A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera - Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more."Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!"- Gene Siskel
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By linus
Format:Paperback
If you like movies, this book is a great read. If you're interested in acting in movies, it's an essential read. If you're interested in moviemaking (behind the camera), it's still an essential read: buy extra copies to pass around on the set, especially if you're a struggling filmmaker and you have a cast of friends who've never acted before.
As a teacher, Caine is as straightforward as he is as an actor. You watch his performances and you're seeing an actor who understands that less is more. You read this book and you're listening to an instructor who understands the same thing. Every anecdote he tells about films he's been in and stars he's worked with is not just namedropping, it's ALWAYS relevant to whatever helpful point he's making about the craft of film acting. And to him it is very much a craft, not an art. The art takes care of itself; it happens mysteriously, but it can only happen if you nail the craft first. No arty-flighty book about acting theory or the Method, this is a working-class, meat-and-potatoes manual that anyone can relate to, much like its author.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Michael Caine delivers a direct and useful how-to book for aspiring film actors. He doesn't delve into the psychological underpinnings of acting-there are hundreds of books that already do that. He assumes that you've taken classes, appeared in plays, and understand the artistic aspects of creating a character. He also understands the psychological leap required for the actor to learn how to deal with the camera, and the complex interrelationship between actor, director, and crew. For the performer about to step onto a soundstage for the first time, this volume is a must. The book could have been subtitled, "Film Acting: the First Hundred Mistakes and How To Avoid Them."
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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In one night I read this book wanting to put myself in the shoes of Michael Caine and seeing his perspective on movie making. Many times I have sat with other actors and filmmakers to gain an insight and to know their passion as a thespian. Michael Caine is a talented individual and what an experience it must have been for the people who had a chance to be part of this two-day class which was transcribed in this book. Thank you Michael Caine and Maria Aitken for releasing this book.
If you are a passionate, disciplined actor who would like to learn several pointers from this professional, buy this book.
Look at this as an inexpensive tool to improve yourself as a thespian. Wonderful reading! Highly recommended!
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very useful
While it occasionally slips into "celebrity gossip" territory and feels far too short, much of the material in this book is useful and some bits are downright inspiring. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert N, Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly amazing!
It's even more than I expected. His insights are brilliant and there are a lot of things that You should learn from him as an actor and as a person!
Published 2 months ago by arnas Fedaravicius
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Buy it.
Are you an actor? Yes? Do you own this book? No? What are you waiting for?
Michael Caine is a seasoned master of his craft. Read more
Michael Caine is a seasoned master of his craft. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Travis
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Quick Read
A great, quick read for the busy actor chalked full of useful and pertinent information that will positively affect your decisions on and off the set.
Published 3 months ago by schreff
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Michael Caine's - Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making, is a must for any aspiring actor. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dominic Luongo
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Great!
This is an excellent book. It arrived looking brand new. I am very pleased with the service and the book.
Published 4 months ago by Miss Lynne
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THIS GUY KNOWS WHERE IT'S AT!
I've been studying acting for several years and some of the jargon can get pretty 'high brow' trying to explain themselves. Michael Caine does not do that. Read more
Published 4 months ago by doc whitney
3.0 out of 5 stars
For Advanced Actors Only!
Caine focuses on the technical tricks of working on camera. I recommend it for advanced actors only. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wendy Girard
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Loved it.
Very inspiring for any aspiring actor. Helpful and interesting. Michael Caine's ascension to fame from "rags to riches" can provide hope for everyone.
Published 5 months ago by Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for film actors
I found this book enlightening on some levels for acting in film. Even then, much of what Michael Caine has to say crosses over to other areas of acting as well.
Published 6 months ago by Steve Spohn
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