25 reviews
Sales Rank: 9166

Format: Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), German (Unknown), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 80
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: 43
UPC: 082354004323
EAN: 0082354004323
ASIN: B00166BB4G

Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: May 6, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: brand new, factory sealed! Blu-ray format!

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Blu-ray high def version of the best-selling documentary. "Helvetica" is the feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design, and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface, which celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007, as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. It went on to be one of the top grossing documentary films of 2007.

Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

Boring, even for a movie about a typeface September 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have a high tolerance for slow documentaries, but this one was pretty dull. There were some interesting bits; talking heads that got really passionate about art and design, stories about the old days of typesetting, etc. But too much of the film was pretentious filler.

5 out of 5 stars

Kept me awake! August 26, 2008
I was surprised to find this so interesting. It was very well done and held my attention completely.

5 out of 5 stars

Great DVD on history of typefaces- especially Helvetica July 24, 2008
Saw some clips form this on YouTube and decided to buy it - if you are into graphic design and marketing, this is fascinating. The authors do a very good job with the documentary style. In addition to the main program (about 90 minutes), there are supplemental outtakes with the designers who were interviewed (bonus material.) Add this DVD to your collection of you want a sold reference on how type design affects us every day - in everything we see.

5 out of 5 stars

Yes, a doc on a font. How can you resist? June 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars

Die Neue Haas Grotesk May 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is an intriguing documentary on typography, graphic design, and global visual culture. The origins and metamorphosis of the use of the type font and the people involved. We see its structure and the psychology behind the font. How it got its name. Soon we see it everywhere.

I have to admit I was more moved by the introduction of the film as they were using the lead type and setting up a proof press. I used the same equipment as a lad and always felt that something was missing when the technology changed and it was a less of hands on function.

Beside the font it is interesting to see how graphic design industry works. The people involved in it and the end results; presented by Gary Hustwit.

After waiting this documentary (which lends its self well to the Blu-ray treatment) you will want to "give them Helvetica."

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