Not in my Top 5, but its okay...

Rating: Null/10 (15 May 2002)

High Fidelity was a reasonably enjoyable comedy about three guys that work in a music store. Not having read the book, I can't really draw any comparisons between it and the movie, but overall it was a pleasant enough way to spend 2 hours. One gripe though - John Cusacks character is very irritating and as such it is difficult to sympathise with him when things don't go his way. It is bizzare to hear these American actors waxing lyrical on bands like the Smiths and The Jesus and Mary Chai - bands that were successful in Britain but virtually unheard of in the States - but I think that it just adds to the idea that these guys are musical snobs. Also, watch out for Tim Robbin's scene when he ventures into the record store, its a gas.