This is the only film about singer/producer/composer Pharrell Williams, since “Atlantis” (the biopic that was shot in Virginia last year) has been cancelled in post production. This is basically a documentary full of interviews with Williams and his friends talking about his career. Keeping with Williams’ unique approach to art, everything in this film is presented in Legos. It’s a cute idea, but considering this isn’t a narrative, it’s a bit weird to never see the actual people proclaiming their love for the artist (including Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dog). There’s nothing imaginative in the use of the plastic people, although there are a few splashy moments of trippy animation. Being that this is a retrospective, there are excerpts from his most influential songs. If you’re a Williams fan and want a deeper dive into his output, this will provide plenty of info. Otherwise, it’s a cute concept that never adds anything especially creative to the outcome. Interesting note: His first band, the Neptunes, was named in honor of the King Neptune statue on the Virginia Beach boardwalk in his native Virginia Beach. It was created by Richmond sculptor Paul DiPasquale. 
(2.5 / 5)
