Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Monday, February 15, 2016

High Fidelity (2000)

Genre: Comedy / Drama
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: John Cusack, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Joelle Carter
Running time: 113 minutes



Based on the British novel of the same name written by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity tells the story of Rob Gordon, a melomaniac and owner of a music store. After getting dumped by another girl, Gordon decides to look up his former flames to see what happened and to find out if he is to blame for the failed relationships.

John Cusack offers a solid performance here as Rob Gordon. This character felt so real, and the fact that he spoke directly to the camera at times made you feel like you were really walking into someone else’s life and being privy to some intimate information.

I could personally identify with the Rob Gordon character, especially when it came to the discussions he had in the music store with his employees. I have often been accused in the past of being a musical elitist, and I have judged people on their musical tastes. It was funny to see these guys act that way and I could relate. And I cannot tell you how many discussions of the top 5 genre I have had with a few friends of mine.

All things considered, High Fidelity is a very good character study of a guy looking for answers about himself. The character, in all his selfishness and self-centeredness, felt as real as anyone you can meet on the street. It took me a while to be hooked by this film, but, once I got in, it was a great entertaining ride. And, what soundtrack!


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