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From the greatest filmmaker of all time comes a semi-autobiographical account that at long last gives his fans & followers a fascinating insight into his origins & the essential events that shaped him as the creative powerhouse that we all know & celebrate today. Crafted with enormous care, told with unfailing passion and exhibiting precision craftsmanship in all aspects, The Fabelmans is yet another masterpiece from the master storyteller.
Co-written & directed by Steven Spielberg, the film presents the esteemed director mustering enough courage to put up his vulnerable side on screen for others to look at & reflect upon. It is an incredibly intimate & personal effort and yet, there isn't any shortage of cinematic bravura & filmmaking ingenuity on display here. Also, despite the poignance & critical eye, it brims with all the awe, warmth & wonder that makes his works so profoundly endearing.
Apart from serving as a gripping coming-of-age drama, the film explores the power of cinema, its ability to evoke memories, expose truths in them as they are and also offer refuge & comfort when harsh realities of life become overwhelming. Tony Kushner's splendid script, Janusz Kamiński's impeccable cinematography, Michael Kahn's tight editing & John Williams' touching score also conjure pure magic while sincere, nuanced performance from the cast keeps us invested in the journey.
Overall, The Fabelmans is one of the best all-round films of the year that makes for a beautiful ode to cinema, a powerfully moving memoir, a captivating coming-of-age story & a compelling family drama all at once, and ranks right up there with Spielberg's finest directorial efforts. It is light & unassuming on surface but never in a way that conceals its emotional complexity & in-depth layers. Further cementing the legacy of the greatest ever to do it, Spielberg's latest is a masterclass in first-rate storytelling & top-notch filmmaking. Highly recommended.
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