
Of all the toys arising from the 20th century, there has never been one like Lego bricks. This film covers the history of this product of Denmark and how it arose from a toy company with an owning family that refused to let either hard times or multiple fiery disasters get them down. Furthermore, we also explore the various aficionados of the product like the collectors, hobbyists, artists, architects, engineers, scientists and doctors who have found uses for this classic con... (Full plot summary below)
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Of all the toys arising from the 20th century, there has never been one like Lego bricks. This film covers the history of this product of Denmark and how it arose from a toy company with an owning family that refused to let either hard times or multiple fiery disasters get them down. Furthermore, we also explore the various aficionados of the product like the collectors, hobbyists, artists, architects, engineers, scientists and doctors who have found uses for this classic construction toy that go far beyond children's playtime.
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| The Patriot LedgerDana BarbutoThe documentary won't make you a fan of Lego, but you will come away knowing that interest in the toy never stops building. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaAlthough it often feels like a company-bankrolled promo film, A Lego Brickumentary answers all the questions both Lego novices and Lego nerds would want to know. |
| One Guy's OpinionFrank SwietekReally nothing more than an extended promotional reel for the Danish company...but despite being a mite padded, it's a mostly sprightly tour through the byways of Legoland. |
| AV ClubJesse HassengerDirectors Kief Davidson and Daniel Junge drive home the company’s grown-up fan base by logging an amusingly eclectic array of celebrity testimonials: Ed Sheeran, Trey Parker, and NBA star Dwight Howard. |
| Detroit NewsTom LongTrue, "A LEGO Brickumentary" is a barely disguised hour-and-a-half commercial. But as hour-and-a-half commercials go, it's somewhat interesting. |
| Boston GlobeTom RussoA wide-ranging new survey of the toy’s global subculture and appeal. |
| New York TimesAndy WebsterA Lego Brickumentary might be a resounding cheer for a brand, but it’s an eye-opener, too. |
| Seattle TimesMoira MacDonald"A LEGO Brickumentary" is great fun, for AFOLs (Adult Fan of LEGO) or otherwise. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonIt does sort of feel like one of those rah-rah corporate promo videos they make you watch on the day you start a new job, but there are some surprises here. |
| Moveable FestStephen SaitoSturdy, colorful and covering a considerable amount of ground, the film is a fitting vessel for the Lego story that follows a familiar structure, albeit with a extremely clever choice for a guide. |