Review of Helvetica (2007) by Fatal F — 01 Feb 2010

A documentary about the font Helvetica.The omnipresent and modern font inspires both passionate devotion and fanatical dislike...

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Fatal F on 01 Feb 2010.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Cody R (122) on 10 Sep 2017

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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 Ayse E (23) on 22 Aug 2012

Oh the sweet tension between the lovers and haters of the Helvetica Typeface. A true delight to watch…

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By Miku P (28) on 01 Oct 2012

The things that are right in front of our faces daily and go by like a normal breath of air... simple fonts, pretty wild…

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By Michael L (2,383) on 21 May 2011

Amazing cinematography. Great interviews. Fans of typography and design just have to watch…

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By Wayan T (6) on 27 Apr 2012

If you love design, you're gonna love this movie…

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By Mario L (70) on 01 Feb 2012

Damn! didnt know there was so much work in Typeface…

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By Hannah H (294) on 31 Oct 2011

Fantastic documentary...a great exploration not only of the famous font, but of typefaces in general and how we interact with them…

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