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| NZone |
(4 out of 5 stars) "Fidelity is lucky to have cast John Cusack, who may be the only actor in the world that could pull off this role." more... |
| CBC Infoculture: 'High Fidelity' a 'satisfying kick' |
"...has the satisfying kick of a terrific song while simultaneously questioning the source of our satisfaction." more... |
| culturevulture.net |
"Thematically placed in the heart of pop culture, 'High Fidelity' delivers a sense of contemporary hipness, at the same time fitting squarely in the classic mold of romantic comedy films... It's damn good fun." more... |
| Days of Thunder |
"At first, 'High Fidelity’s' sad-sack hero poses a question: 'Do I listen to records because I’m miserable, or am I miserable because I listen to records?'" more... |
| E! Online |
(grade: A) "Cusack is at the top of his game here..." more... |
| goodauthority |
"'High Fidelity,' Stephen Frears' film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel about the effects of too much rock & roll on an immature record store owner, is a shabby little excuse for a movie." more... |
| Harvey's Movie Reviews |
"...worth a look..." more... |
| James Berardinelli |
(3 out of 4 stars) " Based on the novel by Nick Hornby, 'High Fidelity' is a quirky comedy that explores the romantic misfortunes of the main character." more... |
| JoBlo's Movie Emporium |
"A funny, original, small tale which kept me entertained me with its laughs and intrigued with its universal relationship dilemmas, despite almost losing me with its never-ending conclusion." more... |
| Movie Bodega |
(B) "If you're looking to explore the plight of the sensitive white male, go directly to Hollywood's expert in the field, John Cusack, who has built an entire career upon it." more... |
| Mr Showbiz |
(rating: 74/100) "I will say this: Stephen Frears and John Cusack have created a doggedly faithful adaptation of Nick Hornby's cult-fave novel." more... |
| New York Daily News: Cusack's 'High'-Spirited Comedy |
"Like the song says, love stinks." more... |
| Spliced Online: Love and a 45 (RPM) |
"John Cusack plays the bitterness of being dumped with droll aplomb in 'High Fidelity,' an observant and acerbic dark comedy in which he is our overly-reflective tour guide through the farcical misery of a bad breakup." more... |
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