Its no revelation to say that Spielberg is a master director. So its no surprise that The Fabelmans is a fine film. One should definitely see it. However, the kid at the center, the stand in for Steven Spielberg, just isn't that interesting.

This is no dig at the actors who portray him. They do what they can. And, hell,maybe growing up Spielberg really was just a kid interested in film and not much else. However, as far as a character goes. He is a bit of a bore. Even when faced with antisemitic harassment his response is dull. If not, mystifying! At one point he makes a film glorifying a person who once punched him out. A response to the situation even the picture doesn't understand.

Still, that doesn't in anyway sink the film. Though Michelle Williams's crazy mama routine comes damn close. But, again, if that's the way it was. That's the way it was. Personally, I don't know how Papa Spielberg put up with that woman for more than a week let alone married someone so exhausting.

I don't maybe being exposed to that level of crazy is what prepares one for a life in the entertainment industry. But that's another story.