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High Fidelity starring John Cusack is out on video. It has taken me forever to see this movie. But thank god I did.
I have been hearing about this movie forever from a variety of people. Actually, everyone who raves about this movie is male. And it makes sense because High Fidelity seems to be a look into the male mind. Am intesnse look at what guys think about relationships.

Top five reasons to see this movie:
1. John Cusack
2. Great soundtrack
3. Sarah Gilbert, minus the annoying Rosanne show persona
4. Glimpses into male neurosis
5. Top five lists

Great critique of the shallow man's logic
It was also the first movie that a lot of people Jack Black in and fell in love with his humor. This film is based on the book by Nick Hornby, but adapted for a Chicago setting because Cusack and Co. are from there. An interesting film of one man's discovery that the reason his other female conquests didn't succeed, was because all he cared about was sex and the fantasy. He didn't care about the real woman he had in the palm of his hand and the center of his heart. Interestingly, I'm sure that some people will come away from this film thinking that it ( the film) is shallow when in actuality it's a criticism and wink at it. I'm sure that popular music lovers will also relate to the film because Cusack's character owns a record shop and relates his existence around top ten lists. A work of truth, slapstick (at times), and subtle humor. I recommend it. I also wonder why the lead actress doesn't get more work in Hollywood because her performance in this film is just understated enough that she grows on just like Cusack realizes she' s the one for him. Just good stuff.

Not in my Top 5, but pretty close
"High Fidelity" is an unusual movie that maps out Rob Gordon's struggle to deal with his current break-up and his history of bad relationships. With a record store serving as the backdrop, Rob (played with cool conviction by John Cusack) gets to the root of his problem by exploring his past and stating his case through dialogues with the camera.
This film is not everyone's cup of tea, mainly because it is more character-driven and not heavy with action. If you don't find humor and meaning in Rob's dialogues, the movie may drag for you. This was not the case for me. I felt that much like Kevin Smith's "Clerks," the speeches (which I found clever) were coupled nicely with a mix of both humorous and touching moments. Why, the knee-slapping stylings of Jack Black alone help the movie avoid becoming too cerebral. Viewers have to accept the character of Rob Gordon for what he is: complex and confused. Things are not going to be easy for him because he is not the subject of a Hollywood fairy tale. His tale is more lifelike, more internal, and less perfect.
If you enjoy more independent, lower budget movies, then check out "High Fidelity." It has a little something for everyone: relationship woes, intelligent conversation, a fantastic soundtrack, and overall great performances.

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