Funny and interesting

Rating: 6/10 (17 February 2001)

I read Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity a few years ago and I loved it, so when I rented this film I couldn't help but wondering how on earth anyone could turn that novel into a film. It couldn't have been an easy task. The solution, as is seen in the movie, was to turn the novel into a narration where John Cusack is looking straight into the camera a lot of time. I believe this was a very brave step, and with any other actor than the brilliant Cusack playing Rob, it wouldn't have worked.
They've also managed to get a great cast together: John Cusack, Jack Black, Iben Hjejle, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack (no surprise to anyone who've watched a few John Cusack-films) and Lili Taylor. Brilliant cast. High Fidelity is also funny, sweet, and engaging. Recommended.