Top five reasons why High Fidelity is one of my all time favorite movies:
- A romantic comedy with intelligence and wit, a plot that is in constant motion, well-contrasted characters who find organic growth. More laughs and smiles per square meter of film stock than you can shake a stick at.
- John Cusack is one of the great American actors whether he gets the credit for it or not. High Fidelity uses his ability for believability and physical humor and contrasts him so well with Jack Black (going over the top) and Todd Louiso (just the opposite, barely animated).
- Lots and lots of great music, much of which is woven directly into the plot and not just used as background. And the artists are all over the place: Springsteen, Aretha, Bow Wow Wow, Belle & Sebastian, Liz Phair, Ann Peebles, Illinois Jacquet, Stiff Little Fingers and more.
- You can watch it many times and see some new bit or some scene in a new light each time. Plus it’s difficult to get tired of seeing Catherine Zeta-Jones pull off her top.
- Bruce Springsteen makes a cameo, sitting back playing his Telecaster and giving Rob sage advice
More top fives about the movie from Ben Guaraldi.
absolutely recommended
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