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High Fidelity (2000)

 -  Comedy | Drama | Music  -  31 March 2000 (USA)
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Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.

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High Fidelity follows the 'mid-life' crisis of Rob, a thirty-something record-store owner who must face the undeniable facts - he's growing up. In a hilarious homage to the music scene, Rob and the wacky, offbeat clerks that inhabit his store expound on the intricacies of life and song all the while trying to succeed in their adult relationships. Are they listening to pop music because they are miserable? Or are they miserable because they listen to pop music? This romantic comedy provides a whimsical glimpse into the male view of the affairs of the heart. Written by <N2XFYLS@aol.com>

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A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.

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Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Rated R for language and some sexuality | See all certifications »

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31 March 2000 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£696,812 (UK) (21 July 2000)

Gross:

ESP 156,175,029 (Spain) (29 June 2001)
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Trivia

The Marie DeSalle CD Rob pops in has the following tracks listed on it:
  • 1. Baby I Love Your Way
  • 2. Eartha Kitt Times Two (Patsy Cline Times Two in some versions)
  • 3. Ghostbusters
  • 4. Beat It
  • 5. Baby Got Back
  • 6. 911 is a Joke
  • 7. I Will Survive
  • 8. Mmm Bop
  • 9. My Heart Will Go On
  • 10. You Can't Have It
  • 11. The Time is Now
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When Rob names some German musicians which inspired Barry's band, he adds Falco, an Austrian. See more »

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[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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Catherine Zeta Jones is only credited in the final cast list and not in main credits See more »

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References Mr. Hulot's Holiday (1953) See more »

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"The Night Chicago Died"
Written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander
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Now this is what I would call a musical
9 October 2005 | by (Spain) – See all my reviews

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


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