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Filmmakers respond to criticism of Lego 'Brickumentary'

NEW YORK (AP) — The filmmakers behind a documentary on the toy powerhouse Lego say critics who see the film as a 92-minute commercial for the tiny building blocks are missing the point. "A Lego Brickumentary" opened Friday in limited theatrical release to mixed reviews, with some reviewers complaining the film took an uncritical eye to the toy that captivates children and adults alike. "If there is anyone out there that's looking for a hardcore controversial film they are looking at this film through the wrong lens," Kief Davidson, the film's co-director, said in an interview Friday. His co-director, Daniel Junge, said the film was guided by a genuine affection for the bricks, not any input from the Dutch toymaker. "Lego had no editorial control over the film," Junge said.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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