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1989

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In Cameron Crowe's directorial debut, John Cusack plays Lloyd Dobler--an average guy with a penchant for kickboxing. There is only one thing that all-around nice guy Lloyd wants for his high school graduation--a date with beautiful valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). Lloyd's dream comes true when Diane accepts his invitation .. Read more

Starring	John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney
Director	Cameron Crowe
Genres	Drama

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- This product of the factory of youth, written and directed by first-timer Cameron Crowe, sports the intelligence and... read more on Time Out
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  Say Anything
  
  Boy (Cusack) meets Girl (Skye). Boy and Girl fall in love. Girl gets scholarship to England. Girl's Father (Mahoney) makes her feel guilty about spending... read more »
  
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  - Tonbridge
  - 14 Mar 2007 at 12:15
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  Disappointed
  
  This film had a decent script, but only average acting and a rather slow story line.
  
  I kept waiting for something interesting to happen, but it never... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 28 Nov 2011 at 13:28
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  Say Anything (1989)
  
  I probably shouldn't even be writing a review for this film as I didn't see it all....by that I mean I couldn't bear to watch more than 20 minutes ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 07 Oct 2011 at 19:22
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  - 3
  a lot of not much.
  
  i was bored. A little red warning arrived, apparently I'm supposed to write 20 words but i think 'i was bored' covers it.
  
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  - London
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 21:53
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  I gave her my heart, she wrote this review.
  
  Very charming little film starring John Cusack as Lloyd Dobler. Not the most ambitious film but I guess it's not supposed to be - plenty of scenes you'... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 17:31
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  Trend setter for the time, but over-rated
  
  This is one film which is considered a classic of the teen genre. Unfortunately I don't get why that is, okay the characterisations are more believable than... read more »
  
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- - VIDEOMONSTER
  - 252 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 09 Nov 2010 at 01:05
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  Sweet and Enjoyable
  
  I thought this film was pretty good, it gave me that warm-fuzzy feeling. I would definitely want to see this movie again.
  
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  - Brighton
  - 09 Mar 2010 at 23:23
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  This has brought back some memories...
  
  Yes this is an 80s movie, yes this might be a typical 'boy meets girl' movie but this movie is so much more! The innocence of the era, the hearbeats of ... read more »
  
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- - dorita
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  - 20 Jan 2010 at 23:49
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  Enjoyable
  
  I'm a sucker for John Cusack films and this one doesn't disappoint.
  
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  - London
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 10:56
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  Say Anything: As long as it's 'I love this film'
  
  It's genius. It's superb. It completely encapsualtes the perfect Sunday afternoon film.
  
  I first saw this film as a love-struck teenager, it... read more »
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 16 Sep 2008 at 19:43
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  I came to this film b/c I knew Peter Gabriel's evocative "In your eyes" features in it. What a pleasant surprise! Being rather superficial - ... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Say Anything
  
  Boy (Cusack) meets Girl (Skye). Boy and Girl fall in love. Girl gets scholarship to England. Girl's Father (Mahoney) makes her feel guilty about spending... read more »
  
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  - Tonbridge
  - 14 Mar 2007 at 12:15
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  Hard not to like.
  
  I saw this film for the first time a few years ago. I was pretty much guaranteed to like it as I'm a sucker for this sort of film - I love the John Hughes ... read more »
  
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- - Neil
  - Wales
  - 15 Feb 2005 at 21:27
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  never tire of watching this one!!
  
  A real feel good movie to cheer up a miserable day. All performances are great and John Cusack is fantastic as Lloyd Dobbler. One of my all time fav chick ... read more »
  
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  - On my sofa, Northampton, England
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 12:19
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  ok - girl flick
  
  Not my kind of thing but my wife really enjoyed it and it was easy to watch - no cringe moments.
  
  If you like girl / boy storey type thing was very ... read more »
  
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  - 30 Apr 2007 at 08:10
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  say anything
  
  not the best film i have seen worth 3 stars have seen better films wold suit some
  
  people not much action ok if you want a relaxing film. john is ... read more »
  
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  - Stoke-on-Trent
  - 02 Mar 2008 at 11:22
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  I'm always a fan ...
  
  I'm always a fan of John Cusack and this was a very nice film indeed. OK I know its old but hey, I was brought up with this kinda stuff. Worth a view!
  
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  - GLASGOW
  - 08 Oct 2004 at 18:21
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  80's
  
  Classic 80's movie, up there with the breakfast club for me, with an early role for John Cusack. A good directorial and screenplay by the legend Cameron ... read more »
  
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- - Paul Thomas
  - Swindon, England
  - 18 Jan 2007 at 17:28
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  an old favorite of ...
  
  an old favorite of mine, i love all the old music, and the story is very touching. john cusack is fab as usual, despite the fact that he wears a rainmac nearly ... read more »
  
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  - THATCHAM
  - 12 Oct 2004 at 11:45
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  for old times sake!
  
  owned it on video... worn the tape out! just had to get it out on dvd for old times sake!
  
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  - staffordshire
  - 08 Feb 2005 at 20:38
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  A firm 80's favourite and still going
  
  Yeah so OK, it has it's cheesy moments. But it's a lovely, feel-good film and John Cusack is his usual excellent (though quite young!) self as Lloyd. ... read more »
  
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  - Not-so-sunny West of England
  - 23 May 2005 at 15:20

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  In Cameron Crowe's directorial debut, John Cusack plays Lloyd Dobler--an average guy with a penchant for kickboxing. There is only one thing that all-around nice guy Lloyd wants for his high school graduation--a date with beautiful valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). Lloyd's dream comes true ...