Overview

This book is the first in-depth examination of one of the most overused and under-analysed concepts in discussions of popular cinema. Concentrating especially on conclusions featuring an ultimate romantic union – the final couple – this wide-ranging investigation probes traditional associations between the `happy ending’ and homogeneity, closure, `unrealism’, and ideological conservatism, testing widespread assumptions against the evidence offered by a range of classical and contemporary films.

Full Product Details

9780748699773

Table of Contents

Reviews

"MacDowell quietly but brilliantly questions widespread misconceptions about Hollywood endings, and convincingly argues for their variety and complexity as well as their emotional and intellectual appeal. The book's combination of exceptionally smart in-depth textual analysis and theoretical speculation makes it compulsory reading for scholars and students for whom the films themselves are still the main focus of our discipline. A wonderful book.-- ""Celestio Deleyto, University of Zaragoza"""

Author Information

James MacDowell is an Associate Fellow in the Department of Film & Television Studies at the University of Warwick, and an editorial board member of Movie: A Journal of Film Criticism.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available