Review of Helvetica (2007) by Roman R — 30 Jun 2012

A stylish and comprehensive discovery of the inescapable typeface.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Roman R on 30 Jun 2012.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 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 D P (35) on 28 Jun 2014

Accomplishes the rare feat of finding the universal in the specific. One of my favorite documentaries of all time…

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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 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 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 Joshua P (517) on 20 Nov 2011

Saw with Sunny and Ryan at the Rio in Vancouver…

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By Skyler B (1,160) on 23 Jan 2013

A really curious film but a delightful one all the same…

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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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