A LEGO Brickumantary

The early parts of this film seemed less like a documentary about LEGO's and more like a really long commercial for LEGO products, or perhaps even an after-the-fact promotional trailer for the product's movie. But as the film continued, it got more interesting, more historical, more informing, and an overall good time. The origin story of the company, with the multiple fires and changes of heart, was compelling, and getting to watch the creativity of employees and fans alike unfold on screen was an awesome experience. The film gave me large pangs of nostalgia, and in the night following the viewing of the film, I searched online for some old school LEGO sets I used to own. I think the real beauty of this product is that no one is telling you specifically what to do with the pieces you get; the community has become a sort of open-source idea haven of creating any piece you want out of simple blocks; it's like the Internet of toys! Anyways, the film was very good, full of quirky and friendly people and quirky and friendly quips from the cartoon narrator. The scene of the troubled young boy being amazed at the giant LEGO X-wing is touching and really shows the power these toys have over the world.