42/48
References Austin Powers and Goldmember (2002)
Scenario
A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. Pictures.. The opening logos are made up of LEGO bricks.. Piece By PiecePerformed by Pharrell Williams and Princess Anne High School Fabulous Marching Cavaliers. Piece by Piece is the perfect addition to the LEGO movie franchise.
I love that all of the LEGO movies have been so diverse and different
I was so excited for this film since the LEGO movies hold a special place in my heart. I not only grew up playing with LEGOs, but The LEGO Ninjago Movie was my first ever press interview! This film is such an innovative approach to the music-documentary genre as it tells Pharell Williams' life story in the form of LEGO bricks. I absolutely love the music, colors, visuals, storytelling, and so much more.The film follows the traditional documentary formula — it starts off examining Pharrell's beginnings. He discovered music at a very young age and instantly felt a strong connection with music beyond just listening to it.
From there his career skyrocketed
He started a band with his friend Chad Hugo who was just as passionate about music; they called themselves the Neptunes. When a record label moved in across the street from them, Pharrell insisted on being heard, and eventually he was. He eventually lost himself and his touch as he became obsessed with creating music for people rather than making music for himself. When he reconnected with his sense of self, his career once again went above and beyond. It was Pharrell's idea to utilize LEGOs to tell his story, which I think is such a great choice.
The LEGO animation is perfect
The beauty of using LEGOs is that it's free to interpret in any way, and the animators were free to create any world imaginable. I love the sets and other visual creations. Pharrell William is a very important person in the music industry, and I think the choice of LEGOs emphasizes how unique and special his story is. So many other artists have also been a part of his journey — Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, Snoop Dog, and many others. The cast is incredible and they all voice themselves.
By Zoe C, KIDS FIRST!
Of course, one of the most important aspects of this film is the score. This film takes us back in time with some of Pharrell's greatest hits. Director Morgan Neville captivates the essence of Pharrell's story while making it interesting, fresh, and new for the audience through a completely mesmerizing cinematic experience hard work and perseverance.I give Piece by Piece 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch Piece by Piece in theaters October 11, 2024.