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yaki78's review against another edition
3.0
Started with reading every movie, even if I hadnt seen it. But then I realised it wasnt adding much value. For the movies I had seen, it was a new perspective. Ebert is def one of the finest observers of cinema!
baxtervallens's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
dankeohane's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really good collection of short essays by my absolute favorite film reviewer, Roger Ebert. I say essays because these don't seem to be reviews but rather revisits to his favorite films. He rewatched all of them and wrote his thoughts, so it gives some insight into his tastes and dislikes, and opens up new films for us to see which we haven't. There are some spoilers in them, so when I began to read and found myself wanting to see a movie Ihadn't yet seen, I'd stop reading and go back to it another time. This has been on the shelf as casual readings most of last year. Very enjoyable.
colonel2sheds's review against another edition
5.0
I defy you to read this book and not be excited to watch these films. The enthusiasm the they're spoken of with is contagious.
crankylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Luminous essays on what Ebert finds stirring or poignant or simply beautiful in great movies. The essays offer new insights, but also that sweet nudge of recognition, as he articulates precisely what you love about an actor or a scene "Yes...that's exactly what it feels like..."
A wonderful gift for movie lovers
A wonderful gift for movie lovers
lstmemery's review against another edition
5.0
I grew up reading Ebert's reviews but this is the first I read of his criticism. The films selected are a mix of the canonical (Casablanca and Star Wars) to the obscure (Woman in the Dunes and Greed) and all his essays are insightful and warm. It has put new films on my "to watch" list and given me a deeper understanding of the films I already love.
pussreboots's review against another edition
3.0
It is what it is. I don't always agree with Ebert's reviews or reasoning but I still respect him.
bachtalking's review against another edition
5.0
The essential guide for every film lover. You may not agree with everything he writes - I certainly do not - but Ebert has an undeniable passion for film that permeates each and every page of the book. If you love film, you will love this book, and gain an appreciation for the movies discussed within it that will linger with you the rest of your life.