"High Fidelity" - mikenyc - Films/DVD Asylum

"High Fidelity"

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Posted by mikenyc on July 31, 2002 at 01:02:34

Of all of the "new" stars, outside of the Wilson Brothers...Owen and Luke...the only other Talent that I've appreciated is John Cusak.

In my pile to view, is "Say Anything" and "Better Off Dead"...but I caught "High Fidelity" on ENCORE the other day, and was totally captivated by his performance. It's competent and thoughtful, especially communicating the state of Record Geekdom, while not succumbing to being silly and forced. It's hard to do!

Though heavy handed on use of "breaking" the Fourth Wall, Cusak makes it work effectively, and gives an honest portrayal of Man at the Hands of Woman, that I've seen in a long time.

Jack Black also gives, what is his only genuine acting role, so far, and if he doesn't make it as an actor, he can always fall back on being a great white Soul Singer!

Kudos go to Tim Robbins too! Springsteen's cameo is priceless, but I'm sure glad he gave up any acting aspirations !!!

Anyone else like this film ?

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Topic - "High Fidelity" - mikenyc 01:02:34 07/31/02 (19)

Re: "High Fidelity" - Dman 06:37:58 08/05/02 (5)

Vintage Cheese, LOL" - Harmonia 21:55:47 08/05/02 (0)

You want an absolutely hilarious portion of "cheese".... - Mrs. Piggy 20:26:11 08/05/02 (3)

Re: You want an absolutely hilarious portion of "cheese".... - Dman 05:49:01 08/06/02 (2)

You are correct....Confusing him with George... - Mrs. Piggy 09:47:11 08/06/02 (1)

Re: You are correct....Confusing him with George... - Dman 13:23:25 08/06/02 (0)

Jack Black's best performance? Maybe....... - kane 09:33:56 08/02/02 (3)

Re: Jack Black's best performance... - mikenyc 22:36:25 08/02/02 (0)

Oh yes, I had forgotten....... - Harmonia 09:57:53 08/02/02 (1)

Also... - Bob Casner 16:52:23 08/02/02 (0)

Ah, Cusack, the thinking woman's sex symbol. Yummmm... - Harmonia 22:43:10 07/31/02 (0)

The book was OK--for light reading.... - Mrs. Piggy 09:03:21 07/31/02 (4)

Joan Cusack is a .... - Harmonia 22:46:53 07/31/02 (0)

I used to have a candle; the light was OK - for book reading. [nt] - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 10:25:50 07/31/02 (2)

Funny...BTW, only 5 more days... - Harmonia 22:49:03 07/31/02 (1)

Re: Funny...BTW, only 5 more days... - chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com 06:06:25 08/03/02 (0)

Love that movie! - Ted in NJ 07:05:54 07/31/02 (1)

Re: Love that movie! - gware 03:23:54 08/01/02 (0)

Re: "High Fidelity" - patrickU 01:15:38 07/31/02 (0)

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