While it does seem more promotionally driven like part of a tiny genre categorizing feature-length commercials, it does genuinely delight enthusiasts with proudness over showcasing their stuck creativity from inner imaginative youth which impresses general spectators who would also enjoy the given historical insights and Bateman's playfully gentle narration. (B+)

I really liked this documentary, even though I am not a Lego user. I was amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of all the designers, both professional and consumers. I did not feel like it was an advertisement for Lego at all. I loved that the film showed how autistic children are being helped when Lego building is socialized, as well as that the Lego company had to re-evaluate its business practices to meet customers' desires, or go out of business. One of my favorite parts was "The Art of Brick," where an artist had a gallery showing of his re-creations of about 100 classics like the Mona Lisa and The Scream, in both 2- and 3-dimensions. There were a couple of times where the film seemed to drag a little during the first half, but I was loving it by the end.

A Lego Brickumentary is the greatest documentary film I ever seen!

For any fan of LEGOs, and those who once enjoyed creating with bricks, this film is a great way to round out one's knowledge about the scope of cultural influence the bricks have had on our global societies. For all those "top critics" that panned the movie as a corporate promotional - Newsflash: It's a product, produced by a company... how about not confusing a thoughtful exploration of how a manufactured product has influenced several generations and created a culture all its own with a treatise on the ills of capitalism? This is the kind of film that calls for some indulgence of subculture and a dose of optimism - and not its opposite.

Necessary documentary for fans of the LEGO genre

Nice to see the many uses of Lego from science, art, architecture and medical points of view. Very informative.

Fascinating look at the world of Lego.

Okay, so, full disclosure: When I popped this one in, I was not aware that it was basically a full-length PSA about what a great company LEGO is, released by the company around the same time as The LEGO Movie, but it's a charming and interesting watch nonetheless. From the history of the toys, to the varied uses and applications they've found for them, from brainstorming at NASA to helping Autistic kids deal with their day, it's a really interesting watch form start to finish. Recommended.

I am inspired and intrigued by this.

A very fun film. This is a must see for any Lego fan.

A very interesting look at my favourite toy. Even casual Lego fans will find this an informative, entertaining joy. Narrated by Michael Bluth.

This documentary is passable, but not quite the exploration into the history behind LEGO that I was hoping for. It seems like an upbeat puff piece on the brand that goes on for an hour and a half. That is not necessarily a bad thing, but I would have preferred something a tad bit more hard hitting.

I have a weakness for documentaries about ordinary people with extraordinary passions. "A Lego Brickumentary" is another entry in my growing lists of favorites in this sub-genre. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all the denizens of the Lego universe depicted in this doc. While this film did not inspire me to become an AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego), I do intend to spend time exploring Lego fan films as well as reading more about the robotics world of Lego Mindstorms. If you enjoy such documentaries as "Wordplay," "Word Wars," "Get Lamp: a Documentary about Adventures in Text," "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters," and "Cinemania," you will surely get a kick out of "A Lego Brickumentary."

Some of the people in this movie were weird even by my standards.

Its first half feels like a long infomercial. The overall narrative lacks wit. But in the end, it does serve its purpose of showcasing Lego's potential in the world.

Bas Brederode, SWOOOOOON!!! Left off half a star because, not enough of him in it. ;)

Comprehensive, well made, and fun to watch.

The story is somewhat interesting and there is some small plot to follow but it isn't effective enough to make me interested in the whole 90 mins.

A LEGO Brickumentary is an extraordinary film that's incredibly entertaining and lots of fun. Narrated by Jason Bateman, this documentary looks at the history and cultural phenomenon of Lego building blocks. Through various interviews with company designers and Lego enthusiasts, an extensive look is given into at how new product lines are created. The film also explores some of the more unusual uses that Legos have been put to; including modern art, child therapy, amateur filmmaking, and city engineering. And in typical Lego style, there's a real child-like wonder and lightheartedness to the tone. While it may be a bit niche, A LEGO Brickumentary provides a peak into a fascinating world where imagination comes to life.

It provides at least two layers of story -- the deeper one is a satire of corporate America, it is told with a lot of verve and energy.