High Fidelity (2000)
4/4
"High Fidelity" follows an obsessive music nerd, Rob, played by John Cusack. He is a compulsive list maker, and life is mainly made up of the (top five) loves of his life and a small record store he owns. He reminisces on those break-ups, while coping with a current break-up.
I found this film exhilarating. It's lively, energetic, and incredibly fun to watch. I loved watching it because of the rhythm it has, and the sheer construction; I wouldn't hesitate to call it a great film because of how entertaining it is. But my favorite part of the film, though, is probably stars John Cusack and Jack Black; I honestly think they give the movie a brilliant energy. They are superb, and a true standout.
One of my other favorite elements of the film is the plot, which makes for great comedy; Frears's direction makes it even better. He's, I think, incredibly underrated, and has made movies like the masterful "The Grifters" which is a triumph. "Fidelity" is also a great triumph, and a shimmering success. It's wonderful to watch unfold. I loved the experience; the music, the characters, the story, the direction, the dialogue, and of course, the actors.
4/4
"High Fidelity" follows an obsessive music nerd, Rob, played by John Cusack. He is a compulsive list maker, and life is mainly made up of the (top five) loves of his life and a small record store he owns. He reminisces on those break-ups, while coping with a current break-up.
I found this film exhilarating. It's lively, energetic, and incredibly fun to watch. I loved watching it because of the rhythm it has, and the sheer construction; I wouldn't hesitate to call it a great film because of how entertaining it is. But my favorite part of the film, though, is probably stars John Cusack and Jack Black; I honestly think they give the movie a brilliant energy. They are superb, and a true standout.
One of my other favorite elements of the film is the plot, which makes for great comedy; Frears's direction makes it even better. He's, I think, incredibly underrated, and has made movies like the masterful "The Grifters" which is a triumph. "Fidelity" is also a great triumph, and a shimmering success. It's wonderful to watch unfold. I loved the experience; the music, the characters, the story, the direction, the dialogue, and of course, the actors.