Comments on: Reel Reviews - High Fidelity

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 31 Oct 2004 23:10:57 +0000

Jon, thank you for the feedback. I have to agree with you, I would have preferred that the film stay truer to the book in regards to the location. Unfortunately, that is one of the realities of the studio system. They had a star / producer attached and in the commentary you discover they had planned to move the location. Cusack was responsible for re-writing it in Chicago as that was his hometown.

Thanks again.

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 31 Oct 2004 22:45:47 +0000

I love this film and as you comment the casting of the main characters is very well done. My main problem with this film however is the location it was set in. Nick Hornby’s book sets the story in London whereas the film is set in Chicago. Aside from the fact us Brits hate it when Hollywood set UK stories in the US I really think the soul of the book fails to show in the film.

That being said its a good watch.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:24:05 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Bill. I am glad you are enjoying the reviews.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:12:51 +0000

I have greatly enjoyed all your reviews. I believe you have produced the most intelligent and compelling reviews available. Please keep up the good work.

High Fidelity stuck a chord with me. My Rega turntable and vinyl collection live and breathe!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 06:06:14 +0000

Thanks for listening Brian. I always appeciate feedback. Glad you enjoy the film. Watch for some great reviews this week. I watched a few films over the weekend and I am especially exited about our Halloween pick!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 05:11:18 +0000

I do love me that High Fidelity.