Halliwell's Film Guide 2008 (Halliwell's the Movies That Matter) [Paperback]

HarperCollins UK (Author)

Book Description

Series: Halliwell's the Movies That Matter | Publication Date: April 28, 2008

This is the undisputed bible for film enthusiasts and trivia buffs everywhere—a must-have for every moviegoer. Long established as the first and last word in movie-going information, this guide promises to be as cutting edge as it is comprehensive. Fully revised and updated to include hundreds of new films, this is the longest running guide to the film industry, and is packed with cast and credit information and pithy commentary on the classics of the silver screen, the latest blockbusters, and everything in between. This beautifully designed, perennially entertaining, comprehensive, and indispensable guide includes plot synopses and evaluations, video cassette, laser disc, and DVD availability. Plus reader-friendly icons denote films suitable for family viewing, Academy Award winners and nominees, soundtrack availability, and video format compatibility, and lists four- and three-star films by title and year.

Editorial Reviews

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"No other book offers such comprehensive and entertaining information in one volume."  —Library Journal

"The King Kong of movie reference works."  —Mail on Sunday

"Often imitated, never bettered."  —Guardian

"At the end of the day, Halliwell's is top of the pile."  —Film Review

"The indispensable reference guide for the avid moviegoer's bookshelf."  —Empire

"[One of five] indispensable books that should be on the shelves or end tables of film critics and film buffs everywhere"  —The Post and Courier

About the Author

David Gritten, new to this 2008 edition, has been writing about and reviewing films for the Daily Telegraph for 15 years, having interviewed the likes of Scorsese, Spielberg, Streep, Almodovar, Clooney and Hanks. He is currently chairman of the London Film Critics' Circle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1408 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK; 23rd edition (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007260806
• ISBN-13: 978-0007260805
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.4 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have guide to movies., November 25, 2008

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Willa I. Lewis "WIL" (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Halliwell's Film Guide 2008 (Halliwell's the Movies That Matter) (Paperback)

A must have for movie hounds, this huge volume has (almost) every movie ever made, with selections of criticism. If you're trying to figure out what to record or rent, this is the ultimate source.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good book to consult AFTER seeing a movie., October 23, 2008

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flickfreak (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Halliwell's Film Guide 2008 (Halliwell's the Movies That Matter) (Paperback)

The 2000 edition of this book had a very bad habit of
giving away crucial plot twists -- frequently, and
without warning the reader. If the editors have gone
through the tens of thousands of entries to eliminate
the spoilers -- which seems unlikely -- then I would recommend this book for the extensive information supplied, such as Oscar awards and nominations, screenwriters, cinematographers, etc. -- even reviews from other critics are quoted,
which is an excellent idea. But if you buy just one movie guide, I would recommend Leonard Maltin's---it's still the gold standard.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars even better than expected, September 2, 2008

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Claus Hofmann (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Halliwell's Film Guide 2008 (Halliwell's the Movies That Matter) (Paperback)

I had an older copy of this book and wanted to get the newest update. I was happy to discover that the publisher had added not just new reviews but also an average rating of the reviews for the most recent movies (for example if 7 out of 10 reviews were positive the movie received a review rating of 7, if only 2 out of ten were positive, it received a 2)