Topic: Brickfilm of the Week: Blambo Part II (July 3, 2015)
This week’s Brickfilm of the Week is Blambo Part II by Logan Dwight and Ian Hirschfeld.
Blambo Part II, also known by its full title The Chronicles of Blambo Part II: The Epic Battle of Ameripan vs Super Chindia - Special Edition Director's Cut, is a comedy action brickfilm by Logan Dwight and Ian Hirschfeld. It was made in 2005 for the Heroes and Villains contest, and ultimately placed 9th. It was also nominated for two awards in the 2005 Brickfilming Achievement in Motion Picture Arts.
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SPOILERY DISCUSSION BELOW!
Sometimes, when a film lacks in technical skill, it makes up for it in cheese. Blambo Part II is one of those films. Every second of this film is over the top, starting with our titular hero riding a missile into a building to reach his destination, to ripping off an enemy's head and throwing the head like a frisbee to decapitate another enemy. This film is one of the earlier examples of a "cult film" in the brickfilms community. It's technical qualities may have held back Blambo Part II from being remembered, if it wasn't for its memorable, ridiculous and quotable dialog.
MOTHERLAND!
What are your thoughts on Blambo: Part II? What did you like about it? What do you think about the status of "cult films"? Did you have a favorite moment?