High Fidelity - Various Artists

Advantages: funny, great music, Cusack, makes you think (a bit)
Disadvantages: a bit light and unfilling

...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... Read review

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Advantages: Comedy genious
Disadvantages: none really to report

...recommend this film to anyone, I know men and women who have chosen this film as their favorite and I have no qualms as to why! Also if you haven't already I would recommend reading the book! *****CAST***** John Cusack , Jack Black , Lisa Bonet , Joelle Carter , Joan Cusack , Sara Gilbert, Iben Hjejle *****DIRECTOR***** Stephen Frears *****RUNTIME***** 109 mins *****RELEASE DATE***** Released 07 May 2001 *****CERTIFICATE***** 15 *****DID YOU KNOW***** Made for $20 million High Fidelity arrived in cinemas and made $6.4 million in its opening weekend and 700,000 in the UK. After its run in the cinemas it had made over $27.27 million in the US and 4.7 million in the UK.... Read review

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Advantages: Good film
Disadvantages: Book was better

...High Fidelity…Seen the Film and Read the Book!! Just watched the film “High Fidelity” on Saturday night and although it was an all right film I much preferred the book. The film starred John Cusack and I have to admit I am a fan of Cusack. Anyway it’s a nice sort of film about a guy who breaks up with his girlfriend and then looks back on his five most memorable split-ups. This then traced his girlfriends from 1972 – 1986, going from when he was growing up in his teens until he was in his late twenties. This part is much better in the book and is spoilt a bit in the film, in the book I could relate more to the way in which he described going out with a girl for the first time, the first tries at sex and all that drinking, smoking and generally growing up phase. The film lacked all that... Read review

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