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for brains." It doesn't get any better than that.As a music-lover and vintage vinyl collector, I also enjoyed the record shop part of the story, as well, and Jack Black is absolutely hilarious as the offbeat, smart [.]. My favorite is "I've been using my gut feeling all my life, and I've finally come to the conclusion that my guts have [.]. record shop clerk who decides whether or not a customer can purchase a record--lol.Cusack is just an absolute natural in the starring role, in fact, all the actors in this movie give brilliant performances.highly recommended movie. I love the style of this movie, where John Cusack tells a story interspersed with watching the story unfold with him. The script is ingenious--witty one-liners right and left (I'm guessing they are phrases taken from the book).
Rob discovers his first chidhood girlfriend ended up marrying the next guy she dated. Lisa Bonet even has a rather small part playing a singer who does a beautiful cover of "Baby, I Love Your Way". DVD Features:2-Disc SetRegion 1Keep CaseSingle Side - Dual LayerAudio:Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishDolby Digital 5.1 - FrenchAdditional Release Material:Deleted ScenesBehind the ScenesTrailers: Original Theatrical TrailerProduction Interviews:1. John Cusack - Star/Screenwriter/ProducerInteractive Features:Interactive MenusScene AccessWhile this movie might not make my "Top 5 movies", it would be in my "Top 5 romantic comedies" at least be on my "Top 20 movies". Being a music lover, I thoroughly enjoyed the various music references and themes, not to mention the songs included in the soundtrack topped off with Jack Black's version of "Let's Get It On". Jack Black plays a zany, funny character as he so often does, while Todd Louiso's character is far more subdued. He goes back to each ex-girlfriend, paying them a visit or simply calling them to find out what the cause of the break-up was.
The question is can Rob mature and win back Laura.With funny, relate-able characters and witty dialog, this is one of the best romantic comedies I've seen. We learn the reasons why Laura left him, reasons which make a common friend of theirs (played by John Cusack's sister Joan) very upset with Rob.
Using a myriad of music lovers references, it tells the story of a man whose girlfriend leaves him and leads him to wonder why his past relationships didn't work out.Rob Gordon (John Cusack) runs a record store where Dick (Todd Louiso) and Barry (Jack Black) work. It's clear Rob wants her back and with her repeated visits to his home to retrieve her stuff, it's unclear how sure Laura is about the break-up.
Stephen Frears - Director2. Meeting with his high school girlfriend, he is reminded that he's the one who initiated the break-up.At the same time, he continues to be obsessed with Laura, who is now living with an ex-neighbor of theirs.
I highly recommend this movie to music fans who enjoy romantic comedies. Here is a very funny, very sweet romantic comedy told from the man's perspective.
When Rob's girlfriend Laura leaves him, he comes up with a "top 5" list of break-ups.
A movie to watch over and over. An excellent modern romance with the record store in the background. Fantastic supporting cast.
A young strong unforgettable sex-partner has no problem in finding play-mate female but maintaining a steady relationship is out of possibility for a 26-year-old architect-turned-music-shop-owner keeping his options open.
She may be Danish, but she ain't no cheese danish. Lili Taylor was Rose5. Each time you watch you will discover new jokes, new juxtapositions, and new nuances to enjoy. High Fidelity can be watched again and again. I like her. I cannot recommend High Fidelity highly enough. Steven Price2. It sounds like it would be dreary, like being stuck at a non-alcoholic cocktail party with insufferable bores talking endlessly about their stamp collections, but it is great, it is funny, and it is insightful; because I know this guy.
I am this guy. Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lili Taylor, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, and Sara Gilbert, along with all the rest, really made High Fidelity an excellent example of cinematic art. Rob: That all depends. It is next to perfect for him.A break up with his girl friend Laura causes him to re-evaluate his whole life, and since he is accustomed to making lists, of his top five favorite records, for instance, he makes a list of his top five break ups, and tries to track them all down and ask them each what went wrong. Todd Louiso as the shy Dick also scores highly in the humor department, but his is the understated humor of a Buster Keaton. The Grifters (1990).
I think she did a splendid job. Snakes on a Plane (Widescreen New Line Platinum Series) (2006). If I could give it up to ten stars, I would give it eleven.---------------Customer: Do you have Soul. Say Anything (1989). I only have a few left, I've been saving them for later. John Cusack is handsome, but in a strange way. ================================================== When Rob, Dick, and Barry are watching Marie de Salle sing Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way" and they all admit that they used to hate the song, but enthralled by Marie's version, now they kinda like itTHE TOP 5 LINES IN HIGH FIDELITY1.
Barry: Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know it was classified information. Being John Malkovich (1999). Tim Robbins was Bob Roberts, Jack Black was Roger Davis, and John Cusack was Cutting Edge Host 3. You remember I told you about her. Jack Black is an incredible comedian with precise comedic timing.
Jack Black was Rick4. School of Rock (Widescreen Edition) (2003). Rob Gordon's girlfriend is named Laura, so they are Rob and Laura like Rob and Laura Petrie on the Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966)3. -----------------------------------Vince: What's the name of your label. It is amazing how astute he is. Rob: No. Law Susan Dey kind of thing, but, you know, uh, black. Todd Louiso was Dr.
(The Cosby Show (1984-1992) [Lisa Bonet, who plays Marie De Salle, played Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show] 2. "Let's Get It On"Written by Marvin Gaye and Ed TownsendPerformed by Jack Black 2. "I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)"Written by Stevie Wonder and Yvonne WrightPerformed by Stevie WonderCourtesy of Motown RecordsUnder License from Universal Music Enterprises 3. High Fidelity is on my list of the top five films of all time.If I was hired to work in his record store part time, I would show up every day, just like Dick (Todd Louiso) and Barry (Jack Black). He is semi-cool, but as he looks down on his customers, record geeks with a vinyl fetish, mostly young men - who spend all their time looking for deleted Smith singles and original, not re-released - underlined - Frank Zappa albums, he admits that, well, he is one of them.Tearing down the fourth wall, he speaks directly to the camera, and lets you in on how men really think about women and life in general. ==========================THE TOP 5 JOHN CUSACK FILMS BESIDES HIGH FIDELITY1.
"My Little Red Book"Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal DavidPerformed by LoveCourtesy of Elektra Entertainment GroupBy Arrangement with Warner Special Products4. She's kind of Sheryl Crow-ish crossed with a post-Partridge Family pre-L.A. She was by turns funny, angry, sexy, supportive, despondent -- whatever the scene called for, she delivered.John Cusack really carried the whole movie, but he was ably supported at every turn by the excellent cast. "Robbin's Nest"Written by Illinois Jacquet and Sir Charles ThompsonPerformed by Illinois JacquetCourtesy of Blue Note RecordsUnder License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets -------------------Rob: Songs at my funeral: "Many Rivers to Cross" by Jimmy Cliff, "Angel" by Aretha Franklin, and I've always had this fantasy that some beautiful, tearful woman would insist on "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" by Gladys Knight.
Barry's Customer: Hi, do you have the song "I Just Called To Say I Love You." It's for my daughter's birthday. John Cusack was Roy Dillon4. Sixteen Candles (1984). Barry and Dick say that "You Can't Always Get What You Want" must be disqualified from one of their Top 5 lists because it was used in "The Big Chill" (1983) 5. He exposes all of his fears, insecurities, and vulnerabilities. Jack Black was Dewey Finn and Joan Cusack was Rosalie Mullins3.
Rob Gordon: Hey, I'm not the smartest guy in the world, but I'm certainly not the dumbest. 2. I mean, I know we don't have any customers, but I thought that was a bad thing, not like, a business strategy [smacks Rob]4. But I have to say my all-time favorite book is Johnny Cash's autobiography "Cash" by Johnny Cash. As a leading man, he remains an Everyman, or even an Underdog. But who would that woman be.
Just kidding. He either venerates or abhors said cultural reference points, with laser-like accuracy. Angel Heart (1987). They're about girls, right.
Barry: [Imitating Cosby] A Cosssssssby sweater. Dogfight (1991). Jokes, epiphanies, cultural reference points, and astute observations were thrown at Cusack and the ensemble, but they juggled all the flaming chainsaws with aplomb, imperturbable self-possession, and panache. In fact, the perfect role for him would have been Jughead Jones if they ever made a live-action version of Archie. Black is the new black. When Rob is talking to Marie De Salle in the bar they find they both liked "The Prisoner" (1967) starring and co-created by Patrick McGoohan 4.
I make his lists. Bob Roberts (1992). But the next best role for John Cusack would have to be Rob Gordon, record store owner, the role he plays in High Fidelity. "Walking On Sunshine"Written by Kimberley RewPerformed by Katrina & The Waves (as Katrina and The Waves)Courtesy of Capitol RecordsUnder License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets5. In High Fidelity he is in top form, playing over the top, admittedly, but as long as the director (Stephen Frears) doesn't exceed the recommended dosage -- and he doesn't -- Black is perfect. Some other reviewers complained about her fake sounding American accent, but I didn't notice that, even after it was pointed out. 5. Lisa Bonet was Epiphany ProudfootTHE TOP 5 CULTURAL REFERENCE POINTS IN HIGH FIDELITY1.
Meanwhile, he is compiling lists of his top five break ups, his top five favorite songs, and his top five dream careers. DeVincentis. Did Laura let you leave the house like that. I mean, I've read books like "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "Love in the Time of Cholera", and I think I've understood them.
3. Rob: Top Five Records. The Cable Guy (Full Screen) (1996). Though based on a book by Englishman Nick Hornby, the story was moved to Chicago, and all the cultural reference points were adjusted accordingly by screen writer D.V.
John Cusack was Lloyd Dobler, Joan Cusack was Constance Dobler, and Lili Taylor was Corey Flood5. ============================================THE TOP 5 SONGS FROM HIGH FIDELITY1. I love this movie. Dick: Marie de Salle's playing.
Joan Cusack was Geek Girl #1 and John Cusack was Bryce THE TOP 5 FILMS OF OTHER HIGH FIDELITY CAST MEMBERS1. Iben Hjejle as Laura does a great job. John Cusack was Craig Schwartz2.
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