HIGH FIDELITY [Blu-ray]

I saw High Fidelity when if first came out in the theaters, and just loved the movie. And I've watched it a few times over the years. I decided to get the Blu-ray disc and watch it again. It's still very funny and touching at the same time. I'd never heard of Jack Black before this movie, and his outrageous character and commentary is priceless. And the whole back-and-forth between John Cusack's character and Jack Black's character on the true significance of using the word "yet" is so funny, and I laugh no matter how many times I've watched it.It's another movie based upon a Nick Hornby novel, who also wrote About a Boy. Great dialogue in a great movie!

Love to watch it again!

One of those Classic films that the music fits perfect with the story. The music is great on its own, but the story is awesome! 😎

One look at the credits for this film and it is obvious that John Cusack really wanted to make this film. He co-produced, co-wrote the adapted screenplay, and stars in the leading role. Overall, this film is a great success. Pick up a solid director in Stephen Frears, who also directed John Cusack in the film noir gem "The Grifters," collect a memorable cast of actors, then load up on the songs for a fantastic soundtrack. John Cusack is great here. I've been a fan of his since the days of "Better Off Dead" and "Say Anything" so I guess my opinion about his underrated talent is biased in the best sense. The supporting actors are all excellent, with a special mention going to Jack Black of "Tenacious D" who steals every scene he is in and invokes heart-felt, belly-bursting laughter at his antics and unique physical humor. The script is crammed with superb dialogue, John Cusack's character speaking directly into the camera as a confidential insider frequently pointing out his personal "Top 5" lists to fine effect. However, this movie will find fewer and fewer fans the older the viewers are. For instance, both my parents are Baby Boomers and both thought this film was rubbish, to put it mildly; but everyone from Generation X that I've spoken to thinks this film resonates with heartache, hope, and humor that scoffs in the face of those older folks who said Generation X is comprised only of cynical slackers. The center of this story is that human nature does not change. These characters long for deeper understanding and emotional stability. All that, and the script referrence to the film "Evil Dead II" is a welcome, surprising ode to an incredible Cult Horror film. The cast is strong, the script is exceptional, and the soundtrack is thoughtfully chosen. Recommended.

If you don't know yet, this is an all-time classic. Super young and angsty John Cusack with super young and angsty Jack Black, poor but smart and hell and insanely musically informed. I just love it. You get their love of music and their sweet insecurities. John's character counts down his top girlfriends, like Casey Casem used to count down the American Top 40 (they would hate that comparison, though). You should watch it.

Cusak plays the owner of a record store that only deals with vinyl records.Jack Black has his incredible entry into movies. Cusak is dealing with his own personal problems and breaks the fourth wall by talking to the camera. His relationships are bizarre and comedic at times but mostly childish.Great movie with Cusak, Jack Black, Catherine Zeta Jones and Tim Robbins.

When I saw High Fidelity I expected something of a relationship comedy. The truth was more engaging. High Fidelity is one man's quest to make sense of why his longest-running, most meaningful relationship has suddenly broken up. And we learn, as he does, that things aren't always as simple as they seem, and that he bears some responsibility (though not all--that would be too simple) for most of his loves lost. His former girlfriends are a parade of cameos including Lili Taylor and Catherine Zeta Jones, and his history with each is very different. And a lot like real life, there was no knowing what to expect, whether he would get back together with one girlfriend or end up with someone new, or just keep going as he was.High Fidelity is more a clever comedy-drama for dramaphobics than a simple comedy. Although many scenes are funny and some are side-splitting, the story runs deeper than that. I've heard complaints about Cusack's monologues to the camera throughout the film, yet I think they're indispensible. His monologues are key to the story--because it's all about his perspective and how it matures--and they add humorous touches that otherwise couldn't be drawn out without straining the dialogue.What's great about High Fidelity is that its characters are real people. They think in real ways, react to things like people we know would react. They deliver witty lines only if it suits their character, not if the screenwriter wishes to inject a cheap laugh. The obnoxious characters have their quiet moments; the beautiful people show ugly rough patches; some shoplifting nobodies turn out to be talented guys with a future. At every turn the movie encourages viewers to look beneath the surface of every character. The entire cast gives a solid, believable performance.The down side: It's a tad long, and it doesn't really "click" until the first twenty or thirty minutes are past. At that point it's revealed as something more involved than a simple comedy, though none the worse for it. But these are minor flaws and will probably do the film no harm over time. I believe this movie to be one of the new classics, or at least one of the films that will inspire the next generation of revolutionary filmmakers to do something different and truly unique. High Fidelity doesn't try to fit the mold of a comedy or a drama, but sets its own pace and its own rules.

I guess I had higher hopes for this movie. I actually had to stop watching it at the halfway point because it was kind of annoying which might be my own fault for choosing a movie with Jack Black playing a typical Jack Black 'teen boy humor' role.The next day I decided to 'resume'. I'm glad I did because the back half was better than the front half. It's a good movie if you aren't looking for anything deeper than what it is on the surface. I think guys would overall like it more than women. At least the case in our home.

Great movie, great soundtrack and great nostalgia.If you were around in the 90s or want to know what it was like in the 90s this is a great place to start.Highly entertaining.

Tycker att filmen är mycket rolig! Jag är såpass gammal såja har haft vinylskivor! Suverän dialog och bra agerande! Kan verkligen rekommenderas! Mvh Anders!

Cómo todo en la vida los libros suelen ser mucho mejores que las películas, pero esta es una buena adaptación a pesar de que hay cosas y personajes que fueron omitidos. Es bastante graciosa, es un humor muy digerible, contrarío al libro que viene con muchas referencias que solo un melómano podría entender, pero acá todos la pueden disfrutar y reír y tal vez identificarse.

Un divertissement de qualité.

この作品は競争に追われ、日々、雑念や悩みに追い立てられ、「人生とはなんぞや」などと考えている疲れ切った人に捧げるメッセージである。主人公のロブの人生は決して「うまくいっていた」わけではない。レコード屋だって儲からない。恋愛もうまくいかない。常に考えていることは音楽か恋愛のことばかりだ。そして「他人の詩に自分の想いをのせる」繊細な作業であり芸術である、コンピーレーションテープを創る。今までフラれた元恋人に順番に会い、原因を探る。いってみれば彼の行動はどれひとつ社会的に認知され、名声を得る種のものではない。しかし彼は必死だ。いつも必死だ。誰と競争するわけでなく、自分の生き方を模索しているのだ。作品終盤にロブが恋人のローラと踊るときの笑顔を見てほしい、ローラの為にテープを編集するロブの決意に満ちた目を見てほしい。そして気付く、人生には「些細だけどとても大切なもの」が満ちあふれていることを。