An Amazing Film!

Rating: 10/10 (16 November 2000)

HIGH FIDELITY raises the bar for all other romantic comedies from now on. That is because it is so good. John Cusack has long been one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood, and here is his best performance. He plays a 30 year old man who still acts like he's 13. After a painful breakup, he decides to go over his girlfriends of the past to find out why they rejected him. The supporting cast is stellar. Jack Black and Todd Louiso are perfectly cast as Cusack's goofy employees, Lily Taylor and Catherine Zeta-Jones are wonderful as two of Cusack's ex-girlfriends, Lisa Bonet, a far way from her COSBY SHOW days is wonderful as a singer, Iben Hjejle is good as the girl who just broke up with him. The best supporting performance though as to be by Tim Robbins as a burnt out hippie. He's wonderful. The film is original, witty, hilarious and intelligent. Do yourself a favor and rent it tonight! 10/10