Defy that melodrama!

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2003)

If you want to experience an alternative romantic comedy, you definitely must watch `High Fidelity'.
Rob Gordon (John Cusack) is the owner of a semi-failing record store in Chicago. He employs Dick (Todd Louiso), an introvert and shy guy, and Barry (Jack Black) the antithesis of Dick. Even Rob and his buddies consumed by the music and popular culture, but that not so help much his relationship with either his long time girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) or all his previous. In an attempt to find out why he is so clueless in a relationship, he starts to dig on all his past romantic life and learn how to commit in a serious liaison.
`High Fidelity' is a strictly enjoyable film. All the characters perform so natural, came along with the non-novel plot. It is a sure thing so refreshing in the genre.
John Cusack plays his role respectfully and so do the rest of the casts. It is surprising me that Catherine Zeta-Jones as one of the cameo, and she looks so gorgeous and talented as usual.
In closing, you will fill a little (or much) distracting by the time you watch `High Fidelity', if you usually could enjoy a plain and typical romantic comedy. Nevertheless, as truth to be told, I really hope there is will be more like this come from Hollywood.
8/10