These are the things I can't do without...

Rating: Null/10 (15 June 2001)

British cult writer's novel successfully translated into American movie. A proof that addictions (particularly those for women or vinylrecords) appear in the same manner universally? And maybe this being an American film rather than a British one also softens it a bit.
John Cusack's role as slightly neurotic, semi-philosophical, soul-searching discophile is complemented with Jack Black's bravado as a motormouthed, elitist know-it-all vinylwiseass. There are plenty of other enjoyable performances as well, like Catherine Zeta-Jones in her usual self-confident and ignorant mode.
This romantic comedy has comforting, joyful elements, and it gives a nice perspective to small but important things of life (like proving that American comedy doesn't have to mean cartoon-like characters and complete lack of credibility!). It can make you a bit melancholic but still oddly contempt. And without diminishing the value of the religious-like approach to vinyl as a format I am tempted to say that the music itself makes the most of it here. Especially like that Stevie Wonder's proge'ish loop-song "I believe" in the end! Definitely a movie to be watched over and over again!