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- Without a doubt, High Fidelity is a brilliant romance about the tragedy of failed relationships and the pain of a broken heart, but it also beautifully and successfully changed how we view rom-coms, influencing the genre by creating a new way of portraying a protagonist and giving rom-coms an exciting, fresh, and more realistic view of self-development and romance.
Feb 19, 2022 · Fortunately, the movie High Fidelity will probably remain immortal in the hallowed hallways of great romantic comedies, and here's why.
- Sophie Collins
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Apr 6, 2020 · High Fidelity is a difficult movie to defend. There’s a lot to like about it, although most of the good parts can be summed up with the phrase “every scene with Jack Black and Todd Louiso...
- Tom Reimann
- The Great Soundtrack
- The Reality of Breaking Up
- It Celebrates Chicago
- Rob Is Not A Hero
- Breaking The 4th Wall
- It Acknowledges The Female Perspective
- It Shows Relatable Relationship Anxieties
- It Has A Satisfying Ending
From the first frames of the film, High Fidelityacknowledges that it is a love letter to pop music. Adapted from Nick Hornby’s novel of the same name, John Cusack co-wrote the screenplay and infused his passion for music in the film. The film is a musical ultimately and choices such as "Dry the Rain" by The Beta Band were written into the script. M...
High Fidelityis primarily about romance but some moments are uncomfortable because they are so true to life. Breakups are hard and often not explosive or sudden. Rob and Laura’s relationship deteriorated because of miscommunication and not meeting each other’s needs. RELATED: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Making Of High Fidelity (2000) The f...
Of the cities that are generally represented in film and television, Chicago does not always make the cut. Even films that take place in New York were often filmed in Los Angeles. One of the great uses of Chicago was in one of the best 1990s thrillers The Fugitive, which showcased recognizable landmarks and Chicago-specific plot points. High Fideli...
While Rob may be the protagonist of the film, he is not a hero. Many romantic comedies and dramas require the main character to be sympathetic. High Fidelitydoes not require this of Rob. The film goes above and beyond to show the mistakes that people make in relationships. Neither Laura nor Rob are perfect. Rob shouldn’t be idolized because he is a...
Recent films have come to appreciate the trope of breaking the 4th wall. Films like Deadpool use characters speaking to the audience as humor. At the time that High Fidelity was made, however, breaking the 4th wall was not seen regularly in mainstream cinema. Rob breaks the 4thwall within in the first scene, immediately introducing the concept of t...
In one of John Cusack's best movies, High Fidelitynaturally adopts Rob’s perspective. He is the one being broken up with and the character who has a desire that needs to be fulfilled. It is easy for Rob to cast judgment on Laura and his exes. However, the film still acknowledges that the women in his life have their own experiences and gives them t...
The fodder for most romantic films is the highs and lows. Meeting for the first time and the eventual separation between the lovers. High Fidelityshows the elements of relationships that are less dramatic, but more realistic. RELATED: 7 Things We Love About Hulu’s High Fidelity (& 3 Things We Don’t) Rob’s relationships all had their issues and his ...
The realism demonstrated in High Fidelityis an important aspect. The film earns Rob and Laura’s reconciliation by dealing with their decision to get back together with seriousness. Although not everything is solved, the viewer understands that they will continue to work on their problems. The ending sequence at the record release party is full of j...
- Carolyn Jenkins
High Fidelity is just good comedy. It's fun, it's entertaining, and above all, it's refreshing because of it's relative originality. There are plenty of memorable scenes in the film, many because of their sheer, if illogical, hilarity.
Book-based romantic drama has cursing, smoking, sex. Read Common Sense Media's High Fidelity review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Stephen Frears
High Fidelity is a 2000 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears, starring John Cusack, Jack Black, and Iben Hjejle. The film is based on the 1995 British novel of the same name by Nick Hornby, with the setting moved from London to Chicago and the protagonist's name changed.
Mar 31, 2000 · High Fidelity: Directed by Stephen Frears. With John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black. Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.
