A Must Watch!

Rating: 7/10 (4 November 2010)

Based on the 1995 British novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, Stephen Frears directed 'High Fidelity' is a must watch for it's strange and interesting protagonist.
'High Fidelity' tells the story of man caught in mid-life crisis. How he analyzes on what went wrong in the past, and how things haven't worked out for him, as per the expectations. The protagonist played superbly by John Cusack, is one of the most memorable film characters you'll watch. He's confused, strange, witty and interesting. One of the major reasons why this film works, is because of it's Hero.
The Screenplay pays tribute to the novel it borrows from. Stephen Frears direction is top-notch. He captures all the emotions of it's characters with maturity. Seamus McGarvey's Cinematography is well-done.
In the acting department, John Cusack gets a role of a lifetime and he performs superbly. He makes Rob Gordon, his character, one heck of a memorable guy. Iben Hjejle is excellent. Jack Black is genuinely lovable in his part. Same goes for Todd Louiso. Catherine Zeta-Jones is first-rate. Lisa Bonet & Sara Gilbert leave a mark, as well.
On the whole, A Must Watch! Strongly Recommended!