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 9, 2022

Instead of giving fans another opportunity to argue about Star Wars, The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special gives us a reason to share a laugh about it.

| Jul 13, 2021

If you survived the recent years of online discussion surrounding the sequel saga, The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special - paired with therapy - will help heal those wounds.

| Original Score: 3 / 5 | Jun 26, 2021

Collecting all phases of the Star Wars cinematic universe into one animated space is fun but the best parts are the inside jokes at the franchise's own expense.

| Original Score: A- | Feb 10, 2021

The good news is The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is a step up from The Star Wars Holiday Special. But, then again, almost everything is.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jan 29, 2021

Overall, LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special is quite fun and a pleasant distraction from everything going on in the world, particularly for fans of the franchise.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 29, 2021

'The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special' doesn't feature anybody who has ever appeared on 'The Love Boat.' That, my fellow Star Wars fans, is perhaps the best Life Day gift of all.

| Jan 27, 2021

It's great to see so many familiar characters as Rey explores the past and present of the Skywalker saga and the expanded universe-with the surprise addition of The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 29, 2020

Doesn't quite live up to the legacy of the previous Lego film properties, but is a fun for Star Wars fans and if you didn't enjoy it then hey, it's only 40 minutes!

| Original Score: A- | Dec 26, 2020

Lighthearted and fun stuff for fans of the Sequels.

| Dec 17, 2020

Delightful special is a gift for Star Wars fans, families.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 4, 2020

Another blatant attempt to capitalize on Star Wars' popularity just in time for the holiday season, and maybe goose toy sales of Rey's yellow lightsaber.

| Dec 3, 2020

You're better off watching the 1978 special on YouTube.

| Nov 30, 2020

The greatest strength of this special is that it delivers necessary heart and joy for the holidays, a last word tonic to 2020. Yes, I'll say it ... may the farce be with you.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 30, 2020

... the special is obviously geared toward children, but should also be a pleasant adventure for long-time fans seeking something light during the holiday season.

| Nov 29, 2020

Life Day is about family, after all, and the stories of the Star Wars movies are so deeply entangled in family. And it's a little frustrating to watch this special fail to capitalize on any of that stuff, even for the sake of a gag.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 21, 2020

The action and vivid animation is there to hold younger fans' attentions, even if they don't quite understand all the Star Wars references, but it's those references and attention to visual detail that we adults will appreciate.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Nov 20, 2020

Its inherent wholesomeness and clear love for the source material delivers unto Star Wars fans a new gold standard for holiday viewing in a galaxy far, far away.

| Nov 20, 2020