Review of Helvetica (2007) by Nicky S — 17 Nov 2012

A must see for anyone interested in graphic design or typography.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Nicky S on 17 Nov 2012.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ray S (427) on 27 Feb 2013

Yay! A documentary all about a single, solitary type font! Aren't you just thrilled…

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By Amber T (101) on 04 May 2012

Very interesting documentary about one typeface designed in Switzerland in 1957…

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By Samuel B (481) on 03 Jan 2012

An interesting documentary about the font you see everywhere and probably don't even notice…

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By Jim S (927) on 29 May 2011

Somewhat interesting, but longer than is necessary…

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By Iain W (38) on 27 Oct 2011

Great documentary on the history of typography and graphic design in general…

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By Alan C (413) on 19 Mar 2011

Nice. Could be better though. There was something missing…

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By Giovanni V (36) on 07 Apr 2013

Pretty good documentary, nice famous designer being interviewed here…

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By Jared F (348) on 13 Apr 2012

BORING. I feel like this was some sort of joke on the audience. Let's see if an audience will watch paint dry next…

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By Micha? S (15) on 04 Mar 2011

Fascinating stuff. This documentary opens eyes to things one usually doesn't notice…

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By A.d. O (421) on 25 Nov 2011

I love this font in the nyc subway, but hate it at ikea. I won't use helvetica so as not to spoil it for so many others…

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