Review of Helvetica (2007) by Finlay C — 07 Dec 2008

10-point perfection. Postmodernists dispute, but Switzerland wins. Typewank.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Finlay C on 07 Dec 2008.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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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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 Ian D (259) on 06 Jan 2012

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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 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 Skyler B (1,160) on 23 Jan 2013

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

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By Hector B (80) on 20 Feb 2012

Some people really like fonts. I am not one who is interested in this much detail about typography…

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By Justin S (1,191) on 13 May 2014

Thought that the history of this typeface was interesting…

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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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