High Fidelity

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"A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites."
  • R
  • 2000
  • 1 hr 53 min
  • 7.4  (191,003)
  • 79

High Fidelity is a charming film following the story of record store owner and music junkie Rob Gordon, played by John Cusack. Directed by Stephen Frears, the film is based on the novel by Nick Hornby and is set in Chicago. Rob is a struggling musician who owns a record store that specializes in vintage LPs. He is obsessed with music and often ranks everything in his life based on his record collection. His girlfriend, Laura, played by Iben Hjejle, leaves him after years of being together, and Rob begins to reflect on his past relationships.

The movie is a series of flashbacks as Rob looks back on his life and past romantic entanglements. As he revisits old flames, he realizes that there was always something that wasn't quite right. He is forced to confront his own shortcomings and accept that he may be the reason why he can never seem to make a relationship work.

Along the way, Rob is accompanied by his two employees at the record store, Dick and Barry, played by Todd Louiso and Jack Black respectively. They offer up hilarious commentary on his life and love woes, and Rob often turns to them for advice and support.

As Rob navigates his way through his love life, he also deals with the struggles of running a business in a world where music is becoming more digitized and less appreciated in its physical form. He is faced with the possibility of closing down his beloved record store as he struggles to keep up with the times.

The movie is a witty romantic comedy that will have you laughing out loud while also tugging at your heartstrings. Cusack delivers a standout performance as the flawed protagonist, and his chemistry with Hjejle is both believable and endearing. The soundtrack is also a standout feature, with a number of iconic songs played throughout the film.

Overall, High Fidelity is a must-watch for music lovers and fans of charming romantic comedies. It offers a unique perspective on relationships and the role that music plays in our lives, and will leave you humming along to its catchy tunes long after the credits roll.

High Fidelity is a 2000 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4 and a MetaScore of 79.

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  • Release Date
    2000
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 53 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (191,003)
  • Metascore
    79
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