This is an odd movie. The plot never really seems to gain traction. It's one typical moment after another with the climax at the end that doesn't resolve anything. I've seen many Spielberg movies and the plots seem to make sense. Things happen in the movie and never actually are summed up as to how they happened. The cinematography and visuals are spot on and era consistent. It is very well shot. As are all Spielberg movies.

It's as if this movie is some sort of a biography that contains stories we've all seen, heard and quite honestly this film brings nothing new.

I do not feel as if I wasted my time, as the movie does have its entertaining moments. Just imagine a young Jewish boy growing up in America in the 50's with a mildly odd mother, a father who is engrossed in his work and a penchant for making films. That's the whole movie. Cut.