What do you get when one of cinema's greatest directors writes and directs a semi-autobiographical film? Well, 'The Fabelmans' is probably the closest thing we will see to this.

Steven Spielberg takes an inward look at his early years in this coming-of-age tale of a young film enthusiast who encounters twists and turns as he seeks to convert his passion into a career. While Gabriel LaBelle does an excellent job as the protagonist Sammy Fabelman, it's Michelle Williams whose portrayal as the unstable matriarch Mitzi who steals the show. Williams is no stranger to giving academy award-worthy performances, and the emotional roller coaster she takes viewers on during these two-and-a-half hours is remarkable.

There are also plenty of creative filming techniques and camerawork that is incorporated here, not to mention some crafty dialogue. And while 'Fabelmans' explores some heavy subject matter, the overall story remains positive and forward-thinking.

If Spielberg's life story is anything close to the one depicted here, it makes his contributions to this industry even more impressive.