Review of Helvetica (2007) by Mostafa G — 29 Sep 2012

The documentary could be better, but the typeface couldn't.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Mostafa G on 29 Sep 2012.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jean-Paul B (4) on 27 Apr 2012

Interesting film on type. If you're in the field I'd recommend it…

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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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By Shon C (13) on 28 Jan 2013

Finally got around to seeing this. Mad respect to design people. I could never do what you do. Helvetica for life…

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By John S (2,711) on 06 Apr 2012

Great, simple idea for a Documentary, just maybe not feature length material…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 15 Jan 2012

Yes, it's a film about a font, or more perhaps more correctly, a typeface…

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By Eric O (621) on 14 Aug 2011

If you want to watch a bunch of European guys with odd hair and good cheekbones, this is your documentary…

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By Ian D (259) on 06 Jan 2012

Really interesting for anyone remotely intrigued or involved in design in some way…

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By Matt R (1,999) on 25 Nov 2011

Fantastic doco about the helvetica typeface which should appeal to a wider audience than just design and type nerds like me…

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By Kendall G (11) on 21 Feb 2011

A wholly cathartic look at a most integral component of advertising and marketing, 'Helvetica' is grand in its scope of the history and politics…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 19 Dec 2011

Yes, it's a movie about a typeface. A bit predictable, but an enjoyable 90 minutes for nerds like me…

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