- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Cyan Books (1 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905736061
- ISBN-13: 978-1905736065
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 779,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
Product Description
Book Description
This is a collection of the movies that people (especially
those damned critics) have told you are exceptionally good, classics in
their genre. So, you buy the ticket and settle down in great expectation,
only to realise two hours later that the movie has been totally overrated!
Well, fear no more. This informative (and highly opinionated) tome will
save you from ever having to sit through another well-reviewed stinker
again. It will steer you away from the pompous, the pretentious and the
downright stinking wastes of celluloid that have for some reason become
known as "classic movies". Funny but precise in its commentary, 101 Movies
to Avoid is the essential bible for film watchers who don't want to be
suckered into seeing an acclaimed classic during which they end up falling
asleep. Some of the movies included in the book are: 28 Days Later, Blair
Witch Project, Gangs of New York, War of the Worlds, Ghost, Batman, Billy
Elliott, Monster's Ball, Ray, The English Patient, Thomas Crown Affair, The
Aviator, Titanic, Lord of the Rings, Pretty Woman, Rebel Without a Cause,
The Producers, Good Will Hunting, Platoon, Silence of the Lambs and Nine
and a Half Weeks.
those damned critics) have told you are exceptionally good, classics in
their genre. So, you buy the ticket and settle down in great expectation,
only to realise two hours later that the movie has been totally overrated!
Well, fear no more. This informative (and highly opinionated) tome will
save you from ever having to sit through another well-reviewed stinker
again. It will steer you away from the pompous, the pretentious and the
downright stinking wastes of celluloid that have for some reason become
known as "classic movies". Funny but precise in its commentary, 101 Movies
to Avoid is the essential bible for film watchers who don't want to be
suckered into seeing an acclaimed classic during which they end up falling
asleep. Some of the movies included in the book are: 28 Days Later, Blair
Witch Project, Gangs of New York, War of the Worlds, Ghost, Batman, Billy
Elliott, Monster's Ball, Ray, The English Patient, Thomas Crown Affair, The
Aviator, Titanic, Lord of the Rings, Pretty Woman, Rebel Without a Cause,
The Producers, Good Will Hunting, Platoon, Silence of the Lambs and Nine
and a Half Weeks.
About the Author
Allan Smithee (perhaps not his real name) has worked in
the film business for nearly 15 years. As a publicist he has
orchestrated distribution campaigns for well over 60 movies
and has on-screen credits as unit publicist for more than 20
feature productions. A member of the British Academy of Film
and Television he currently develops scripts for a wide range of production
companies and film bodies as well as consulting for clients as diverse as
the Times newspaper and Film London(the city's film body). He has worked
with Al Pacino, Dennis Hopper, Kevin Costner, Mike Leigh and three of All
Saints!
the film business for nearly 15 years. As a publicist he has
orchestrated distribution campaigns for well over 60 movies
and has on-screen credits as unit publicist for more than 20
feature productions. A member of the British Academy of Film
and Television he currently develops scripts for a wide range of production
companies and film bodies as well as consulting for clients as diverse as
the Times newspaper and Film London(the city's film body). He has worked
with Al Pacino, Dennis Hopper, Kevin Costner, Mike Leigh and three of All
Saints!
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I was looking forward reading this book but I got 2001 - Space Odyssey until I was completely dissappointed. I was hoping that the author (no wonder he didn't have the nerve to use his real name) had some interesting arguments about movies he doesn't like, but he doesn't.
Every film is either "empty" or "boring" or both. What's wrong with 2001 is that he doesn't "get" it. He says absolutely nothing about why The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover is overrated. The writing is not funny or witty. Also the author keeps repeating himself. One more sentence about Emperor's clothes and would have exploded.
Every film is either "empty" or "boring" or both. What's wrong with 2001 is that he doesn't "get" it. He says absolutely nothing about why The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover is overrated. The writing is not funny or witty. Also the author keeps repeating himself. One more sentence about Emperor's clothes and would have exploded.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I really don't want to bring the writer down or anything but I am sure this book is a joke!i agree with some things but outraged at others.He actually thinks george of the jungle is underated! what a frickin idiot.
I luckily brought this in a charity shop for a pound and intend to wipe my bum on it.
I luckily brought this in a charity shop for a pound and intend to wipe my bum on it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This meander down film memory lane is wonderful to delve into when you have a few minutes free.
No one is going to agree with all 101 choices (some of my all time favourites where listed), however Allan Smithee managed to criticise these gems with humour and wit, so despite my outrage I continued to read and be amused, and at the turn of a page, agree wholeheartedly with the following listing .
Dont read this book if you want to agree sheeplike to every suggestion, but DO read it if you want your film buff views challenged with the odd laugh along the way.
No one is going to agree with all 101 choices (some of my all time favourites where listed), however Allan Smithee managed to criticise these gems with humour and wit, so despite my outrage I continued to read and be amused, and at the turn of a page, agree wholeheartedly with the following listing .
Dont read this book if you want to agree sheeplike to every suggestion, but DO read it if you want your film buff views challenged with the odd laugh along the way.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rubbish
Total rubbish. Some of the movies in this book are FANTASTIC The author obviously has no sense of what acctually makes a good movie. There are SOME bad movies in this book. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2008 by Mr. Steven M. Harries
A VERY AMATEURISH EFFORT
This has to be the most poorly written book about films I have ever laid my hands on. While glancing through the pages you can't help but wonder if the author is a 12 year old... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2008 by Greek Islander
Honest, entertaining, just what I've always thought, but never been...
I think this book is awesome!
I was given it as a Christmas present, dipped in and out, reading all the reviews of the films that I know, and giggled all night long,... Read more
I was given it as a Christmas present, dipped in and out, reading all the reviews of the films that I know, and giggled all night long,... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2007 by Hannah Luard
1 Book to Avoid
I really did not like this book - it was weak, superficial and poorly written. It wasn't even diverting to dip into. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2006 by Mike Malone London
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
