The music of Pharrell Williams and colorful Legos come together to create an enchanting documentary.
‘Piece by Piece’ (Directed by Morgan Neville) is the first musician Lego movie that fantastically depicts the unique and extraordinary musical world of Pharrell Williams, an idol of artists and a creative genius.
Pharrell Williams, who is active in various fields as a music producer, composer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, is known as an artist's artist and a pop culture icon. With over 10 billion music streams and 13 Grammy Awards to his name, Pharrell Williams tells his life story through Legos.
‘Piece by Piece’ delights the eyes with colorful Legos. The story of how a boy from Virginia Beach, who sees and feels music like a whirlpool of light and color, became a pop icon unfolds for 93 minutes without boredom, built with colorful Legos.
The film features a variety of music, including Pharrell Williams' global hit ‘Happy,’ making viewers want to move their shoulders. For this film, Pharrell Williams worked on five songs, including ‘Piece by Piece,’ ‘Virginia Boy,’ and ‘For Real,’ adding more meaning to the project.
Additionally, Gwen Stefani's ‘Hollaback Girl,’ along with music collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg, enhances the immersion with their voiceovers. Interviews with Pharrell Williams and those around him bring the story of ‘Piece by Piece’ to life even more vividly.
Pharrell Williams, who has previously declined to produce documentaries about his life, stated, “I wanted to convey the message that anyone, anywhere can build their dreams piece by piece.” As he said, viewers can joyfully enjoy the life and story of this fascinating pop icon, following the rhythm created by colorful Legos and Pharrell Williams. Released on the 8th. Rated G. Running time: 93 minutes.
[Yang So-young, Star Today Reporter]
