An excellent film.

Rating: 10/10 (14 February 2002)

High Fidelity is, for me at least, one of those movies that I don't mind watching again and again. It's not the best movie I've ever seen, but it definately has a lot within it that I can relate to, as well as one of the best soundtracks to grace a film, and some excellent acting. The only questionable casting choice in my opinion was Iben Hjejle as the long-suffering girlfriend of John Cusacks' Rob Gordon. I really have no idea why she was cast, as it seems like she's reading her lines from cue cards throughout the entire movie. I can't decide who I want to smack more, Hjejle herself, or Victoria Thomas who obviously thought she'd be a good choice. Thankfully, an otherwise stellar cast manages to bring this movie to life. I think this is one of the most realistic movies I've ever seen on relationships and the male psyche in regards to women. I thought nearly every aspect of the movie was done extremely well, and I highly recomend it to anyone looking for a good movie that will actually make you think a little.