High Fidelity
2000 · 1h 53m · Drama, Comedy, Romance, Music
Yes, watch it tonight—this is a smart, funny, and genuinely touching romantic comedy that nails the neurotic guy-in-his-thirties archetype, with a killer soundtrack and John Cusack at his most charming and self-aware. It's the rare film that works as both a sharp comedy and a real meditation on love and growing up, making it perfect for an evening when you want something entertaining that actually means something.
Plot
After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet