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[@BrotherhoodWorkshop]

A very moving parable with some of the most sophisticated techniques I've ever seen in a brickfilm. The lighting and set design, in particular, are a visual feast. Well done good sirs!

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks Brotherhood! That's high praise coming from you!

[@CreepyBio-TubeStalker]

Can i annoy you by screaming about how unfair it is that this got way more monetary support than your bro Little brotherhood studios? >o^

[@suleostudios8747]

Brotherhood workshop! I didn't know you were on here!

[@imperialbricks1977]

@Oscar Alessandro Bot.

[@gameplode7397]

I luv visual feasts

[@calebcannon6855]

Never, ever have I cried at a LEGO short. Rare enough I cry watching movies these days for that matter. Thank you Monitogo studios for portraying that message so clearly and creatively!

[@Forreal_collecting]

Ikr!

[@MyEarsHurts]

When he got ran over it was anticlimactic

[@N00N01]

But what about the cow-catcher?

[@eddythelegoguy]

Why did you cry?! It was\jut

[@rhepp8874]

Same! All of my household cried. 😢

[@benogurok5175]

The most unsettling thing is that our world stands on shoulders of people like railroad crew and engineers (in this case). But we are ignoring this, in our comfort and being unaware of whose bones cracked under the wheels.

[@Forreal_collecting]

Thats is so real!

[@CactusCowboyDan]

Yes......the wheels of society are greased with money and blood. Until the day comes when they finally stop turning.

[@dude9318]

@@CactusCowboyDan and sweat. But i mean people dont always die

[@CactusCowboyDan]

@@dude9318 They still die. And their memory is as forgotten as water under a bridge.

[@parkertdm1652]

@@CactusCowboyDan Hey guys, can you stop being so depressing?

[@starwarsstudio100]

That was indeed pretty impressive. There are a lot of things that really stand out with this one, solid animation and set design as well as a pretty interesting story. Well done and keep up the good work work!

[@JOCoStudio1]

Every part of that was absolutely amazingly done. What more can I say...

[@Forreal_collecting]

it was so good!

[@uglystepsisstudios4681]

Indeed

[@buggobricks]

I just gave this comment it’s 667th like, so now it won’t be cursed or anything 😂😂!

[@joshuap7406]

The saddest part is that son could have easily saved himself by simply lying on override, and letting the train go straight over him.

[@namenim_]

Also, couldn't he just have jumped away once the train was at least halfway in the bridge? I doubt that the mechanism would be able to lift up the weight of that train

[@A_penguin_from_matmart4928]

I think the cow catchers would still catch him and run him down.

[@soniccd9983]

Yea his death kinda felt half baked to me. Like there seems to be way to many possible ways he could have done what he needed and survived it

[@jareddevine8813]

The origin of the story is called Drawbridge Keeper. The details make a little more sense in that if you feel the need to nitpick.

[@robinrehlinghaus1944]

@@soniccd9983 the cow catcher would prevent that

[@Brickslook]

One of the most beautiful stop motion videos I have watched ... You deserve to be watched much more. I'm looking forward to the next movie. 😊

[@buggobricks]

I love your vids my guy.

[@brickflix4949]

There is a good chance this wiil be the best Brickfilm on KZbin for a long time.

[@_KaiTheGamer_]

"You should've seen the Argonne Forest" How's that for a history reference haha

[@cj16423]

The character is a veteran, what a nice touch.

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

I wonder if that wasn't part of why he did it. Gods know how many veterans of that war did the same thing.

[@Larry]

Couldn;t he have rolled out the way as soon as the train got over the bridge? the weight of the train would have kept it down.

[@ryanmos8176]

There is enough space to lay on the ground so the train can safely run through while your underneath it

[@heroslippy6666]

@@ryanmos8176 That is completely false. The majority of trains will have a "cow catcher". The cow catcher is lower to the ground so it would not be possible to survive.

[@basicallyarobloxian4533]

@@heroslippy6666 It is possible to do so, but it isn't a guarantee. On trains, the wheel axles are made so that they clear the top of the rails by 2 and 3/4 inches, but they can be higher depending on the railroad. If they and the cowcatcher were high enough, and the figure skinny enough, he'd be able to do it.

[@thatonelad844]

@@ryanmos8176 your right there are cow catchers to keep things out from under the train bestie if a lighter coach roll of the rear boogy would snang and both the coach and bridge would go

[@rchrdhzl]

Hate to ruin it for you BUT this is an allegory for the Father, Son & the Holy Spirit. So no Jesus could not "roll out of the way" John 3:16

[@rioforce]

Incredible film! I'm so glad I was able to be a part of this film. Can't wait for your next film!

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thank you @rioforce!

[@brickmasterstudio9962]

Film count: 3

[@MintyBricks]

Wow I can’t believe I’m only seeing this now. This one of the best stopmotion videos I’ve ever seen. The original story is great! The voice acting was incredibly done. The builds in this are phenomenal and the lighting complements it very well. The stopmotion is so good especially on all of the smooth bricks. I’m sorry I’m only seeing this now! This deserves way more views!!

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks Minty! That's terribly kind of you!

[@totalcreativegaming6681]

Wow, that was incredible. the editing and animation was superb and the music certainly made it very emotional. RIP the son, his sacrifice saved possibly a few hundred people. Gotta feel sorry for the father, having to watch his son give his life to save a train from crashing. RIP. :(

[@gooseplusplus]

A father would never have done that but the lighting and set design are impeccable

[@nin_jen47]

How does this not have more views?! This is one of the best brickfilms I’ve ever seen, incredibly well done!

[@nintony2994]

To this day it still doesn't have that many views. 400k is nothing to scoff at, surely. But I hope more people see this brickfilm

[@jt_mallett_ii]

Sheesh man. Self sacrifice is such an honorable thing to do but often people make huge sacrifices for you without you even knowing. So live your life knowing that your alive, and you can still make an impact.

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Jonathan - well said! Thanks man.

[@DarthKanye]

This has to be the most sophisticated brick film I have ever seen. It actually made me tear up a little at the end! Congrats on making the best stop motion Lego film ever.

[@duevil3303]

While short, every shot was totally amazing. Really good cinematography and animation, absolutely stunning work and truly one of the best Brickfilms on KZbin!

[@DragonBreathStu]

Most people who are commenting don't even know what it's about. Which makes the line "Will they know?" Even more heart breaking. So well done

[@rhepp8874]

To which is why parables were used. Agreed with you.

[@sweetmac2546]

Dude I'd never thought I would get emotional over a lego movie, and over characters I just met. AND WHEN HE GRABED HIS SONS HAT AT THE END OMGGGG THIS ISNT FAIR WHY AM I CRYING-

[@DarthKanye]

Me too mate.

[@Wassergott1975]

Me too I am crying my eyes Out right now

[@madisonpictures7553]

Stunning work, Truly! However: if I may, there is one thing that could’ve had a bigger impact in my opinion, take it as you will. The moment the son decides to go switching the lever in the place of his old man, doesn’t have as much impact as it could have. The “father who shouldn’t have to bury his son” is a universally strong theme and speaks to everyone on a pretty deep level. The problem is the *reason* the son takes the place of the father doesn’t feel merited enough. Let me explain. When the son says “let me go”, the father just seems to accept it, whereas I would think any loving father would fight before accepting such eventuality. You make it very clear that time is of the essence with the various countdowns mentioned, however nobody runs or rushes. I would’ve suggested the old man have more of a physical handicap (say a cane seeing as in stop motion lego it’s more difficult to animate) which makes it impossible for him to reach the lever on time. Which in turn makes the choice of letting his son go in his stead much more impactful as even if the old man wanted to run to the lever, he’s *incapable* of doing so. The son should also run to the lever instead of dramatically walk in my opinion. Such a slight modification would change the entire feeling of their relationship as seen by the spectator, and make the “choice” be the only option. All that being said, this was an incredibly moving piece and technically beautiful. Well done and I hope to see more of your work!! 🙌

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks for your thoughts! Well written. Did you catch the Son's line about the Argonne Forest? He's a soldier; it's in his nature to lay down his life. His Father knew that, and ultimately made the greater sacrifice by having to live with the grief of the Son's loss.

[@madisonpictures7553]

@@MonitogoStudios1 I did hear the Argonne forest line, but I didn’t assimilate the information. I can understand that. Thanks for replying.

[@rchrdhzl]

John 3:16...

[@cullenb.4260]

This story has great work into it, and for yall who say the boy could've rolled away, you are wrong. The bridge would've popped back up if i wasin' for the son. If the bridge is strong enough to hold the train, the bridge would be stronger than the train making it if the boy rolled away, the bridge would go up slowly, cause the train to crash, and create an explosion probably big enough to kill the father too (with the 100s of people actually ON the train. This story made me cry, of course. But mostly at the end when the father took the sons hat too, I know none of yall will see this review, but yhea thats my opinion

[@Kaithelegoguy]

@@cullenb.4260 dude if he got hit by the train he wouldn't be able to keep the lever down and the bridge would keep going up according to your explanation also It seems to have fixed itself because in the end of the video its still down meaning it would take some time for it to go up again and cause a derailment.

[@bricklord5017]

The speed that it became serious was incredibly fast, but it worked really well, a great film

[@studiobrickton4702]

Wow. This is truly one of the best brickfilms I have ever seen. EVERYTHING is perfect. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Forreal_collecting]

Ikr!

[@nonstopanimations101]

The title doesn't lie, this is truly a beautiful film. Very inspirational to watch, the lightning is impressive and the story is really fun. Loved it

[@AntBandit]

This was incredible. Beautifully shot and an emotional story. One of the most moving Brickfilms I've ever seen!! Great work.

[@buggobricks]

So true and also, loved your Batman vid.

[@ChimpProductionsHUN]

Masterpeace! Congratulations, this is one of my favourite LEGO film!

[@Bat_fan-1]

That truly was the most beautiful Lego stop motion I've ever seen none have actually made me feel sad but this one has, it's amazing

[@raccoon.878]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen 😢😢😢😢😭😭😭🥹

[@bblanimation]

This film gets a well-deserved spot amongst my favorite Brickfilms of all time. The lighting and cinematography here is next level - nice work.

[@Kerloft]

Hey Bricks Brought to Life, will you do more videos?

[@bblanimation]

@@Kerloft You bet!

[@Kerloft]

@@bblanimation Haha yeah, I would like to much to see more videos from you! You are incredible. And congratulations on 10k subscribers!

[@bblanimation]

@@Kerloft Thank you!

[@Kerloft]

@@bblanimation You are welcome! you are a big inspiration for my youtube channel. I published a stop motion film that took me a lot of times to make some days ago, can you make a comment on it with tips and tricks?

[@Random_Violinist]

Best stopmotion ive ever seen i keep thinking about this once in a While

[@NopFilms]

So glad to be a part of this! What an excellent final result.

[@tylertichoc7330]

. . . These are the sacrifices actual people are willing to make. Even at the cost of their own lives, if it means that they can save others, even if it's not guaranteed, if there's even a slim chance, you'd be surprised at the caring and selfless things people are willing to leave the world a better place once they're gone. This was beautifully done and I can't believe just how well done this little tragedy short film was. Thank you all so much for putting in all this passion and heart for this little online video. I know it doesn't seem like much if anything to some people but I can tell that you all put all of your love into making this. 🌟 🛤️

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks Tyler! Your thoughtful comment means a lot!

[@ruckhusstudios1012]

You deserve so much more recognition for this, I think I actually almost cried...

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

The set design, story and train moc are top tier. Probably the first time I felt emotional with a brick film.

[@oregonrailfan7046]

Yeah except they used a horn sound instead of a whistle

[@Drif19]

And for the fact that the driver and the fireman were talking instead of paying attention to the track....

[@waspstudios.]

This was AMAZING. Everything was great about it! Can't wait to see what you guys make next!!

[@CaptainM792]

Once the train is on the bridge, quickly roll off the tracks, that would’ve given a chance of survival. The weight of the train should be enough for keeping the bridge down.

[@MonitogoStudios1]

He would have had approximately 01 second. Not much time.

[@TheBrickBro]

Dang man. This was truly awesome. Well worth my $2. God bless man!

[@VersoLaltoProductions]

I have never seen this amount of beauty and emotion conveyed with legos. Excellent work!

[@alexbrown6432]

This is by and far my favorite version of this parable.

[@BrickTectiveProductions]

Absolutely fantastic work! I loved it.

[@Forreal_collecting]

Ikr!

[@SodorTrain1225]

A wonderful mix of the stories of Kate Shelley and Casey Jones. Heartbreaking beautiful.

[@nathanstafford8412]

Wow... By far one of the most incredible lego films I've seen

[@poolefilmanimations3355]

I kid you not I cried!😭😭😭 Thank you so much Monitogo studios!

[@Forreal_collecting]

They have one of the best channels!

[@boratunastopmotion]

You did a great job! I really like it.

[@enginemedic73]

I favorite scene is when he says,”you should have seen the arregone forest”

[@Ducklingmoto]

This will be a brickfilm classic for me. This is truly a work of art. Thank you Monitogo Studios for giving me a shot! im super proud of how this turned out! Cant wait to see what come next!

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thank YOU Sean! You really knocked it out of the park. I'm so proud of that train on your behalf!

[@mattq8994]

This was a really well put together stop motion. Great lighting, scored well for a lego stop motion. Solid story and the camera angles were well done. It was so smooth

[@doge-clan3295]

The music is beautiful and the movie went from happy to sad . This should be a full length movie

[@_LLevi_]

I am amazed! The models the stopmotion the lighting the sound everything about this is super well made. One of the best stopmotions I have ever seen! Superb work.

[@BeefJerkyPlaysMC]

Bro this was the best film to come out during the pandemic

[@GentleRacer7061]

This was just amazing it made my cry for ages just thinking of how that boy sacrifices his own life just to save all those people on the train. Brilliant work

[@objectjon9015]

This was the most quality Lego animation I’ve ever seen. It was so cinematic in nature, you forget that everything is made of lego

[@moseschrute7621]

The most amazing thing I've ever watched. And the story was beautifully written.

[@T1_Productions]

Beautiful work. The lighting, the set, everything.

[@MadeYaLookStudios]

Amazing! This really needs more views! You (and your animators) had me so invested in a 5, almost 6 minute story. The shots were composed brilliantly and the emotion you were able to put inside me was heartbreaking. Love it!

[@E-Motion32]

This is the saddest BRICKFILM I’ve ever seen, it tells a great story, both visually and through the actions of the characters. Well done

[@Pongowl]

T'was a spectacular experience seeing this through from storyboard to completion. It's chilling watching the final film at long last; well done!

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks Pongowl! You were a critical part!

[@simpingspartan646]

pongowl when will you post?

[@randalgelking7329]

'Twas, not T'was. If you have to be quirky, eccentric, & peculiar, get it right.

[@cyanbrick4872]

That was very sad, but very well made and produced. 👍

[@ericeaton3551]

I love how the walk cycle of the son brings a sense of authority to him as he leaves the room. Hard to do intentionally in stop motion, let alone with Lego!

[@rhepp8874]

Oh man, I had to watch it again, just because you said that, and…I cried again! So true! Even when he kneeled down to force the lever down. Powerful.

[@christopherhayward2416]

This was such high quality that I was not expecting! I appreciate the effort that went into this!!

[@SamsWorldProductions]

Splendid job, very sad! Glad to see your work in action once again. You have a very specific type of animation that focuses a lot on the atmosphere of the story and I think it's really cool. I especially enjoyed the room with all that machine stuff because I have never seen that type of thing done so well. Keep up the good work!

[@sallystandish7105]

This is beautiful! So many frames per second, a good story, and facial movements!

[@Kerloft]

Wow, I just finished watching it. I have no words. This is mindblowing. Everything was really well done in this movie. The set desings are incredible and the story is... huh... really sad. I think it is the saddest Lego film I've seen. The animation is really smooth and the lighting is so well done. What an awesome movie. The editing was incredible as well. The face and the voices was perfect. It is really one of the best Lego film on KZbin. I can't wait to see more from you. You are an amazing animator. Keep up the good work! Have an awesome day. Happy Easter! 🐣

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thank you for the kind words Kerloft!

[@McsquigglesMoviesStudios]

Every single shot is like it’s own painted masterpiece. Might just be the most technically sound brick film I’ve ever seen.

[@TheBrickBro]

I thought it was gonna be a full movie

[@MonitogoStudios1]

I have a full time job, a small budget, and a wife. Times have changed!

[@TheBrickBro]

@@MonitogoStudios1 you raised a ton of money but I get what you mean. Hope you have a good life man. God bless ☺

[@squidtasticvideos]

Somehow I missed that on the kickstarter too, but I'm not disappointed!

[@stopmotionfilme7116]

Hey brick bro! Great channel!!!

[@TheBrickBro]

@@stopmotionfilme7116 thank ya mate!

[@BricksWizard]

I had been looking for a smooth animation for a while when I saw this one. Very beautifully made! The music and the sounds fit the bill. The techniques used in this are also very beautiful!

[@KeenanChandler15]

What the heck. This is insane. Beautiful. Amazing. Awesome. Incredible. Talented. I love this, I don’t even want to know how long this took you, but it’s insane. The backgrounds alone must’ve taken FOREVER, let alone getting the lighting, camera angles, an everything else. Amazing and splendid work!! Edit: It’s so sad! Even though it was short, it actually made me tear up

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks Keenan! Very kind words. 😁

[@KeenanChandler15]

@@MonitogoStudios1 You're welcome, you deserve it!

[@thelegoman4705]

I am stunned on just the sheer talent that shows so greatly in this amazing stop motion!!!

[@FenderFan899]

This is a beautiful allegory of what Christ did for us. Thank you for making this, it is truly an amazing brickfilm

[@drhoodierrsm]

This is such a rare gem, for a brickfilm. I have never seen such amazing storytelling and emotion on a brickfilm before.

[@starranimatesyt970]

Holy shit was that beautiful... that’s, all I can say.

[@shortround551]

Always wanted to see how professionals take on larger scale stop-motion with steam engines, brilliant work!

[@Kerloft]

Can you post a behind the scenes video?

[@MonitogoStudios1]

I have a number of such things loosely in the works. If you follow Monitogo Studios on Facebook, a lot goes up there.

[@ShelbeBebop]

That was actually extremely well made and even emotional. Great work!

[@Max-pi7ri]

I have one question How long did this take This was a masterpiece

[@MonitogoStudios1]

Thanks! About 14 months part time.

[@Max-pi7ri]

@@MonitogoStudios1 it was definitely worth the time it took Keep going 👍 bro

[@BrickFilmerPowerlolifk]

Wonderful. And perfect to watch while on lockdown. Thank you so much

[@DuncanSmith]

This is really similar to a live action short film I saw a while back, anyone remember it's title?

[@MonitogoStudios1]

I think you are referring to the Czech film "Most". I was introduced to it during Atlas pre-production process, but considered this take on the story worth pursuing.

[@DuncanSmith]

Monitogo Studios Thats sick! Great work on this one 👊🏻

[@Epictrailers921]

Why did I tear up over a 5min brick film? Just goes to show how amazing this is, and a true inspiration for myself. This deserves an award, seriously!!!!!

[@withmybroski]

hate to be that guy but you completely stole this entire story from the 2003 film MOST. As well done as this project is, you can't credit yourself as the author of this story.

[@belcherproductions4717]

This truly is a beautiful lego film the graphics are unbeatable, I can't imagine how much time and energy you put into this

[@Cowzai]

A perfect representation of God and Jesus. The son, willingly going to the cross to die for our sins. The father having to let Him, knowing it would make a way for you and me. He did it for the chance that we would accept His free gift of grace. Yet people, like on the train, may never acknowledge the sacrifice he made. Thank you Jesus.

[@MatecaCorp]

It’s a shame god isn’t all-powerful. He could’ve saved his son too.

[@JaguarBrickFilms]

This deserves to be just as popular as your first film!

[@nasreensultana7946]

Wow!!! The scenery, the background, the animation and everything is so amazing!!!

[@BrickArmyProductions]

The animation is great, and the story is captivating. Well done.

[@chris_wizzudz]

Wow. I really wasn’t expecting this to be so dark, but I loved it. I wish more Lego stop motion films were like this.

[@libbyb3006]

Those five minutes were worth waiting for. Thank you for this amazing and beautiful story of a very real life counterpart. Excellent quality as always.

[@libbyb3006]

Also, who is cutting those onions?

[@StoneTankEngine]

This was terrific! it was intense in many ways and was very smooth and neat with the animation ad well. great work to all who worked on it

[@dano1874]

Hopefully this gets in everyone recomendation. Amazing work

[@SWManimation]

What a masterpiece. It leaves you as an emotional train wreck and the lighting is some of the best I've ever seen.

[@Ellectrica]

I wonder if they’ll ever release a model for that train, it’s simply beautiful and I’d love to recreate it!

[@buggobricks]

This movie is so beautiful that it made me and my sister cry😭!

[@PanPaw66]

Woow this animation is one of the best I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!! Voice acting, lightning, and special effects are absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nivlick]

This is absolutely fantastic. Captivating from start to finish.

[@Im_Coled]

I didn't think a brickfilm would ever make me cry. This is probably the most beautiful brickfilm I have ever seen congrats on the new subscriber you have earned it.

[@ShoresOfPlenty]

Very awesome :-) Great animation, set design, editing, lighting and compositing. Great in every aspect. Love your work ;-)

[@Radvr273]

This is amazing love it. It’s a maser peace

[@smallbricksville]

I’m so amazed how this movie came out. It’s so beautiful

[@blackbirdmotionstudios7423]

THis movie was mindblowing ! The lightning the sets and the animation are just perfect !

[@Chaizin]

Amazing! You guys put a lot of work and care into this! The cinematography is by far one of the highlights of this film! Keep it up!

[@jellyandjam9646]

Absolutely stunning!!