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The Fabelmans<br />
By: Renee Riendeau / Movie Revelations<br />
This is the semi-autobiographical life story of<br />
Steven Spielberg released in November, PG-13<br />
and 150 minutes long. This fictionalized version<br />
of his life story takes us back to the 1960s in Arizona and captures the<br />
family warmth at that time.<br />
He also recalls a complicated family upbringing but a love of movies<br />
and filmmaking. The film promotes a romantic worldview that teaches<br />
viewers to “follow your heart.”<br />
Spielberg, being the super director that he is, realizes the power of the<br />
film and the love of the art and story. Each frame shown on screen is<br />
beautifully shot and edited, making each scene look fantastic.<br />
He worked with Tony Kushner, his frequent collaborator (West Side<br />
Story, and Lincoln) and made lots of money for decades with giant<br />
sharks, adorable aliens, etc. to Lincoln. Spielberg’s films have a<br />
technical crispness even when loaded with fantastic elements.<br />
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A young Canadian, who was auditioned by “Zoom” - Gabriel La<br />
Belle, got the lead role of Sammy. He did a terrific job.<br />
Other actors are Paul Dano, father, a practical minded computer<br />
engineer; Michelle Williams, mother, the imaginative parent; and Seth<br />
Rogen, father’s friend, and colleague, who later takes on a serious role<br />
but often reminded Sammy, “he is not your Uncle.”<br />
As displayed in the movie, Sammy inherits aspects of both parents.<br />
He recalls his “loss of innocence” and remembers when his parents<br />
decided to divorce. His heart was broken, and anger developed when he<br />
caught his mother and “he is not your Uncle” kissing.<br />
One of the highlights of the film is when his parents take Sammy to<br />
see Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Greatest Show on Earth.” In Sammy’s mind<br />
he was already a film maker and decided he now had a career.<br />
This film won the Audience Award at the Toronto Film Festival and<br />
critic Caryn James stated it was “One of the year’s most genuinely<br />
heartfelt films”. Others say, “Emotional crowd pleaser”, “Sweet but<br />
sanitized”.<br />
I enjoyed the film and could relate to the 60s details. I’m giving this<br />
film a 4 out of 5 screen rating.<br />
Renee Riendeau is the movie reviewer for The Vegas Voice. Renee can<br />
be reached at rriendeau@aol.com and is anxious to hear from you.
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