I just came back from seeing High Fidelity. I've not read the book but, I'm already a fan of Cusack, and I thought he was great in this. This was kinda important seeing as he must have been in shot throughout the film. Although it sounds boring, it's basically about Cusack contemplating his life and his failed relationships. But he manages to be charming, full of believable wit and insight (well obviously i have been thinking about these things as much as he has). if your into non-pop music and into feeling smug then you'll love this. You'll be filled with glee when you recognise the 'rare' songs. But even if your not, the soundtrack is great, and as I find with all movies, is a good waying of finding new music you wouldn't normally listen to. I did read some worrying, about the fact that the film would not work if the chartacter was transferred out of London. It never seemed a problem to me, the plot fitted snugly into its new location, even if it did mean that the director could indulge in some annoying, sub-NYPD Blue shots of the metro. Although I came out of the film with a smile on myface, and a feeling that it made me think about things in a new light, and I'm now a wiser person, on closer consideration it does seem a bit light. There's no really in depth thoughts into the issues covered, that said, it still rocks.
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Nick Hornby's cult-classic novelHigh Fidelityemerges unscathed from its Americanisation, idiosyncrasies intact, thanks to John Cusack's inimitable charm and a nim...
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Cusack (Con Air, Being John Malkovich) stars as Rob Gordon, the owner of a semi-falling record store located on one of the back streets of Chicago. He sells music t...
Advantages: 1. Smart. 2. funny. 3. touching. 4. Great acting. 5. Erm..funny! Disadvantages: Set in the US of A though not necessarily a bad thing unless you hate the place.
Barney_Tabasco 14.02.2001 ·
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Advantages: 2 for 1 - Both will be proud additions to your DVD collection Disadvantages: None in my opinion unless they are giving them away for free somewhere.
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Jul 24th, 2000
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