Underrated

Rating: 8/10 (28 February 2004)

This is a movie that I saw kind of accidentally but was very impressed by. I found it touching, funny and just very good-why is it so little known? It didn't remind me of "reality bites" as other people have stated, because this was much less "hollywood" then that. I kind of was reminded of "clerks" in an odd way. There were definite similarities and the characters had an excellent element of realism that I'm sure is the main appeal of the movie, many could view this and found parts of themselves, their relationships, and their friends in many of the characters. Add some great music and a record store setting to the mix and a great cast, and you've got all the ingredients for a really good picture.
I didn't love when I first saw it, though I definitely liked it a lot. It seems the type of movie to definitely grow on you, when I see it a second time I have the feeling the movie will jump a couple of points. I have yet to see a John Cussac movie I don't like, he's as good here as he is in everything else he does. Movie definitely recommended for viewing.