Topic: Brickfilm of the Week: The New Neighbour (September 25, 2015)
This week’s Brickfilm of the Week is Henri & Edmond - The New Neighbour by Maxime Marion.
The New Neighbour is a 2008 comedy brickfilm by Maxime Marion. It follows Henri and Edmond as they look for Henri's missing cat and discover they have a mysterious new neighbour, who invites them over for dinner. It is Marion's first brickfilm and was nominated for six Bricks in Motion Awards, including Best Film, winning Best Sound Design.
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While I'm sure pretty much everyone here is familiar with Henri and Edmond, I have encountered some who seem unaware that their adventures began before Copyright. The series has been a major stand-out since the beginning, with The New Neighbour impressing during a time when it seemed like every other release was a new duo film. Also, it's about a strange and moustachioed neighbour, which is always a good thing. While Copyright is without a doubt the masterpiece of the series, I believe The New Neighbour stands as a phenomenal debut and a marvellous film in its own right.
What are your thoughts on The New Neighbour? What did you like about it? Did you have a favourite moment?