Cusack in top form in a smart, funny comedy. Could be Say Anything 2

Rating: 9/10 (21 March 2000)

This movie is a MUST for those who came to regard Cusack as an idol through Better Off Dead, The Sure Thing, and Say Anything. Cusack is superb in walking the line between cool-guy-you-root-for and far-from-a-saint, and Jack Black finally comes into a role that people will remember him for. The film sometimes feels like it wants to end sooner than it does, but then starts new scenes with vigor. Only complaint: you never quite see Cusack and Iben Hjejile really click at any point, causing one to wonder what the attraction was in the first place. Very high audience response at the preview I attended. A very well-made motion-picture that I hope audiences don't ignore.