It's great to watch a film that you can relate to, it's another to see a part of your life on there. It could have been a part of my real life, right down to wondering when love you hit you at the right time, and when that right time is. But most of all, the many quirks about record collecting, music discussion, and the "elitist" attitudes one has when you appreciate music. It's not a "music" film, but rather music circles the life of John Cusack's character, coming up with Top 5 lists, lyrical verses, and references to the first songs on Side 1 of any album as a metaphor for his need for romance. Of course, diehard collectors will complain that the movie is not an accurate adaptation of Nick Hornsby's book, but who cares? It's a funny film with heart, and it gives credibility to all the record collecting nerds out there. File under "Movie: Great".
Review of High Fidelity
