The Fabelmans - Blu-ray + DVD + Digital

"The Fabelmans" is a beautiful, heartwarming film that feels like a love letter to both family and the magic of movies. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this semi-autobiographical tale takes you on a nostalgic journey through the eyes of a young aspiring filmmaker, Sammy Fabelman.Spielberg's signature storytelling shines in every frame. The film is filled with moments that are both touching and inspiring, capturing the essence of growing up with big dreams. Gabriel LaBelle, who plays Sammy, does a fantastic job portraying the wonder and determination of a kid who falls in love with the art of filmmaking.The cast is stellar, with standout performances from Michelle Williams and Paul Dano as Sammy’s parents. Williams brings warmth and complexity to her role as the supportive yet troubled mother, while Dano perfectly captures the steady, loving presence of Sammy's father. Their chemistry and the family dynamics are at the heart of the story, making it relatable and deeply moving.The film beautifully showcases the struggles and joys of pursuing a passion, especially when it sometimes clashes with family expectations and realities. The scenes where Sammy experiments with his first camera and creates his early films are delightful and inspiring. They remind us of the magic of discovering a passion and the lengths we go to nurture it.Visually, "The Fabelmans" is stunning. The cinematography captures the era with a nostalgic glow, and the attention to detail in the sets and costumes transports you back in time. John Williams' score adds an extra layer of emotion, perfectly complementing the film's tone. "The Fabelmans" is a heartfelt and nostalgic film that celebrates the power of dreams, the importance of family, and the magic of movies. Spielberg has crafted a personal yet universally appealing story that will resonate with anyone who has ever dared to follow their passion. It's a must-watch for movie lovers and anyone who appreciates a well-told, heartwarming story.

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The Fabelmans is probably one of the more overrated of the 2023 Best Picture nominees. Once you peel back the hype surrounding the notion of the great Steven Spielberg directing and writing a movie about his own life, you quickly discover that The Fabelmans, while very genuine and competently put-together, isn't all that interesting on its own merits. As rude as it feels to say about a film based on someone's life, it just doesn't feel like The Fabelmans really says or does anything that many, many other teen coming-of-age movies and books have said before. That said, Spielberg's filmmaking talent clearly comes through despite the simplicity of what he's saying. The performances by the actors (with Judd Hirsch and David Lynch as particular standouts) are excellent, and breathe life into what could easily become a very boring film. Spielberg and Tony Kushner's script is also quite good, and delves very sensitively with the honest flaws of its characters, crafting a very relatable albeit somewhat overplayed story about discovering yourself and coming to terms with the imperfections in the world around you.Overall, while not particularly imaginative or mind-blowing, The Fabelmans is competently put-together enough to make it a worthy watch.

Very good movie with very good image quality and surround sound. Great extras with extensive documentaries. / muy buena película con una calidad muy buena en imagen y sonido envolvente. Grandes extras con amplios documentales.

This movie is both inspiring and great storytelling! It is based on Steven Spielberg's upbringing and how he became a filmmaker. A+

Enjoyable movie with good actors.

Yes it is 2 1/2 hours but the movie went by really quick. So a quasi autobiographical about Steven Spielberg who also directed and written by him. So Steven is one of the greatest movie directors of the last 50 years. This gives us a background where he came from. His first film was wrecking a train set that he saw in his first movie. My favorite actor was Gabriel LaBelle who did a great job. For Judd Hirsch's brief appearance he garnered an Academy Award nomination.

Should be required viewing on college campuses in light of recent events in the news. (Holocaust denial-ism)