The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made (Film Critics of the New York Times)

.. well here looks a good one.I've not had chance to fully digest it yet, but it looks fine.Be aware the reviews are (almost all) from time of release. This adds a certain period charm and interest.. but also means it lacks the long view as to how a film 'settled down' through the years.For the collectors, the list tickers? As a new challange.. it looks good. I have done 1001 MYMSBYD and also 96%+ through Halliwell's, and about 90% of 'The Guardians 1000 films you must see... and yet, on a rough check, I'm left with an interesting challenge of about 300 in this book that are not in the others.I haven't dived into it enough to discover how many of the ones in this book are real stinkers to find.. but I doubt it is as tough. Neither, at preliminary browse, it does seem to have as many weird and wonderful experimentals and highly obscure world cinema. Take that comment as either a criticism or compliment depending on your views.and tastes.For me.. well, I'm glad I did 1001 MYMSBYD, mainly for the reasons stated above, but I'm delighted to have this book as a companion.

Birthday present for my brother who is a major film buff. He loved it and sequestered himself to finish it in peace

an almost definitive and very reliable guide to best movies ever made

This item is a present so I am unable to write a review of the product contents.

This book contains the critics of 1000 films, as they were published in the New York Times when the movie was out. With an additional list of films per countries. It takes you back at the time when the movie was made and thus greatly enhances your understanding of it. I never watch a movie without reading two or three critics (Virgin Movie guide, this book, etc). A great idea, buying this book.

Great service and fabulous book.

Das Buch stellt eine Sammlung zeitgenössischer Filmkritiken seitens der zum Teil berühmten Mitarbeiter der New York Times dar. Wer über Filme an sich (Inhalte, Darsteller, Entstehungsdetails) erfahren möchte, sollte nicht zu diesem Buch greifen, denn es behinhaltet ja nur subjektive Beurteilungen und ein Kritiker schreibt nur, was er erwähnenswert findet, daher selektiv. Kurz: Trivia und Anekdoten aus der Filmwelt enthält es keine.Wer aber auf der Suche nach zeitgenössischen Urteilen über Filme oder deren Rezeptionsgeschichte ist, dem bietet das Buch einen reichen Fundus, obgleich freilich nicht alle Filme und Filmklassiker darin enthalten sind. Der Anspruch, die 1000 besten Filme, die je gemacht wurden, hier beurteilt zu finden, ist hochgegriffen und die Auswahl freilich subjektiv und beliebig, aber man kann sicher sein, kurze Besprechungen von Filmklassikern der goldenen Ära darin zu finden, wie auch solche künstlerisch anspruchsvollerer, weniger erfolgreicher Filme.Vor allem aber erspart das Buch dem Forscher lange Suche in Bibliotheken und Netzwerken nach einzelnen Zeitungsartikeln.

Substantial book wrapped well and received quickly.

Great guide for collecting movies

Great reviews made even better because they are contemporary with the movies reviewed.