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Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   62,479 votes
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Director:
Stephen Frears
Writers (WGA):
Nick Hornby (book)
D.V. DeVincentis (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
31 March 2000 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance more
Tagline:
A comedy about fear of commitment, hating your job, falling in love and other pop favorites.
Plot:
Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 18 nominations more
User Comments:
Now this is what I would call a musical more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and some sexuality.
Runtime:
113 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English | Danish
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Company:
Dogstar Films more

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Trivia:
John Cusack originally wanted Bob Dylan for the Bruce Springsteen cameo part, but Dylan was unavailable. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Dick plays Stiff Little Fingers' "Suspect Device" for Annaugh. Though he plays it from the "Inflammable Materials" LP, the version heard is the single version, different in a few ways from the LP version. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Rob: What came first, the music or the misery? People worry about kids playing with guns, or watching violent videos, that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Xchange (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Juice (Know the Ledge) more

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32 out of 36 people found the following comment useful:-
Now this is what I would call a musical, 9 October 2005
9/10
Author: Patuquitos from Spain

It was about time someone put together a film with a genuine appreciation for the love/music connection that didn't end up being something along the lines of "Singles". For music lovers who tend to put a soundtrack to everything they experience, this film is a blessing. I am one of those people, so I understand that if you're not, you'll get less from the movie. All I'm trying to say is that this is one of those films that demand you to root for the characters and the events if you want to enjoy it. The deeper the affection you feel for them, the more you'll enjoy the movie.

Personally, I think John Cusack's character is one of the most engaging in the comedy genre of the last decade. This is the kind of character I like: simple and complex at the same time, just like in real life. Somebody likable but annoying at times. Again, I feel a deep personal connection with him, and I understand him every time, even when he acts stupid.

But he is not alone. The rest of the cast is terrific.

Anyway, don't forget this is a comedy. You will laugh your ass off with some situations and dialogue. Hilarity comes from many different sources: you've got black humor, silly humor, complex (people would say "intelligent", but I despise the term) humor... Special mention goes to Tim Robbins paying a visit to the record store. Genius.

On a very personal level, I think there's a magnificent scene that sums up the heart and the brains of this movie. John Cusack talks to the camera (something that happens often) instructing the audience on how to make a perfect music compilation for your loved one. If you like that concept, the movie will grab you and won't let you go. If that idea doesn't sound seductive to you, you might just have a good time. If you are a rock music devotee, this flick is heaven.

RATING: 9.0

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