HIGH FIDELITY

A flick which opened up the world of the music industry and majorly in the rock music industry to its viewers. This comedy, drama, music, romance flick had captured my attention on how these music genre could have a major impact in an individual lifestyle including their love life. The cast of "High Fidelity" featured many renowned actors like John Cusack as Rob Gordon, the major character in the flick and supported by Iben Hjejle as Laura, Rob's love interest; Jack Black (Barry) and Todd Louiso (Dick) as Rob's record store employees. Other than that, actors such as Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tim Robbins were also featured in this motion picture.

"High Fidelity" was based on a popular novel by Nick Hornby follows the 'mid-life' crisis of Rob, a thirty-something record-store owner who must face the undeniable facts that he's growing up. Rob has done a pretty good job of avoiding adulthood. An obsessive music fan, he runs a struggling vinyl records store with his two weired employees; the quiet, friendly Dick (Todd Louiso) and the hyper-obnoxious Barry (Jack Black). The trio trades meaningless Top 5 Lists and heckles the occasional customer while refusing to acknowledge that there might be more to life. Rob's central problem (besides his store) is that his relentless serial monogamy, moving from one girlfriend to the next while never really committing to any of them. Ironically, each time a woman breaks up with him, he's left emotionally devastated, wondering what he did wrong until the next flame heats up and the cycle repeats itself. When Laura (Iben Hjejle), his latest girlfriend, leaves him after an extended relationship, he launches a grim self-evaluation to try and realize what he's doing wrong. Though "High Fidelity" is hysterically funny, it never descends into slapstick or parody; the story remains grounded enough to let the central ideas develop beautifully and adding to that, this flick also delivers a sense of contemporary hipness, at the same time fitting squarely in the classic mold of romantic comedy film.

Jack Black (Barry) was the most radical character in this flick. He is this very hyper, crazy and it has to be said...horny bastered of all the character. But his character is the one which light up the entire movie. His funny ways and crazy point of views on life brings humor to the flick. And he loves picking up on Todd Louiso (Dick) as Dick is a self-effacing nerd. But what amazes me is that their knowledge of the music world. Its amazing how each and every one of the three memorizes information of artists, their albums, songs, and even the dates the albums were released. It comes to show how deep their knowledge are in the music industry.

This movie had me glued me to my seat and almost made me wet my pants because of the hilarious scenes played by the characters. But they were times when it had me thinking about my own personal life. This motion picture had touch several events where I myself can relate to my own life. Its plays a sentimental feel to it. It made me think of my past love life and the life I am leading now. There are times when I nearly teared up while watching the struggle that Rob had to face to find his true self......I really can relate to his character in true life.

I sometimes wonder if I have grown in to my true character in life......this flick has taught me to be aware of my life...of my true inability....my true identity....