This book investigates the landscape of video reviews available on home video during the mid-1980s. David Hajdu, an author and music critic, draws upon his expertise to analyze the emerging medium of video criticism. The work aims to catalog and evaluate the quality and significance of these reviews, providing a snapshot of film commentary as it transitioned to a new format.

The book likely served as an early guide for consumers navigating the burgeoning home video market and its accompanying critical content. Its focus on video reviews suggests an intended audience interested in film and the evolving methods of its critique. The work provides a historical perspective on how film commentary was disseminated before the widespread adoption of digital media.