The Fabelmans
2022, drama
151 minutes
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
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10
2022-09-13
The Fabelmans does not mess around and as soon as it starts, it makes a strong statement... Read more
10
2023-01-30
This is a really enjoyable Spielberg semi-autobiographical film. Read more
8.0
2022-12-05
The Fabelmans is forged with a developed sense of narrative, harmonious composition, and an unblemished command of the actors, with my favorite episode occurring in the final minutes, when the young filmmaker meets the renowned director John Ford. Read more
8.0
2022-11-22
The Fabelmans is no Jaws, no Raiders of the Lost Ark or E.T. But it’s an exceptional movie about how those other movies could have ever happened. If you’ve watched Spielberg’s movies – his early masterpieces, in particular – you can feel the weight of his parents’ divorce. Read more
8.0
2022-11-22
The tagline on the poster of The Fabelmans commands to “capture every moment” just as the Spielberg proxy does. The more apt result would be a film lulling you into appreciation. Read more
7.0
2022-11-28
Overall though, The Fabelmans lacks a certain kind of Spielberg magic, but still, it’s essential viewing for fans of his work. Read more
6.0
2023-01-21
The Fabelmans is perfectly fine, and there are some nice moments. But for the most part, this is a middling family drama piece that does little to stand apart from a crowded field. The Oscar buzz is baffling, and frankly wouldn’t exist without the director’s name attached to the piece. Read more
5.0
2022-11-26
In the end, it’s intermittently sweet and nostalgic, but peculiarly insignificant. Read more
3.0
2023-01-20
At two and a half hours, The Fabelmans is tough going, a lot like watching your rich neighbour's holiday footage if they had brought a professional cinematographer on holiday. Read more
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9.0
2023-02-22
Niet iedereen zal wellicht evenveel plezier beleven aan deze film, maar een echte filmliefhebber zal hiervan smullen. Mooi gemaakt, knap geacteerd en geen minuut te lang. Kortom, een nieuw pareltje van de grootmeester. Read more
8.5
2023-02-04
Iedereen zal in The Fabelmans emoties tegenkomen die ze herkennen uit hun eigen leven. Wat dat betreft laat Spielberg opnieuw zien dat hij de empathiemachine genaamd film als geen ander kan bespelen. Read more
8.0
2023-07-10
The Fabelmans is een persoonlijk project van Steven Spielberg, dat met enkele magische scènes op het juiste moment de kijker voor zich weet te winnen. Read more
8.0
2023-02-02
The Fabelmans is een persoonlijk project van Steven Spielberg, dat met enkele magische scènes op het juiste moment de kijker voor zich weet te winnen... Read more
7.5
2023-02-05
Dit maakt The Fabelmans misschien minder toegankelijk dan een gros deel van Spielbergs oeuvre, maar dit neemt niet weg dat we op fascinerende wijze inzicht krijgen in het leven van een visionair. Read more
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