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High Fidelity, John Cusack (2000)
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Synopsis of the DVD Movie: High Fidelity
Based on the cult novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows the 'mid-life' crisis of Rob (John Cusack), a thirty-something record-store owner who must face the undeniable facts - he's growing up. In a hilarious homage to the music scene, Rob and the wacky, offbeat clerks that inhabit his store expound on the intricacies of life and song all the while trying to succeed in their adult relationships. Are they listening to pop music because they are miserable? Or are they miserable because they listen to pop music? This romantic comedy provides a touching and whimsical glimpse into the male view of the affairs of the heart.
DVD Movie Rating for: High Fidelity
3 out of 5
Movie Plot of: High Fidelity
Arrested development confronts 30-something Rob Gordon when Laura, his smart and successful lover, leaves him because he hasn't changed since they met. He reviews his top five worst breakups (he constantly makes top five lists, though usually about music). He recalls each breakup, reconnects with these former loves to find out why they dumped him, and wallows in misery losing Laura. Much of it plays out at his vinyl record store where he and two clerks, socially-inept savants, live and breathe obscure contemporary music. Rob makes fruitless attempts to win Laura back, indulges in new relationships laced with fantasy, and tries introspection. What will Laura do?
DVD Production Details of: High Fidelity
Starring: John Cusack, Minnie Driver
Director: George Armitage
Format: Color, Closed-captioned
Studio: Touchstone Video
DVD Release Date: November 6, 2001
DVD Features:
Widescreen letterbox format
Number of discs: 2
Cast of the movie: High Fidelity
- John Cusack .... Rob Gordon
- Iben Hjejle .... Laura Lydon
- Todd Louiso .... Dick
- Jack Black
....
Barry
- Lisa Bonet .... Marie DeSalle
- Catherine Zeta-Jones .... Charlie Nicholson
- Joan Cusack .... Liz
- Tim Robbins .... Ian Raymond
- Chris Rehmann .... Vince
- Ben Carr .... Justin
- Lili Taylor .... Sarah Kendrew
- Joelle Carter .... Penny Hardwick
- Natasha Gregson Wagner .... Caroline Fortis
- Shannon Stillo .... Alison Ashmore
- Drake Bell .... Rob Gordon (Jr. High)
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High Fidelity
Reviews of the movie: High Fidelity
"High Fidelity" are great pieces of work. They use wonderfully entertaining dialogue with Cusack performing seamlessly with the rest of the cast. The dark comedy in "Blank" will bounce off the painstaking soul searching in "Fidelity." See them now if you never have, and enjoy two intelligent films
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Rob is the owner of a small record store who spends his time arguing over record
lists with his two hapless employees. When his relationship hits a bad patch
and breaks up, lending Rob to re-examine his life through his top five break-ups
while trying to salvage what he can and start his adult life.
`They're setting a Nick Hornby book in America!?'. How would Fever Pitch have played out if it had been based around American Football and not the Arsenal? Happily there is one thing different with this book – and that's the fact that the book is about me – it's about men. And this subject is the same in the UK and the US. As a result the film is as good as the book because the character and the situation is so very real. Rob's life may not be a copy of everyone's details but the basic character is so recognisable. A guy who lists everything, is a geek for detail and screws up relationship because he isn't ready to grow up.
If you can recognise yourself then you'll love this movie. I saw myself and the film meant more to me as a result. Despite this it is very funny and yet quite touching. Rob's to-camera delivery works very well and really helps get into the film with minimum work. It may be a film (hence we have the constant soundtrack and the gorgeous girls that we don't have) but the meaning is the same.
Cusack became one of my favourite working actors with this film even if some of his stuff is mixed. Here he is the typical man and it's a role he carries without overdoing any of it or without mocking himself. Black and Louiso are the comedy duo who overdo it to great effect. They are lesser characters but really help the film. The `girlfriends' are all excellent and a mix of faces – Hjejle is good while Jones, Taylor, Gilbert etc are very funny. Oh, and Bonet is `oh my God' sexy
Overall this is a great film if you can relate to the central character. If you can't then you might enjoy the comedy and the story but you won't take as much from it. I hated Rob because his petty listing and bickering reminded me of myself but it was a good ride nonetheless. Funny and insightful – all men should watch it rather than arguing over the top five movies which feature male flaws.
