Spielberg

2017

2 hr. 27 min.

Documentary

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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his colleagues discuss the classic movies that made him famous, including "Jaws," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan."

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Critics Consensus

Spielberg takes a behind-the-scenes look at one of modern cinema's most spellbinding talents, with absorbing -- albeit somewhat uncritical -- results.

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Michael W

This showbiz documentary was very good. The entire crew did a spectacular job on this documentary on the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. It goes into specific detail on his life and what inspired him to create all of the classic films he made throughout his career. He's a true visionary and there will be no one like him. If you haven't seen this documentary, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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farah r

After watching The Fablemans, I was intrigued to learn more about Steven Spielberg's childhood and early life. Luckily HBO created a wonderful documentary about him that featured everything I'd hoped to know and more. If you're a fan of the legendary director behind some of Hollywood's best blockbusters, Spielberg is definitely worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Brian C

Thee best documentary I've seen a some a long long time. I learned a ton about Steven Spielberg I never knew. Great behind the scenes footage and interviews to support this unique story. Excellent doc!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/22

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Manny P

Ironically, it's these types of documentaries that give you the complete understanding of the thought processes and context on which ( his ) classic movies were made. It's utterly spellbinding. I remember being so entranced by Close Encounters, I begged my father to stay for the next screening in the cinema. Thankfully, he agreed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/28/22

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john m

A very comprehensive look at his career. This takes you through almost every single movie and gives you all his thoughts on why he decided to do it, as well as his personal intentions behind it, which makes this such a good watch. Besides going through all his films, I was captivated by all the family drama he experienced growing up, which gives his body of work such a different meaning now.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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alex i

Seeing Spielberg and his rise to glory was a humble tale about a boy who loved messing around with a camera, only to turn into one of the biggest and successful icons in film history. I loved the fact that Steven, George, Martin ...etc were considered outcasts and the rat pack of Hollywood. Now being iconic for they're films and praised. But as well, we learn that Steven went through struggles like all human beings. Some talk about it or find a hobby to cover it up, while Steven used films to express his experiences that he had gone through in life. Now that is someone with a story. If you love Spielberg and his work, this documentary is great and a must watch for fans of his work.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Susan Lacy

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Brian De Palma

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Brian Welk

TheWrap

The HBO documentary Spielberg is a lot like some of the legendary director's films: it's well-made, thoughtful, emotional and maybe a little long.

Jun 25, 2018

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David Sims

The Atlantic

Though Spielberg could do with a sequel, for now it's a useful retrospective of a filmmaker whose influence on cinema cannot be overstated.

Oct 10, 2017

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Diane Werts

Newsday

Lacy has mined everything, it seems, except perhaps too little naysaying.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 9, 2017

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Alan Scherstuhl

L.A. Weekly

Lacy's doc offers some insights directly and might nudge you to others.

Jun 25, 2018

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Joe Blessing

The Playlist

Overall, Spielberg is a satisfying and edifying look at a giant of cinema. Viewers will leave the film with a deeper appreciation not only of his exceptional craft, but also of the man himself...

Rated: B+

Jun 25, 2018

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Jacob Knight

Birth.Movies.Death.

Why would anyone (especially a filmmaker of [Susan] Lacy's talents) bother making such a lengthy piece of surface level fan service, again telling us how hard Jaws was to film?

Jun 25, 2018

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his colleagues discuss the classic movies that made him famous, including "Jaws," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan."

Director: Susan Lacy
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2017

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