THE FABELMANS: Life ain’t like the movies. And yet the movies help us hold onto life. Spielberg’s whole heart is up on that screen.
— Brian Tallerico (@Brian_Tallerico) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS pic.twitter.com/9jSZQrf3Wm
— Robert Daniels (@812filmreviews) September 11, 2022
One esp heartbreaking scene in THE FABELMANS sings cinema’s power to reveal details/truths the eye would otherwise miss. If there was ever a love letter to movies… Soul-baring work from Steven Spielberg, the same child-of-divorce filmmaker at the heart of E.T. Sublime. #TIFF22
— Tomris Laffly (@TomiLaffly) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS is only secondarily a Steven Spielberg origin story; primarily, it’s a look-at-what-she-can-do Michelle Williams vehicle and MW *really* goes for it, like someone who knows she’s been handed her signature role. Back-to-back Spielberg wins in Supporting Actress?
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) September 11, 2022
With THE FABELMANS, which just world premiered at TIFF, Spielberg turns the lens on his childhood, and it’s a sweet, smart and decidedly funny film, with excellent performances. Different than anything he’s done before. HUGO meets LICORICE PIZZA, but better. Could win best pic. pic.twitter.com/u58QH5l91U
— Scott Feinberg @ TIFF (@ScottFeinberg) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS is a masterpiece. Steven Spielberg’s latest film is also one of his best and his most emotional. While the direction, score and writing are stellar, it’s Michelle Williams’ Oscar worthy performance that stands out. I can’t wait to see this movie again. pic.twitter.com/qjy0vM1G1U
— BSL @ #TIFF22 (@bigscreenleaks) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS: I’m at a loss for words. This film is so special and so perfectly pitched. One of the greatest endings to any film this century, and man oh man Gabriel LaBelle is a star. Can’t wait for my parents to see this #TIFF22
— Owen Graham (@Ghamzzz) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS: a lot to sort through here, but the last 5 minutes of this movie will probably outlive us all
— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) September 11, 2022
I know this is corny as hell but The Fabelmans, maybe more than any movie, really made me want to call my mom.
— Brian Tallerico (@Brian_Tallerico) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS surprised and delighted me. Steven Spielberg at his most vulnerable, and at times, his most visually inventive. I’m finding more things to like about it by the minute. My #TIFF22 review via @Polygonhttps://t.co/RQwTU5hZX5
— Robert Daniels (@812filmreviews) September 11, 2022
Every actor in THE FABELMANS is pitch perfect. But a special shout-out goes to Judd Hirsch. The man showed up for five minutes annihilated the room. No notes. 10/10.
— Robert Daniels (@812filmreviews) September 11, 2022
The Fabelmans is pure Spielbergian schmaltz in all the ways we know and love his work. He puts the “art” in “heart” in this this personal coming-of-age drama that mines a wealth of memories of his family and his love of filmmaking.
— Luke Hearfield @ TIFF 🎥🇨🇦 (@LukeHearfield) September 11, 2022
This is the reason we go to the cinema #TIFF22 pic.twitter.com/D4hW41onv0
The Fabelmans is a love letter to cinema with a final shot that is pure perfection. Spielberg does not disappoint. #TIFF22
— Dr. Hillary Butler ︽✵︽ (@PetDocHill) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS is a moving & nostalgic look back at Steven Spielberg’s childhood. Michelle Williams is heartbreakingly magnificent while Judd Hirsch & David Lynch steal the film with their one-scene cameos. A grounded & affectionate reflection that will inspire future filmmakers. pic.twitter.com/a3I7WrwoMt
— Matt Neglia @TIFF (@NextBestPicture) September 11, 2022
There's your best picture. The Fabelmans is magical, uplifting, heartwarming, heartwrenching, whimsical and all around great. Michelle Williams shines, Judd Hirsch and David Lynch are standouts, Dano great, young cast superb. Spielberg's best in years! #TIFF22
— William Caruana (@WilliamJCaruana) September 11, 2022
The Fabelmans has Oscar written all over it. This is Spielberg’s most personal film and one that pays homage to complicated families as well as a love of cinema. Gabriel LaBelle is phenomenal and Chloe East steals the show! Paul Dano is also fantastic! #TheFabelmans #TIFF22 pic.twitter.com/WLDf1vtFTf
— Scott Menzel @ TIFF (@ScottDMenzel) September 11, 2022
Seriously don’t know what to do with myself after having attended a new Spielberg premier. THE FABELMANS will go down in my mind as one of the top filmgoing experiences of my life. If you told me I couldn’t watch any more films this year, I’d be OK with it. pic.twitter.com/TBDy1tKfoj
— BESTREAL @ #TIFF22 (@besttreal) September 11, 2022
THE FABELMANS was a wonderful ode to the power of movies and imagination. Really funny, really emotional. Michelle Williams and Paul Dano are great, but Gabriel LaBelle is the revelation here, lighting up each and every frame. A genuinely heartfelt crowd pleaser. #TIFF22
— Dave Baldwin @ #TIFF22 (@davemabaldwin) September 11, 2022
Some movies are all about the magic of movies. Others remind you how movies are magic. And something like The Fabelmans comes along, mixes both and then does some more.
— Jaime Rebanal @ #TIFF22 (@firewalkwjaime) September 11, 2022
If there's a better TIFF movie than this, I don't know what to say. #TIFF22
double aught said:
Definitely intrigued. Surely it's good.
But expectations are tempered a bit when I remind myself that there's not much that Hollywood likes more than being reminded of how important movies are.
spielberg’s mom it’s pretty close pic.twitter.com/5iFEZ6zJAj
— lou (@christiansbale) September 11, 2022
