Seven years after he earned his first screen credit as the writer of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, former Rolling Stone writer Cameron Crowe made his directorial debut with this acclaimed romantic comedy starring John Cusack and Ione Skye as unlikely lovers on the cusp of adulthood. The casting is perfect and Crowe's rookie direction is appropriately unobtrusive, no doubt influenced by his actor-loving, Oscar-winning mentor, James L. Brooks. But the real strength of Crowe's work is his exceptional writing, his timely grasp of contemporary rhythms and language (he's... frequently called "the voice of a generation"), and the rich humour and depth of his fully developed characters. In Say Anything, Cusack and Skye play recent high-school graduates enjoying one final summer before leaping into a lifetime of adult responsibilities. Lloyd (Cusack) is an aspiring kickboxer with no definite plans; Diane (Skye) is a valedictorian with plans to further her education in Europe. Together they find unlikely bliss, but there's also turbulence when Diane's father (John Mahoney)--who only wants what's best for his daughter--is charged with fraud and tax evasion. Favouring strong performances over obtrusive visual style, Crowe focuses on his unique characters and the ambitions and fears that define them; the movie's a treasure trove of quiet, often humorous revelations of personality. Lili Taylor and Eric Stoltz score high marks for memorable supporting roles, and Cusack's own sister Joan is perfect in scenes with her on- and offscreen brother. A rare romantic comedy that's as funny as it is dramatically honest, Say Anything marked the arrival of a gifted writer-director who followed up with the underrated Singles before scoring his first box-office smash with Jerry Maguire. --Jeff Shannon [show more]
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Diane Court (Ione Skye) is a clever and gifted high school student who is charmed by Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), a lovable but not particularly bright young man. However, Diane's father (John Mahoney) is anxious that nothing should stand in the way of his daughter's success. Directorial debut for ex-'Rolling Stone' rock journalist Cameron Crowe, who brings his experience to bear with a carefully chosen pop soundtrack.
Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Eight years ago she was a total geek; now she’s back to get it right! “Drew Barrymore is brilliant” (Jonathan Foreman New York Post) in this hilarious heart-warming comedy about that wacky “wonderland” of homework hot lunches and raging hormones known as high school Newspaper reporter Josie Geller (Barrymore) is going undercover as a student to learn about today’s teens At first she’s thrilled…until she remembers her nickname “Josie Grossie” Can a former clueless nerd navigate the hallways of high school without tripping over her own feet?Actors John Cusack Ione Skye John Mahoney & Lili TaylorDirector Cameron CroweCertificate 15 years and overYear 1989Languages EnglishDuration 1 hour and 36 minutes (approx)
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