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Transplanted from England to the not-so-mean streets of Chicago, the screen adaptation of Nick Hornby's cult-classic novel High Fidelity emerges unscathed from its Americanisation, idiosyncrasies intact, thanks to John Cusack's inimitable charm and a nimble, nifty screenplay (co-written by Cusack). Early-thirtysomething Rob .. Read more

Starring	John Cusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joelle Carter
Director	Stephen Frears
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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- "...A ruthlessly truthful and deviously smart comedy....Black's hilariously vitriolic rock snob Barry is especially impressive -- a long overdue breakthrough role for a very deserving talent..."
- 8660
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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- - 23
  - 5
  Good adaptation..........good soundtrack
  
  Having read the book a while ago, I was interested to see what the hollywood adaptation would be like. Well in my opinion it works. Cusak and the other ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Andrew
  - London
  - 17 May 2004 at 09:30
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  - 0
  Get the book instead
  
  I'm not a purist - although this is relocated to the States it works. Cusack isn't detestable... he's just not likable either. I know, you're ... read more »
  
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- 1109057
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ZKPW
  - 18 reviews
  - 07 Apr 2012 at 14:55
- - 0
  - 0
  A film about monkey pain
  
  Years ago, a Head Teacher friend of mine told me about male monkeys. Apparently, long after the young females of the kind have started collecting fruit and ... read more »
  
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- 1103752
- - Platospupil
  - 109 reviews
  - 18 Mar 2012 at 20:17
- - 0
  - 0
  True to the spirit of the book
  
  When I first saw this film (as a fan of the book), I remember being disappointed that it was set in the US. To be honest, I think this disappointment coloured ... read more »
  
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- 1099752
- - OldOneShoe
  - 3 reviews
  - 06 Mar 2012 at 11:38
- - 0
  - 0
  " A COSBY sweata! "
  
  One of my favourite movies ever:- Having read Hornby's novel not only does this movie represent it well but successfully puts it's own spin on it. The ... read more »
  
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- 1098616
- - MovieDuo
  - 9 reviews
  - Craigavon
  - 03 Mar 2012 at 03:02
- - 3
  - 1
  tis a gooden
  
  Brilliant film, cast and soundtrack. Both Myself and girlfriend really enjoyed this film which is a rarity!
  
  We highly recommend.
  
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- 1091357
- - a customer
  - 11 Feb 2012 at 22:31
- - 2
  - 5
  Painful and dry
  
  utter rubbish - boring. Find another film to watch unless you like these actors so much that you will consider any crap.
  
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- 1088158
- - kandn
  - 2 reviews
  - 02 Feb 2012 at 22:11
- - 1
  - 12
  Rubbish film
  
  Rubbish film. Rubbish acting, especially John Cusack. Jack Black is the only good thing about the film. Do not watch!
  
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- - Rubbo
  - 1 review
  - 23 Nov 2011 at 22:18
- - 3
  - 0
  Well worth the watch.
  
  Not your average break up film, great music, fun characters and a great aspect of relationships of that time. All round one of my fave films filled with great ... read more »
  
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- - FracturedHype
  - 1 review
  - 21 Nov 2011 at 10:32
- - 1
  - 0
  Don't read the synopsis. Just watch it.
  
  Didn't read the synopsis, just played it and continued to watch. Recommend going in with no expections as although it isn't hilarious, there were a few ... read more »
  
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  - SayIt
  - 11 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 17 Nov 2011 at 23:49
- - 2
  - 0
  in my top 5 films about breakup
  
  I have heard of this film for many years, it’s one of those films that keep on popping up in “all time greatest movie” lists. But although I was ... read more »
  
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- - bizmandan
  - 54 reviews
  - 16 Oct 2011 at 14:23
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- - 23
  - 5
  Good adaptation..........good soundtrack
  
  Having read the book a while ago, I was interested to see what the hollywood adaptation would be like. Well in my opinion it works. Cusak and the other ... read more »
  
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- 5959
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Andrew
  - London
  - 17 May 2004 at 09:30
- - 14
  - 0
  Hilarious!
  
  Excellent film, elements of chick-flick covered by the fact that the male lead is a complete a**hole (like we all are) and comedy sections which literally had ... read more »
  
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- - Alexander Howard
  - Nottingham
  - 03 Aug 2005 at 15:15
- - 11
  - 0
  Darkly funny
  
  John Cusack at his best dark but funny self. An intelligent comedy that makes you think. A main character to empathise with and a wealth of enjoyable cameos. A ... read more »
  
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- - Lesley Spicer
  - Gosport, Hants, Engaland
  - 19 Jul 2005 at 07:24
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  - 48
  Pointless Drivel
  
  Inner workings of mans attitude towards women? Confused meanderings of a misguided loser more like. Boring at best.
  
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- 130267
- - LeoM
  - 19 reviews
  - London
  - 02 Aug 2005 at 16:47
- - 6
  - 0
  A modern day masterpiece!
  
  In the tradition of the film, and in keeping with its need to list I would rate this film as one of my all time top five movies!
  
  This is simply ... read more »
  
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- - Phil Hodgkinson
  - Mansfield
  - 09 Jun 2007 at 09:27
- - 4
  - 0
  Not as good as the book but
  
  This film is pretty good with some stunning performances by John cusack and Jack Black.
  
  The role was practically written for jack black. Awesome.read more »
  
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- - Emma
  - Portsmouth
  - 05 Feb 2006 at 14:06
- - 5
  - 3
  High Fidelity - Low Quality
  
  I would guess I’m of Nick Hornby’s generation (maybe a little younger), so as one similarly obsessed ... read more »
  
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- - splodge
  - 104 reviews
  - Portsmouth
  - 22 Dec 2006 at 12:30
- - 4
  - 0
  High Fidelity
  
  A good film, witty and interesting if not exactly an in-depth review of the male psyche.
  
  Lots of fun, possibly the only decent film / performance ... read more »
  
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- - Sproing
  - 1 review
  - 03 Jul 2011 at 20:30
- - 4
  - 0
  Listen, relate and laugh.
  
  Such a great film. I laughed, I could relate and loved the arguements about bands and songs. This always makes me feel good when I watch it. Lisa Bonet is ... read more »
  
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- 1049819
- - a customer
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 15:04
- - 4
  - 1
  Top film
  
  The thing is..there are people on here who rate this film badly, then say that if you want to see a decent John Cusack film, you should watch Con Air or Hot Tub... read more »
  
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- - Throssellio
  - 1 review
  - 24 Jul 2011 at 03:17

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Critics' reviews
- "...A ruthlessly truthful and deviously smart comedy....Black's hilariously vitriolic rock snob Barry is especially impressive -- a long overdue breakthrough role for a very deserving talent..."
- 8660
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- An exuberant and witty hymn to the potency of cheap music and prolonged adolescence; Hornby's novel has been transferred from London to Chicago without missing a beat.
- 30748
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- "...[A] witty, exquisitely fine-tuned adaptation of Nick Hornby's 1995 novel....The movie is sparked by more than half a dozen incisive performances..."
- 8662
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A trenchantly witty and acutely insightful script....[John Cusack gives a] fresh, fearless and ferociously funny lead performance..."
- 8665
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- The movie of Nick Hornby's book has been transposed to Chicago, but with more fidelity than you might expect. Cusack, a... read more on Time Out
- 43920
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...HIGH FIDELITY is a solid, entertaining, and often very funny piece of work..."
- 8663
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  Transplanted from England to the not-so-mean streets of Chicago, the screen adaptation of Nick Hornby's cult-classic novel High Fidelity emerges unscathed from its Americanisation, idiosyncrasies intact, thanks to John Cusack's inimitable charm and a nimble, nifty screenplay (co-written by ...