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Release Date:
31 March 2000 (USA)
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Tagline:
A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.
Plot:
Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 2 wins
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18 nominations
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(166 articles)
Pirate Radio Movie Review
(From MoviesOnline. 12 November 2009, 8:00 PM, PST)
Interview: John Cusack On 2012 And The Magic Of Roland Emmerich
(From Cinema Blend. 11 November 2009, 12:22 PM, PST)
(From MoviesOnline. 12 November 2009, 8:00 PM, PST)
Interview: John Cusack On 2012 And The Magic Of Roland Emmerich
(From Cinema Blend. 11 November 2009, 12:22 PM, PST)
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Now this is what I would call a musical
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Cusack | ... | Rob Gordon |
 | Iben Hjejle | ... | Laura |
 | Todd Louiso | ... | Dick |
 | Jack Black | ... | Barry |
 | Lisa Bonet | ... | Marie De Salle |
 | Catherine Zeta-Jones | ... | Charlie Nicholson |
 | Joan Cusack | ... | Liz |
 | Tim Robbins | ... | Ian 'Ray' Raymond |
 | Chris Rehmann | ... | Vince |
| Ben Carr | ... | Justin |
| Lili Taylor | ... | Sarah Kendrew |
 | Joelle Carter | ... | Penny Hardwick |
 | Natasha Gregson Wagner | ... | Caroline Fortis |
| Shannon Stillo | ... | Alison Jr. High |
| Drake Bell | ... | Rob Jr. High |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and some sexuality.
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Runtime:
113 min
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Portugal:M/12 |
Iceland:L |
Malaysia:18PL |
Malaysia:U (cut version) |
USA:R (certificate #37241) |
South Korea:15 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Brazil:14 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Chile:14 |
Denmark:A (DVD rating) |
Finland:K-8 |
France:U |
Germany:12 (bw) |
Netherlands:AL |
New Zealand:M |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:M18 |
Singapore:PG (cut) |
Spain:7 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15
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After his vision of Bruce Springsteen, Rob says the words "Good luck, goodbye" which is the last line of the Springsteen song "Bobby Jean".
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Continuity: When Rob talks about the five reasons why he misses Laura (on the Kinzie Street bridge, with the camera pointing south toward downtown) the shadows on the skyscrapers in the back differ between sentences.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Rob: What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
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Rob: What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
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Soundtrack:
Let's Get It On
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It was about time someone put together a film with a genuine appreciation for the love/music connection that didn't end up being something along the lines of "Singles". For music lovers who tend to put a soundtrack to everything they experience, this film is a blessing. I am one of those people, so I understand that if you're not, you'll get less from the movie. All I'm trying to say is that this is one of those films that demand you to root for the characters and the events if you want to enjoy it. The deeper the affection you feel for them, the more you'll enjoy the movie.
Personally, I think John Cusack's character is one of the most engaging in the comedy genre of the last decade. This is the kind of character I like: simple and complex at the same time, just like in real life. Somebody likable but annoying at times. Again, I feel a deep personal connection with him, and I understand him every time, even when he acts stupid.
But he is not alone. The rest of the cast is terrific.
Anyway, don't forget this is a comedy. You will laugh your ass off with some situations and dialogue. Hilarity comes from many different sources: you've got black humor, silly humor, complex (people would say "intelligent", but I despise the term) humor... Special mention goes to Tim Robbins paying a visit to the record store. Genius.
On a very personal level, I think there's a magnificent scene that sums up the heart and the brains of this movie. John Cusack talks to the camera (something that happens often) instructing the audience on how to make a perfect music compilation for your loved one. If you like that concept, the movie will grab you and won't let you go. If that idea doesn't sound seductive to you, you might just have a good time. If you are a rock music devotee, this flick is heaven.
RATING: 9.0