A comparison between the book and film.

Rating: Null/10 (7 June 2001)

I've just finished reading my copy of "High Fidelity". So instead of just giving a review if the film or the book, I decided to give a comparrison of them. First, I would just like to admit that I absolutely loved both of them and recommend them both highly.
The movie I saw first. I thought it was absolutely hilarious and had some great hints into the minds of men. I remember thinking that the whole looking into the camera thing was very unigue and it would be strange to read something like that. Plus, the acting and everything in the film was nothing but the best. I've heard complaints that the girl who plays Laura didn't do to well, but believe me, she's fine.
The book was different from the film (as most books are). I'm not saying the film wasn't faithful to the book. I'm just saying that there are things that are changed and/or added between the two.
THINGS IN THE BOOK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE FILM.
1. Rob has a lot of scenes with Marie in the book. I though Marie was a good character and they definatly underused her in the film. She has some good scenes.
2. The book tells you more about what Rob is thinking. In the film he talks a lot (he does in the book too). But in the novel more time is spent with his thoughts as apossed to his words.
3. This one isn't really important. But in the novel they talk about "Reservoir Dogs" a lot. I kinda wish that was in the movie. It's on my top five favorite films of all time list(Platoon, Reservoir Dogs, The Godfather, Braveheart, and Pulp Fiction if anyone cares).
THINGS IN THE MOVIE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE BOOK.
1. I am a big fan of the scene on the bench after the funeral. Well it isn't in the book.
2. I also love his "Fantasy" speech to Laura at the end of the film. He says different things in the book.
3. The little skateboarder kids outside the shop. There isn't even a hint that they are outside. So there isn't the stealing scene or any of that.
THINGS I'M HAPPPY WERE LEFT OUT.
1. I am very happy they left out the relationship with Rob and his parents. It is kind of boring to read and I really didn't care about them or why they were there. Truth is I mearly skimmed over some of those parts.

Overall they are both very good pieces of art. They are both clever and insightful. And they both make me smile when I'm finished with them. FILM: 9/10 BOOK: 8:10