You can always tell a film-maker is getting a little desperate to win an Oscar when they make a film about film-making. The Academy goes nuts for that. I understand this is a film about Spielberg's young life, so it makes sense to have the film stuff in there, but it certainly did feel like it was trying awfully hard to impress the Academy.

That said, it's not a bad film. It's generally what you expect from Spielberg these days. A very safe, but very well put together film. It's tidy in every way. Well shot, well written, everything technically immaculate, but you also know there is never going to be a big surprise around the corner.

That said (again), I did thoroughly enjoy the final scene of the film. A great cameo and a very well crafted scene, with an excellent humorous nod right at the end to finish on a high note. I enjoyed this one, but there wasn't much in it that will stick with me. 7/10.