The Fabelmans just might be too personally centered and therefore come off noticeably self-indulgent. That said there's an interesting core here. It may be just too much for those not overly invested in a kind of Spielberg coming of age. Too long and drawn out for that casual viewer. Still, folks will likely look back with affection on this years from now as putting in what was initially seen as more than what was succinctly needed for a truly unified whole. Time will tell, yet it often felt boring between important segue ways and moments Watching it, presently, I felt the need to FFW between parts. Somehow I know there's more I should pay attention to. This is why I will wait and give it another look. I think there will be more than a few having a similar outlook initially.