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High Fidelity

High Fidelity

2000
Romance
Comedy
1h 53m
In this biting romantic comedy, Rob Gordon (Cusack) is the owner of a semi-failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned way -- on vinyl. His needle, however, skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend, Laura (Hjejle), walks out on him. As he examines his failed attempts at romance and happiness, the process finds him being dragged, kicking and screaming, into adulthood. (Touchstone Pictures)
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High Fidelity

2000
Romance
Comedy
1h 53m
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Rated 24 Feb 2007
36
22nd
Cusack's character is a completely self-centred jerk to the point of frustration. If you enjoy watching people attempt to be self appointed elitests then by all means watch this. There are quite a few humourous bits here and there. But in an attempt to deconstruct the complexities of relationships it just shows how much projection someone can use instead of accepting responsability to their actions. Maybe that was the point but either way it's frustrating to watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
So true to life, I know people who have taken to living this movie instead of their lives, having got confused about which is which.
Rated 11 Sep 2015
70
67th
Rob Gordon is an utterly loathsome human being and, quite frankly, the film would have benefited immensely had he realized all of the ways in which he is a total asshole. Unfortunately, when the film ends Rob is only marginally better human being who is still totally unaware of what a raging misogynist he is, and his arc feels unfinished. That said, Cusack is perfect in the role and somehow manages to be just charming enough to keep you invested. Overall it is enjoyable, just not satisfying.
Rated 05 Jul 2009
79
58th
Having read the book first I couldn't help but feel let down. The music references were good and John Cusack played a strangely American Rob well, but there was just something about it that didn't quite click. Maybe it was the moving of the setting from London to Chicago(?) or the fact that the record store was way to big in my opinion which didn't work but overall it was enjoyable and entertaining. A good laugh and sweet moments, not bad overall.
Rated 13 Nov 2013
68
24th
Ya know, i really didnt get it. It was a bit boring, actually. Some good bits ;a overall quirky and clever script (but a lot probably came from the source material) with good performances and a great soundtrack yet something was missing. Maybe im just not entertained by all the breaking up and getting together stuff , whada ya call that... romantic? Comedy? Ew!
Rated 18 Feb 2009
96
97th
A score this high should imply Fidelity is some kind of cinematic masterpiece, and I'm the first to admit, it's not. I just can't score one of my all-time favourites any lower than this. Bitterly sardonic like only the recently dumped can be, the script captures Hornby's voice perfectly, and does so by constantly breaking the fourth wall. Transplanted from the UK, Chicago itself becomes a character. Great performances, great everything. Tops Swingers as the ultimate guy rom-com. Love it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
43
31st
It tries to dazzle you with endless high-brow musical references a-la Beefheart and the voice-over narration thinks it's really clever. Underneath, it has a rather dull, juvenile plot about relationships.
Rated 12 Sep 2009
89
65th
"Fidelity" boasts humorous monologues by Cusack and is very entertaining. Jack Black is hysterical.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
52
17th
A few good scenes (and list ideas), but ultimately an ugly, boring, petty movie.
Rated 11 Oct 2009
80
91st
Top 5 Songs About Death: A Laura's Dad Tribute List
Rated 17 May 2008
88
95th
actually having read the book makes this a better movie, rather then taking away from the experience. cusack is awesome, especially the commentaries, and it pains me that jack black has resorted to lesser characters later in his career, since he pulled this one off so well.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
50
20th
There are some legitimately funny moments in it, but overall it's boring.
Rated 29 Mar 2020
80
75th
Who am I to judge these self-obsessed pricks? I am not so different.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
68th
Charming and full of laughs and terrific tunes (plus another great John Cusak performance), but not quite all there. Maybe it's the sad sack plot.
Rated 18 Jun 2022
68
67th
Wait, so you're telling me.... girls..... have feelings too?
Rated 21 Sep 2021
65
40th
The film adaptation of Elliot Rodger's manifesto, with cameos by records I like.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
60
48th
John Cusack as a pathologically misogynistic beta male was pretty fun to watch. Sadly, a lot of dorks took after this film like the idiots that doubled down on whiteytude and became full-on racist skins after seeing American History X. A pretty good lesson on how to do a monologue, almost a one man show. If it were a one man show I would give like a 95. Unfortunately, everyone else (except Joan Cusack and the woman that played Laura) seemed to get in the way.
Rated 09 Sep 2022
86
63rd
Here's what I'd argue about High Fidelity: it knows that its main character is a self-centred jerk. The story of exploration isn't so much to validate a jerk's immature, reactionary feelings, but to watch him sort through them and take stock of who he is and what he wants. Structurally, he's still learning when the film fades out. And it's a difficult subject to nail because this kind of introspection never stops. But despite the heavy narration, this is a witty look at insecurity.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
88
86th
Makes me want to be all angsty and make mixtapes for MY rocky relationships.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
91
97th
Outstanding. Cusack is really good. And becasue of this movie and learned to love Jack Black. Thank you!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
Hilariously melancholy and relatable comedy about how we deal with love and loss and the pop culture we bind our wounds with. It lost me just a bit in the final act (I would have preferred, spoiler, if had Rob and his girlfriend not gotten back together - isn't that more like real life?), but it's still one of the best romantic comedies ever. No movie has ever used Jack Black's trademark "Jack Black" character to better effect.
Rated 05 Jul 2017
75
65th
Top badass moment? Dick plays a bit of "Suspect Device" by Stiff Little Fingers and gets a girlfriend. If it was really that easy I'd have had more ladies than Hugh Hefner. (Or Fidel Castro's 35,000, if you believe what you read in The Sun.) Any movie featuring any SLF music is automatically badass. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 14 Jul 2014
79
77th
I enjoyed it a lot. Has a very cozy atmosphere and good pace, and I just couldn't stop watching
Rated 26 Feb 2009
81
88th
My top five. 1. Cusack 2. Jack black 3. Music 4. Funny 5. Great story
Rated 04 Jan 2008
100
99th
One of my favorite movies ever. Funny, sad, beautiful and real. Amazing characterizations, A wonderful script, perfect pacing, incredible soundtrack.
Rated 15 Mar 2016
80
65th
A movie about looking at how far you've come versus how far you've fallen backwards and realizing you haven't moved at all. Does that make sense?
Rated 08 Jun 2007
65
22nd
I wasn't terribly impressed with it, but it had Tim Robbins.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
30
18th
A huge PSI failure. It's in my top 5 most annoying movies.
Rated 16 Jan 2011
40
14th
4- might want to skip this one, not that hot
Rated 15 May 2010
88
72nd
Rob Gordon is examining his past relationships in order to find out where his current one went wrong. Rob owns a record shop where he sells vinyls. this film is any music lovers dream, they have random top fives and indie music playing constantly. Cusack is a bit dodgy in his peformance, his jokes not always being the best or at all interesting. I enjoyed the novel one of the best I have ever read and I really just liked the simplicity and how everything in Robs life is made into a top 5 list.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
9
97th
Surprisingly great. It kind of felt like a Woody Allen movie. Instead of a neurotic, indecisive, insecure and conceited character, Rob is just indecisive, insecure and conceited. It still feels really fresh though, with a lot of great insights and lots of hilarious moments.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
89
87th
I like that this movie doesn't try to make itself out to be really smart or deep. It's just a good story with good characters and offers a mixed bag of emotions. It's funny, sad, touching, warm (and yet, real) all at the same time. I also think it does justice to the book, which is a rarity.
Rated 17 May 2011
92
83rd
The deft hand of director Stephen Frears and strong performances by the ensemble cast combine to tell an entertaining story with a rock-solid soundtrack.
Rated 21 Jul 2019
93
67th
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Rated 20 Aug 2007
90
73rd
Great music, great acting, great movie. Love cusack.
Rated 13 Jul 2013
70
57th
Although undeniably self-indulgent, "High Fidelity" is nevertheless a sweet, gently funny and ultimately heart-warming rom-com boosting unexpected doses of realism and affable performances by Cusack and the rest of the cast.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
70
33rd
The musical references are good. But the movie itself is kinda silly.
Rated 22 Sep 2009
88
45th
Drags on a bit but still enjoyable, great acting
Rated 09 Mar 2007
70
42nd
ive probably seen this 5 and a quarter times on tv
Rated 24 Oct 2014
100
96th
This is one of the best soundtracks in film history. If I scored this movie on soundtrack alone it would still get 100. This movie has so many little treasures throughout. From amazing cameos to interesting little tidbits about rock history, this movie keeps me entertained every time I watch it. This might have been the last film that John Cusack was good in. I hate to say that cause he is awesome, but, come on, Ice Harvest....really? Also, this launched Jack Black. Nuff said.
Rated 16 Mar 2023
80
84th
Objectively speaking, I should give it a lower score. But screw objectivity.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
70
56th
I guess it's quite a good movie standalone but a little disappointing after the book.
Rated 09 May 2009
50
13th
For me a boring movie. First of all J.Cusack is not my favourite actor. I find him in this movie pretty dull and boring. Quickly forget this movie.
Rated 19 Jan 2013
75
78th
Relatable. Therefore good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
67th
Worth seeking out for those who like "comedies of truth" without all the gross-out vulgarities like the rest of the so-called funny movies out there.
Rated 23 Aug 2015
85
90th
Probably one of my favourite romcoms
Rated 03 Jul 2010
72
64th
An interesting and innovative take on the romantic comedy.
Rated 01 Jul 2008
85
78th
Seemed like an odd but pretty good movie.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
71
65th
Cusack plays the owner of a music store in an identity crisis, going back to old girlfriends trying to find some answers. Jack Black is a highlight.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
70
58th
Another one that's in my collection... a solid film.
Rated 01 Jul 2023
80
85th
I'm always amused when I see these and wonder how I haven't seen this before. Entertaining.
Rated 17 Jul 2017
50
24th
I didn't feel entertained (except by Barry), but overall the film knows what it's going for.
Rated 20 Dec 2013
92
80th
The deft hand of director Stephen Frears and strong performances by the ensemble cast combine to tell an entertaining story with a rock-solid soundtrack.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
65
8th
So many people think this movie is great but I find it overrated and sappy.
Rated 19 Nov 2010
79
61st
Since I was hesitant to this given that the book is one of my favourites, I still managed to enjoy this. The cast is relatively fine, but at least Cusack really manages to nail our contradictory, self-deprecating loveable (kinda) mid-30s hero.
Rated 26 Feb 2009
10
23rd
In love with itself.
Rated 06 May 2011
86
83rd
All the points are for John Cusack's fantasy about beating that dude up in the record store. I just about pissed my pants laughing at that.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
89
95th
I didn't like this movie the first time I saw it - I was used to John Cusack's lighter side. His role in Say Anything was no-where near as dark as this one. But once I saw through it, I was able to enjoy this movie for what it is.
Rated 15 Jan 2016
85
82nd
High Fidelity is a super awesome look into the life of a guy with an emotional wreck and is practically the rule book on the 4th wall. John Cusack leads a stellar cast in a witty and interesting romantic script, that really shines on all fronts. High Fidelity is awesome.
Rated 15 May 2008
75
48th
High marks for the Stevie Wonder track at the end. They should've just let the Brits make this one.
Rated 13 Nov 2011
77
68th
If you're a fan of good music and lighthearted comedies this is a great movie to watch. It's not extraordinary, but it is very fun; thank God it avoids most of the pitfalls of rom-coms. Don't get me wrong, you're still going to get your dose of 'sugar' if that's what you're going for, but if you're like me and that's not exactly your thing, this movie is still a good watch. The cast does a good job, Jack Black's Jack Black. Oh, and it's a good way to learn about some pretty good songs and bands.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
29th
Book is great but movie collapses. The only thing good in it is caracterization of two workers in the store. Music is crap, it was better imagining through the book. I cannot imagine how Hornby had given rights.
Rated 10 Nov 2008
85
53rd
Watched this film for 2 reasons: Love the Book, love John Cusack. Loved how much of the book it kept in despite the American audience re-write and the cast were perfect... plus you do have the additional bonus of Jack Black singing LOL
Rated 21 Sep 2010
74
90th
I really enjoyed it. A backwards playing rom com from the man's point of view. Slowly watch a selfish asshole become self aware and try to change. I am actually a big fan of Cusack, and Robbins was great. For the first time someone perfectly cast Jack Black.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
85
89th
Solid movie, with great performances from Cusack and Black. Have to see this again, though, as I dont have a great overall recollection of the film
Rated 08 Jan 2012
97
89th
loved it! Cusack at his best
Rated 29 Aug 2010
85
50th
This movie blows my mind. Almost everything here is so great. The soundtrack is really tasty and the movie is extremely funny and well written. Totally recommended.
Rated 09 Feb 2021
35
52nd
A solid adaptation of the book. The main character was less of an A-hole, but they get most of the main beats from the book, and the monologues are a good way of getting some good book passages in the film verbatim.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
45
44th
Oh how I loathed these people. Yet it's a fine film with some funny exchanges despite all that. Left me feeling of ambiguity, if that's a proper expression. And I don't mean sexually, seriously.
Rated 26 Dec 2006
88
93rd
Great movie. I can really smell the fume of vinyl. That brings back good memories...
Rated 15 Oct 2008
70
47th
A lot of indie nerds go nuts over this movie. It's okay, but I'm not going to go beat off on my vinyl collection.
Rated 08 Mar 2009
84
53rd
Great movie, and also give us a chance to know or remember some classics of rock...
Rated 15 Oct 2008
5
10th
Meh.
Rated 24 Mar 2010
10
3rd
I couldn't sit through it. Maybe I should stop watching movie re-creations of books that I've enjoyed.
Rated 16 Sep 2008
30
35th
kun musikken holder
Rated 30 Nov 2006
81
55th
Never read the book but it has to be at least as funny as this film. Great film with great music.
Rated 02 Jun 2008
55
43rd
I looked forward to this one, but felt left down.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
100
83rd
The only "romantic comedy" I think i'll ever enjoy.
Rated 04 Jan 2020
60
40th
r/niceguys in movie form
Rated 18 Dec 2009
90
95th
Best of John Cusack.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
88
98th
This movie left me feeling a lot different than it did when I first watched it back when I was 22. Its still great just for different reasons.
Rated 17 Sep 2008
95
82nd
I just love these book. I like Hornby and these movie in his manner. Great fun, and You can find yourself in here very easy :)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
87th
you like music? you like john cusak? you like comedy? you like high fidelity.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
93
94th
Great coming of age film about a guy trying to find his place in the world. Surrounded in outstanding music and philosophies on life, it will keep any guy who can relate far more than interested... More likely taking notes.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
95
84th
John Cusack is one of my favourite actors and this movie is perfect.
Rated 18 Aug 2010
74
93rd
#00s(m)#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #00s(e)#, story, Catherine ZJ, (J Cusack)
Rated 27 Dec 2006
68
55th
It's fairly ok. The thing I liked most about this movie was the way he Organizes his record collection...autobiographical
Rated 08 Aug 2010
93
91st
Say what you will about Nick Hornby-based films. He's brought us such great movies as About a Boy and An Education, but this is my favorite. Cusack is so honest as Rob Gordon, a character who anyone who has ever had their heart broken can identify with. By the end of the film I find myself cheering for Rob and Laura's relationship, urging for Rob not to fuck up so the two can end up together. Strong performances also from the energetic Jack Black in his first film and Todd Louiso.
Rated 28 Feb 2011
80
63rd
I love this movie. The way that John Cusack tells his sad histories is wonderful. It's very easy to relate with the history and the caracter.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
80
60th
Cusak is awesome, as usual.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
40
54th
While I recognize that this isn't the greatest movie, I still have a special place in my heart for it. John Cusack continues his streak of "deadpan is my only method of joke delivery" movies and the world is a better place for it. Jack Black and Todd Louiso bring the funny with far greater consistency than the cardboard-esque leading man. Okay, Cusack gets better as the film goes on, I just like ragging on him sometimes.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
89
80th
A very witty comedy. One of John Cusack's best.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
69
44th
Silly drama. Although it's a lot better than the average romantic comedy, I'm not impressed.
Rated 05 Feb 2007
100
96th
Um, I like this movie a little too much. I admit it.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
50
13th
John Cusack and Jack Black are almost always annoying, and I can't say they've risen above that here. In fact, we have the faux-intellectual, smug attitudes of both of their characters in the film to thank for making an already unappealing pairing even more cringe-inducing.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
88
70th
I <3 John Cusack. Great soundtrack too.
Rated 19 Apr 2024
60
14th
Rated 20 Jun 2008
79
69th
Charming but also smug. Maybe it's the breaking of the fourth wall or maybe I've seen Jack Black do his thing too much but this movie has waned a bit for me since I've seen it. Great soundtrack though. The record store bits are gold.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
78
46th
Real fun.
Rated 29 Mar 2018
3
36th
Favourite rom-com.

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