Title: Not very useful
Review: This book is probably more than enough if one is looking for a quick reference on mainstream American movies. I used to buy it every year until I noticed that the guide wasn't really helpful regarding anything that lied beyond mainstream or the middlebrow conception of "family entertainment". When I realized this, it became very easy for me to predict Maltin's ratings well in advance, so there was no point in buying his book anymore. I find "Variety Film Guide" more useful as a source for plot synopses and "Time Out Film Guide" more well-informed and insightful.
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